Special Issue Social Influences on the Creative Process: An Examination of Children’s Creativity and Learning in Dance Abstract The purpose of this paper is to look at the influences of social interaction and learning environment on children’s creativity in dance. Data from two separate studies are examined in which a total of thirty-seven fifth grade students created nine dances. This examination aims to (1) identify crucial elements of the classroom environment‚ which aided the students’ productivity
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Ghost dances By Christopher Bruce. Performed by the Rambert Dance Company. Ghost dances was created in 1981. The performance was choreographed by Christopher Bruce. The piece explores the human rights of the people of chille and the depression that the lack of human rights caused. The inspiration of the dance came from a letter that Christopher received from a widow of a Chilean folk singer‚ who was murdered. Christopher felt sympathetic towards the letter‚ and after being asked to do a
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warm countries where I can use my skills to sail in the sea or in the ocean. Also‚ almost all the muscles are used while swimming. Furthermore‚ I have been attending gymnastics and dance class for my self-development. And I am in pursuit of leaning how to dance Latin-American style such as tango. The movements in a dance are the keys to your soul. In the summer time‚ I involved in the horse riding‚ which closely connect me to the nature world and gives me a sense of freedom. However‚ if I would need
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Based in Sydney‚ Bangarra Dance Theatre is Australia’s leading Indigenous Performing Arts Company. It showcases a fusion of Aboriginal culture with contemporary dance. Founded in 1989 by Carole Johnson‚ ‘Bangarra’ means ‘to make fire’ in the Wiradjuri language from south-east Australian tribes. Bangarra’s vision is to not only respect traditional Indigenous cultures of Australia but to relight the connections between Indigenous cultures and contemporary artistic expressions. Also Bangarra also strives
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erformance. This performance was held at the Victoria J. Mastrobruno Theater. The performers in the show were all BFA dance majors at Mason Gross School of the Arts and the choreographers included faculty and guest choreographers. The dancers performed unique pieces that captivated the audience and truly illustrated the array of talent. Each piece used a plethora of ideas and created artistic environments to showcase an outcome‚ to the semester long projects. In addition to the choreographers and
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Introduction This essay will explain the goal setting theory. I will review theories related to goal setting. Then I will apply the theories to a work example. Lastly‚ I will provide recommendations based on the theories. Literature review: Goal setting is a theory of motivation‚ which may give employees a sense of purpose‚ challenge‚ and meaning to their work as well as a sense of accomplishment (Latham 2007‚ p. 62). Effective goal setting has according to Medlin and Green (2009‚ p. 952) been
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The Dance Boots The book The Dance Boots‚ by Linda LeGarde Grover‚ is a compilation of stories told by various members of an Ojibwa family who continuously struggles with the challenges that many native American people face due to the white mans ever-changing world. The story starts with a elderly woman recounting the horrible events she witnessed and experienced at a native American boarding school‚ which was designed to break traditional Ojibwa beliefs and culture. She then passes the
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motivate me to pave away for the upcoming generation. Not only was it important to me to prove a point but also for children to know that they have a choice. Thankfully with my faith in god‚ guidance from my mother‚ and dance I was able to stay motivated and focused on accomplishing my goals. I began dancing at 4 years old‚ at The
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The two films‚ known as “Shall We Dance”‚ orchestrated by Masayuki Suo‚ and “Departures”‚ orchestrated by Yojiro Takita‚ are inspirational films that targets those who are timid to express their passion to society. Although their approach differ‚ their protagonist struggles to overcome the view of society of their distinguishing skill. The protagonist from “Shall We Dance” is faced with himself about his newfound passion. The protagonist from “Departures” is constantly discouraged by the society’s
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Dance 10 facts In Ukraine‚ the national dance is called ‘Hopak’. It is danced in a closed circle with surprisingly‚ no fixed pattern of steps. Men competitively improvise steps‚ high leaps‚ squatting kicks‚ and turns; women dance simple steps‚ sway‚ clap‚ or circle. Due to the high physical demand on their bodies‚ most professional dances retire from dancing during their mid-30s. 119‚986 people in Miami set a world record for the longest conga dance line in 1988. The “Dancing Plague” of
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