Jardi Tancat

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Jardi Tancat

• Analysing structure

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SYLLABUS
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In this tutorial you will explore Maria Del Mar
Bonets Catalan folk songs as a structuring
device for Jardi Tancat. As a starting point,
download a translation of the lyrics HERE. Read
the lyrics as you watch the dance, identifying
how each song relates to sections of the dance.
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The work begins in silence. Describe the movement
and the significance of the silence in this
section. The first song makes reference to the
men picking olives I like gathering olives but
it is a risky business My fellows hang on To two
branches so you dont lose your life. What
movements in this section indicate that the men
are working in the fields?
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The second song provides a transition between
sections of the work. What movement accompanies
this song? The third song accompanies the whole
group dancing in a section that develops the
narrative about working on the land. Describe the
structure of this section and make comment on how
it relates to the lyrics.
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The fourth song makes reference to the hard and
sometimes fruitless work of the Catalan peasants.
How does Duato portray emotion through movement
in this section? The fifth song is full of
anguish and lament for love and loss. Describe
the three pas de deux in this section and the
ways in which Duato emphasises strong human
emotions in the movements and relationships.
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Summarise your exploration of the structure and
accompaniment of Jardi Tancat by filling in the
following table (use descriptive words for
each)
Section Accompaniment Theme / narrative Movement Dancer relationships



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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/appropriateness of the work effectiveness/appropriateness of the performance Prescribed choreographers and works era/period in which they work background/training influences choreographic style
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