The L.A Dance project was a contemporary dance performance done on a proscenium stage. Although this performance is an abstract interpretation of theatre it still delivered certain elements of standard theatre to the audience. That said, the L.A dance project actually connected with my culture in many ways. I found that the first scene was a dance between lovers. Love is a universally accepted and endeavored journey which I found relevant to my world as well. In fact, love, along with hope was probably one of the main themes presented throughout the rest of the scenes. I actually learned the day after (Thanks to Mrs.Moon), that the director had dedicated one entire scene to his dying wife.
B. The process of interpreting a story and delivering a message through complete body language is technically what this performance was all about. I believe the choreographers and directors worked closely to determine what would be the best way to physicalize the messages of love, tragedy, hope, and betrayal.
C. As stated before, the performance was an entirely physicalized contemporary dance. The set design and lighting played a major role in that the dim environment and huge poster like lettering on the floor created a metaphor for the performance. The color coordination in each scene whether it was reflected on the actors themselves, the set design, or the lighting, played an important role in creating an environment and mood.
A. I learned that a message can be communicated entirely through physical means. For the first time I actually witnessed the power dance can have as a form of art. One issue I can't not mention is the fact that because dance is so open ended it can be interpreted in so many different ways and can thus stir confusion.
B. I learned that powerful gesture and body language is not only significant in dance but even in standard theatre. I personally found this important because I find myself sometimes not physically expressing myself enough and can come off to appear very awkward and strange. The ability to physically express oneself powerfully is an essential tool in any variation of theatre.
C. The use of deep colors, dim lighting, and the thick music ( jesus's blood never failed me yet) contributed to the mis en scene and created an overall performance of sorrow, hope, and most importantly love.
D. The director linked the connection between gesture and message well in order to deliver this contemporary dance performance.
B. The process of interpreting a story and delivering a message through complete body language is technically what this performance was all about. I believe the choreographers and directors worked closely to determine what would be the best way to physicalize the messages of love, tragedy, hope, and betrayal.
C. As stated before, the performance was an entirely physicalized contemporary dance. The set design and lighting played a major role in that the dim environment and huge poster like lettering on the floor created a metaphor for the performance. The color coordination in each scene whether it was reflected on the actors themselves, the set design, or the lighting, played an important role in creating an environment and mood.
A. I learned that a message can be communicated entirely through physical means. For the first time I actually witnessed the power dance can have as a form of art. One issue I can't not mention is the fact that because dance is so open ended it can be interpreted in so many different ways and can thus stir confusion.
B. I learned that powerful gesture and body language is not only significant in dance but even in standard theatre. I personally found this important because I find myself sometimes not physically expressing myself enough and can come off to appear very awkward and strange. The ability to physically express oneself powerfully is an essential tool in any variation of theatre.
C. The use of deep colors, dim lighting, and the thick music ( jesus's blood never failed me yet) contributed to the mis en scene and created an overall performance of sorrow, hope, and most importantly love.
D. The director linked the connection between gesture and message well in order to deliver this contemporary dance performance.
