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Sarabande Understanding

1. What does the word ‘Sarabande’ mean and where does it come from?

2. Summarise what the inspiration and context behind Sarabande was (this will be important

for your essays).

3. What is the concept underpinning Sarabande?

4. Kylian stated that his main objective is to portray endless freedom within given rules and

space, which seem to be limiting. Explain how this is achieved through his concept.

5. Why is Kylian stating that ‘confrontation’ within is work should be a challenge?