The On Stage at the Mat
show was filled with several incredible performances that shared both
similarities and differences. A particular piece that drew my attention was Tower
performed by Rep 1. I definitely felt that the choreography was very hard
hitting, edgy and also had a range of strength within the movement. The
choreography was very precise, for instance in the beginning of the piece when
one dancer comes out strong and is followed by a group of dancers who initiate
everyone else’s movement. The costumes fitted the piece perfectly; the color
choices were very organic and neutral which made the piece have a greater
effect as a whole. There was great partnering work, the dancers worked extremely
well together; there was a lot of weight transfer within the movement and a
feel of the dancers being dependent of one another. The choreography made their
connection stronger; there were a lot of slides incorporated within the piece
which definitely displayed the dancers’ ability of control and really
maintaining their center in order to not fall of the stage. The second piece
that I really enjoyed was Pretty Gritty performed by Rep 2; Pretty Gritty is an
extremely entertaining piece. I feel that it differs from Tower in a way that Pretty
Gritty has more joyful movement in a sense. Although Pretty Gritty might
differentiate from Tower both pieces do have similar qualities, for example both
pieces are very demanding to the audience eye. Pretty Gritty incorporates the
use of tambourines, at this point in the piece I feel is where the audience is
fully engaged in the performance. The quality of the movement incorporated with
the use of tambourines is so expressive, and exciting. The costumes for Pretty
Gritty consist of very vibrant colors such as yellow and orange, the costumes
truly make the work as a whole come alive. Overall the On Stage at the Mat show
showcased many professional quality works that where very enjoyable and
exciting to watch.
(Tower)
(Pretty Gritty)
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