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Falling Angels
SYLLABUS
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A paradox is a seemingly contradictory
statement that may nonetheless be true.
A paradox is a situation in which something
seems both true and false.
In this tutorial you will consider whether the
paradox of a “falling angel” provides clues
to Kylian’s intent.
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Consider the notion of an
angel. What is an angel?
Consider the idea that an
angel is falling. What does
this mean? Write down
your ideas.
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Look for evidence of “angels” in Falling Angels.
If you take this literally, can you see any
movements or motifs that suggest wings?
Can you see any movements or motifs that
suggest broken wings or falling? Write down
examples.
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Consider the possibility that Jiri Kylian is using the idea of
“falling angels” as an analogy.
What might he be suggesting about women in his analogy?
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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/appropriaten
ess of the work
•effectiveness/appropriaten
ess of the performance
Prescribed choreographers
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and works
•era/period in which they
work
•background/training
influences
•choreographic style
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