Romeo & Juliet: Masked Ball Dance Tutorial

Shelley Maxwell, a movement director, discusses her role in the National Theater's film adaptation of Romeo and Juliet. She explains the tasks of a movement director, focusing on the Capulet party scene. The process involves using stimuli like images and music to create movement. The breakdown boogie, a key dance, is developed and taught. Viewers are guided to create their own party scene, formulating a personal breakdown boogie, and integrating characters like Romeo and Juliet. The video concludes with encouragement to apply these techniques.

What is the primary role of a movement director in a theater production?

• To develop movement and choreography for actors

• To manage the lighting and sound effects

• To design costumes for the actors

• To write the script for the play

What was the initial focus for Shelley and Jonathan when creating movement for the film?

• The Capulet party scene

• The wedding scene

• The final duel

• The balcony scene

Which song did Shelley and Jonathan use as inspiration in the studio?

• We Live Forever by The Prodigy

• Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen

• Thriller by Michael Jackson

• Shape of You by Ed Sheeran

What is the first step in creating your own breakdown boogie?

• Grounded

• Elevate

• Groove

• Rotation

What should you do after creating a list of party attendees?

• Choose a song for the party

• Write a script for the party

• Block the story beats of your scene

• Start the breakdown boogie

What is the purpose of the 'push and pull' effect in the party scene?

• To highlight the musicians

• To make the scene more humorous

• To create tension between Romeo and Juliet

• To showcase the set design

What is the final goal for Romeo and Juliet in the party scene?

• To start a fight

• To leave the party early

• To dance with everyone

• To find each other