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Christopher Bruce's, Ghost Dances, is an amazing Ballet. In the 1970's there was a coup d'etat in Chile. Coup d'etat meaning the military overthrew the government, a takeover.
During this coup certain people going against the new government were "taken away" in the middle of the night. Families lost loved ones suddenly with no notice.
Christopher Bruce was inspired by their stories and created Ghost Dances. He used Andean Folk Music.
But what is interesting and I think awesome is the first 5-7 minutes of the ballet, there is no music, only the sound of wind blowing. The three ghosts must coordinate and communicate with each other, using their breath and instincts.
During the dance the Ghosts will take away certain people of the village with no warning, much like the people who were taken away from their families in the 70's in Chile.
When i performed it, we would perform it for school children at our theater. When the curtain would rise all the kids would be whispering then complete silence for the rest of the show. I've never heard 1,000 kids be so quiet.
This ballet is my favorite. Such an amazing experience to perform it.
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When was ghost dances choreographed?
Ghost dance was made in 1981 by christopher Bruce.
Who is the set designer of Christopher Bruce's Ghost Dances?
Christopher Bruce designed his own set for ghost dances.
What are facts about Ghost Dances by Christopher Bruce?
The dance, Ghost Dances, is about the political oppression in Chile. The dance represent frustration, suffering, violence and desperation and the overriding dominance of the ghost figures.
What is the theme of ghost dances by Christopher Bruce?
Intimidation
Name the costume designer of ghost dances?
The costume designer for Ghost dances by Christopher Bruce was : Belinda Scarlet
