A Linha Curva Costume

Question 1

Clothing

Answer 1

• Black vest tops
• Male vest tops have slashes in to expose their torso
• 10 different coloured Lycra shorts
• Metal collars worn by male dancers

Question 2

Stimulus

Answer 2

-Brazilian way of life… colours of the shorts reflect the colours of Brazilian carnivals

Question 3

Intention

Answer 3

-Just have fun… the costumes are tight fitted allowing the movement to be performed to its maximum, enhancing the ‘just have fun’ intention

Question 4

Mood

Answer 4

Colours of the costumes reflect a bright and happy mood

Question 5

Complements other components

Answer 5

Colours of the shorts complement the colours of the lighting

Question 6

Sculpts body

Answer 6

Costumes are tight fitting sculpting the body

Question 7

Uniformity

Answer 7

Costumes are the same creating uniformity

Question 8

Gender

Answer 8

Metal collars highlight the male gender in the opening. Slashes in the torso highlight their masculinity

Question 9

Geographical location

Answer 9

Short in length, colourful

Question 10

Interpretations of colour

Answer 10

Carnival costumes

Question 11

Interpretations of slashes

Answer 11

Masculinity

Question 12

Interpretations of metal collars

Answer 12

Strength and power… attention of the females

Question 13

Interpretations of uniformity

Answer 13

Samba parade

Question 14

Moods

Answer 14

Happy, vibrant, exciting, unpredictable, carnival, celebratory