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Dance GCSE

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Your written paper

What will it look like?

1. Questions about dance work 1

2. Questions about dance work 2

3. Questions about both works

4. Questions on your performance and choreography – real or imagined

What the words mean

Describe

- say what you see

- from your description, should be able to recreate what it is you are describing

- use labelled diagrams

Explain, contribute, inform, communicate, help us to understand, used

effectively

- What has x added to the dance

- Why has the choreographer chosen to use x

- How does x affect or impact on the choreography or meaning of the dance

Dance idea

- What is the dance about

Feature

Production features – costume, set, lighting, accompaniment

Choreographical features – movement content (action, space, dynamics)

number of dancers, relationships, form,

structure

Tips for answering the written paper

Read the whole paper before you decide which questions you want to

answer for each professional work

Write bullet points – you do not have to write in full sentences

For the longer questions

- Make a point

- Give an example {equals one mark

What you need to know for the written exam

Title and choreographer of your two set works

For each set work:

facts – see revision sheet

costume - be able to describe them

- say what they contribute to the dance

set - be able to describe it

- Say what they contribute to the dance

lighting - be able to describe it

- say what it contributes to the dance

accompaniment - be able to describe it

- say what it contributes to the dance

Be able to compare and contrast the following in both works:

- costume

- set

- lighting

- accompaniment

Be able to describe the key motifs using action, space and dynamics

Be able to describe choreographic devises used

For your own performance and choreography (real or imagined)

Be able to describe motifs using action, space and dynamics

What are performance skills

How can you improve performance skills

Choreographic devices, and how they impact on the meaning of the dance

Facts

Swansong ‘Still life’ at the penguin cafe’

Choreographed by Christopher Bruce David Bintley

Danced by Rambert Dance Company Royal Ballet

Date first performed November 1987 March 1988

Where first

performed

Costume designed by Christopher Bruce Hayden Griffin

Set designed by Christopher Bruce Hayden Griffen

Accompaniment

Composed by

Philip Chambon Simon Jeffes

Lighting designed by David Mohr John B Read

Style of

accompaniment

Electro-acoustic with digitally

sampled sounds

Orchestral

Staging Proscenium Proscenium

Number of Dancers 3 9 soloists plus corps de ballet

Dance Style Contemporary, with contract work,

includes examples from social and

theatre dance – ballroom, ballet,

tap, jazz

Modern ballet with a mix of social

and cultural styles e.g. Morris

dancing, African, Hoe down

Choreographic style Episodic, dramatic, thematic Episodic

Structure/Sections Introduction followed by 7 sections.

The victim remains on stage

throughout.

Solo sections, 3,5,7

Introduction followed by 8 scenes

Theme Human rights

Being interrogated because

of political beliefs

Endangered species

Mans abuse of the environment is

causing animals to become extinct

Starting

point/inspiration

The work of Amnesty

International

The novel – ‘A Man’ by

Oriana Fallaci

Experiences of Chilean

poet Victor Jara

The music and album cover

by Penguin Cafe orchestra

The Doomsday book of

animals by David Day.

Costume for

Swansong

Shows location

The guards wear uniforms; this shows the audience that they are located in a ‘prison cell’.

Costumes are timeless

The costumes are not set in any particular historical time; they are ‘current’, shows that abuse of human rights is still happening now.

Shows relationship

The victim is the only one to wear his costume. The guards are dressed identically, shows the victimisation of one victim by the two guards.

Shows mood/atmosphere

The guards wear ‘formal’ uniform, the victim is in informal clothes, shows the seriousness of the theme, helps to create a tense atmosphere, and

creates tension between them.

Red T-Shirt represents blood

The victim faded red T-shirt represents blood and death.

What contribution does the costume make to

Swansong?

This means why ‘has Christopher Bruce chosen to use

these costumes?’

What do these add to the dance?

Shows character

These costumes show the audience who is who.

Shows status

The guards wear uniforms; this shows their power/authority

over the prisoner.

Describe the Costume for

Swansong

The Guards

Short neat hair

Short sleeved khaki military

type shirt with no badges

Khaki coloured trousers looks

like a uniform

Black Jazz shoes

The Victim

Long untidy hair

Faded red T- shirt

Blue jeans

Black Jazz shoes

Who designed the Costume for

Swansong?

Christopher Bruce

Set for

Swansong

What contribution does the set make to Swansong?

This means why ‘has Christopher Bruce Chosen to use this set?’

