1. “A piece about our profession” Jiri Kylian
Falling Angels
“A piece about our profession”
Jiri Kylian
SYLLABUS
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2. “A piece about our profession” Jiri Kylian
Falling Angels
“A piece about our profession”
Jiri Kylian
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 and discuss the way in which Kylian portrays women/dancers.
You will also study online dance reviews and write a review.
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3. “A piece about our profession” Jiri Kylian
Falling Angels
“A piece about our profession”
Jiri Kylian
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.
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4. “A piece about our profession” Jiri Kylian
Falling Angels
“A piece about our profession”
Jiri Kylian
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.
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5. “A piece about our profession” Jiri Kylian
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
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6. Online dance review links
New York Times
Voice of dance
Ballet.co
Danceview times
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7. HSC areas of study
components
movement
spatial elements
dynamic elements
aural elements
dancers
setting and environment
interpretation of the work
context
genre
subject matter
meaning
significance
writing and criticism
reading and writing reviews – newspapers, magazines, journals
the role of the critic in dance
placing the criticism in context
organising the dance
motif
phrase
motif into phrase
sequencing
transition
repetition
variation and contrast
formal structure
unity
appraisal and evaluation
evaluation
general values of society
specific values in the context of the work
worth and merit
effectiveness/appropriateness of the work
effectiveness/appropriateness of the performance
Prescribed choreographers and works
era/period in which they work
background/training
influences
choreographic style
This tutorial addresses the following syllabus area of study in appreciation
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