Category: Dance

CREATIVE ASSESSMENT – COMPLETED FINAL PROJECT – 
SUBSTANTIAL TEXT OR 10 ARTICLES YOU READ—500 words (2 double spaced pages)
What were you surprised to learn about your genre?  Did your opinion of the genre change, or was it confirmed?  What were several of your favorite moments in the book or in the 3 articles that you read?  What significant social, political, or historical events influenced the development of your genre?  How would you summarize the aesthetic of your genre?
FORM—500 words (2 double spaced pages)
Describe the dance on a surface level–the movements, the number of dancers, the music, the spatial design, the mood, the costumes, the footwear etc.   Then, on a deeper level, describe what was revealed to you about the dance because of your reading and research on the genre?  Can you point to reasons why the form developed as it did?  What significant events or issues came to play in its creation?  Does the form of the dance change as its function or context changes?  How?  Why?
FUNCTION—500 words (2 double spaced pages)
Describe the function(s) of your genre. Who performs this genre?  Why?  What is the meaning behind the form?   Has the function changed over time?  How does a change in function affect the form and context?  Site examples from the step you took in order to back up your statements. 
CONTEXT—500 words (2 double spaced pages)
Describe the context(s) of your genre.  Where is it performed?  Who is the audience?  Are they active or passive?  How does the context affect the dance’s form and function?   Site examples from the step you took in order to back up your statements. 
CLOSING—250 words (1 double spaced page)
What did you learn about your genre?  What surprised you?  What was confirmed?  Can you draw connections between the form, function, and context of your genre?  How does a shift in one affect the others?  Can you name the strongest descriptive factor in your genre–the form, function, or context?  What sets your genre apart and makes it unique from other genres?
CITATION
Here you will cite your resources (the book or articles you read, the videos you watched, and the images and videos you posted to bring your genre to life). 
MLA citation ONLY! 
STAGE ONE – FINAL PROJECT
The name of the genre that you will study
Kathak
Which book or 10 articles you will read
Sarkar, Pallabi.Bells of Change: Kathak Dance, Women and Modernity. Seagull Books, 2008.
Which steps under the headings Form, Function, and Context you will complete.
FORM- Watch 3 video examples of the genre from Hofstra Media Services, the Lincoln Center Library,  YouTube, or Vimeo
FUNCTION- Read an interview of a current or former dancer in that style
CONTEXT- Watch a documentary on the genre or a major choreographer/dancer in the field
STAGE TWO – FINAL PROJECT
Images:
Video Links:



Opening: 
Al Jazeera English’s “Karachi’s Kathak Dancers | Close Up” delves into the lives of Kathak dancers in Karachi, exploring their passion, struggles, and the cultural significance of this classical Indian dance form in Pakistan (Al Jazeera English 00:02:05). Tanmoyee Chakraborty’s “Taal Dhamaar | Kathak Dance” showcases a traditional Kathak performance, emphasizing intricate footwork, expressive gestures, and rhythmic prowess inherent in the Dhamaar taal (rhythmic cycle) (Chakraborty 00:03:20). Vidya Patel’s “Kathak Dance | TEDxBrum” features a TEDx talk where she performs and discusses Kathak, illustrating how this classical dance form serves as a medium for storytelling and cultural expression (TEDx Talks 00:05:40).
I was drawn to Kathak’s captivating blend of storytelling, rhythmic complexity, and emotive expressions. The cultural history and the complex steps interested me and made me want to explore it further. My interest was kindled by previous experiences of watching Kathak performances and conversations about the art form, and I came to enjoy its blend of classic and modern elements. I was also enchanted by its capacity to tell profound stories regarding movement, giving me a feeling of the past and the present. Therefore, it can be concluded that Kathak has an enchanting appeal, which makes it possible for the spectators to explore the world of Indian classical dance further.
I had prior knowledge that Kathak is one of the seven classical dances of India and is well-known for its complex footwork and spins. My previous knowledge of BSL was limited to observing performances occasionally and hearing short mentions in other media content. I had a little bit of idea about Kathak and its link with acting and Indian classical music. However, it was a superficial knowledge with very little understanding of the technicalities involved, its cultural significance and its significance to the practitioners. Nonetheless, my interest was piqued, which led me to dig deeper into Kathak’s aspects and then assess its richness in heritage and performance artistry.
I had certain prejudices that Kathak is a rigorous type of dance which requires much effort and passion for Indian classical music. I thought it was a traditional dance style incorporating a touch of glamour as far as costumes and tribal jewelry was concerned. My understanding included expectations of complex steps, smooth spins, and emotional gestures. Kathak is a very rigid dance with a set pattern that needs to be followed with a lot of precision and perfection. But it was rather shallow; there was still much to learn and much of the world of Kathak that was yet to be revealed to me.
I wanted to understand how Kathak dancers can combine complex footwork with expressions. I wanted to know more about the cultural and historical perspective that influenced the style of Kathak. Additionally, I wanted to know more about the biographies of the people engaged in the practice of Kathak, as the suffering and achievements of the individuals practicing this prestigious form of art need to be studied. I was also concerned about gender and identity issues within Kathak, especially given its history and today’s realities.
References:
Al Jazeera English. “Karachi’s Kathak Dancers | Close Up.” YouTube, 1 Apr. 2020, www.youtube.com/watch?v=YA22fB9gtbs. Accessed 11 June 2024.
Chakraborty, Tanmoyee. “Taal Dhamaar | Kathak Dance | Tanmoyee Chakraborty.” Www.youtube.com, 2023, www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBYqv21c0Yk.
TEDx Talks. “Kathak Dance | Vidya Patel | TEDxBrum.” YouTube, 5 July 2016, www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fz_Tpp0q73A.

