Art is comprised of a variety of diverse practices and mediums including visual arts, film, music, dance, theatre and literature . Artists generally utilise a limited area of these mediums, although they are able to draw inspiration from the work of other artists, no matter what form. Drawing inspiration can mean gaining a new idea, extending on an old one, or utilize a skill exhibited. Essentially, when doing this, artists are pursuing to extend their original impression, present it differently, or utilize a skill exhibited
Alvin Ailey, an African American dancer and choreographer, is credited by many as a genius of 20th century modern dance. His personal and cultural background and training, along with his ambition to entertain and connect …show more content…
The dancer’s movements are stronger and more forceful, showing strength and resilience through the use of open body shapes, strong stances and the long quality of lines and reaching extensions. A motif of parallel line is made clear, mirroring the words “train tracks” in the song lyrics. This gives connotations of how, through suppression, African-American people followed the paths that were given to them. It could also hint at losing faith in difficult situations, and resulting to drug abuse when being discriminated against (needle …show more content…
Alvin Ailey became an inspiration, creating one of the world’s élite dance institutions, embracing all races. He said “Dance is for everybody. I believe that the dance came from the people and that it should always be delivered back to the people.” Alvin Ailey’s vision and creativity lead him to create one of the major art institutions of our time “Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre”. Through this company Ailey’s work continues to inspire and touch choreographers and dancers and audiences all around the world including me and his pieces have left a distinct mark in dance history.
The work “Cry” moved and inspired me through the incredible way Alvin Ailey captured the true horror and sadness this woman was living and yet still portrayed her as a strong and free woman. Many women around the world are unfortunately exposed and subjected to violence, slavery, rape and many forms of abuse every day and still continue to maintain resilient. Here in Australia over thirty women have lost their lives due to domestic violence to date in 2015. This piece perfectly captures the balance of the beauty and strength in woman though the soft balletic movements combined with the frantic jazz and strong sharp contemporary
Alvin Ailey, an African American dancer and choreographer, is credited by many as a genius of 20th century modern dance. His personal and cultural background and training, along with his ambition to entertain and connect …show more content…
The dancer’s movements are stronger and more forceful, showing strength and resilience through the use of open body shapes, strong stances and the long quality of lines and reaching extensions. A motif of parallel line is made clear, mirroring the words “train tracks” in the song lyrics. This gives connotations of how, through suppression, African-American people followed the paths that were given to them. It could also hint at losing faith in difficult situations, and resulting to drug abuse when being discriminated against (needle …show more content…
Alvin Ailey became an inspiration, creating one of the world’s élite dance institutions, embracing all races. He said “Dance is for everybody. I believe that the dance came from the people and that it should always be delivered back to the people.” Alvin Ailey’s vision and creativity lead him to create one of the major art institutions of our time “Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre”. Through this company Ailey’s work continues to inspire and touch choreographers and dancers and audiences all around the world including me and his pieces have left a distinct mark in dance history.
The work “Cry” moved and inspired me through the incredible way Alvin Ailey captured the true horror and sadness this woman was living and yet still portrayed her as a strong and free woman. Many women around the world are unfortunately exposed and subjected to violence, slavery, rape and many forms of abuse every day and still continue to maintain resilient. Here in Australia over thirty women have lost their lives due to domestic violence to date in 2015. This piece perfectly captures the balance of the beauty and strength in woman though the soft balletic movements combined with the frantic jazz and strong sharp contemporary