Unit 4: Japan & Korea – Paper Japan & Korea Unit 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 […]
Unit 3: Americas – Paper Americas Unit Paper 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” Each Unit Paper […]
Unit 5: Cambodia and China – Paper Cambodia & China Unit Paper (2 pages) 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 […]
Why is there so much pressure on female ballet dancers?
Watch two short videos “Anima (Netflix) and Chaiyya Chaiyya (Youtube). Answer the following questions: what is the effect/meaning of the two dances, in what ways does the dance create its meaning/effect, and what are the similarities and differences created by the two dances and the way in which each used space, compositional tools, movement/body, and […]
Dance Performance Critique The following questions only serve as a guide for writing an analysis of a Dance Concert. Do not restate the questions within your paper, rather find a creative way to express your ideas. The critique must be 2-pages, double-spaced, typed using size 12 font, and standard margins. • What is the title […]