Write a 5-7 pages on Alvin Ailey. Research paper
must include title page and work-cited page. I have uploaded the instructions below 

What is the difference between appreciating and appropriating a cultural dance form? In what circumstances would you participate in another culture’s dance form? Using Hula and Haka as an entry point, create an argument that supports your choice-making in this ethical dilemma. 
Recommended outline of response: 
Opening that analyzes and evaluates key elements of Hula and Haka
Interpret the histories and cultural significance of Hula and Haka
Analyze an example of Hula and Haka in popular culture and evaluate whether this expression is a form of appreciation or appropriation
Evaluate under what circumstances you would participate in Hula and/or Haka 
Conclusion that summarizes your main ideas succinctly

–  add one more example either from the reading or from another source that helps establish this dynamic.
– Can you describe the historical v colonial uses of words like “naach” and/or “naachwalis”?
– just add the paper to the assignment. 

Directions for Writing Digital Forum Postings
Digital Forum Postings must be no less than 200 words and no more than 400 words + 100 words for Citations/Footnotes
Your Answers to Prompt Questions must contain the following:
1.  2 or more footnotes
2. 2 or more quotes
3. Describe 1 dance. For example, describe the dream scene choreographed by Katherine Dunham in the World War II-era film Stormy Weather (1943).
Week 7 Prompts: Please choose 1
Prompt 1: Katherine Dunham, anthropologist, activist, dance artist, and educator choreographed an important work entitled Southland in 1951. Dance historian Constance Valis Hill describes Southland’s political importance. Please explain.
OR
Prompt 2: Who was Pearl Primus and how, according to dance scholar Jessica Friedman, did she change the physical language of modern dance?
And The Most Important Thing is
Each Digital Forum Posting must be no less than 200 words and no more than 400 words.
Each Digital Forum Posting must contain 2 quotes from the Reading and 2 citations such as:
1st Example of a Proper Citation:
Susan Au. Ballet and Modern Dance. New York: Thames & Hudson, 2012, 91.
2nd Example of a Proper Citation:
Rebekah Kowal. How To Do Things with Dance: Performing Change in Postwar America. Middletown: Wesleyan University Press, 2015, 215 – 216.
3rd Example of a Proper Citation:
Digital Lecture: Feminism and American Dance. Dr. Bennahum.
6 April 2020.
I just need foot note, I do not need reference page.
required watching




