Maktub: figurino de dança do ventre para Jade da novela O clone

Abstract

The presented work aimed to create a belly dance costume design for the character Jade from the soap opera O Clone, exhibited in Rede Globo de Televisão in 2001. To conceive this scenic costume, it was necessary to pay attention so that the costume design could be consistent with the protagonist’s story and with the soap opera’s art direction. Aiming to achieve this, it was necessary to follow the specific objectives as: watch the soap opera O Clone, observe the main character’s personality and understand her clothes necessities for a specific dance scene. With this information, the Sanches Method was used to create the ten costumes for the character, which has two phases. The result of this process, which was divided in two according to the soap opera time periods, are clothes in vibrant colours made in velvet, silk musseline, sequin and embroidered by hand; metal accessories and two types of characterization for different time periods. All of this to express to the viewer the identity of a rebellious, clever and courageous character.