What often serves as a starting point for Bruce’s work?
Personal experience ( memories of his experiences as a teenager and incorporating elements from his early dance training)
What featured in many of Bruce’s work? Why?
Human rights, as he lead a human rights Organisation
What movement style did Bruce use? What does it use?
Fusion of classical ballet and Graham technique
Use of contractions, spiralling, flexed feet
What is his movement influenced by?
Social and folk dance
Social dance elements blended into works to reflect era/ theme/ music
What structure did he use? How did this link?
Episodic or rondo structure. Links to theme semi - narrative aspects to most works.
How were dancers selected?
To who would fit the choreography and character best, not necessarily on their position in the hierarchy of the company.
What aspects of the dance are integrated to present universal themes?
Visual, aural and physical aspects
Why is there minimal set design?
Bare stage to allowed themes and ideas to be conveyed clearly through the movements.
What type of serious themes would his work include?
Involve social and political commentary
What universal gestures would his work include and what would it create?
Facial expressions, recognisable hand gestures or body movements.
Help create mood or character and a human shared language between dancers and the audience.
