Side B explores a range of different themes and ideas through dance and movement. Have a go at answering the questions about each of the key themes below. You could do this on your own, or discuss them with your class.
LOSS AND GRIEF
COMPETITION AND SUPPORT
FAMILY
EMBODIMENT OF CHARACTER
LOSS AND GRIEF
- Which of the dances in Side B do you think were most aligned with the ideas of Loss and Grief?
- How was the weight, flow, and energy of dancers used to convey feelings of loss and grief throughout each of the dance works in Side B?
COMPETITION AND SUPPORT
- How did the style of dance and movement in 'Uso' help to heighten the sense of playful competition?
- In what ways did the dancers work and move to support each other throughout the work?
- How were the quality, weight, and flow of energy used to convey the concept of support? And competition?
FAMILY
- Describe the relationships between dancers, and how they were used to convey a family connection during 'Uso' and 'Norcross Pavement'.
EMBODIMENT OF CHARACTER
- How did the use of time, tempo, rhythm, and accent get used to help dancers form the characters within each dance?
- Was music and costume used to help dancers embody characters throughout Side B? Give examples.
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