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This assignment is simple, write a critique, You must watch all 4 and then talk about them in the same paper.  You should critique them separately as well as compare and contrast each video.  Remember, include all 4 videos in 1 critique paper.  You don’t need to write 4 different papers.
The opening paragraph should include the name of the company, choreographer and date of the performance (where applicable).  If you watched a video or a movie, you should copy and paste the URL (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.), or include the source of the performance/movie.  For instance, did you rent it on Amazon or some other streaming service?  You must also provide any other relevant information like the title, director, choreographer, etc.  The rest of the opening paragraph should include a brief overview of the performance/movie.
Then discuss memorable aspects of the performance/movie.  Things to look for and think about when discussing the performance:
Lighting
Costumes
Atmosphere (mood)
Set/Props
Movement/Sounds/Rhythm
Story
Discuss how these things connected or didn’t connect and how they made you feel.  Did the story resonate?  Was the movement interesting?  Inspiring?  This middle portion of your paper can be as many paragraphs as you need.
Conclusion (last paragraph):  Offer your overall impressions. How did the performance you observed relate to what you have learned about dance in this course?  

Latin Dance & Hip Hop are the topics HONOR IN ONE STYLE OF EACH TOPIC 
Students will write a comparative analysis examining two genre specific dance styles. Students will critically review culture’s influence of the dance, aesthetic movement, social and political or religious influence and perceptions, and wardrobe/costuming. Research a genre/type of dance that we have not covered in detail during this course. As a class, we’ve been using dance as a lens to see behaviors, values, trends, and events throughout time. This should be your objective as you write about your chosen dance genres! 
Research the origins and evolution of the dance form, then compare and contrast: 
How, where, and when it began, as well as its progression over time?
The culture associated with it- how does it reflect the culture and the people who started it?
Details of the dance:
What are the qualities that make this dance form unite?
What does the dance look like?
What music/costumes/setting/traditions accompany and support it? (it would be a great idea to view videos on YouTube, Vimeo, etc. and describe what you observe- be sure to include these video links in your bibliography!!!)
Anything else you think is important and/or interesting about these dance forms. 
What are the similarities and differences within these dance forms? 
Consider their origin, tradition, etc 
Consider the costume
Consider the movement 
Consider the music
How is it performed? (outdoors or indoors, in pairs, group, or solo? etc.)
Why did you choose these dance form and how does it relate to you personally? Talk about you and these dance forms! 
How do these dance forms impact you? Draw your own analysis on how you relate to dance in your own personal beliefs or viewpoints. 
Write a 3-4 page research paper on an origin of dance genre of your choice. Please submit it typed, double space, MLA format, 12 point font, and works cited page (not included in the page count). 
Don’t assume that the reader/professor knows or understands the dance forms you chose. Explain everything!  
There is a minimum of 5 credible sources. Please use credible sources. Websites like Wikipedia are not acceptable. I strongly encourage you to use online sources such as books, articles, and journals from the Library.Links to an external site.
*Please write in MLA format and include a bibliography/works cited with sources used. 
*All submissions should be written in a word document/pdf and attached via “file upload” only.
*Google documents will not be accepted
Checklist
Here is a checklist that you can make sure your paper meets criteria. Ask yourself if your paper meet each of these items on the checklist
Overall Requirements and Formatting
Header
12 point font
Double spaced
Used proper MLA format Links to an external site.
Proper length of 3-4 pages
Used 5 credible sources
Works Cited at the end of the paper with the 5 credible sources you utilized – Not counted as part of page count
Proof-read the paper for wording of sentence structure
PDF or word document submissions only will be accepted 
Body of the Essay 
Each prompt is answered and addressed in the paper
In-text citations are properly quoted within the essay
The paper is written in your own words and not taken word for word from the sources
Either put quotation marks or italicize each title of choreography, if listed or named
Stay consistent in the tense of verbiage throughout. Is it present tense or past tense? 
Introductory and concluding paragraph for the paper 
There is a clear flow and reads easily. Is it well-ordered and well-organized? 
There are no spelling errors
Using full length sentences
Punctuation is correct

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Students are required to submit a powerpoint focusing on a signature piece of an African American choreographer of their choice. The PowerPoint slides must consist of these components.
List the cultural and educational background of the African American choreographer featured. 
Give the title of the signature work, and identify the dance idiom(s) used. 
Provide a short description of the contribution of this choreographer’s signature piece to the art of dance.
Analyze the movements in the signature piece or other influential works of the choreographer, referencing the qualities of movement, dance terms and other descriptive words used throughout the text.
Identify any additional materials used, such as links and/or articles.