A Linha Curva

Question 1

Who founded Rambert Dance Company

Answer 1

Marie Rambert

Question 2

What year was Rambert Dance Company founded

Answer 2

1926 leading the way for 90 years

Question 3

What style of Dance is Rambert known for

Answer 3

Britain’s National Company for Contemporary

Question 4

How many male dancers and how many female dancers in Rambert

Answer 4

15 men 13 women

Question 5

What is the name of the Dance Company dancing A Linha Curva

Answer 5

Rambert Dance Company

Question 6

What was the date and venue of the first performance of A Linha Curva by Rambert

Answer 6

Tuesday 12 May 2009 at Sadlers Wells In London

Question 7

What is the full dance style of A Linha Curva

Answer 7

Rhythmic pulses and blends samba capoeira and contemporary

Question 8

How long is the performance

Answer 8

23 minutes

Question 9

What does A Linha Curva mean

Answer 9

It is Portuguese for The Curved Line

Question 10

What is the stimulus for the work

Answer 10

The stimulus is Brazilian Culture. Itzik Galili wanted to created a celebration of the Brazilian way of life and the ability to live in the moment

Question 11

Who created A Linha Curva

Answer 11

Itzik Galili

Question 12

What task was set by Galili for the dancers to help choreograph the work

Answer 12

He ask the dancers to choreograph a very short solo, 2-3 counts of eight of some of their favourite moves.

Question 13

What boundary did Galili set for the original short solo for each dancer

Answer 13

The solo should be with the boundaries of their allocated square within a chequer board grid that takes up the floor space

Question 14

What does Galili believe he can see in each dancers sequences

Answer 14

Galili believes you can see essences of the dancers personalities in the sequences.

Question 15

How is each sequence named

Answer 15

Each sequence is named after the dancer who created it

Question 16

What happened to all the separate solos

Answer 16

The dancers learnt each other’s sequences and this formed the basis of this large ensemble work

Question 17

Choreographic intention

What is the intention behind the cheography

Answer 17

Simply to have fun. But there are also a few contradictions as touched upon in the title

Question 18

Choreographic intention

Large ensemble sections of vibrant Brazilian inspired movement are performed in regimental straight lines. Why

Answer 18

This creates a sense of a Samba parade

Question 19

Choreographic intention

There are a number of narrative sections that through the choreography present observations of how Brazilian men communicate with women. Give an example

Answer 19

Men in tribes hunting the girls as well as showing off and competing with each other

Question 20

Structure

Distinct parts of the piece that are made up of big ensemble dance sections interspersed with scenes that have more of a sense of narrative and character

Answer 20

The big ensemble dance sections involve the dancers performing a series of repeated phrases in a number of different formations that are directed by the grid like, multicoloured lighting.

Question 21

Structure

What does interspersed mean

Answer 21

Scattered among or in between other things: place here and there

Question 22

Structure

The more narrative scenes do not feature the grid lighting effect - What does Galili explore during these scenes

Answer 22

Galili explores the competitive nature of the males and how they relate to the women

Question 23

Aural setting

Who wrote the music and where are they based

Answer 23

The music is written by Percossa a group based on Holland

Question 24

Aural setting

What is the music influenced by and what sounds does in include

Answer 24

The music includes vocal sounds and is influenced by Brazilian samba music

Question 25

Aural setting Who plays the music and is it recorded or live

Answer 25

The music is played by four percussionists and is played live

Question 26

Aural setting Do the dancers contribute to the music

Answer 26

The dancers contribute to the vocal sounds

Question 27

Costume What do the male and female dancers wear

Answer 27

Both male and female dancers wear black vests but with different coloured Lycra shorts.

Question 28

Costume Why different colour shorts

Answer 28

The colours are (Brazilian) carnival inspired and enhance the impact of the lighting

Question 29

Costume What are the shorts made of and how many different colours are there

Answer 29

They shorts are made of wet look Lycra (what Sandy wears and the end of Grease) and come in ten different colours

Question 30

Costume What does the uniform look do

Answer 30

The uniform look adds to the feeling of equality (costume) in the ensemble sections.

Question 31

Costume Who designed the costume

Answer 31

Itzik Galili

Question 32

Costume What do the men wear at the beginning of the dance

Answer 32

The men wear metallic disc shaped collars that reflect the light for the opening of the dance.

Question 33

Lighting Who designed the lighting

Answer 33

The lighting was designed by Itzik Galili

Question 34

Lighting What does the different coloured and timed lighted create on stage

Answer 34

The different coloured and timed lighting creates a chequer board effect on stage.

Question 35

Lighting What does the chequer board lighting effect do for the dancers

Answer 35

The chequer board lighting effect defines the lines and spacing for the dancers in large ensemble sections of the piece

Question 36

Lighting How does the lighting dictate the speed and pace of the dancing and music

Answer 36

The timing and cues for the lighting are pre-programmed so the speed and pace of the dancing and music is dictated by the lighting

Question 37

Performance environment - end stage What does the set look like

Answer 37

There is no set apart from a raised platform at the back on which four percussionists perform

Question 38

Performance environment What prop is used to move dancers across the stage

Answer 38

In one section skateboards are used to propel 5 dancers across the stage

Question 39

Choreographer Name the choreographer

Answer 39

Itzik Galili

Question 40

Choreographer How many works has Galili to his name

Answer 40

He has built a body of more than 70 works, showing a pioneering diversity

Question 41

Choreography What does Itzik Galil use as an integral part of work

Answer 41

Lighting plays an integral role in his work. His interest in the medium led him to design the lighting for most of his works