In Motion We Feel
This project is when I was given the opportunity to design costumes for one of the dances in the English National Ballet School's Trainee Programme Showcase 2022. The piece I was given was choreographed by Joseph Toonga.It combined hip-hop and contemporary into ballet.
English National Ballet School
Lilian Baylis Studio,London
Choreography : Joseph Toonga
Artistic Director :Viviana Daurante
Lightning: Brett Kasza
Performed by:The ENBS Trainee Programme
Photos by A Dancers Lens ©
Movement capture
LOOK BOOK
Design process
After watching the rehearsal video and get the idea of costume from choreographer, I made a movement board just to understand the dance itself better.Then I took some clothes from the school wardrobe and started to search the trousers which can match with the colour of the top as well as the vibe. For a group dance, it doesn't needs to wear the same clothes but it still need to have a consistence.
Then I started to measure the top to matching the size with dancers. Then I matched it with the suitable colour of the trousers as well as the size so we know which and how many trousers to buy online. So to make it easier, I made a look book to also save the confusion during fitting for a group of people.