A Linha Curva Flashcards
(27 cards)
Who is the choreographer?
Itzik galili
Which company?
Rambert
What date is the Premier?
12th of May 2009 in London
What dance style is it?
Samba, capoeira and contemporary
How many dances is there?
28 dancers, 15 male/13 female
How long is the dance?
23 minutes
What is the stimulus of the dance?
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
What is the choreographic intention?
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
What is the structure showing?
Lots of lighting-ensemble fun sections
Minimal lighting -narrative sections, exploring an attitudes to men v women
Are the three lighting in A Linha curva?
Tum Tarakka tum
Wagner
Showing off
What is tum tarakka tum?
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
What is the link of tum tarakka tum?
Lighting purpose he makes the men stand out more
Brighter (white)
Emphasis by collar
Spaced out – freedom
Women have one space
Dimmer colour light
What is Wagner?
A multicoloured square shaped profile spotlight in four distinct virtual lines. Performed in unison or accumulation.
What is the link?
Celebrating Brazilian culture
Parade lines – carnival
Constantly reminding the audience that the lines are important -title
Bright colours – look like carnival
What is showing off?
Two high intensity sidelight for a stage left to create a massive flood of white light. Stage right where the female dancers stands scene.
What is the link?
Female seems less important
Male seems more intimidating
Who is the music by?
Music by percossa
What influenced this dance?
Brazilian influence
What can be seen on stage?
Four percussionist create the music live, costumes can be seen on stage
Where do the vocal sounds come from
The musicians and the dancers 
Name three, keywords that describe the dance 
Upbeat , fast paced tempo, consistent rhythm
Name six instruments out of the 50 that was used
Shakers, bongos, drums, Japanese taikos, boom whackers
What does the music mimic?
Samba music – celebration of Brazilian culture
What effects does the chants have?
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.