Cat-On-Rig 0 Report post Posted August 14, 2018 This is an honest question, not rhetorical and not a rant. I'm not trolling, and would appreciate non-defensive answers, even though my question may sound provocative. Does anyone here know what the show designers are trying to convey with the writhing, contorted posturing, crouching, squatting, reclining and grimacing? Is this a popular style with no intended meaning? Is it just motion intended to create visual interest? Is it supposed to express emotion? Is it interpretive dance intended to tell a story? A blend of marching and dance? Watching, I feel confused, and I'd really like to know what the designers have in mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundown 0 Report post Posted August 14, 2018 I'm with you all the way with these questions. I scratch my head over the seemingly unrelated body contortions. Wish it would stop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocketman 221 Report post Posted September 17, 2018 The 'bug stomp' is nothing new. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EnderPlaySmash 2 Report post Posted September 19, 2018 Yeah, they can seem a bit weird at times. But think about it this way, there was a time when every time Phantom Regiment halted during their shows, they would swing their left leg way out. EVERY time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xandandl 5,077 Report post Posted September 22, 2018 (edited) They are trying to give activity to the visual space without having to pivot the feet of the ensemble into another drill formation or transition. It looks like movement. Some call it modern dance? Others say it is an expression of art? I'm not sold on either option other than to think the visual guys listened to some talk about interpretation after they ran out of drill ideas or creativity. imho. Edited September 22, 2018 by xandandl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaddyt 2,899 Report post Posted September 24, 2018 I don't know that designers are trying to convey anything. It's simply added visual vocabulary. They're not necessarily trying to convey anything with strict marching. The body stuff is just a different way for corps to switch up their visual repertoire. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lance 1,732 Report post Posted October 4, 2018 grimacing? also, i ask the same questions whenever i see a music video for any pop song recorded after 1990. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deftguy 71 Report post Posted October 21, 2018 (edited) On 9/17/2018 at 2:33 PM, Rocketman said: The 'bug stomp' is nothing new. The bugs can confirm this..... Edited October 21, 2018 by deftguy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sideways 1,088 Report post Posted November 6, 2018 With few exceptions it’s visual designers not knowing what they are doing so they are just tossing some movement in there so the corps is not left behind on the visual sheets. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
