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Falling Angels. “A piece about our profession” Jiri Kylian. SYLLABUS. Go to tutorial. Return to Dance HSC ONLINE. Falling Angels.
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Falling Angels “A piece about our profession” Jiri Kylian SYLLABUS Go to tutorial Return to Dance HSC ONLINE
Falling Angels This tutorial is an investigation of the idea that Kylian’s intent in making Falling Angels is to communicate about the dance profession. In this tutorial you will research Kylian’s training, background and influences, view and reflect on references to dance in the work anddiscuss the way in which Kylian portrays women/dancers. You will also study online dance reviews and write a review. “A piece about our profession” Jiri Kylian Return to Dance HSC ONLINE
Falling Angels If this work is self-referential, is it about Kylian, his experiences and observations in life, as a dancer and choreographer? What references to dance (styles, culture, choreographers) do you see and how do these references relate to Kylian’s background and influences? e.g. Martha Graham, classical ballet, jazz, musical theatre, traditional African dance. Describe movements and motifs that you see in the work to support your observations. “A piece about our profession” Jiri Kylian Return to Dance HSC ONLINE
Falling Angels How does Kylian portray female dancers in this work? Consider: Stereotypes and body image Individual and group identity Changing role of women in society Conformity Describe movements and motifs that you see in the work to support your observations. “A piece about our profession” Jiri Kylian Return to Dance HSC ONLINE
Falling Angels “A piece about our profession” Jiri Kylian Write a review for online publication that makes reference to Kylian’s quote about the work. Links to online reviews Return to Dance HSC ONLINE
Online dance review links • New York Times http://www.nytimes.com/pages/arts/dance/ • Voice of dance • http://www.voiceofdance.org/ • Ballet.co http://www.ballet.co.uk/ • Danceview times http://www.danceviewtimes.com/backissues/2004/022304.html Return totutorial Return to Dance HSC ONLINE
HSC areas of study This tutorial addresses the following syllabus area of study in appreciation Return totutorial