infra - gcse dance

company

The Royal Ballet

choreographer

Wayne McGregor

dance style

contemporary ballet

choreographic approach

• SHOW a phrase to the cast- dancers create their own version or recreate

• MAKE a phrase on a target dancer or dancers- others watch and copy or develop

• TELL set a choreographic task to complete or pose

choreographic intention

• seeing below the surface- depict the emotional and pschological aspects of human connections, rather than just external appearance

• urban life and isolation- set in a busy city environment (London), highlights moments of loneliness and connection among individuals

• human relationships- emphasises how people interact, moments of intimacy and distance

• narrative without a story- there is no set storyline, but dancers’ movement convey emotions, relationships and encounters that feel familiar to the audience

• the contrast between public and private lives- the work contrasts the bustling city atmosphere (represented by the digital screen) with deeply personal and emotional moments experienced by the dancers

structure

episodic

divided into 12 sections featuring:

• solos- convey isolation an introspection, often showing vulnerability

• duets- explore emotional connections between dancers

• groups- reflect the sense of urban life, with dancers moving fluidly yet sometimes detached

key moments

• towards the end, a powerful duet in silence

• at the end a group is standing still

• the episodic nature mirrors the fragmented experiences of people in a busy city

• it allows for a varied emotional journey, showing moments of tension, tenderness and separation

• the blend of solos, duets and ensemble gives a multi layered feel, which keeps the audience engaged with shifting perspectives

staging and set

• LED screen displaying animated digital figures walking

• the figures represent the general public and city life

• emphasis on the contrast between the private emotions of the dancers and the routine movements of the outside world

• simple set

• the open stage reinforces themesof exposure and vulnerability, mirroring the idea of looking beneath the surface of human emotion

• no physical structures are allowing seamless transitions and fluid choreography

• the choreography moves across different levels of the stage