dance has a story‚ a representation. Ballet Folklorico is one of those dances that truly represents the culture of it’s origin. Mexico’s traditions and history live on through these dancers‚ even to this day. In the 1950s‚ Amalia Hernandez was a young dancer with a goal. She was a resident of Mexico City. This is where her‚ along with a few dancers founded a dance company. The art of Ballet Folklorico was born. Hernandez then began to choreograph over 30 ballets‚ or dances. When the art of folklorico
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Elizabeth Cooper MGT-106 Ball May 20‚ 2010 Self-Assessment Reaction Paper Summary It is not easy to describe yourself and to be truly honest. The way you think of yourself and how another person might think of you could be completely different. This class has helped me to understand myself better and accurately describe me. If I had to describe myself‚ I would say that I am very laid back and easy going. I do not let small things bother me. I feel you should “pick your battles” sort of
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How would you describe ballet? Would you reply with beautiful and classic‚ or simple and trivial? Ballet is an artistic dance performed to music using precise and highly formal movements and gestures. Ballet has evolved and made impacts on the world throughout the centuries of its existence. It has always been a big part of dance‚ and played a special role in people’s lives. Also‚ it differs from other dances‚ which makes it so memorable. Ballet has been a substantial part
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Emily Whittaker Cause & Affect Rough Draft Word Count: 1‚081 (Essay itself) Ballerinas: Behind the Tutus and Glamor When people attend the exquisite performances of ballet recitals most are captivated by their form‚ how they maneuver ever so gracefully like a leaf falling from a tree in the autumn months‚ their beauty and how on stage they can appear to be anything they desire. However‚ behind the glamor‚ the slippers‚ the makeup‚ lies an eminent issue affecting these performers. Ballerinas
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unique to ballet are: Pulling Up - it promotes good posture by making sure that the spine and neck are straight and in line. This is unlike modern dance that frequently uses contractions and jazz which is more forward than upright. Elevation - the action of reaching a higher level. It is shown very often in ballet when it comes to things like pirouettes‚ sautes‚ and releves. Port de Bras - carriage of the arms. There are many dance styles that use port de bras but what makes it unique to ballet is that
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The first ballet ever performed was called Le Ballet Comique de la reine. ( or “The queen’s ballet comedy”) and was danced in Paris‚ France in 1581‚ in the court of Queen Catherine De Médicis . Ballet has evolved and changed a lot over the years‚ but one main thing that has changed is what dancers wear. From their head to toes‚ Ballet costumes have changed alot since the first ballet was on stage. From extravigant costumes with high heeled character shoes to classical and romantic tutus with pointe
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------------------------------------------------- Reaction Paper ------------------------------------------------- Social identity: Does my group define who I am? ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Stressing the Group: Social Identity and the Unfolding Dynamics of Responses to Stress ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Adamos Papantoniou -------------------------------------------------
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Psych 102 Reaction Paper #1 Raven Smith Northern Illinois University The first article “Even Geniuses Work Hard” was generally about the two different ways in how people observe intelligence and learning‚ fixed and growth mindset. Students with a fixed mindset do not like work. They believe that if you have the skill then everything should come logically. Students with a growth mindset are more likely to respond to original problems by continuing to be involved‚ trying new tactics‚ and using
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Kevin Williams 5/5/2013 WSC 002 Prof. Silvia Ballet Discriminatory Diversity Everyone cannot make it into the entertainment business. Specifically not everybody can become a dancer. It takes pure talent‚ and the natural ability to be great at dancing. On top of that many professional dance companies want the whole package. Yes dance companies choose people based on talent‚ but they unfairly make decisions on whom they want in their company based on discriminatory diversity. I know many great
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In the articles I read about the history of ballet I was astonished to learn how much the dance has and has not changed over the centuries. Ballet transformed from a dance performed casually by kings to a show performed by professionals. The dance is and seemingly always has been associated by high social class. Originally Ballet was performed by kings and nobles inside of court. This was shocking to me because I had expected the dance to have its roots as merely a performance for kings. The articles
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