Contempary Dance/Movement

Todays lesson began with the whoile class watching a scene of the 6th formers performance "What If." We focused on how they used movement to create some very powerful effects to the song "We Are Broken." by Paramore. 

Our task was to create a scene using stylisic movement to the same song within our groups. As a group we decided to stay on the topic of Victorian England and our Sweeney Todd/Jack Ripper characters from last Thursday. 

We felt that a backing story of why Sweeney Todd became so bloodthirsty would fit the bill perfectly, so we read into the story of Sweeney Todd. Our piece begins with Sweeney walking along happily with his wife and child. When the intro to the music is over The Judge storms on, followed  by his two masked assistants. Sweeney and The Judge confront each other, before his wife and child are taken away from him. Sweeney tries to fight back, but The Judge is too powerful and pushes him down onto the floor.

The distraught Sweeney seeks solace in a homeless man, "Mr Somes." Who he befriends as his assistant at the local barbers. Mr Somes lures various people into the shop, even those who try to move on. We used a slow feel to the luring in of the first character, with Mr Somes slowly spinning the victim around.

After Sweeney has killed his victim The Judge, followed by one of his assistants, is approached by Mr Somes. The assistant blocks Mr Somes off at first but The Judge tells him to back down where he is eventually led into Sweeneys barbers. The Judge is greeted by an empty room at first until Sweeney appears from around the corner. The Judge is startled and tries to make a run for it, however Mr Somes blocks his way. The three of them struggle with each other before The Judge is tied to the chair. Sweeney takes his revenge upon The Judge, who lays there motionless, with a cascade of blood rolling down his neck. Sweeney's rage takes over as he stabs The Judge and throws him to the floor.