What does it add to the dance?

It shows location/era/time

Swansong could be set anytime, anyplace, anywhere, it is a bare stage

with a black backdrop, so it allows the audience to make up their own

mind.

It helps to show the theme

The bare empty stage could represent a prison cell.

It shows the victims emotions

The empty space could represent the victim’s feels of isolation. At the start he is sat alone on the chair on a bare stage.

Atmosphere and mood

The dark colour (black) enhances the feelings of despair and isolation.

Enhances movement

The bare stage enables the audience to focus on the movements and characters without distractions. It gives the dancers space to perform the

acrobatic contract work.

Cost

An inexpensive set allows the dance to be performed in a variety of venues, thus bringing it to a wider audience.

Describe the set for Swansong

It is a minimalistic set

It is a bare stage with a black

backdrop and a chair

Who designed the set for

Swansong?

Christopher Bruce

Lighting for

Swansong

What contribution does the Lighting make to

Swansong?

This means why ‘has Christopher Bruce Chosen to use this

lighting?’


Shows Theme

During the trio sections the overhead lighting lights up the

area like a prison cell. The diagonal white light during the

victims solo looks like the light coming from a prison window.

Creates mood and atmosphere

The dim light during the trio section reinforces the

threatening nature of being in a prison cell.

Used in a symbolic way

During the victims solo, the diagonal white light from upstage left symbolises the pathway to freedom.

Creates a pathway to dance in

During the victim’s solo, he travels along the pathway of light coming from upstage left. At the end of the light is his chair. The light creates his

pathway to freedom.

Lighting states are specific to the characters

There are two lighting states used in swansong. During the trio sections, there is a dim overhead light that creates the effect of being in a prison

cell. During the victim’s solo, it is an intense white light coming from upstage left, creating the idea of a prison window or the pathway to freedom.

Describe the lighting for Swansong

There are two different lighting states

used.

During the trio sections

The overhead lighting is dim and lights

up the area like a prison cell

During the Victims solo

It is an intense white light coming from

upstage left creating a diagonal beam of

light to downstage right.

Who designed the lighting for

Swansong?

David Mohr

Accompaniment

for

Swansong

What contribution does the accompaniment make

to Swansong?

This means ‘why has Christopher Bruce chosen to use

this accompaniment’.


It gives the dance a structure

Each section of the dance has its own recognisable

accompaniment. This helps to give the dance recognisable

sections.

Helps to show the theme

The theme is victim being interrogated in prison.

Question and Answer section sounds like a victim being

questioned, metallic clashes sound like a prison door being

slammed shut, manipulated voices sound like cries from

other prisoners.

Helps to create the mood/atmosphere

In Q and A the tapping gets quicker and harder, creates

a threatening atmosphere. Use of silence creates a

tension and draws attention to natural sounds, eg. Taps,

breathing, chairs banging.

What is accompaniment?

The sound you dance to – usually music could

be natural sounds, speaking, percussive

sounds etc.

Re-enforces the feelings/emotions of the victim

The victims solo’s has the same accompaniment – this echoes despair, with it being repeated, it intensifies the despair and

helplessness.

Who composed the accompaniment for

Swansong?

Philip Chambon

What is the accompaniment for

Swansong?

Acoustic sounds sampled and

manipulated (what does this mean?)

The accompaniment was made

especially for Swansong.

Describe the accompaniment for

Swansong

Each section of the dance has its

own accompaniment.

Acoustic sounds, sampled and

manipulated e.g. manipulated

voice sounds, rhythmic voice

sounds ch-p-cha.

Wind and flute sounds (pan

pipes)

Silence so you can hear natural

sounds, e.g. taps of shoes.

How does the costume contribute to Swansong?

Contribution How Why

Shows Status The Guards wear uniform This shows their power /

authority over the prisoner.

Identifies Character Tell the audience who’s who

Shows Location The Guards wear uniform This shows the audience where

they are located – ‘Prison Cell’ –

shows a formal institution.

Shows Gender All dancers wear masculine looking

costumes (trousers and shirts)

This helps to reinforce the theme

and show their masculinity.

Costumes are timeless The choice of costume is not set

in any period of time.

This is to keep the theme

‘current’.

Shows Theme / Relationship The prisoner is the only one to

wear his costume.

This helps to show victimisation

and Guards v Prisoners.

Shows Individuality The prisoner is the only one to

wear his costume.

This draws attention to him and

helps to show the loneliness he

feels.

