I decided to do some research into a famous ballet piece, this is because my choreography ability is very limited in ballet due to the short amount of time I've been studying it. I have chosen a section from swan lake because it was conducted in the 1870's by Tchaikovsky and is still being performed today, therefore it is very highly regarded (Lev Ivanov choreographed this piece).
This pieces shows how ridged and crisp the choreography is which really emphasizes the quality and skill level from the dancers, each move is perfectly in time with the music and each other. The choreography is very complex therefore interesting to watch, not only that but Ivanov has really captured the transferable qualities of a young swan. They are lively and excitable whilst maintaining an element of control. The dancers perform the whole dance with their hands linked, this symbolizes swans swimming in a chain when they're young as a method of staying together. My primary thoughts about this concept of performing the entire dance link were a little negative as I though it would restrict their movement, but when I watched it I thought it was magnificent, it worked very well and gave the dance a unique edge. This has taught me not to be afraid of particularly creative ideas as with a lot of work they can definitely pay off.
No comments:
Post a Comment