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…

‘‘Dances With Wolves’’ is a 1990 western film directed, produced by, and starring Kevin Costner who plays the character of John J. Dunbar, a Civil War First Lieutenant on the Union side. It is a film adaptation of the 1988 book of the same name by Michael Blake . With this movie, Costner made his…

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…

The art of manoeuvres has been showcased throughout the years and will persistently captivate the dancing souls of future generations. According to a Miriam-Webster dictionary, the word “manoeuvre” is a British variant for the word “maneuver”, often used by people from the United Kingdom. However, the group Manoeuvres, also known as MANOEUVRES or MNVRS, lives…

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…