Helps to show mood /

atmosphere

The Guards wear ‘formal’ uniform. This portrays the ‘serious’ image

and helps to show the tense

atmosphere between characters.

Red T-shirt represents blood The prisoner wears a red faded t-

shirt.

This portrays the idea of ‘death’.

How does the setting contribute to Swansong?

Contribution How, why

Location

Era

Time

Could be set anytime, anyplace, anywhere because it’s a bare stage

with a plain backdrop and therefore doesn’t limit the audience’s

perception of where it is. For example it could be a prison cell. It

allows them to make up their own mind.

Characters

emotions

The empty space could relate to the prisoner’s feeling of isolation

because in the opening he is sat alone on the chair on a bare stage.

Atmosphere and

mood

The dark colour of the backdrop (black) enhances the feeling of

despair and isolation.

Enhances movement The bare stage enables the audience to focus on the movements and

characters without distraction. It gives the dancers space to perform

the acrobatic contact work.

Cost An inexpensive set allows the piece to be performed in a variety of

venues, thus bringing it to a wider audience.

How does the lighting contribute to Swansong?


Shows Theme During the trio sections the overhead lighting lights the area up like a

prison cell. The diagonal white light during the victim’s solo looks like

light coming from a prison window.

Creates mood and

atmosphere

The dim light during the trip section reinforces the threatening

nature of being in a prison cell.

Used in a symbolic

way

Curing the victim’s solo, the diagonal white light from upstage left

symbolises the pathway to freedom.

Creates a pathway

to dance in

During the victim’s solo, he travels along the pathway of light coming

from upstage left. At the end of the light is his chair.

The light creates his pathway.

Lighting states are

specific to the

characters

There are two lighting states used in Swansong.

During the trio sections, there is a dim overhead light that creates

the effect of being in a prison cell.

During the victims solo, it is a white light coming from upstage left

creating the idea of a prison window or the pathway to freedom.

How does the accompaniment contribute to Swansong?


Gives dance structure Each section of the dance has its own, dependant recognisable accompaniment so it is

not a continuous piece of accompaniment. This helps to give the dance recognisable

sections.

Helps to show the theme Theme – victim being interrogated in prison

Use of tapping in

Questions and answers section – sounds like victim being questioned

Metallic clashes sound like prison door being slammed shut

Manipulated voices sound like cries from other prisoners

Helps to create the mood

/ atmosphere

In questions and answer, the tapping gets quicker and harder, creates a

threatening atmosphere, the sound of the chairs being banged down, add to this.

The use of silence helps to create tension and draws attention to the natural

sounds e.g. of the taps, breathing, chairs banging.

The whispering sounds of the ch-p-cha in Tea for Two sounds very menacing and

threatening.

Manipulated voice sounds, the cries sound very frightening.

Metallic sounds represent the harsh reality of victim’s situation.

Re-enforces the feelings

/ emotions of the victim

In victims solos same accompaniment – echoes despair, with it being repeated

this intensifies this despair and helplessness.

Costume for

‘Still life’ at the

Penguin Cafe’

What contribution does the costume make to ‘Still life’ at

the Penguin Cafe’?

This means ‘why has David Bintley chosen to use these costumes?’

What do they add to the dance?

Show character

The costumes show the audience who is who. The realistic masks

look like the animals they are portraying. e.g. The Great Auk.

Shows size of the character

The Texan Kangaroo Rat wears baggy dungarees, these help

to show that the rat is a small creature.

Restricts the movement of the dancers

The Great Auk wears a stretchy tube around his thighs; this restricts the dancer’s

movement and makes him ‘waddle’ like a penguin.

Adds visual interest

This dance uses lots of interesting, brightly coloured costumes that gives the audience lots

to look at.

Enhances the bodyline

The Southern Cape Zebra wears a tight fitting, lycra bodysuit that covers his whole body.

The closeness of the fit highlights the supple shapes that the dance makes. The costume

gives a clear outline of each position.

Describe the costumes for

‘Still life’ at the Penguin Cafe’

The Great Auk

Realistic penguin mask

White shirt

Bow tie

Black tailcoat

Black waistcoat

Black trousers

Black stretchy tube

which covers the top of

the legs

Black gloves

Yellow spats

Black shoes

Texan Kangaroo Rat

Realistic rat mask

Faded grey short

sleeved t-shirt

Dark blue baggy

dungarees, legs are

rolled up to mid calf

Flesh coloured soft

shoes

Who designed the costume for

‘Still life’ at the Penguin Cafe’?

