Analysis Of Do Not Go Gently By Korey Van Hoy

Do Not Go Gently, choreographed by Dave Massey, and danced, beautifully, by Korey Van Hoy, is a modern piece that explores the journey of internal conflict. It was performed at Mira Costa College’s “Dance Reflections 2017” on December 2nd, at 7:30 pm. Do Not Go Gently begins with a single white spotlight, focused on Van Hoy, slouched over a black vanity desk. The props themselves (a black vanity and bench seat) may point towards themes of social expectations and realities. The lighting then takes on a bluish tint, which creates a cold and isolated feel. Van Hoy’s weighted movement is telling of the heavier issue weighing on her heart and mind. She sort of slinks, laying over the vanity in the beginning before she stands up and begins to utilize the stage. …show more content…
The incorporated flexion, that is seen in her wrists, arms, feet and legs depicts her struggle and processing of her fight. Her movements, although light in triumph (as seen in her leaps and elongation), always returns to heavy, weighted movements performed in low level. The piece, from start to finish, appears to depict the progression of her battle with with either a mental or physical foe. Nearing the end of the piece, she appears to be at her wits end, as she dances mainly on the floor, and her movements become repetitive and somewhat incessant. She begins to pound the floor with her fist in a repetitive pattern, signifying the mental strain and borderline insanity she is experiencing. The work as a whole is incredibly heavy and emotionally touching, as the audience feels as though they have been through the fight right alongside