Within Her Eyes

Question 1

What is the stimulus of ‘Within Her Eyes’?

Answer 1

A love story with a twist, based on personal experiences and well-known narratives.

Question 2

What elements are included in the aural setting?

Answer 2

Electronic elements, strings, and piano create a haunting and emotive accompaniment.

Question 3

What themes are explored in ‘Within Her Eyes’?

Answer 3

Love, loss, dependency, loyalty, longing, and memory.

Question 4

How many dancers are in ‘Within Her Eyes’ and who are they?

Answer 4

There are 2 dancers: 1 Male (Aaron) and 1 Female (Lisa).

Question 5

What is the choreographic intention of ‘Within Her Eyes’?

Answer 5

To convey the narrative of the two characters by translating emotional intensity and visceral energy.

Question 6

What is the choreographic approach used in ‘Within Her Eyes’?

Answer 6

Choreography from the stage production ‘There We Have Been’ with the female dancer never touching the floor and collaboration through improvisation.

Question 7

What types of camera shots are used in ‘Within Her Eyes’?

Answer 7

A wide variety of shots including far away, close up faces, long shots, panning, and handheld camera in the final section.

Question 8

What locations are featured in ‘Within Her Eyes’?

Answer 8

Graveyard, hilltop, quarry, woods, and long grass.

Question 9

What dance style is used in ‘Within Her Eyes’?

Answer 9

Contemporary / Contact work.

Question 10

Who is the choreographer of ‘Within Her Eyes’?

Answer 10

James Cousins.

Question 11

What costumes are worn by the dancers in ‘Within Her Eyes’?

Answer 11

Female: beige skirt and shirt; Male: khaki jeans and jumper; everyday clothing.

Question 12

What is the performance environment of ‘Within Her Eyes’?

Answer 12

Site-sensitive.

Question 13

What lighting is used in ‘Within Her Eyes’?

Answer 13

Natural light, both daytime and nighttime.

Question 14

How do costumes contribute to the stimulus in ‘Within Her Eyes’?

Answer 14

Everyday clothes portray everyday people going through love and loss.

Question 15

How do costumes contribute to the intention in ‘Within Her Eyes’?

Answer 15

The skirt’s flowing nature is romantic and wraps around the male, symbolising the romantic love story.

Question 16

What mood do the costumes create in ‘Within Her Eyes’?

Answer 16

Earthy and dull colours highlight a sad and depressing mood.

Question 17

How do costumes complement other components in ‘Within Her Eyes’?

Answer 17

Earthy colours complement the earthy landscapes.

Question 18

How do costumes highlight gender in ‘Within Her Eyes’?

Answer 18

The female wears a skirt to highlight gender while trousers signify the male’s gender.

Question 19

How do costumes sculpt the body in ‘Within Her Eyes’?

Answer 19

The male’s jeans and jumper sculpt his body to clearly see lines.

Question 20

How do costumes highlight character in ‘Within Her Eyes’?

Answer 20

The skirt worn by the female highlights her feminine character.

Question 21

What is the historical context of the costumes in ‘Within Her Eyes’?

Answer 21

The clothes are modern stylised clothes.

Question 22

How do aural settings contribute to the stimulus in ‘Within Her Eyes’?

Answer 22

Stimulus sounds create a sense of a sinister and sad story.

Question 23

How do aural settings contribute to the intention in ‘Within Her Eyes’?

Answer 23

Use of piano and strings creates a romantic feeling.

Question 24

What mood do aural settings create in ‘Within Her Eyes’?

Answer 24

Haunting undertones of strings create a sad and intense mood.

Question 25

How do aural settings complement other components in 'Within Her Eyes'?

Answer 25

Haunting sounds of strings and violins complement the haunting, dark lighting.

Question 26

How does the narrative of aural settings progress in 'Within Her Eyes'?

Answer 26

Each section of the accompaniment matches the scenes of the narrative, becoming darker and more twisted.

Question 27

What is the structure of the aural setting in 'Within Her Eyes'?

Answer 27

Each section flows seamlessly into the next, highlighting the structure with a prologue and 6 sequential sections.

Question 28

How does the set contribute to the stimulus in 'Within Her Eyes'?

Answer 28

The prologue sees the female dancer in a graveyard, emphasising loss.

Question 29

How does the set contribute to the intention in 'Within Her Eyes'?

Answer 29

Changing locations become progressively more intimate, highlighting the intimacy of a love story.

Question 30

What mood does the set create in 'Within Her Eyes'?

Answer 30

Enclosed spaces highlight intense and passionate feelings.

Question 31

How does the set complement other components in 'Within Her Eyes'?

Answer 31

Dreary colours of the landscapes complement dull lighting and earthy colours of costumes.

Question 32

What is the geographical context of the set in 'Within Her Eyes'?

Answer 32

Set in a variety of geographical landscapes.

Question 33

What is the historical context of the set in 'Within Her Eyes'?

Answer 33

Images in the prologue show an abandoned town and graveyard, which could be in modern day.

Question 34

How does the changing setting enhance the narrative in 'Within Her Eyes'?

Answer 34

It enhances the narrative of a relationship moving through time.

Question 35

How does lighting contribute to the stimulus in 'Within Her Eyes'?

Answer 35

Impending darkness suggests a dark and twisted love story.

Question 36

How does lighting contribute to the intention in 'Within Her Eyes'?

Answer 36

Growing darkness suggests growing dark feelings between the dancers.

Question 37

What mood does lighting create in 'Within Her Eyes'?

Answer 37

Darkness suggests a deep, dark, and passionate mood.

Question 38

How does lighting complement other components in 'Within Her Eyes'?

Answer 38

Dull lighting complements the dull colours in the setting and costumes.

Question 39

What time of day does 'Within Her Eyes' begin and progress to?

Answer 39

Begins early evening, progressing to late evening.