Essays about Dance Page 4

In the Fall of 2012, El Camino College presented Jubilation at the Campus Theatre, a dance production that highlighted different dance styles. Nichole “Nittche” Thompson Spirit Within performed African dance, while Imara Quinonez choreographed Tango in La Revancha Del Tango. Bernice Boseman contributed two standout dances to the production: The Gift and Broadway Bound. The…

Ten years ago is a long time to me, but somehow the memories I have of Malinda have managed to remain through the years. Ifl close my eyes, I can vividly picture how beautiful was it. Malinda is a beautiful city in Kenya, and it was the place where I grew up. Compared to the…

Bharatantyam has been embedded in the Tamil civilization for centuries, transmitted from coevals to coevals and germinating over clip to continue its sacredness and its representation of the province ‘s traditional individuality. Today Bharatanaytam has spread worldwide, performed and practiced across states and accepted by both traditional and modern multitudes. However it was merely after…

Bangarra Dance Theatre’s Ochres premiered in 1995, with co-choreographers Stephen Page and Bernadette Walong, composer David Page, cultural consultant Djakapurra Munyarryun, lighting designer Joseph Mercurio and set designer Peter England. The production is a celebration of indigenous culture through dance. Stephen Page’s passion for dance stems from his desire to connect with traditional teachers and…

The musical was unique because it told the stories of the dancers in the show rather than letting the audience just watch the dancers perform. A Chorus Line, a musical by Michael Bennett, was very popular when it made its day view and continues to be shown today to marvel its audience. Michael Bennetts inspiration…

“True love is eternal and does not have a happy ending.” The story “Wedding Dance” by Amador Daguio explores how individuals navigate societal beliefs and traditions. Cultural norms are often used as a means of exerting control, even though this may not have been the original intention. These norms can be restrictive and oppressive to…

The world renowned dancer, Martha Graham, once said, “Dance is the hidden language of the soul”, so why do we limit the opportunities of the artistic expression of dance to so many based on social class, gender, and age? In order to cultivate a community where you are free to explore every corner of your…

During the Golden Age of Hollywood, one particular star stands out compared to the rest. Gene Kelly, a man who can be regarded as a creative genius that changed the way people approached film musicals. Kelly altered the way film musicals were made by taking on the responsibility of being a performer, choreographer, and a…

Over the course of the semester, I have learned about different types of dances including hip hop, dance hall, and contemporary, Bhangra, street jazz, Latin, zumba and more. In the beginning, I believed that I danced well and dance was easy to do but once I figured out how much effort, practice, coordination, and preparation…

Cumbia is a traditional form of music and dance originated in Colombia’s Caribbean coastal region; its roots come mainly from Africa, in fact the name of this traditional dance its comes from the African term cumbe which means revelry or party. However, Cumbia is a musical and cultural fusion of Native Colombians, slaves brought from…