The who choreographed Broken Fall? And what year was it made?
By Russell Maliphant in 2003
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What is the subject matter of Broken Fall?
The law of physics in link to body weight and gravity
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When Slyvie Guillem enters how does the lighting change and what does it represent?
Becomes a bright orange light which could represent a new beginning
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What is the costumes the two males wear in Broken Fall?
Loose fitting round neck vests (khaki) and three quarter length shorts
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What is the music like in Section 2 of Broken Fall? What atmosphere does this create?
The music is haunting and creates a tense atmosphere.
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Who choreographed Rush? And the year it was made?
Akram Khan in 2000
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What is the subject matter of Rush?
The effect of free falling on the senses
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How is focus used in Rush?
Their focus is down or on a moving body part. It links to the idea of jumping out a plane.
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What costume does the female wear in Rush?
Black sleeveless tunic, a v cut out in the back with 3 straps. Loose fitted black linen trousers.
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How does the lighting show the subject matter?
The stage is lit from the sides in strips, with the rest of the stage in black out. This shows the idea of when free falling you cannot see around you, only down.
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Who choreographed Beach Birds and what year?
Merce Cunningham, 1993
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Who composed the music for Beach Birds? Who designed the costumes?
John Cage -> four3. Marsha Skinner
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What is the subject matter of Beach Birds?
Birds, nature/landscapes and how a rock changes when walking round it.
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What is the costume for Beach Birds? What effect does it create?
White unitard with a black upper torso and covered hands. It elongates the arms and emphasises wing like gestures.
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What is the aural setting of Beach Birds?
Rainstick, elongated piano notes, found sound, silence
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How many dancers are in Beach Birds?
11
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Who choreographed Revelations and when?
Alvin Ailey, 1960
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Name the main sections of Revelations?
Pilgrim of Sorrow, Take Me To The Water, Move Members Move
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What is Revelations based on?
Ailey's "blood memories" in Texas, oppression, religion, segregation
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What is an African influenced movement in "Didn't my lord deliver daniel"?
The undulation and contractions of the torso.
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What is the lighting like in "Fix Me Jesus"?
A deep blue with a white/yellow spot light
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What props are used in "Processional"?
Umbrellas, tree branches, blue cloth
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The costumes are white in "Processional", what does this show?
It shows purity or the formality of the occasion.
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What does the movement of the fans represent in "The Day is Past and Gone?"
Talking/gossiping
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What does the backdrop in "The Day is Past and Gone" show?
It is a dark blue with a pink circle which represents an evening sunset.
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What is the costume female in "The Day is Past and Gone?"
A yellow formal dress, and a yellow hat. Carrying a yellow fan and a stool. It is very formal.
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In "Fix Me Jesus" the male supports the female throughout, what does this represent?
He could represent an angel guiding her. This is supported by the song.
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
What is the subject matter of Broken Fall?
Back
The law of physics in link to body weight and gravity
Card 3
Front
When Slyvie Guillem enters how does the lighting change and what does it represent?
Back
Card 4
Front
What is the costumes the two males wear in Broken Fall?
Back
Card 5
Front
What is the music like in Section 2 of Broken Fall? What atmosphere does this create?
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