Dance

a. William Henry Lane “Master Juba” • Master Juba is seen as and instrumental figure in the formation of tap dance in America. Master Juba blended the syncopated rhythms typically associated with African dance, with movement from Irish jigs and reels. This innovative, vernacular dance style is now recognized as the rudiments of American tap dancing. After being taught the Irish jig and reel at a young age, Master Juba went on to perform in a part of New York that was predominately African…

Krump and Tango are two very styles of dances. Krump is a street dance consisting of high energy movements made to express yourself. Tango is a partnered dance to form a connection between two partners, usually a man and a women. Although they were both made to express feelings, they are different kinds of feelings. Krump was made to release anger or aggression in a nonviolent way. It’s full of very intense gestures while the Tango was made to form an intimate connection between two partners.…

Since the age of three, dance has been a major part of my life. I have participated in many styles of dance throughout the last thirteen years like ballet, jazz, musical theatre, hip hop and lyrical. Being involved in dance has had three main effects on my life. The first effect of being involved in dance is I have become a more confident person. Dancing has helped me break through my fears and anxiety. The second effect of being involved in dance is I have created amazing long lasting…

In “A Dance through the Ages,” a practicum performance focusing on various social and courtly dances throughout many generations, two distinct sections of the dance are evident: a montage of more formal, courtly dances and a montage of more fun, racy social dances. These two distinct categories are meant to represent a chronologically accurate record while also providing the audience with a glimpse at the evolution of formality in dance. Beginning with the Pavane, the dance progresses to the…

Learn. Grow. Dance. These three verbs describe my goals for the next four years at the Ailey School. Dance is my passion. For the past fourteen years I have done more than take dance class everyday after school. For the past fourteen years I have immersed myself in the art of dance. I have studied the language, analyzed many different styles of music, and followed the best dancers in the industry. Dance is much more than an after school activity to me or a way to stay in shape. Dance has been my…

Dance/ Movement Therapy The book “Expressive Therapies” edited by Cathy A. Malchiodi, a licensed clinical mental health counselor, art therapist, and expressive arts therapist, introduces all of the major expressive art therapies. In one of its chapter “Dance/Movement Therapy”, Suzan T. Loman, the director of the Dance/Movement Therapy Program, discusses the outline of dance/movement therapy and introduces different kinds of methods of dance/movement therapy. According the Loman, dance has…

have displayed a great affection in Latin dance styles. Back in the Dominican Republic, where my childhood mostly took place, I learned how to feel the rhythm of the music leading me to learn Merengue and Bachata. After many years in this style of dance, upon returning to New York, I started taking classes in modern Salsa. Here my ability in dance grew stronger and I was able to perform for many congresses and other shows. Throughout my dedication in Latin dance styles, I was able to become a…

This paper is about the movie “Dances With Wolves.” Dances With Wolves is a 1990 Western film starring Kevin Costner. The movie starts during the Civil War when a Union lieutenant is wounded, the wound is threatening to cause his leg to be amputated. After the lieutenant leaves the hospital with his leg he goes back to the front and steals a horse and runs in between the two lines which causes the fighting to start up again. After Lieutenant Dunbar galloped through no man's land and survived…

It’s no question that the critically acclaimed film, The Great Gatsby, brings a fresh new look to the eyes of those who love 20s culture, by the soundtrack and dances. with its fusion of Hip-hop and Ragtime themes integrated with Hip-hop dance into Ragtime style in such a way to give both a feeling of nostalgia and blossoming. Then there are those who are more conservative in the art tastes they expected from the film, questioning the remixes as a remote abomination. Are these critics right? Not…

styles such as impressionism, minimalism, abstract, photorealism, pop art and more. Just like photography, dance is becoming more and more popular in the art industry. The acknowledgment that it has received recently its immense that dance is now a new category of art. An art that just like any other is being used for self-expression. A new way of expression that has critiques asking why use dance and how can it be used. Douglas Crimp in his speech rather than answering to the audience as to…