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    Authentic jazz dance pertains to the early development of the jazz style in the 1920’s. During this time period‚ jazz dance wa influenced by African American cultures that were introduced in different dance movements. Some dances introduced to the population during this time includes the Lindy Hop and the Charleston. These movements included swing dance and flapper movements that were expressed in ballrooms and social settings. These elements were the original forms of jazz dance that influenced

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    African Heritage of Cuba spoke great volumes to me because I actually got to witness the dance in person. To see them perform the dances and to hear how powerful their voices are. The African Heritage dances represent freedom and respect. It was a way to pay respect to fellow god that are no longer living. It represents freedom because they are express themselves through movement and they are letting the spirit control their movement. They are also releasing the worries. While watching the dances

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    Food Dance and Language of States of India Posted On 2014-09-24 India is a state of diverse cultures‚ religions‚ traditions and beliefs. The country is home to millions of people who exhibit diversity in their thoughts‚ lifestyles‚ worship and work but are united in one spirit in the love for their country. A journey through India is a revelation for many and this is one of the main reasons why many foreigners flock to India to explore its myriad colours.  The distinctively distinguishable customs

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    that although today is common‚ she lived many years ahead of her time. She broke out of the box of societal influence‚ not because she wanted to but she felt she needed too. Isadora Duncan was one of the first to have shaped what we consider modern dance today. Born in 1877 and living till 1927 Isadora lead a very provocative lifestyle. She also had many tragic events shape her life. She had her two kids die in a freak auto accident where the car rolled back into a body of water killing them. She herself

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    Step is common in today’s society. It was dance that originated in Africa by gold miners who were not allowed to speak to one another and had to use their hands and feet as means of communication. Africans came to America and formed the first African American fraternity. These fraternities are the ones that created todays’ “stepping” and based it on the traditional gumboot dances. The dancers endured a lot of suffering through their journey and brought something great to America that is now a crazed

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    heard of it. I couldn’t tell between them which one was the professional dancer they both were so amazing. I would rate them a ten they didn’t mess up once and made the dance look romantic. DANCING WITH THE STARS JIVE 2014 Alfonso was wearing brown vest and brown pants Whitney was wearing a sassy dress t math their sassy dance. I could tell which one was the celebrity just because I knew him but if it wasn’t for that I wouldn’t have been able to tell they both did a good job. They moved their

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    around dance through movement‚ each telling their own unique stories. Dance is the center piece for many societys. “ Dance is defined as an art performed by individuals or groups of human beings‚ existing in time‚ space‚ force‚ and flow‚ in which the human body is the instrument‚ and movement is the medium” (Krause‚ 24)1. As many cultures differ from one another dance is one way universally they are able to communicate. Through their bodies they are able to speak to one another. Dance has been

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    ASHIKA GOBRIE STUDENT NUMBER 50968610 ASSIGNMENT TWO UNIQUE NUMBER 862444 QUESTION ONE AFRICAN PHILOSPOHY TABLE OF CONTENTS: Introduction and Contents Page 2 Conclusion and Bibliography Page 3 (TOTAL NUMBER OF PAGES 3) 1 INTRODUCTION The problem is that we have a learner who has come from a different province to attend our school and has a problem socialising with the other children. She does not have any friends and is always alone. As a teacher‚ I believe it is my duty to try and help her

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    Question: Explain how the elements of dance are used in Alvin Ailey’s Cry to engage the audience. For example space/time/dynamics‚ relationship In 1971‚ Alvin Ailey created one of his best-known ballets ‘Cry’ as a birthday present for his mother Lula Ailey. Ailey dedicated it to ‘all black women everywhere‚ especially our mothers.’ The three-part ballet was to popular and gospel music by Alice Coltrane‚ Laura Nyro and Chuck Griffin. The Ballet is interpreted to display the hardship and servitude

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    Electronic Dance Music Electronic Dance Music has now reached it’s high in the public all over the world. This genre of music was created and reformed from past generations of music and its history goes all the way back to the mid-to-late 70’s. What is common throughout Electronic Dance Music’s history is its usage of drugs between the attendee’s at these concerts‚ shows‚ festivals‚ or raves. Now that Electronic Music is becoming the most popular genre for young adults and teens to listen to‚ the

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