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The decision was made to create a dance or physical theatre piece, that referred to the gestures, visual and auditory patterns and rhythms witnessed at football matches. Groups of students from Gorseinon College would perform on the terraces of the Vetch Field, Swansea and the performance recorded on film, which could then be shown on screen to crowds before a football match.
Rehearsals
Dance ideas were explored and devised through a series of workshops, led by
the choreographers. The students contributed to the bank of ideas, many of
which were developed and used in the final piece. The dance piece was broken
down into manageable sections, mass movement, aggression, tribal and
humorous. Motifs were developed through intensive workshop sessions and
integrated at crucial stages.
Performance
at the Vetch
The filming took place in the Vetch on 26 February 2003. Performing on the
terraces and within the environment that the students had previously
studied, injected enthusiasm to the team effort. Performing in-situ allowed
the students to create the appropriate atmosphere within a controlled and
professional environment.
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Dancers The juxtaposition of the ballet dancers within the football ground environment makes reference to this expressive art form, which traditionally was only available to the social elite and privileged. |
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