A Linha Curva Flashcards

(27 cards)

1
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Who is the choreographer?

A

Itzik galili

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Which company?

A

Rambert

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3
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What date is the Premier?

A

12th of May 2009 in London

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What dance style is it?

A

Samba, capoeira and contemporary

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5
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How many dances is there?

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28 dancers, 15 male/13 female

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How long is the dance?

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23 minutes

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7
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What is the stimulus of the dance?

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A linha curva - curve the line
Celebration of Brazilian culture
The Brazilian way of life and ability to live in the moment
Curved line -not as straightforward as it seems

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What is the choreographic intention?

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Simply having fun
Large and ensemble section of Brazilian movements in the straight line to create a sample like parade
Brazilian culture - men in competitive tribes hunting down women
Contradiction to have the fun intentions within the dance , like the title - a curve line

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9
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What is the structure showing?

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Lots of lighting-ensemble fun sections
Minimal lighting -narrative sections, exploring an attitudes to men v women

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10
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Are the three lighting in A Linha curva?

A

Tum Tarakka tum
Wagner
Showing off

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What is tum tarakka tum?

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A white square – shaped profile spotlight, to diagonal lines in an X light reflects on the mirrors of the colours (male) – profile Spotlight
The female are in yellow Fresnel spotlight to distinguish them from the men

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What is the link of tum tarakka tum?

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Lighting purpose he makes the men stand out more
Brighter (white)
Emphasis by collar
Spaced out – freedom
Women have one space
Dimmer colour light

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13
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What is Wagner?

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A multicoloured square shaped profile spotlight in four distinct virtual lines. Performed in unison or accumulation.

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14
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What is the link?

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Celebrating Brazilian culture
Parade lines – carnival
Constantly reminding the audience that the lines are important -title
Bright colours – look like carnival

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15
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What is showing off?

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Two high intensity sidelight for a stage left to create a massive flood of white light. Stage right where the female dancers stands scene.

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16
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What is the link?

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Female seems less important
Male seems more intimidating

17
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Who is the music by?

A

Music by percossa

18
Q

What influenced this dance?

A

Brazilian influence

19
Q

What can be seen on stage?

A

Four percussionist create the music live, costumes can be seen on stage

20
Q

Where do the vocal sounds come from

A

The musicians and the dancers 

21
Q

Name three, keywords that describe the dance 

A

Upbeat , fast paced tempo, consistent rhythm

22
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Name six instruments out of the 50 that was used

A

Shakers, bongos, drums, Japanese taikos, boom whackers

23
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What does the music mimic?

A

Samba music – celebration of Brazilian culture

24
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What effects does the chants have?

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The chants give the effect of chairs and sound, as if they are at a party/carnival. Male voices are deeper to communicate male dominance within Brazilian culture.

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What idea does the ‘party’ have?
As if they are part of the party – in the style of carnival, the idea of having fun and celebrating Brazilian culture
26
Describe the set
There is no set apart from a raised platform at the back of the stage of which full musician stand, costumes. – Plain black flooring and walls – Dancers used skateboards –end stage = stage type
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What does this allow?
This allows for a busy, crowded party like atmosphere to be created – Linear formations to be created – Samba Parade – carnival – Simply having fun