Hayden Griffin

Set for


Penguin Cafe’

What contribution does the set make to ‘Still life’ at

the Penguin Cafe’?

This means why ‘has David Bintley chosen to use this set?’


It shows location

The backdrop for the Great Auk and the Texan Kangaroo

Rat shows the animal’s habitat.

It shows the size of the animal

The backdrops for the Texan Kangaroo Rat and the

Humboldt’s Hog-nose Skunk Flea are a close up of the

animal’s habitat, showing us the creature is tiny.

Provides exits and entrances

In the Great Auk the penguins appear from behind the backdrop.

Sections the dance

Each scene has a different backdrop, so it creates the feeling of the dance being a series of acts.

Provides visual interest

The backdrops are very colourful and provide lots for the audience to look at

Provides an area for the dancers to become part of the audience

The tables and chairs to the side create the idea of a café and the dancers sit there to watch the

other acts

Describe the set for ‘Still life’

at the Penguin Cafe’

A bare stage which has a

series of changing backcloths.

In front of the stage there are

tables and chairs where the

dancers sit when watching the

rest of the dances.

The Great Auk

Centrally placed backdrop showing

realistic scene of ice bergs, blue

sea, and snow covered mountains.

The Texan Kangaroo Rat

The panel covers the width of the

stage but not its full height. It has

a close up view of a bright green

cactus. The background is a yellow

and darker sand colour, an arid

landscape – the Texan desert

Who designed the set for

‘Still life’ at the Penguin

Cafe’?

Hayden Griffin

Lighting for


Penguin Cafe’

What contribution does the Lighting make to ‘Still life’

at the Penguin Cafe’

This means why has David Bintley chosen to use this lighting?’


Shows location

The lighting for the Great Auk is blue/white, which is a cold

colour and gives the set an icy feel and looks like the

Antarctic.

Highlight main characters

Each of the main characters are lit by a spotlight, this draws

attention to them.

Echoes the animal

The lighting for the Southern Cape Zebra creates black and

white stripes on the floor; this echoes the stripes on a zebra.

Becomes a feature of the dance

In the Humboldt’s Hog-nose Skunk Flea the spotlight that follows the flea becomes a playful feature when the flea

notices her shadow cast on the backcloth.

Shows when scenes are starting and ending

The lights come up at the start of scenes and go down at the end of scenes.

Create mood and atmosphere

A range of bright colours, yellows, reds, greens, pinks create a light-hearted mood for the first half of the ballet.

The lighting becomes more atmospheric and thought provoking with the sunrise that opens the zebra scene.

Describe the lighting for

‘Still life’ at the Penguin

Cafe’

The Great Auk

The lighting is bright

Three circular white

follow spots shine on

each of the penguins.

The Southern Cape Zebra

Upstage there is a

narrow strip of red

light, which gradually

turns to a sunny

yellow

Downstage are four

stripes of black and

white

A white follow spot

follows the zebra

throughout the

dance.

Who designed the lighting for


John B. Read

Accompaniment

for


Penguin Cafe’

What contribution does the accompaniment make

to ‘Still life’ at the Penguin Cafe’?

This means ‘why has David Bintley chosen to use this

accompaniment’.


Shows location

The music for the Southern Cape Zebra has an African

feel to it, reflecting the habitat of the zebra.

The Texan Kangaroo Rat section uses American

Hoe-down music, which is associated with Texas.

Creates mood/atmosphere

The contrast between the two tunes used in the

Southern Cape Zebra creates a tension. The funeral

type notes signalling that he is about to die. The gun

shot breaks the tension in a horrific way. Harsh

sounds are used when the zebra is dying; the

instruments die out one by one echoing his death.

It gives the dance a structure

Each section of the dance has its own recognisable

accompaniment. This helps to create the idea of the

ballet being a series of separate acts.

What is accompaniment?

The sound you dance to – usually music could

be natural sounds, speaking, percussive

sounds etc.

Who composed the accompaniment for


Simon Jeffes

What is the accompaniment for ‘Still

life’ at the Penguin Cafe’?

Orchestral music played by the

Penguin Cafe orchestra

Describe the accompaniment for

‘Still life’ at the Penguin Cafe’

The Southern Cape Zebra

There are two contrasting themes

in this section.

Percussive instruments play

which has an African feel. It

has a ‘cantering’ rhythm to it –

like a zebra moving.

