within her eyes

Question 1

Choreographer

Answer 1

James Cousins

Question 2

Choreographic intention

Answer 2

The main intention is
to convey the
narrative of the two
characters by
translating the
emotional intensity
and visceral energy of
the original stage
show, portraying an
abstract love story.

Question 3

Stimulus

Answer 3

Love story with a
twist. Personal
experiences/well
known narratives.

Question 4

Choreographic approach

Answer 4

Choreography used
from stage
production of ‘There
We Have Been’.
Physical idea of the
female dancer never
touching the floor.
Collaboration with
the dancers through
improvisation.

Question 5

Costume

Answer 5

F – beige skirt and shirt-air
M – Khaki jeans and
jumper- ground
Everyday clothing

Question 6

use of camra

Answer 6

Wide variety of shots including far away (secret
observer), close up faces, long shots, panning,
hand held camera used in the final section
giving a raw and unstable feeling.

Question 7

Performance environment/location

Answer 7

Site-sensitive/Graveyard, hilltop (vast/open),
quarry, woods,
long grass

Question 8

Lighting

Answer 8

light to dark day to night to show the progresio throgh the day and there gerney/love story

Question 9

Aural Setting/ accompaniment

Answer 9

utilizes a blend of electronic elements, strings, and piano to create a haunting and emotive atmosphere

Question 10

company

Answer 10

James Cousins Company for GCSE Dance studies

Question 11

Dance style

Answer 11

Contemporary /
Contact work

Question 12

Dancers

Answer 12

2 a couple