Dance

1. Describe the structural pattern of the narrative of the choreography.

• entry into the labyrinth (exposition);

• confrontation with symbolic fear (conflict);

• overpowering fear (climax);

• defeating fear resolution(denouement).

2. Define the symbolic representation of errand and maze. Use specific references from the choreographic text.

• The maze is the labyrinth of the mind.

• The errand is to defeat the fear that dwells in the cave of the mind.

• The Minotaur is the symbolic representation of fear.

3. Illuminate ways that Noguchi’s set design and props reinforce the symbolic statements of the text.

Be specific.

• The labyrinth suggests intricate passageways of the mind that must be navigated to avoid

being lost or trapped by fear; entering the recesses of the mind to confront fear.

• The white tape suggests the narrow, direct path one must follow with resolve to delve — in

spite of the terrifying odds — into one’s inner self.

• Drawing off the tape and using it to seal off the passageway is a symbolic suggestion of

one’s determination to fight the fear to the end.

4. Detail ways the dance movement shapes the thematic statement of Errand. Be specific.

• The dancer enters the labyrinth on tiptoe, hesitatingly, reflecting her terror at confronting the

monster — fear.

• Her intense movements in the battle project her determination to stay in the battle.

• Her dramatic pin movement signals triumph over fear.

• Her last movement reflects the joy and peace of mind gained by purging fear.

5. Explain ways that the Gian-Carlo Menotti music score reinforces the pace, intensity and outcome of the development of theme. Be specific.

• shifts in tonality, cadence, swelling intensity at the pitch of battle; and

• reinforcement of triumph and resolution at the end.

1. Describe the structural pattern of the narrative of the choreography.

• entry into the labyrinth (exposition);

• confrontation with symbolic fear (conflict);

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