Brass and wind instruments

play long notes in a minor key

– this has a funeral feel to it

The contrast between the two

tunes creates a tension. The

tension builds and a gunshot is

heard. Then harsh sounds.

The tune becomes quieter and

fades away. The instruments

fade one by one. The last

phrase played on the

glockenspiel is incomplete,

making the piece finish on a

questioning note.

How are costumes used effectively in both dance work?

Swansong by Christopher Bruce ‘Still life at the penguin café’ by David Bintley

1. Shows character

Costumes show the audience who is the victim and who are the

guards.

1. Shows character

The costumes show the audience who is who. The realistic masks look

like the animals they are portraying e.g. The Great Auk.

2. Shows status

The guards wear uniforms, this shows their power over the victim

who is wearing jeans.

2. Shows size of character

The Texan Kangaroo Rat wears baggy dungarees, these help to show

that the rat is a small creature.

3. Shows theme

The uniforms suggest the idea of a victim being interrogated in a

prison.

3. Restricts the movement of the dance

The great Auk wears a stretchy tube around his thighs, this restricts

the dancer’s movement and makes him ‘waddle’ like a penguin.

4. Shows location

The guards wear uniforms, suggesting the dance is set in a prison.

4. Adds visual interest

The dance uses lots of interesting, brightly coloured costumes that

gives the audience lots to look at.

5. Costumes are timeless

The costumes are not set in any particular historical time. They are

‘current’ shows abuse of human rights happened previously, is still

happening and will continue happening.

5.Enhances the bodyline

The southern cape Zebra wears a tight fitting, lycra bodysuit that

covers his whole body. The closeness of the fit highlights the supple

shapes that the dancer makes. The costume gives a clear outline of

each position.

6. Shows relationship

The victim is the only one in his costume. The two guards are dressed

the same – showing victimisation of one victim by two guards.



6. Shows character

How?

2. Shows character

How?

7. Shows status

How?

2. Shows size of character

How?

8. Shows theme

What is the theme? How do the costumes help to show this?

3. Restricts the movement of the dance

How?

Why?

9. Shows location

What is the location? How do the costumes help to show this?

4. Adds visual interest

How?

Give an example

10. Costumes are timeless

Are the costumes set in any particular historical time?

Why is this important?

5.Enhances the bodyline

How?

Give an example

6. Shows relationship

What is the relationship?


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3.

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6.

How is the set used effectively in both dance work?


16. It helps to show the theme

The bare empty stage could represent a prison cell.

4. It shows location

Backdrops show the habitat where the animal lives e.g. The Auk, the

backdrop shows snow covered mountains and blue sea.

17. It shows location/era/time

The bare stage with black back drop allows the audience to make up

their own mind about the theme of the dance. It could be set

anytime, anyplace, anywhere.

2. It shows the size of the animal?

The backdrops for the Texan Kangaroo Rat and Humbolt’s Hog-nose

skunk flea are a close up of the animal’s habitat, showing us the

creature is tiny.

18. Creates mood/atmosphere

The dark colour enhances the feelings of despair and isolation.

3. Provides exits and entrances

In the Great Auk scene the penguins appear from behind the backdrop

19. Enhances the movement

The bare stage allows the audience to focus on the movements and

characters without distractions. It gives the dancers space to

perform acrobatic contact work.

4. Provides visual interest

Each scene has a different backdrop, which are very colourful and

provide lots for the audience to look at.

20. It shows the victims emotions

The empty space could represent the victim’s feelings of isolation.

5.Sections the dance

Each scene has a different backdrop, so creates the feeling of the

dance being a series of acts. The audience knows when each section

starts and ends.

6. Provides an area for the dancers to become part of an audience

Tables and chairs to the side of the stage create the idea of a café

and the dancers sit there to watch the other acts.


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21. It helps to show the theme

How?

5. It shows location

What locations does it show?

22. It shows location/era/time

How?

2. It shows the size of the animal?

How?

Give an example


How?

3. Provides exits and enhances

Give an example

24. Enhances the movement

How?

4. Provides visual interest

How?

Give an example

25. It shows the victims emotions

How?

5.Sections the dance

How?

6. Provides an area for the dancers to become part of an audience

How?

Why?



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6.

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2.

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3.

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4.

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5.

6.

How is lighting used effectively in both dance work?

Swansong by Christopher Bruce ‘Still life’ at the penguin café by David Bintley

31. Shows theme

During the trio sections the overhead lighting lights up the area like

a prison cell. The lighting during the victims solo looks like the light

coming from a prison window.

