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