In the Upper Room
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"In the Upper Room" is a celebrated contemporary ballet choreographed by Twyla Tharp, renowned for its athletic, high-energy movement set to a driving Philip Glass score.
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
ballet
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contemporary ballet ⓘ |
| associatedWithMovement | postmodern dance ⓘ |
| choreographer | Twyla Tharp NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| choreographicFeature |
blend of ballet and modern dance vocabulary
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complex spatial patterns ⓘ fast directional changes ⓘ layered group structures ⓘ |
| composer | Philip Glass NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| costumeDesignFeature |
pointe shoes
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sneakers ⓘ striped costumes in some sections ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| createdIn | 20th century ⓘ |
| criticalReception |
celebrated for its energy and drive
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considered a landmark of late-20th-century ballet ⓘ |
| genre | contemporary ballet ⓘ |
| hasChoreographicSignatureOf | Twyla Tharp NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasMusicBy | Philip Glass NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasRepertoireStatus |
frequently performed by major ballet companies
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signature work of Twyla Tharp ⓘ |
| hasSection |
duets
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ensemble sections ⓘ solos ⓘ |
| hasTempoCharacteristic |
driving rhythm
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sustained high pace ⓘ |
| influenced |
choreographic approaches to minimalist music in ballet
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later contemporary ballet works combining sneakers and pointe shoes ⓘ |
| languageOfTitle | English ⓘ |
| lightingDesignFeature |
backlighting silhouettes
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fog effects ⓘ |
| movementStyle |
athletic
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high-energy ⓘ |
| musicStyle |
minimalism
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repetitive rhythmic patterns ⓘ |
| notableFor |
demanding physicality
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driving minimalist score ⓘ |
| performanceContext |
ballet company repertoire
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concert dance ⓘ |
| requires |
contemporary movement versatility
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high stamina from dancers ⓘ strong classical technique ⓘ |
| title | In the Upper Room NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usesMusicBy | Philip Glass NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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