Emancipation Of Expressionism

Question 1

What is the stimulus for the dance piece?

Answer 1

The music ‘Til Enda’ by Olafur Arnalds emphasizes the importance of being free to express yourself as an individual and through hip-hop movement.

Question 2

What are the main themes of the dance piece?

Answer 2

Order, chaos, unity, individuality.

Question 3

What is the choreographic intention of the piece?

Answer 3

An emotional journey through life, exploring the theme of order and chaos.

Question 4

What is the aural setting of the dance piece?

Answer 4

Urban dubstep style music with classical sections, featuring repetitive beats and sounds, including the repeated vocal ‘The One’.

Question 5

How many dancers are involved in the performance?

Answer 5

17 dancers: 9 male and 8 female.

Question 6

What was the choreographic approach taken?

Answer 6

The choreographer worked collaboratively with the dancers, using signature motifs of the company throughout.

Question 7

What is the set design for the performance?

Answer 7

There is no set; smoke is used with black walls and a black floor, and a white curtain for the ending.

Question 8

What dance styles are incorporated in the performance?

Answer 8

Hip-hop styles including popping, locking, waacking, breaking, and krumping.

Question 9

Who is the choreographer of the piece?

Answer 9

Kendrick Sandy.

Question 10

What is the costume design for the dancers?

Answer 10

Blue t-shirts and jeans, with tattoos and jewellery, and grey trainers with white soles.

Question 11

What is the performance environment?

Answer 11

Proscenium arch.

Question 12

What lighting is used in the performance?

Answer 12

Blue wash, blue pools, white sidelight from off stage, and purple on the cyclorama.

Question 13

How do costumes contribute to the stimulus of expressing individuality?

Answer 13

Personal jewellery, hairstyles, and tattoos reflect the stimulus of expressing yourself.

Question 14

How do costumes reflect the intention of ‘Order and Chaos’?

Answer 14

All dancers wearing the same creates order.

Question 15

What mood do the dark coloured costumes contribute to?

Answer 15

A dark and serious mood.

Question 16

How do costumes complement other components?

Answer 16

The use of blue colour complements the blue lighting.

Question 17

What does the uniformity of the costumes represent?

Answer 17

Uniformity among dancers, promoting equality despite gender.

Question 18

How do the costumes sculpt the body?

Answer 18

The shapes of the sleeves allow the lower arm to be seen while performing intricate gestures.

Question 19

What historical context do the costumes suggest?

Answer 19

Modern day urban style typical from the 1990s onwards.

Question 20

What social context do the simple costumes suggest?

Answer 20

The social context is of middle-lower social class.

Question 21

How does the aural setting contribute to the stimulus of individuality?

Answer 21

The vocal ‘The One’ suggests individuality and being ‘one’ or unique.

Question 22

How does the aural setting reflect the intention of Order and Chaos?

Answer 22

Rapidly changing tempos and beats create a sense of chaos.

Question 23

What mood does the classical section of the music create?

Answer 23

It uplifts the mood to a hopeful one.

Question 24

How does the aural setting complement other components?

Answer 24

Fluid sounding classical music complements the liquid style lighting, creating a sense of being submerged in water.

Question 25

What does the music's progression suggest historically?

Answer 25

It starts with modern dubstep beats and progresses to classical music, suggesting a step back in time.

Question 26

What is the climax of the piece?

Answer 26

'Til Enda' is used as a climax, contrasting with previous sections.

Question 27

How does the structure of the piece relate to the aural setting?

Answer 27

Each of the four sections has its own distinctive section of aural setting aiding the audience's understanding of the structure.

Question 28

How does the set design contribute to the stimulus of free expression?

Answer 28

No set means no distractions from the movement.

Question 29

How does the set design reflect life's journey?

Answer 29

The dark and secluded set creates a sense of a womb.

Question 30

How do the set and floor complement the dancers' costumes?

Answer 30

The dark set and floor complement the dark coloured jeans worn by the dancers.

Question 31

What mood does the dark and secluded set create?

Answer 31

A tense and serious mood.

Question 32

How does the lighting contribute to the stimulus of freedom of expression?

Answer 32

Spotlights highlight dancers, allowing them to express themselves in their own moment in the 'limelight'.

Question 33

How does the lighting reflect the theme of Order and Chaos?

Answer 33

Flashing lights create a sense of chaos.

Question 34

What mood does the dark intensity of the lighting create?

Answer 34

An intense mood.

Question 35

How does the lighting complement other components?

Answer 35

The blue colour complements the blue costumes.

Question 36

How does the lighting highlight the dancers?

Answer 36

Spotlights highlight dancers in their solos.

Question 37

How does the lighting sculpt the dancers' bodies?

Answer 37

Side light sculpts the bodies of the dancers as they scramble towards it.

Question 38

How does the lighting highlight the dance space?

Answer 38

Sides not lit create a central focus, with the centre of the stage lit.

Question 39

What context does the blue lighting create?

Answer 39

A sense of liquid, as though inside a womb.