7. Show location

The lighting for the Great Auk is blue/white, which are cold colours,

gives the set an icy feel looks like the habitat of the penguins.

32. Creates mood and atmosphere

The dim light during the trio section reinforces the threatening

nature of being in a prison cell.

2. Highlights main character

Each of the main characters are lit by a spotlight, draws audience’s

attention to them.

33. Used in a symbolic way?

During the victims solo, the diagonal white light from upstage left

symbolises the pathway to freedom.

3.Shows when scenes are starting and ending

The lights come up at the start of scenes and go down at the end of

scenes.

34. Creates a pathway to dance in

During the victim’s solo, he travels along the pathway of light coming

from upstage left. At the end of the light is his chair.

4.Creates mood and atmosphere

A range of bright colours, yellow, red, greens, pinks create a

lighthearted mood for the first half of the ballet. The lighting

becomes more atmospheric and thought provoking with the sunrise that

opens the zebra scene.

35. Lighting state for specific characters

During all the solo sections, there is a diagonal light from upstage

left.

5.Becomes a feature of the dance

In the Humbolt’s Hog-nose skunk flea the spotlight that follows the

flea becomes a playful feature when the flea notices her shadow cast

on the backcloth.

6.Echoes the animal

The Lighting for the Southern Cape Zebra creates black and white

stripes on the floor – echoes the stripes on a Zebra.



36. Shows theme

How?

Why?

8. Show location

How?

Give an example

37. Creates mood and atmosphere

How?

2. Highlights main character

How?

38. Used in a symbolic way?

How?

3.Shows when scenes are starting and ending

How?

39. Creates a pathway to dance in

How?

4.Creates mood and atmosphere

How?

Does it change?

40. Lighting state for specific characters

How?

When?

5.Becomes a feature of the dance

How?

6.Echoes the animal

How?



1. 1.

2. 2.

3. 3.

4. 4.

5. 5.

6.

How is accompaniment used effectively in both dance work?


41. It gives the dance structure

Each section has its own recognisable accompaniment. This gives the

dance recognisable sections.

9. Shows location

The music for the southern cape Zebra has an African feel to it,

reflecting the habitat of the Zebra. The Texan Kangaroo Rat section

uses American Hoe-down music, which is associated with Texas.

42. Helps to show the theme

The theme is a victim being interrogated by guards in prison.

Question and answer section has the guards tapping questions to the

victim, who taps an answer. The tapping becomes more frantic and

intense. Metallic clashes sound like a prison door being slammed shut.

Manipulated voices sound like cries from other prisoners.


The contrast between the two tunes used in the southern cape Zebra

creates a tension. The funeral type note signaling that he is about to

die. The gun shot breaks the tension in a horrific way. Harsh sounds

are used when the Zebra is dying; the instruments die out one by one

echoing his death.

43. Helps to create the mood/atmosphere

In question and answer the tapping gets quicker and harder, creating

a threatening atmosphere. Use of silence creates tension and draws

attention to natural sounds e.g. taps, breathing, chairs banging.

3. It gives the dance a structure

Each section of the dance has its own recognisable accompaniment.

This helps to create the idea of the ballet being a series of separate

acts.

44. Re-inforces the feelings/emotions of the victim

The victim’s solo has similar accompaniment- this echoes his despair,

with it being repeated it intensifies the despair and helplessness

that he feels.



45. It gives the dance structure

How?

10. Shows location

How?

Give an example

46. Helps to show the theme

How?


How?

Give an example

47. Helps to create the mood/atmosphere

How?

3. Gives the dance a structure

How?

48. Re-inforces the feelings/emotions of the victim

How?


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What are the similarities and differences of how costume is used in both dance works?

Similar

(compare)

Differences

(contrast)

Costumes show characters Costumes same throughout the dance –

Swansong

Different costumes in each scene – Still life at

the penguin café

The costumes in both works relate to everyday

life. They are timeless.

Ease of dancing in costumes – Swansong

Restricts movement/difficult to dance in –

Still life at the penguin café

Shoes are worn by the dancers in both

professional works

In Swansong the costumes purely show

characters but in Still life the costumes are

used for other reasons – to show geographical

location and size of animal

In still life at the penguin café the dancers

wear masks

In Swansong they don’t

What are the similarities and differences of how costume is used in both dance works?

Similar

(compare)

Differences

(contrast)

What are the similarities and differences of how the set is used in both dance works?

