Polka

The anticipation was killing me. I had been waiting for this day for what seemed like forever, and I was so glad it had finally come. I’d been talking about it all week, and I was starting to annoy people. However, I just couldn’t help it. I felt like my heart was going to explode out of my chest with all the happiness inside me. I’d been trying not to think about it because it made me anxious. Now that it was time, it was the only thing on my mind. The day started out great just like I’d hoped…

The music of Brazil was formed from the mixture of European, African and indigenous elements, brought by Portuguese settlers, slaves and by the natives who inhabited the so-called New World. Other influences have been added throughout history, establishing a huge variety of musical styles. At the time of the discovery of Brazil, the Portuguese were amazed at the natives ' way of dressing and the way they made music: singing, dancing, playing instruments (rattles, flutes, drums). Brazilian music…

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…

The Power of Music: Classical Vs Comical The text “Rebel Music” by Daniel Felsenfeld and the text “Weirdly Popular” by Sasha Frere-Jones deal with the main idea of music and the affect it has on people. “Rebel Music” is about Daniel Felsenfeld’s transformation and discovery as a musician. It discusses his time as a child playing piano and listening to punk music, to later finding classical music and dreaming of becoming a composer, he even says in his article that “..., having long ago…

Introduction When examining the works of Brazilian artist Tarsila do Amaral (1886-1973), can viewers glean that she transcended traditional figurativism in her paintings? Did her work illustrate the social dynamism of a growing Brazil? After investigating Tarsila’s aesthetic choices to experiment with color and geometry, which characterized her style of topographic surrealism, her audiences may discern that she opted to deviate from Eurocentric precepts as painting evolved in early-to-mid 20th…

Black Like Me, an autobiographical diary by John Howard Griffin walks readers through the day to day trials of a black man in the late 1950’s. Griffin is a white journalist who goes undercover in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia as a black man to further understand a Negro’s struggle. Through his journey, he realizes that people immediately judge you by the tone of your skin regardless of your mannerism, wealth, or education. Black Like Me is as relevant now as it was then; because,…

Molly was itching with excitement. Her parents were taking her on an adventure - and she couldn’t wait to see where they would go! It was the start of winter and Molly’s parents had dressed her warmly in her favourite jeans; with the pink polka-dots, her pink boots; with the lambskin on the inside and her large purple parka to keep her warm. On her way out the front door Molly stopped to grab her favourite beanie from the coat rack; a blue dinosaur with turquoise spikes and tassels that hung…

Frank Sinatra, aka Francis A. Sinatra, Francesco Sinatra, was born in the small community of Hoboken, New Jersey. He was the only child of Italian-Americans Marty and Dolly Sinatra, due to the fact that Frank was a whopping 13.5lbs, his mother’s chances to have more children were ruined. He lived with lifelong scars on his cheek, neck and ear from his difficult birth. Although relatives believed he was dead when he finally was delivered, Frank was a scraper, and not about to give up! Frank grew…

had his arms spread out up near his face, not bound, even though they weren't cut until later. In the next shot, his hands are bound again. 17. Continuity mistake: The tiger bites the seat off the suitor's trousers, allowing the viewer to see his polka-heart boxers. When we see the tiger in the courtyard, he has a part of the same boxer shorts in his mouth. So if he bit off the seat of the trousers, shouldn't he have purple cloth in his mouth? 18. Visible crew/equipment: In the "Battle of…

which table to sit at, so she picks the one most convenient for her near the entrance, giving me a perfect view of the door. The tables are all brightly colored with mismatched wire and wood chairs. My table happens to be lime green with bright pink polka dots paired small notches left by the many others who have been there before me. The walls match my table and are covered with green beadboard. It certainly is homely. The unassuming decor and attitude make it feel comfortable and welcoming. It…