Infra

Question 1

What is the stimulus for the performance?

Answer 1

Life beneath the surface of a city, focusing on human interactions.

Question 2

What literary reference is included in the stimulus?

Answer 2

“Under the brown fog of a winter dawn. / A crowd flowed over London Bridge, so many.” - T.S. Eliot: The Wasteland 7/7 bombings.

Question 3

What are the main themes of the performance?

Answer 3

Relationships, seeing below the surface, human interactions.

Question 4

What is the choreographic intention?

Answer 4

Seeing below the surface and exploring types of relationships.

Question 5

What type of language is used in the performance?

Answer 5

Pedestrian language, open for interpretation.

Question 6

What is the aural setting of the performance?

Answer 6

String instruments, electronic sounds, and everyday sounds such as train whistles.

Question 7

How many dancers are involved in the performance?

Answer 7

12 dancers: 6 male and 6 female.

Question 8

What is the choreographic approach?

Answer 8

SHOW, MAKE, TASK. The choreographer worked collaboratively with the dancers.

Question 9

What is the set design for the performance?

Answer 9

A black stage and floor with an 18M LED screen showing animated figures walking across.

Question 10

What dance style is used in the performance?

Answer 10

Contemporary Ballet.

Question 11

Who is the choreographer of the performance?

Answer 11

Wayne McGregor.

Question 12

What is the costume design for the dancers?

Answer 12

Fitted shorts, vests, t-shirts in flesh, black, grey. One female dancer wears a wrap-around skirt, and one male dancer wears trousers.

Question 13

What is the performance environment?

Answer 13

Proscenium arch/theatrical setting.

Question 14

What is the lighting design for the performance?

Answer 14

White, green, orange, blue, dark intensity throughout, with side lights and 6 white rectangles.

Question 15

How do the costumes contribute to the stimulus?

Answer 15

Monochrome colours reflect the dark and depressing nature of those living below the poverty line.

Question 16

What does the costume design intend to convey?

Answer 16

Seeing below the surface; many costumes cover the top of the body while exposing the bottom.

Question 17

What mood do the costumes create?

Answer 17

A dull, monochrome mood that is dark and serious.

Question 18

How do the costumes complement other components?

Answer 18

Monochrome coloured costumes complement the use of white lighting.

Question 19

How do the costumes sculpt the dancers’ bodies?

Answer 19

Tight fitting costumes and bare legs sculpt the lines of the dancers’ bodies.

Question 20

What is the significance of uniformity in the costumes?

Answer 20

The use of black shorts for most dancers creates a sense of uniformity.

Question 21

How does gender play a role in the costume design?

Answer 21

One male dancer wears trousers but no top to highlight his masculinity.

Question 22

How does the set design contribute to the stimulus?

Answer 22

Dancers perform literally below the surface of the LED screen.

Question 23

What is the intention behind the set design?

Answer 23

To enhance focus on the dancers and their interactions.

Question 24

What mood does the set design create?

Answer 24

Darkness with light focusing on dancers’ bodies creates a serious mood.

Question 25

How does the set design complement other components?

Answer 25

The black set and white lights complement the monochrome costumes.

Question 26

What geographical context does the LED screen suggest?

Answer 26

Animations of everyday people walking suggest a city location.

Question 27

What context does the performance imply?

Answer 27

Dwellers who live in basements or homeless people living under bridges.

Question 28

How does the aural setting contribute to the stimulus?

Answer 28

Everyday sounds like a train whistle highlight life below the surface of a city.

Question 29

What is the intention behind the sound effects?

Answer 29

To emphasize the experience of life below the surface.

Question 30

What mood does the aural setting create?

Answer 30

The use of string instruments creates a sombre and sad mood.

Question 31

How does the aural setting complement other components?

Answer 31

Classical string instruments complement the classical ballet style.

Question 32

How does the aural setting inform the structure of the piece?

Answer 32

It works with the lighting to support each section of the work.

Question 33

How does the lighting contribute to the stimulus?

Answer 33

Lights illuminate the floor only, suggesting 'below' or 'low'.

Question 34

What is the intention behind the lighting design?

Answer 34

To focus on the interactions between dancers.

Question 35

What mood does the lighting create?

Answer 35

Intense mood due to the use of dark lighting.

Question 36

How does the lighting complement other components?

Answer 36

White lights illuminate dancers' bodies, complementing monochrome costumes.

Question 37

How does the lighting sculpt the dancers' bodies?

Answer 37

White light sculpts the bodies of the dancers.

Question 38

How does the lighting highlight the dancers?

Answer 38

Dancers are specifically lit to stand out against the black stage.

Question 39

How does the lighting define the dance space?

Answer 39

White rectangles dictate the dance space.