Similar

(compare)

Differences

(contrast)

Clear stage – set is backdrops

Set stays the same throughout the dance –

Swansong

Set changes for each scene – Still life at the

penguin café

Chair used as a prop in Swansong

Chair used for dancers to sit on in Still life at

the penguin café

Minimalistic set – Swansong

Very colourful backdrops – Still life at the

penguin café

Both use set to emphasise the theme and

setting

What are the similarities and differences of how the set is used in both dance works?

Similar

(compare)

Differences

(contrast)

What are the similarities and differences of how lighting is used in both dance work?

Similar

(compare)

Differences

(contrast)

Lights fade out at the end of each section

Each scene has a different lighting state –

Still life at the penguin café

There are just two lighting states used in the

dance - Swansong

Lighting in both works is used to create

atmosphere/mood

In Still at the penguin café main characters

are highlighted by a spotlight

In Swansong the lighting stays constant

Both use lighting to reinforce the setting Lighting in Still life helps to show the

geographical location of the animals

In Swansong the lighting is symbolic during the

victim’s solo

In Still life there is no use of symbolic lighting

What are the similarities and differences of how lighting is used in both dance work?

Similar

(compare)

Differences

(contrast)

What are the similarities and differences of how the accompaniment is used in both dance works?

Similar

(compare)

Differences

(contrast)

Each section of the dance has its own

recognizable accompaniment

Composed for the dance – Swansong

Found music (already existed) – Still life at

the penguin café

Both works use the music in direct correlation

with the dance (movement reflects music)

In Swansong the music is acoustic sound that

has been digitally manipulated, where as in still

life the music is orchestral

Both works use accompaniment to show the

location of the dance

In Swansong body percussion is used (voice

and hands) where as in ‘Still life at the Penguin

Cafe’ just the music is used

Both works use accompaniment to show the

characters. The audience associates particular

music with a character

In Swansong moments of silence are used to

show the mood of the interrogation

In ‘Still life at the Penguin Cafe’ narration is

used at the beginning

What are the similarities and differences of how the accompaniment is used in both dance works?

Similar

(compare)

Differences

(contrast)

Swansong 1987

Movement content at 3 specific moments:

Interrogation section:

Action Weight through hands into chair, legs cartwheel in air, victim picks up

chair and lunges towards guards using the chair to defend himself.

Guards push the chair and the victim slides down onto his back on the

floor, the guards pull him up using wrist to wrist and sit him on the chair.

Space Centre stage, sideways pathway over chair. Pushed down onto a low level

and then back to medium level when sitting on chair.

Dynamics Fast speed and thrown movement until climax when victim is sat on chair

– sudden stillness and clam (pause).

Violence Increases:

Action Guards hold victims hands and victims jumps feet over arms. Places

hands onto chair and takes weight through arms whilst guards are

holding victims legs. Legs wriggle in air and then become still.

Space Centre stage. Close proximity of dancers. Movements are performed on

medium level until victims legs are lifted up onto a high level in the air.

Dynamics Fast speed and thrown movement. Rather staccato the action stops and

starts. Sudden stillness when legs stop moving.

Prisoners solo:

Action Body contracted forwards on chair, arms reaching out. Backwards walks,

crouch to floor, finger tips leading down to floor, arabesque, repetition

of crouching movement and a hop with a backwards extended leg.

Space Movement travels along a diagonal, linear pathway towards upstage left.

Movement is performed on all levels – low when crouching and high when

hopping.

Dynamics Fluid and calm movement with occasional pauses (arabesque and reach).

Swansong 1987

Movement content at 3 specific moments:

Interrogation section:

Action

Space

Dynamics

Violence Increases:

Action

Space

Dynamics

Prisoners solo:

Action

Space

Dynamics

‘Still Life’ at the Penguin Cafe

Southern Cape Zebra Section

What movements can you see?

Please list...

Attitude turn

Arabesque

Shoulder stand with leg gestures

Arm gestures waving (zebra)

Hopping – flicking the wrists

Wrapping of the arms

Side steps

Slow turns – hand on the hip

Is there a climax in this section?

If so when? What happens?

Describe the action There is a climax when you hear the gun shot and the music builds up to a crescendo. The

zebra is USR and the models are DSL. The zebra performs a double pirouette and falls to the

floor facing the back slowly. He then finally realises and drops to the floor.

Is there a relationship with the music?

