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Analysis Of Dido's Demi-Pointe

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The choreographer created this piece in the vein of Dance Theater, with many similarities to other pieces of the time. The moves are straight out of ballet, although it is a bit unusual to see large male’s demi-pointe. I wonder if they practiced this stereotypically feminine move before this production? There also seems to be more freedom and disruption in this piece as opposed to a Royal Ballet. And yet, there is no overly styled moves set to a specific beat as in the Dido piece. From the video the emphasis is always on the movement of the conglomeration of dancers, as opposed to the facial ‘moves’.

I really enjoyed the positioning of the dancers in various sectors of the stage, particularly in three dimensions. The dancers towards the back of the stage tended to jump higher or release their snow vertically, while those who had moved to the front tended to have lower movements. This layering accentuated the curved scaffolding on each side, enclosing the action in a set, curved space. This made me think of a snow globe, or possibly looking through a device into a fantastical other realm, giving permission to let earthly concerns fall as one marvels at another world. …show more content…

There is no choice but to laugh in the face of such dismal prospects, to take joy in the little things in everyday life. Every movement in this piece expresses constrained energy, just waiting to burst forth and flood the land with its light. But the snow globe setting also sets the piece apart. Unfortunately it is just a window in to a fantasy, set apart from our own beings. But the message of inclusiveness and joy in the face of darkness shines

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