Shadows: style

Shadows: style

Shadows: Similarities With Other Dances

• Use of props and themes: As with many dances, Shadows uses props and themes to enhance the narrative and context of the dance.
• Modern dance influences: Like many contemporary dances, Shadows features elements and techniques’s from modern dance.

Shadows: Differences to Other Dances

• Narrative focus: One of the unique aspects of Shadows is its strong narrative focus which might be more deeply embedded than in other contemporary dances.
• Choreographic approach: Choreographer Christopher Bruce utilises a distinct blend of methods and techniques not always found in other dances.

Shadows: Audience Understanding

• Performative elements: Audiences need to pay attention to the specific use of staging, lighting, and costuming to fully understand the elements shown.
• Thematic interpretation: The underpinning themes of Shadows require audience interpretation and emotional response.

Shadows: Purpose

• Commentary on societal issues: Shadows utilises dance to provide a commentary on certain societal issues, offering a cultural, politicised perspective.
• To evoke emotion: The purpose of any dance is to connect with and evoke emotion from the audience, Shadows is designed to specifically tug on the heartstrings.

Shadows: Environment in Which the Dance Was Created and Performed

• Theatre spaces: Shadows is often performed within traditional theatre spaces, utilising the familiarity and expectation of the audience to engage them in the performance.
• Contemporary framework: Shadows fits into the larger framework of contemporary dance, with all of the present day influences and inspirations.