Can you describe it? What are the dynamics like? The zebra is ‘shot’ – you hear the gun shot and then the dancer reacts. The zebra performs a

double pirouette which is fast and then falls to the floor facing the back slowly. He then

finally realises and drops to the floor in extreme slow motion.

Give an example of when you see the following relationships in the

section Copying: Three models perform a floor work section with their right leg extended, right arm

at 90º palm facing the face (mirror) they flex the leg with two pulses and extend. They

perform similar hand gestures.

Contrasting: The zebra performs ‘bouncy’ hops reflecting the African drumming music in

contrast to the models who calmly walk and pose as if being on a catwalk.

Complementary: The zebra side steps to stage right wrapping the arms and the models

perform a similar side step using the ‘mirror’ hand gesture also travelling stage right.

Contact: There are no moments of contact.

Canon: The models at the end when they are DSR turn their heads in canon.

What other choreographic devices can you see? Give an example of question and answer and how this is used.

(See action and reaction)

Give an example of leading and following and how this is used?

The zebra side steps travelling stage right and the models follow the zebra by joining in

accumulative canon.

What numeric variations can you see?

There are eight models and one zebra. 3 -2 –3 -1

What example of action and reaction can you see?

The zebra steps stage left and flexes the right foot, the three models (on the low level) react

by flexing the leg.

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Describe one motif from a professional work

Name of professional work: ‘Still Life’ at the Penguin Cafe

Section: The Southern Cape Zebra

Actions The models stand with the left foot in front of the right (feet in parallel) with a flat back, head to the audience.

The feet draw together to turn, left foot stops across, right leg high kick, arms in a high ‘V’.

Run

Turn

Right arm at 90º palm facing the face (as if holding a mirror)

Right arm gestures pulling to the left with two pulses and returns upright.

2 marks

Dynamics The models stand with the left foot in front of the right (feet in parallel) with a flat back, head to the audience. With a pause.

The feet draw together quickly to turn, left foot steps across, right leg high kicks sharply, arms in a high ‘V’.

Run quickly.

Turn slowly modelling the clothing.

Right arm moves directly and quickly to 90º palm facing the face (as if holding a mirror)

Right arm gestures pulling to the left with two short, sharp pulses and returns upright.

2 marks

Space The models stand with the left foot in front of the right (feet in parallel) with a flat back, head to the audience.

The feet draw together to turn, left foot steps across, right leg high kick, arms in a high ‘V’.

Run diagonally on a linear pathway to DSR.

Turn

Right arm at 90º palm facing the face (as if holding a mirror)

Right arm gestures pulling to the left with two pulses and returns upright.

2 marks

(When the question asks you to DESCRIBE, you should write as much detail as possible. The person reading your paper

should be able to create this movement by reading your answer.)

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Why has David Bintley chosen the movement content for the Zebra?

This movement shows his animalistic qualities to identify the characters to the audience.

It is realistic – he uses leaps to show the zebra is ‘cantering’ through the desert.

He uses hops to show the lively nature of the zebra.

The movement for the zebra echo’s the African drumming music.

Why has David Bintley chosen the movement content for the women?

David Bintley has chosen minimalistic movement for the women (models) to show that they are models.

(They walk up and down a catwalk)

It is realistic – The women turn in slow motion to show off their garments to the audience.

The women pose by standing with their hand on their hip as if they have reached the end of a catwalk.

They are expressionless to show their ignorance towards the zebra.



What movements can you see?

Please list...

Is there a climax in this section?

If so when? What happens?

Describe the action

Is there a relationship with the music?

Can you describe it? What are the dynamics like?

Give an example of when you see the following relationships in the

section Copying:

Contrasting:

Complementary:

Contact:

Unison:

Canon:

What other choreographic devices can you see? Give an example of question and answer and how this is used.

(See action and reaction)

Give an example of leading and following and how this is used?

The zebra side steps travelling stage right and the models follow the zebra by joining in

accumulative canon.

What numeric variations can you see?

There are eight models and one zebra. 3 -2 –3 -1

What example of action and reaction can you see?

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Describe one motif from a professional work

Name of professional work:

Section:

Actions

2 marks

Dynamics

2 marks

Space

2 marks

(When the question asks you to DESCRIBE, you should write as much detail as possible. The person reading your paper

should be able to create this movement by reading your answer.)

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Why has David Bintley chosen the movement content for the Zebra?

Why has David Bintley chosen the movement content for the women?

Your written exam is

20%

It is important!

Revise properly!

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