Merce Cunningham Merce Cunningham was born in Centralia‚ Washington on April 16‚ 1919. He played a part in the invention and application of new techniques in modern dance and is considered one of the most important choreographers of our time. He expanded the frontiers of dance‚ visual‚ and performing arts. Throughout his life‚ Cunningham was one of the greatest American dancers. His collaborations with artistic innovators from every creative perspective have changed the body of American dance‚ music
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Culture revolves 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
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Life of Martha Graham Martha Graham was born in a town of Pittsburgh‚ Pennsylvania‚ on May 11‚ 1894‚ one of George and Jane Beers Graham ’s three daughters. Her father was a doctor who treated people with nervous disorders. When she was ten years old‚ and after one of her sisters developed asthma‚ the family moved to California. Graham became interested in studying dance after she saw Ruth St. Denis perform in Los Angeles‚ California‚ in 1914. Her parents did not approve of her becoming a dancer
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Carlotta Grisi a.k.a Caronna Adela Giuseppina Maria Grisi was born June 28‚ 1819. Her birthplace was Visinada‚ Istria‚ Austrian Empire which is today’s Vizinada‚ Croatia. She died May 29‚ 1899 in Saint Jean near Geneva‚ Switzerland. Carlotta Grisi was an Italian ballerina of the Romantic era. She had a great influence on choreographer and dancer‚ Jules Perrot and poet Théophile Gautier. She created the title role in Gisselle which is ballet by the French composer Adolphe Adam. She received early
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Name: Khadejra Golding Subject: Performing Arts Teacher: Ms. Reid 1st Draft Due: 2/5/13 Acknowledgement I would first and foremost like to thank God for guiding me and keeping me safe during the time of conducting the SBA. I would also like to thank Him for blessing me with the required tools to complete this assignment. I would like to thank my mother for helping me to get in contact with Kerry-Ann and also helping me preparing questions to conduct my interview. I would also like to thank Kerry-Ann
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The main performer‚ Douglas Wright was born in Taukau‚ South Auckland in 1956. He trained locally in New Zealand and gymnastics and in 1980 joined New Zealand’s Limbs Dance Company. He toured New Zealand‚ Australia‚ United States‚ and Europe for his chorography career. Between 1983 and 1987 he danced with Paul Taylor’s Company and in 1988 with DV8 Physical Theater (London). In 1984‚ he officially formed that he has his own company in New York. Four years later‚ he established in Wellington‚ New Zealand
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Jiamond Watson Mr. Swinson AP English 11 October 7‚ 2014 Essay “Of Studies” In the Dance Department curriculum it states that‚ “A rigorous professional teaching approach equips dance majors physically and mentally to pursue a dance career.” Reading that statement as an incoming freshman‚ I would assume that I would gain in delight‚ ornament‚ and ability. Now as a rising senior‚ I believe that the dance department equips their dancers in delight and ability but not in ornament. According
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Entering a large venue‚ walking on what seemed to be a mile long stage‚ knowing that all eyes are staring at me. Stage lights flood the stage‚ music begins. Being backstage‚ anxious to get on stage and perform. This is what happened on my first Nutcracker show in the Party Scene. It was a cherished and unforgettable moment and a thrilling feeling I will never forget. In those minutes‚ I knew dancing was an enjoyment for me. It was a day in December‚ my friends and I were walking up to the auditorium
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Powwows On March 26‚ 2016 I went to the 102nd University of Oklahoma Spring Powwow hosted in Lloyd Noble Center. The American Indian Student Association has been hosting this event every spring. It is known as the longest running powwows in the nation and the world. Besides that‚ it is a unique opportunity to express the beauty of the native culture. Personally‚ it was an interesting experience to me to discover the creativity of this culture through their dances‚ songs and artwork. The annual
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Picture seeing a ballerina standing right next to a hip hop freestyler. Both look like different species of an animal‚ and have completely contrasting aspirations. However‚ although it is thought ballet and hip hop could never use the same elements‚ ballet and hip hop have several similarities. Similarities include music‚ movement‚ and strength. These similarities however‚ all include differences. First‚ ballet and hip hop are similar and different in music. The dance styles are similar in music
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