Dance Lighting

I found this lighting interesting because it's much more of a sharp, clear white than is usually seen in dance performances. None of the dancers are dressed in bright-colored clothing, and the pale colors reflect a serious tone. It is interesting to see how the light strikes all of the dancers because they are at different heights. The light does not highlight any of their faces, but instead draws focus to movement and their bodies and shapes created on stage. This suggests a highly dramatized and stylized performance. The simple lighting keeps the performance simple but powerful.

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