Galili worked collaboratively with the dancers and nearly all of the motifs were composed from improvisation. he asked the dancers to choreograph a very short solo (2 – 3 counts of eight) of some of their favourite moves which stayed in a square.
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What does A Linha Curva mean?
The curved line
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What is the choreographic intention of A Linha Curva?
The intention behind the choreogaphy is to simply have fun.
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How is the contradiction to the title shown?
Large ensemble sections of vibrant Brazilian inspired movement are performed in regimental straight lines, creating a sense of samba parade.
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What do the narrative sections of the work show?
They present observations of how Brazilian men communicate with women, for example men in tribes hunting the girls as well as showing off and competing with each other. The more narrative scenes do not feature the grid lighting effect.
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What is the structure of the dance?
big ensemble dance sections interspersed with scenes that have more of a sense of narrative and character.
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Yes or No ...... are the 'motif' sequences named after the dancers? discuss
Each of these sequences was named after the dancer who made it and the dancers then learnt each other’s sequences to form the basis of this large ensemble work. Galili believes that you can see essences of the dancers’ personalities in the phrases.
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describe the costumes in A Linha Curva
Male and female dancers both wear black vests with different coloured Lycra shorts. The shorts are made out of wet look Lycra and come in ten different colours.
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What do the dancers wear at the beginning?
The men wear metallic disc-shaped collars that reflect the light for the opening of the dance.
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Describe the lighting in A Linha Curva
The different coloured and timed lighting creates a chequer-board effect on stage in the emsemble sections.
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What does the lighting do to the choreography?
The lighting defines the lines and spacing for the dancers in large ensemble sections of the piece. The timing and cues for the lighting is pre-programmed and so in a way dictates the speed and pace of the dancing and music.
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Describe the Set / staging in A Linha Curva
There is no set apart from a raised platform at the back of the stage upon which 4 percussionists perform. In one section skateboards are used to propel 5 dancers across the stage.
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Describe the aural setting in A Linha Curva
The music, which includes vocal sounds, is played live by four percussionists and is influenced by Brazilian samba music. The dancers also contribute to the vocal sounds.
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What is the performance envirnoment for A Linha Curva?
End Stage
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
State the dance styles in A Linha Curva
Back
Samba, Capoeira, Contemporary
Card 3
Front
Discuss the choreographic approach
Back
Card 4
Front
What does A Linha Curva mean?
Back
Card 5
Front
What is the choreographic intention of A Linha Curva?
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