For this analysis, I analyzed the documentary Rize. The story setting is focused on African American youth, during a time that was very controversial in African American history, in the United States. The introduction to this documentary depicts this time that was filled with violence and rioting involving African Americans, including the Watts Riots in 1965 Los Angeles, as well as the infamous Rodney King Riots in 1992 Los Angeles. In the documentary Rize, the themes of expression of emotion and dance as social and personal healing are represented by the dancing, costumes, characters, and music in the film.…
Even though the interchanging story lines may not have any direct correlation with Puerto Rican society , the story Macho Camacho’s Beat gives insight into the social complexities of Puerto Rican life because it emphases on differentiating statures between Benny, and Heathen Chinky. The story creates a contrast between the senator, his son Benny and Heathen chinky while displaying how they all relate to each other through the exchange of sexuality for wealth and how material culture ties everyone together, and through the interchanging story lines in which their relations with one another highlights the social relationship Puerto Rican society. The short stories in Macho Camacho 's Beat gives insight to the social complexities of Puerto Rican life because the emphasis on material culture differentiates between Benny, and Heathen Chinky. Despite Benny and Chinky being polar opposites on the social hierarchy, both of these characters display a link to the catholicism.…
The meter of the song is a 2/4 and has an A-B-A form. The rhythm of the song is similar throughout it had a long piece and then it went short, short then repeated itself. The ballet feels like a romantic love song that is happy and enchanting. The ballet deals with emotion, imagination, and magic. It is a very airy, sweet, and fluid work of art, I can see how it has gained so much popularity over the years as it gives a magical feeling when you watch…
The Kinesis dance performance that I decided to analyze was Last Dance. The dance was choreographed by Amanda Steiner, and the music that was used was “Love in the Dark” by Adel. Besides being the choreographer, Amanda was always one of the two dancers. The form of the dance was a narrative, with Amanda as a wife and the second dancer, Christian Vidaure, as her husband. The idea of Last Dance was about how love sometimes changes, and how those changes lead to drifting apart.…
“Hoedown” begins with a recurring theme of the entire ballet, but then introduces a square-dance theme in the tonic. The timbres of the orchestral instruments are mostly cheerful and clear, but the percussion instruments seem to have more musical dominance, probing into the listener.…
The songs and music are mariachi bands originally used often towards women with romantic themes. Later, with the change of society, mariachi began with the songs of revolutionary heroes or contemporary…
Lindy Hop and The Argentine Tango Dance and music play an important role in the cultural traditions of various societies. I chose to focus on two social dances from different cultures that are still celebrated today. For my familiar dance, I selected Lindy Hop which originated in the United States. This dance form is often shown in movies, and the free flowing movements caught my attention. Through my preliminary research, I discovered the Argentine Tango which interested me due to its improvisational nature and the ways music inspires movement.…
The 6th song on Drake's new album “More Life” called Madiba Riddim according to Genius.com is a mix of Nelson Mandelas nickname his close family and friends would call him which is Madiba and Riddim is the jamaican pronunciation of rhythm. The meaning behind the song talks about the trouble he has had keeping a relationship whether it's dating or a friendship. You can tell what this is about by some of the lines like “I cannot tell who is my friend/I need distance between me and them.” [Lines 1 and 2] In the song he says “People change i’m not surprised/…
OBSERVE MUSIC Concerto No. 21 in C major for Piano and Orchestra, K.467, second movement is also known as “Elvira Madigan“; named from a Swedish film and was used at length on that sound track. The graceful, slow movement would sooth any beast with its rhythmic resonance and graceful rhythm. This classical piece still entices a longing to close the eyes and listen to the swaying beats as the mind wonders through the ebb and tide of this musical dynamic. Movement no.2 starts with many instruments playing in unison as a background of cellos and bass drone a pattern.…
Martha Graham’s “Lamentation,” like many of her other works, is a direct expression of emotion; an expression of emotion through body movements. Graham was known as the “Mother of Modern Dance” and for her technique “contraction and release.” She also focused on the stability and strength of the body and keeping its control. This technique was in efforts to develop and maintain flexibility in the spine and hips, specifically in a seated position. “Lamentation” was created in response to the grief, sorrow and anger during the Great Depression.…
In 1909 Sergei Shchkin, a Russian industrialist, asked Henri Matisse for three large paintings to decorate part of his house (Matisse, Dance I, n.d.). Dance 1 was one of these paintings (Matisse, Dance I, n.d.). Two versions exist of this painting, the initial version, was considered by Matisse as a preparatory sketch and was created in 1909 while the final version has different colors and was finished in 1910. Both versions are considered oil paintings (Matisse, Dance I, n.d.). “Dance 1” has a similar design than another painting he made in 1906 titled “Bonheur de Vivre” (Matisse, Dance I, n.d.).…
For centuries, song and dance have been a vital part in creating and expressing a community’s sense of identity. Through each, members are able to pass on traditions, make political statements, and express themselves. The tango and salsa styles of music and dance are prime examples of mobilities in Latin American music that help foster a sense of identity among the smaller communities, although each required international attention before earning recognition from its home country. Each style of music is a special hybrid of all kinds of influences, demonstrating a deep history that can also give some insight to the social outlook of the times. Despite the time gap between the emergence of the two styles (tango first appearing in the early 19th century while salsa came into the scene around the 1970s), both styles have contributed a significant impact in establishing a sense of identity among Latin American music.…
Bangarra Dance Theatre’s phenomenon entitled Mathinna entails the awe-spiring, yet historically enlightening journey of an Aboriginal girl who was taken from her home and forced to conform to the westernised norms of the 1800’s. In an era plagued by racism and prejudice, Mathinna emanates the themes of colonialism, and cultural intolerance. Following the viewing of this scintillating production, it is undeniably clear that the architect of Mathinna, Stephen Page, has deliberately intended to shed light on the immoral practice of social and cultural erosion to emotionally move those of modern audiences. This essay serves to further elaborate on the cultural undertones of Mathinna displayed through a vast array of movement components which highlight…
Sh-boom by the chords is a doo- wop of rhythm and blues. This song is sing by 4 people who are one lead singer and tree vocal accompaniment. This song is about a love story, whole music is in a brisk mood. The lead singer was sing the whole story and accompany were flow the lead singer, deeper voice and with the rhythm of doo and sh- boom. However the main musical instrument is guitar.…
The first section of the dance that is titled “Pilgrim of Sorrow”, begins with seven dancers forming a pyramid. The lighting in this piece is dim. The music in this piece is sorrowful, this sets the…