Social dance

On Friday, November 19th, 2016 I attended Parsons Dance at Harbison Theater in Columbia, South Carolina. Parsons Dance is a well-known modern dance company that is based in New York City. They are internationally renowned for creating and performing contemporary American dance of astonishing artistry that is accessible and inspiring to diverse populations. Parsons Dance was founded by artistic director David Parsons and Tony Award-winning lighting designer Howell Binkley in 1985. Parsons in…

contributions to the performing arts, Mr. Bill T. Jones did not fit this mold. He began his dance training during his Freshman year in college at the State University of New York at Binghamton. Though attending the university as a a theater major, he was also on a sports scholarship. In college, his love for dance grew strong and he became completely immersed in a short time. There he trained in a multitude of dance styles to include contact improvisation, experimental movement, the Humphrey &…

It is undeniable that the definition of dance is much more abundant than just one’s intrinsic body movement. People devote a lot of time to choreograph complex actions, of which require intensive training; to put in affecting emotions, of which require deep thinking; and to put inspiring moods, of which require precise depiction. In fact, dance is probably the most profound and complex art form yet exists in our society. Nevertheless, the intention of dance before any cultural influences is to…

Dance Alabama is a program through the dance department that gives students of all majors to try out and participate in a dance production. It is generally students that grew up and danced throughout their childhood and high school years. The audition process is competitive so it is an honor for the performers that were chosen for this production. Some chosen continued to study dance at the university and others decided to pursue other interests but still have a passion for dancing. They…

Lord of the Dance you can see many different and similar interactions with dance; which incorporates Yoruba Nigerian Christine’s and traditional dance. As well as Indian religious traditions that is forms of worship. Upon reviewing these two cultures and how they incorporate family, dance, and movement. You can also see the difference visually with the attire and people around. Family’s come together to celebrate with other villagers finding their God. Movement is a large part of dance and being…

Dance, Theatre and Religion: A Balinese Case Study Southeast Asia is a highly diverse region, home to myriad ethnicities, religions, practices, beliefs, values, languages, cultures and traditions. The variety of performance art, dance and theatre found in Southeast Asia “is almost staggering” (Brandon, 1967, p. 1). Some examples of performance art, dance and theatre found in Southeast Asia include “shadow plays in Java, dramatic folk rituals in Bali, masked pantomime in Thailand, spirit…

The San Diego Trolley Dances took place on October 3rd 2015. An assortment of dance pieces all came together to furnish the city with dance in non-traditional and often unexpected settings. A program that has been established for fourteen years, this season of Trolley Dances traveled from Downtown San Diego to Balboa Park. However modern or classical the pieces in Trolley Dances may appear to be, the combination of observation and research can provide a different perspective. One such frame has…

Before contact with the Western world, Hawaiians danced hula simply for social enjoyment. Its chants also preserved epic tales, myths, history, and philosophy (HawaiiHistory). One must practice it long enough for the dance to be within them and the meaning to deepen. Wāhine would grace their audience with the kahiko. The hand woven ti leaf skirts swish to the pounding of the homegrown ʻipu heke…

People find entertainment from hobbies, social events, sports, or anything that sparks an interest in our minds. As a child, we form to what we enjoy. Young boys watched baseball with their dads because they just started T-ball. Young girls, like myself, watched professional dancers because they just started their first combo class. With young minds, come young thoughts that can be falsely advertised through any media source. Dance especially, harmful risks are hidden behind the beautiful…

Jazz Dance: Know All About That You Can Jazz Dance is an American Art form with roots in West African traditional dance. It is an individual style dance performed with a rhythmic focus, in dialogues with gravity. The dance started with tap, then traveled the social circle with dances like the Charleston, big apple, and the jitterbug and then become a formalized technique through the innovators such as Jack Cole. With the demand of its circulation, studios started giving more of the classes…