Category: Dance

How do you think the cultural and historical background of the choreographer might have influenced how this work is presented?

Revelations – Alvin Ailey

Dance Chosen: Revelations – Alvin Ailey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDXerubF4I4

1) provide the title of the chosen dance work, the name of the choreographer, and the names of the dancers/dance company performing the work in the captured performance.

2) Identify and describe how Space, Time, and Energy was used in this work. Thoroughly escribe how the elements were used in the dance and how they created meaning for the viewer.

3) Identify how the production elements Costuming, Lighting, and Setting were used in this work. Thoroughly describe how the elements were used in the dance and how they created meaning for the viewer.

4) How do you think the cultural and historical background of the choreographer might have influenced how this work is presented?

5) By viewing this work, what conclusions can you reach about the choreographer’s views of the world? Consider spirituality, politics, economics, race or ethnicity, gender identity, etc.

6) Does this work remind you of any other dance or art work you have viewed either inside or outside of this class? How is it similar or different?

7) What do you think the choreographer meant to communicate with this work? If you could ask the choreographer anything, what would it be

How could you potentially set up an angel investor plan for your proposed business idea? What are the pros and cons of first starting in “your own back yard” as the HerbFarm case exemplifies?

Paper detalis: my proposed business is a warehouse/garage gym
Discussion Question – Week 4:

How could you potentially set up an angel investor plan for your proposed business idea? What are the pros and cons of first starting in “your own back yard” as the HerbFarm case exemplifies?

How many dancers are performing? Are all the dancers on stage at all times? Does the dance have different sections? Does the dancing tell a story or is it abstract?How is energy used? (dynamics like sharp, sustained, percussive, etc and qualities like flowing, jagged, shaking, seamless, etc).

Dance Performance Reflection

What is the title? Who are the performers (dancers, choreographer, etc.) What is the music? (If you do not know the exact selections, describe the quality.)

How many dancers are performing? Are all the dancers on stage at all times? Does the dance have different sections? Does the dancing tell a story or is it abstract?

How is space used? (floor patterns, levels, focus, directions, shape, points in space, etc.)

How is time used? (do the dancers follow the music, go against it, pause, use breath phrasing, move quickly or slowly, etc.)

How is energy used? (dynamics like sharp, sustained, percussive, etc and qualities like flowing, jagged, shaking, seamless, etc).

How is lighting used to enhance the piece or direct the audiences’ focus? What do the costumes look like? How do the costumes “fit” the dance?

Analysis = WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO YOU?

How do different parts of the dance mean different things?

What emotions are portrayed and how are they portrayed by the dancers faces, bodies and interactions?

Can you formulate a storyline or the essence of one? Does the dance bring concrete images to mind?

How do you relate to this dance in relation to your life experiences and beliefs? (personal aesthetic)

Evaluation = DO YOU RECOMMEND IT TO OTHERS? WHY OR WHY NOT?

What is the quality of this dance? Does it meet your expectations in terms of what you have learn about dance?

Would you watch this again? Are you interested in seeing more of this choreographer’s dances?

Analyze and discuss the cultural importance of Bharatanatayam in India.Analyze and discuss the cultural importance of Ballet Folklorico in Mexico.

Debate and Final Discussion Board

Analyze and discuss the cultural importance of Bharatanatayam in India.

Analyze and discuss the cultural importance of Ballet Folklorico in Mexico.

Identify and discuss a cultural or artistic event that that is relevant to your interests.

For an alignment table of learning objectives and course content, see attached files above.

How does it feel to observe a solo versus a group performance? Do you personally feel more comfortable dancing by yourself or in a group? (If you have never taken a group dance class, imagine doing one of the video Dance Labs with classmates.)

Unit 6: Pacific Islands

Prompt: “Dance is a very personal form of expression. The hula and haka can be performed solo or with a group. Baris gede, legong, calonarang, bedhaya, kraton, and tinikling are only performed in a group. The sanghyang dedari and gisalo are always solo dances.

How does it feel to observe a solo versus a group performance? Do you personally feel more comfortable dancing by yourself or in a group? (If you have never taken a group dance class, imagine doing one of the video Dance Labs with classmates.)

” Discuss elements of Baris Gede, Sanghyang Dedari, Legong, and Calonarang

Discuss elements of Bedhaya

Identify, analyze, and support which of the two versions you find most expressive

Discuss elements of Hula

Analyze the differences between traditional hula and ‘tourist’ hula

Discuss elements of the Haka

Analyze how the Maori were able to maintain and expand their cultural customs

Discuss elements of Gisalo (including the ceremonial order)

Compare and contrast this funeral rite with others we have looked at

Discuss elements of Tinikling, Itik Itik, and Maglalatik

Identify the differences in dance movement styles from Bali, Java, Hawaii, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea

Match the cultural movement with the musical accompaniment

Organize the changes to the aesthetic traditions brought about by cultural migration

Analyze, evaluate, and discuss the expressive strengths and weaknesses of your selected solo dance form

Analyze, evaluate, and discuss the expressive strengths and weaknesses of your selected group dance form

How did the Cambodian government treat dancers under Communist rule? How did China treat dancers under Communist rule? How do you feel about artists speaking out or being oppressed today? Describe how a dance form you are familiar with has been used as a tool for social change?”

Unit 5: Americas – Paper

Prompt:

“Governments often use art as propaganda or attack artists for speaking out. How did the Cambodian government treat dancers under Communist rule? How did China treat dancers under Communist rule? How do you feel about artists speaking out or being oppressed today? Describe how a dance form you are familiar with has been used as a tool for social change?”

Indigenous people, enslaved people, and economically disadvantaged people often have elements of their culture outlawed or appropriated by national governments. For you, which cultural dance in this unit is the most striking example of celebration and/or suppression? Describe why you feel this way?

Prompt:

“Indigenous people, enslaved people, and economically disadvantaged people often have elements of their culture outlawed or appropriated by national governments. For you, which cultural dance in this unit is the most striking example of celebration and/or suppression? Describe why you feel this way?”

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?

Unit 4: Americas – Paper

 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.”