A little girl's perception of the world forces her to wear a mask that hides her true self. Underneath is someone who is scared and alone because "the fear of being judged is so powerful that many leave their true self hidden forever" (JAJAvankova) and she is no exception. Leaving a void that yearns for friends, “not friends with the same mask but those with the same reason to hide beneath it…” (JAJAvankova). Artistically based on a true story, the concept by Jaja Vankova and assisted by Phillip Chbeeb, told this tragic story through the soundtrack of Edward Scissorhands' main theme. The performance was filmed on location at the Movement Lifestyle Dance Studio in North Hollywood, California, in Los Angeles and uploaded to the "Jajavankova" Youtube channel on January 1, 2013. It represents the fear that takes root in the little girl's mind as a result of the actions of other people. Successfully telling the story through the different dance styles, the technical embodiment of the dramatic narrative and how the overall piece was best suited to the tragic nature of the story. The little girl seeking expectations and fearing for that expectation brought this story to life. Phillip Chbeeb begins the story with a monologue that introduces the character of Jaja as a loner and companionless with only painted people on his hands for company. The feeling of desperation fills the atmosphere when all seems lost due to the darkness that afflicts the little girl. Until suddenly his world begins to come to life with gifts from new friends that alleviate that atmosphere of desperation. They also wear masks because they have the same reasons for hiding under them. This group begins to dance in unison as if they have always been together. The li...... center of the card ......ankova ).Jaja and Phillip's concept came closer to this piece than the tale on which it is artistically based. The success of the piece depended on all participants conveying visual images of fear of judgment from others. The technical aspects are less philosophical, don't bring down the performance with unnecessary added sounds or props. Just as the care in planning the different dance styles brought variety and an additional dramatic effect to the entire performance. These elements have highlighted the tragedy that “the fear of being judged is so powerful that many leave their true selves hidden forever. As she approached the edge of madness she realized she was still alone... waiting to be accepted... to be loved.”(JAJAvankova).Works CitedJAJAvankova. "Outcast | Jaja Vankova." YouTube. YouTube, January 1, 2013. Web. November 15. 2013.
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