Dance

Students will be required to submit a written study of some aspect (socio, cultural, spiritual, political or economic) of Samba/Afro-Brazilian dances or Capoeira are required as part of this course. This paper should be 3-5 pages in length, typed and double-spaced. Use all suggested topics listed below. Samba Samba- How did samba become Brazil’s National …

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Answer these questions What role do you feel the medicinal community plays in how you decide to consume fitness? Can you see yourself in Phillips’ revised typology of bodies? What does it tell you about how you interact with fitness every day?

Hopefully the previous chapter help each of you solidify your ideas regarding classical verses contemporary ballet. Many students this semester posted videos in the ballet assignment that would have been more accurately labeled just contemporary dance or modern dance without the “ballet” word attached. In addition, many students in this class came to the conclusion …

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Please watch “Los Machetes” video performance and reflect on what you noticed in the performance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXQLd1ZqH9g Any patterns? Specific Movement? Directions? Relationships? Concepts?

After taking a look at the 3 contemporary ballet websites, and having viewed clips and read how romantic and classical ballet differ from contemporary ballet, do you have a preference for one or the other? In a 1-page paper, address styles, technique, and/or artists that you may favor. Explain why you may have your personal …

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Please watch the following Elements of Dance Videos & provide a personal reflection. What did you notice? What caught your attention?

The viewed performance must be a professional ballet production, either in person, or online. If you are unsure if a production qualifies, please clear it with me first. The viewed production should be a minimum length of 1 hour. Please note the ballet, company, and lead dancers. You can describe why you chose this piece, …

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1. Dance scholar Hannah Kosstrin connects dance artist Anna Sokolow’s political vision to her dance-making. Please define and describe the connections that Kosstrin draws between Sokolow’s choreography and her politics. using footnote numbersl citations for your quotes. i will also upload 3 example you can get their idea, but dont copy each use at least …

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https://dan211rmoderndanceiifall2022.blogspot.com/2022/09/visit-to-lowe-art-museum-beyond-sounds.html To complete the questions in this link.

Prompt: “Butoh and K-pop are contemporary interpretations of traditional dance styles from their respective cultures. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Is it more important for a culture to preserve its art or progress its art? Use aspects of both Butoh and K-pop to illustrate your answer.” Each Unit Paper should be approximately …

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