Score: I need you unexpecting 2012

I need you unexpecting 2012

Movement Score

1.     Conversation

Instruction: moving argument with eye contact

Choreographic (Ch.) parameters: Consider proximity

Intention: Creating relationship tension

1→2

Ch. solution: Circle to stop

Intention: A reaction to the argument, uncomfortable, fleeing

2.     Grabbing

Instruction: Move someone from a distance

Ch. parameters: Shifting centre via lifts

Intention: Aggression, forceful, chaos

2→3

Ch. solution: Fireman carry group member out of chaos

Intention: Break up fighting

3.     Hugging

Instruction: “I need to be held like this...”

Ch. parameters: One person decides

Intention: Consoling, awkward, desperate

3→4

       Ch. solution: Diagonal pathway to duo

       Intention: Curiosity, jealousy

4.     Counter

Instruction: Series of counter balances

Ch. parameters: Take legs off the ground, expand and contract shape to reveal negative space

Intention: Keep duo apart

4→5

Ch. solution: Birth dancer, abstract vocal exclamation

Intention: Upset, disturb hypnotic pattern of weight exchange

5.     Face fight

Instruction: Abstract vocal argument initiated by movement, others observe

Ch. parameters: consider proximity, levels and  volume

Intention: Find a word together                  

5→6

Ch. solution: Dancer walk between argument

Intention: Take word, give to audience

6.     Speech

Instruction: Dancer speak on the topic of the word

Ch. parameters: Others jump on word and spin on “I”

Intention: Rhythm of speech dictates movement

6→7

Ch. solution: Drawn to speaker, speaker reacts

Intention: Invade personal space, curiosity, admiration

7.     Crowd

Stage one:

Instructions: Experience being in a space, move box

Ch. parameters: Shift centre

Intention: Find happy place, grass is always greener

Stage two:

Instruction: Push through crowd

Ch. parameters: Direct focus, give weight

Intention: Embody scenario e.g. music concert crowd

7→8

Ch. solution: Dancer ejected from group

Intention: Urgent, desperate, forceful

8.      Stitch Craft solo:

Instruction: Embody action of stitch crafts, use vocals

Ch. parameters: Move back and forward across stage, react to group

Intention: Mating dance

Gaggle group:

Instruction: Constant movement, react to seeing solo dancer, abstract chatter/sing song.

Ch. parameters: Dancer in front leads, rotate, close proximity

Intention: Gaggle of geese, giggling girls

8→End

Ch. solution: Solo dancer get closer to group, leave

Intension: give up, frustrated

End

Ch. solution: Group take box to solo dancer, sit him down, group exit

Intention: Solo dancer - absorbed in thought, uncomfortable. Group - wait for a reaction, give up