Dance Final
Exercise And Sport Science 104 with Gorman at University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse
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By: Meghan Wilson
Created: 2010-12-16
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from what rhythms did jazz dance originate?
US and African rhythms
what two movement sources of today is jazz a blend of
theatre (modern dance and ballet dance)
and folk dance
in what decade did jazz develop into an art form
1940s
what part of the body is emphasized in jazz dance?
hips/pelvis
who is considered to be the father of jazz dance?
Jack Cole
from what other two types of dance did tap evolve?
irish step dancing and african step dancing
difference between irish step dancing and african step dancing
in irish the dancer stands tall, erect, doesnt move upper body or arms
in african the dancer is free to move all parts of their body
when and where was tap first seen
1930's to 1940's
large US eastern cities
why is musical theatre dance NOT and autonomous art form?
because musical theatre dance must relate to the the time, story and place, it cannot stand alone. the dance should not make sense outside of the context of the play
ministrel shows
whites imitating black slaves
contained the "cakewalk"--couples dance competition where a cake was the prize
white men performed because blacks did not have rights
vaudeville
series of a variety of acts
toured all over the US
very cheap to go to so MANY people went---very popular
Oklahoma--why important?
all the dancing related to the plot, contained the dream ballet.
who choreographed oklahoma?
Angus de Mille
who choreographed west side story?
Jerome Robbins--replaced much of the dialogue with dancing
first to be done in mainly jazz dance
characteristics of Bob Fosse choreography
down and dirty, raunchy, uses isolational movements to emphasise hips
dancers use hats as props, slouchy posture, turned in feet
**movement becomes the story in body language in musical theatre dance**
differences between ethnic and folk dances
folk is newer, continually changing, has european/eastern origins, anyone can participate because is simpler and a recrational activity, reflects occupations, social customs and celebrations
ethnic dance is older, unchanging, highly skilled and a performing art, reflects religion, ceremonial functions, stories of gods heros and legends
first musical where some of the dancing related to the plot
1866--Black Crook
one truely american folk dance
square dancing
forerunner was the quadrille from 19th century conservative europe
basic step= walk
3 factors that reflect the types of costumes ethnic/folk dancers wear
1. style and range of movement
2. climate and geography of country
3. everyday dress of the people (when the dance was made)
farmers dance in _______ while hunters and gatherers dance in ______
circles
lines
8 reasons why people ethnic/folk dance
1. to attract a mate
2. to tell legends/stories
3. to get the attention of spirits and gods (religion)
4. entertainment
5. to teach history/customs
6. coming of age
7. to glorify war
8. for greeting or a welcome
what century did ballroom dance originate (when did it then become modernized)
started in 15th and 16th century in europe
modern began in the early 19th century
** in the 1960's social dance changed dramatically---freestyle not couples
purpose of ballroom dance today
for competition
ballroom dance is defined as movement in _________
relationship
standard division dances
waltz
viennese waltz
foxtrot
argentine tango
quickstep
latin division dances
cha cha
samba
rumba
spanish paso doble
american jive
dance viewed in new england colonies vs southern colonies
in northern was forbidden because of puritan religion
in south they were taught because it was the good christian way to be able to properly dance
what century did dance begin to be taught in american schools
early 19th
3 types of dance in schools in the 19th century
1. delsartian system of exercise
2. aesthetic dance
3. gymnastic dance
11 justifications of dance education
1. reinforces learning and enhances others academic areas
2. alternative mode of education
3. promotes self and social awareness
4. improves physical fitness
5. helps understand culture
6. pleasure of movement
7. personality development
8. creativity
9. unified experience of artwork
10. gain good attitudes towards dance as adults
11. future careers
types of dance taught in K-3
fundamental locomotor movement
rhythm games and activities
folk dance
types of dance taught in 4-6
square dance
folk dance
rhythm games and activites
what type of dance is lacking from schools?
creative dance
what is being done to help this in elementary schools
"magnet schools"
types of dance taught in high schools
square dance
folk dance
social ballroom dance
3 programs to help with dance in high schools
magnet schools
urban arts programs
work with a local university
4 steps to be taken to make dance its fullest educational experience
1. get it into school curriculum
2. improve quality of teachers
3. get more boys involved
4. get community involved
6 dance careers
1. performance
2. teaching
3. choreographer
4. therapist
5. critic/researcher
6. management
About this deck
By: Meghan Wilson
Created: 2010-12-16
Size: 38 flashcards
Views: 9
Created: 2010-12-16
Size: 38 flashcards
Views: 9
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