Fall for Dance – Lighting – Tom
The Fall for Dance used a variety of lighting. The lights during the tap dancing section focused first on specific tap dancers, then on the legs on only and ended by illuminating the entire stage. Majority of the light during the tap dance was bright or dim white light. Motown that followed used and assortment of blue, red, yellow and white light. The color of the light was used to signify a specific mood. Ballet used primarily blue light in darker or lighter shades. The shade of blue depended on the feelings of the performance. Rites of Spring used white light in addition to yellow and orange light to portray a storm and the rising sun. The weather depended on the performance’s dramatic and peaceful moments.
