Mazurkas had a very positive vibe that emanated a consistent flowing rhythm. The costumes aided the expression of this. The bright colors reflected the smooth transitions between the shapes that the dancers constructed.  Throughout the piece, the dancers continually slapped their bodies to create these instances of sound. These were effective in generating a tone that kept the attention of the audience.

Carlota was very intriguing. The fact that they chose to include no music demonstrates that rhythm does not necessarily have to be created by the music.  Rhythm is usually interpreted as being synonymous with music. The scene began with the screeching of the woman. This created a very ominous tone. They started with slow movements, that suddenly changed into immediate bursts. Although there was no music, the dancers generated their own through the tapping of their feet. This can demonstrate that rhythm doesn’t need music, but some type of accompaniment is helpful in creating one.

There is a time was a very diverse piece. The rhythm varied greatly throughout. The changes in music created a parallel to the storyline. Unfortunately, I found the storyline, although intriguing, confusing and was therefore unable to connect the two. More than anything else, chemistry between the dancers created a very fluid dynamic that seemed to drive this piece forward.