A Linha Curva Flashcards
(26 cards)
Whose the choreographer for A Linha Curva?
Itzik Galili
Whats the Company who produced A Linha Curva
Rambert
Whats the stage type in A Linha Curva
End stage
Whats the dance styles in A Linha Curva
capoeira contemporary samba
Whats the premiere date for A Linha Curva
12th May 2009
Whats the duration of A Linha Curva
23 minutes
Whats the choreographic approach for A Linha Curva
Itzik Galili works collaboratively with the dancers to create choreography
How many dancers are there in A Linha Curva
28 dancers
15m/13f
Whats some examples of the choreographic content for A Linha Curva
balls of the feet
quickly paced of dynamics
constantly moving
in lines
arm movements
Whats the stimulus for A Linha Curva
A Linha Curva means curved line in Portuguese
Celebration of brazillian culture
Brazilian way of life and the ability to live in the moment
Whats the Choreographic intention
dark side of brazilian culture- misogyny
Brazilian culture - carnival
“simply have fun”
How mnay lights are there in A Linha Curva
49 overhead preprogrammed lights
What are the lights like in Tum Tarakka Tum
white square shaped profile spotlights creating two diagonal lines in an ‘x’
yellow fresnal spotlight in front
Why are the lights like that in Tun Turraka Tum
To distinguish the
Why are the lights like that in Tun Turraka Tum
To distinguish the females from the men and group them together
make men look more superior/ more powerful make them stand out
shows the difference between men and women in brazilian culture
What are the lights like in ‘Wagner’ development
multicoloured square shaped profile spolights in 4 distinct lines
Why are the lines like that in ‘Wagner’ development
vertical lines link to samba parade lines and title
bright colours link ro colours of carnival
What are the lights like in Showing off
two high intensity side lights from stage left creating a massive flood of white light
stage right where the dancers stand seem darker
What are the lights like in Showing off
two high intensity side lights from stage left creating a massive flood of white light
stage right where the dancer stand seem darker
Why are the lights like that in A Linha Curva
to make it seem that men are more powerful trying to win the girl
the female is in the dark- has no say in who she gets to marry
Whats the set and contibution in A Linha Curva
no set apart from a raised platform where the four musicians stand
plain black flooring and walls
Whats the costume for the females and contibution
multi coloured wet-look lycra shorts black mesh top with zip down the front bare legs and arms
hot climate
vibrant colours- visual link to carnival
lines-constant reminder of the ideas of lines
What are the mens costumes and contributions
multi coloured wet-look lycra shorts black mesh top with zip down the front bare legs and arms
-hot climate
-vibrant colours
visual link to carnival
-lines constant reminder of the idea of lines
round mirror disk collar
-make the men seem more important and stand out
black mesh top with front removed bare arms and legs
- to show off to the females try to win them over
