Rush

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Who choreographed Rush?
Akram Khan
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When did Rush premiere?
2000
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Where did Rush premiere?
The Midlands Art Centre, Birmingham
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What is the dance style of Rush?
Contemporary Kathak
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What is the stimulus behind Rush?
The body's response to adrenaline shown through the experimental changes in speed. The observation of paragliders in freefall. Inspired by contemporary kathak and choreographed within 9 1/2 beats.
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Who are the dancers within Rush?
Akram Khan, Moya Michael and Inn Pang Ooi
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How many sections are there within Rush?
Three
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Who created the accompaniment for Rush?
Andy Cowton
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Who designed the lighting for Rush?
Micheal Hulls
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Who designed the costume for Rush?
Akram Khan
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What is the costume for Rush?
Black long sleeved, highneck top with black long trouser bottoms.
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Choreographic characteristics of Rush?
Gestural influence on arms and torso. Collaborative. Juxtaposition between simple and intricate movement. Contemporary kathak. Rhythmical interests (boles, body percussion).
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Movement motif for Rush?
Torso curved over with arms hanging vertically in parallel from the shoulders. Right arm slowly rotates backwards followed by the left quickly. The dancer circles arms swiftly behind the head and above, clasping palms together, arms straight.
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How was this motif in Rush developed?
Repetition. Speed. Dynamics.
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