A Linha Curva

Question 1

Choreographer

Answer 1

Itzik Galili

Question 2

Company

Answer 2

Rambert

Question 3

Premiere date

Answer 3

2009

Question 4

Stimulus

Answer 4

Brazilian culture
Celebrate way of life

Question 5

Themes

Answer 5

Carnival, relationships between men and women

Question 6

Choreographic approach

Answer 6

Worked with dancers
Motifs created using improv - create solo in a square - named after dancers and then learnt by everyone

Question 7

Choreographic intent

Answer 7

Have fun
How Brazilian en communicate with women
Hunt in packs
Men showing off/competing with each other

Question 8

Dance Style

Answer 8

Capoeira, samba and contemporary

Question 9

Performance Environment

Answer 9

End stage

Question 10

Dancers

Answer 10

28
15 male
13 female

Question 11

Costume analysis

Answer 11

Black mesh tops, bright lycra hot pants and matching zip

Different Colour - carnival and way of life - individuality

Tight sculpt body- allow lots of movement and show having fun

Complement lighting

Open top for men and open back for women to show difference

Question 12

Set anlysis

Answer 12

Raised platform at back so band are visible - part of performance - Brazilian culture/ carnival feel

Black set and floor complement costume

Skateboards used to travel