Christopher Bruce: Shadows Overview

<p>Laurence Olivier Award (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1981 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sharon Watson (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Neo-classical (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He works with the dancers to create movement inspired by them. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Arvo Part's &quot;Fratres&quot; for violin and piano (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Examining the relationships within a family unit (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It becomes an integral part of the movement, rather than just a static set. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The personal experiences of the dancers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The setting is unspecified, allowing for individual interpretations. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A dark and narrative-driven exploration of a family unit. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It represents the political turmoil of the family's environment. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provoke emotional responses in the audience through the depiction of a family's struggles. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A pre-recorded version of Arvo Pärt's Fratres for violin and piano (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The costumes reflect the historical period and the family's poverty. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A complex set with elaborate props and furniture. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To create an intimate, confined space that evokes the feeling of 'a room'. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A dark and solemn atmosphere. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are getting ready to face a difficult situation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The harsh realities of poverty and hardship. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A prominent choreographer trained at Ballet Rambert.

A person who creates and arranges dance movements.

A school and company where Christopher Bruce trained and worked.

Leading contemporary dance company in the UK, founded in 1981.

A blend of classical and contemporary dance techniques.

Includes CBE, Evening Standard Award, and others for dance contributions.

Leader overseeing all artistic aspects of a dance company.

The date when Christopher Bruce's work premiered: 26th November 2014.

The method of creating dance that considers both movement and spatial elements.

A dance piece by Christopher Bruce exploring family dynamics against external pressures.

The musical piece that inspired Bruce's work, evoking European history and suffering.

The interactions and relationships among family members as portrayed in Shadows.

A theme in Bruce’s work that reflects social and political issues.

The purpose behind the choreography, often conveying emotion or narrative.

A type of dance that tells a story but allows for personal interpretation.

The arrangement of dancers (2 male, 2 female) in the piece Shadows.

A composition by Arvo Part for violin and piano, created in 1977.

A seven-note scale that uses whole and half steps, integral to Western music.

An emotional tone created by minor keys and somber elements in a performance.

Costumes that clearly identify male or female roles, reflecting 1930s-1940s fashion.

Jackets worn by characters that symbolize poverty and familial struggle.

Lighting designed to create the feeling of closeness and warmth on stage.

A simple staging with essential props, reinforcing themes of hardship.

A versatile performance space with bare walls and floor, adaptable for various productions.