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The Evolution and Commercialization of Irish Dance Since Riverdance Since Riverdance hit the world stage in 1995, the culture of Irish Dance has evolved and grown. However, experts within the dance community disagree whether and to what extent Riverdance has played a role in these changes. The scholarly articles, dissertations, and books examined in this literature review examine different aspects of the art and sport: changes in costumes, technique and demographic of the dancers. Most rely on…

Chapter Four Karolina and Theresia finished dressing and met Princess Marie and her mother in the main entrance of the palace greeting their guests. The Grand Duke and the Grand Duchess of Baden were arriving and stepping out of their carriage. Karolina and her mother stood behind the Princess and the Dowager Duchess as they curtsied and welcomed the royal couple. Theresia instructed the servants to take their baggage to their rooms in the palace. The Grand Duke acknowledged the Dowager Duchess…

Many black women have long been stereotyped as angry, weak mothers who have too many children that aren’t properly taken care of. In a well-known article published in 1974, Alice Walker explores this perceptive struggle of the African American female. Within the piece, she argues: Black women are called, in the folklore that so aptly identifies one's status in society, "the mule of the world," because we have been handed the burdens that everyone else - everyone else - refused to carry. We have…

It is completely mind-blowing to realize that the Dust Bowl actually happened in the United States not too long ago! The hardships that these families endured while living there, like losing their family farms and many of their belongings, is heart-breaking. What is even sadder is that the banks and government acted like they didn’t know who was to blame for the evicting! The social and economic issues of the 1930s were very problematic and the programs of the New Deal attempted to help get…

Introduction Western culture tends to flaunts marriage as one of the biggest and important milestones a person may achieve in their lifetime. It serves as an accomplishment of finding the fabled ‘true love’ of ones’ life and the promise of spending the rest of their life with that person – a celebration of true commitment. Often accompanying the event is the gathering of family and friends who come to witness the marriage, a reception, the exchange of rings and, of course, the white dress.…

Most of the time a historically based film is released, it is not historically accurate. This can be upsetting for audiences as these films are often marketed as “based on a true story”. Since the creators of these films are essentially lying to audiences, it is completely valid for their distaste of this genre. However, every so often there comes a historically inaccurate film that's inaccuracies actually work in the film's favor. This is because these movies never make the promise of being…

Growing up in a strict home with strict morals, I learned what the course text recognizes as gender roles throughout my childhood. I grew up in a family with a mom and dad who loved each other. I have always watched how my parents would interact and treat each other. They were male and female who would kiss each other and love each other. Growing up this lead to what I identify as my gender socialization. The book defines gender socialization as (). I have learned what is normal from witnessing…

Lakisha Dobson Audrey Orvin Literature 225 29 November 2014 Karma is Real What goes around comes back around eventually. When will someone get what they deserve in life? How does someone earn what they get out of life? Who decide when enough is enough and someone has reach there breaking point in life? In the story “Sweat,” Zora Neale Hurston introduces several characters named: Delia Jones whom is a fighting to keep her home and sanity dealing while dealing with an abusive husband.…

American actor Samuel Leroy Jackson came into this world on December 21, 1948. He is the highest-grossing actor of all time, and his films have earned over $27 billion worldwide. He is one of the most famous performers of his generation. The Academy honored him in 2022 with the title of "a cultural icon whose dynamic work has resonated across genres, generations, and audiences worldwide" for his work. Mother Courage and Her Children, which Jackson performed in 1980 at The Public Theatre, was his…

Assignment On An Critical evaluation on pre-merger & post-merger performance: Procter & Gamble And Gillette Case Submitted To: Tanvir M H Arif Associate Professor Finance & Banking Department University of Chittagong Submitted By: Mohammad Ahasan Kabir Md.Mujahedul Islam Mohammad Shafaet Hossain Kyathowai Pure Marma Mohammad Kawsar Rashidi Date of submission: 4th August 2015 Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Dedicated To our - Beloved Parents And Teachers Group Members: SERIAL…