of jazz dance reflect the diversity of American culture. Jazz dance mirrors the social history of the American people‚ reflecting ethnic influences‚ historic events‚ and cultural changes. Jazz dance has been greatly influenced by social dance and popular music. But‚ like so much that is “from America”‚ the history of jazz dance begins somewhere else. The origins of jazz music and dance are found in the rhythms and movements brought to America by African slaves. The style of African dance is earthy;
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was left off on the side like a wallflower. There was a turning point in the night though. It was the moment that a young handsome man walked. He automatically grabbed every women’s attention. He was dressed in all white‚ and was a brilliant dancer. He wooed many of the ladies in the room‚ while the young lady stared in astonishment. Mid song he caught the young woman staring at him. Their eyes locked as he slowly approached her through the crowd. He asked her to dance and off they went. Together
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Writing Topic: What point does Leo Tolstoy’s story “After the Dance” (pgs. 71-75) make about Russian society? What moments or details in the story help to convey this point? Explain in a carefully written essay‚ supporting your argument with evidence from the text. Tolstoy’s “After the Dance” is essentially a representation of Russian history and the exposition of a dark side to the seemingly regal atmosphere of the Russian aristocracy first introduced at the ball. Using literary elements such
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Dances With Wolves by Michael Blake is a novel that covers the topics of cross-culture‚ equality and respect. It also shows me the history of modern America. Reading this novel is a great adventure to me. Through years of getting ready‚ Michael Blake spent nine months on writing the book and got it done in 1981. The story happens in 1863‚ when US civil war was in ongoing. Knowing the potential amputation of his wounded leg‚ Union Army Officer Lieutenant John J. Dunbar turns suicidal and rides
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All throughout human history‚ dance has played an important part in cultures around the world its purpose ranging from rituals to entertainment. As cultures grow and mature dance often reflects the movements and mood of the era. So how does dancing of the 1920’s reflect the cultural movements of the 1920s? Such as the changes in both the Women’s right and African Americans movements. During the 20’s‚ a majority of the workforce was mostly strictly males professionals‚ although some women in previous
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There is quite a bit of controversy over cheerleading and dance. Some may confuse them‚ or even think they’re the same thing‚ but they have their similarities and differences. Many people say cheer is better‚ and others may say dance is better. They may have some deviation‚ as in physical ability‚ technique‚ and choreography; but one thing they do have in common are the competitions. Both cheerleaders and dancers have physical requirements they need to meet in order to exceed in their sport. For
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twenty-six years at the University of the East‚ U.P.‚ and Philippine Women’s University. In 1973‚ six years after his death‚ Daguio was conferred the Republic Cultural Heritage Award. Short Story Analysis: "Wedding Dance" by Amador Daguio I. Wedding Dance by Amador Daguio II. SYNOPSIS/ SUMMARY Awiyao and Lumnay were husband and wife for seven years‚ but now the husband has to marry another woman‚ Madulimay‚ because Lumnay was not able to give him a child. (In their
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Wedding Dance by Amador T. Daguio a story about the couple didn’t bless a child by Kabunyan—Awiyao and Lumnay. “Seven harvests! Before that period a couple must blessed a child starts when they get married. If they did not bless a child they must find another partner to be their new husband or wife and make a child”. That was the tradition of the tribe where Awiyao and Lumnay belong. And in looking for new husband or wife there will be a dance ritual or a wedding dance. And also because in that tradition
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MUSIC AND DANCE Filipinos are known as great musicians worldwide. This is seen in their dedication and intense love for music. Early Filipinos already developed their own music through their endemic songs and instruments. The Magellan expedition in 1521‚ witnessed among the Cebuanos instruments of timbale‚ and cymbal and other forms of drums. The most popular music instrument found in the country is the kudyapi a metal stringed instrument shaped like a boat‚ Tingguian nose flute called
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TAP DANCE SUBSTYLES Tap Dance is known as a favorite discipline because the students are making music with their feet. Students learn to improve their rhythm and co-ordination to energetic music. Tap dance concentrates on rhythm and timing‚ and requires interpretation of music through sound‚ creating regulated and controlled sounds through intricate footwork. More advanced levels of tap teach syncopation and more complex rhythms and combine a variety of styles of classical tap dance. Tap classes
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