Swing Time

One such example can be found in the Rogers-Astaire classic Swing Time (George Stevens, 1936). In the final number of the film, “Never Gonna Dance,” after an arduous off-and-on romantic connection to Penny (Ginger Rogers), Lucky (Fred Astaire) sings pleadingly to her in order to “win her back”. This musical number is among the most compelling and magical romance numbers in musical history. Part of this magic comes from the flawless, dreamlike aesthetics of the number- from the pristine, sparkling set, Penny’s gorgeous white dress, and, of course, the flawless dancing that made Rogers and Astaire famous. However, part of the reason this number is so compelling, especially to a modern audience, is that it subverts a lot of the traditional and troubling gender roles mentioned…

James Brown once said that “The one thing that can solve most of our problems is dancing”. Personally I think that swing dance is one of the most fun forms of dancing. While learning this unit my two favorite dance forms were- West Coast Swing and the Lindy Hop. Both the dance forms are successfully able to combine elegance with speed and more of a jazzy rhythm. West coast swing happens to be the state dance of California.Some sources say that the west coast swing has roots in the Lindy Hop.…

the part of the Lindy Hop movements. Balboa Another popular swing dance is called Balboa that was originated in Southern California during the 1920s/30s. A lot of dance historians believe that this dance was influenced by Foxtrot, but others state that it was evolved from the Charleston. Although it is clear that Balboa dancers were influenced by the knowledge of the other Swing dances. Balboa in its original form was danced in closed position with an upright posture with partners standing chest…

Artwork Interpretation and Connections 1. What is the subject matter (what does it depict) and content (meaning) of the artwork? It’s time to cut lose in Harlem, New York’s premier hot spot of the 1930’s,”The Savory Ballroom”. In this cool work this night club crowd is depicted doing the” Lindy Hop”, the latest dance of the era. The Savoy Ballroom was a large ballroom for music and public dancing located at 596 Lenox Avenue, between 140th and 141st Streets in the Harlem neighborhood of…

Dance has circulated throughout history by articulating different movements and connecting styles together. For example, in the jazz dance module, movements first created during World War One were created and then changed moving forward. The creation of the lindy hop was one of the earliest swing dance forms that was a motion created within jazz and tap influences. This was created by African Americans in social dance settings. Connecting the lindy hop's movements, the movement of the jitterbug…

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…

common, were filled with disco dancers. Common dance moves included “The Hustle,” “The Bump,” “YMCA,” and many others. Detailed description of dance and the music: Disco dance is moving to music with your own style, while usually wearing disco-inspired clothing. Disco contains parts of funk, soul, pop, and salsa. In many disco tracks, strings, horns, electric pianos, and electric guitars make up a lush background to the other parts. The genre was created as a “rebellion” to rock music, which,…

was not anything wrong, I still thought to myself, Something is not right. Trying to play left me in agonizing pain, so I just went inside and laid down. While napping, my dad tried to wake me up to announce to me that dinner was prepared; to do so he grabbed my arm and shook it, which led to me waking up yelling because of the pain. I am typically a heavy sleeper, so me waking up suddenly was highly unusual. Due to my peculiar reaction, my parents decided it was necessary to bring me to my…

Growing up is extremely nerve-wracking, as explained in Fangirl, by Rainbow Rowell. The novel, Fangirl, could have been better written if the author had used words other than foul language. Excluding that minor flaw, I think the novel portrays the life of Cath, an 18-year-old introvert, and Wren, Cath's sister, very well. I believe one of the themes in Fangirl is the way people come of age and the struggles one goes through to get there. Rowell expresses the theme by using symbolism, conflicts,…

groups. Children under the age of two along with older children will find an area to perform activities. In fact, it is through these activities, the child is learning different skills and these skills would be accompanied with structural changes in the brain (Leversen, Haga, & Sigmundsson, 2012). The activities range from developmentally challenged children under the age of two and mature activities that require higher motor skills and coordination. Types of Equipment Children can play at…