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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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    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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    portrayed the Ghost Dance as a reaction to the social and political dissatisfaction of the Indian tribes. Scholars have also westernized the Ghost Dance by describing the dance with Christian undertones. Scholars also gave the Ghost Dance a militant-type tone for the Sioux. DeMallie considers the portrayal of the Ghost Dance as a problem because he believed that the “standard historical view” gives a narrow perspective of the Ghost Dance. Caused by the historical view of the Ghost Dance‚ DeMallie believed

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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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    The movies Shall we Dance embody the concept of a loss of happiness in one’s life and finding it in an unconventional way. Both deal with not being entirely joyful in one’s life though they appear to have everything they ever wanted: a family‚ a house‚ a stable job‚ and the ability to support themselves. In the American and Japanese version‚ they both look at how dancing might have the answer that the main characters needed to find a happy balance in one’s life and the positive impacts of it. For

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    like a worship hum • Man coming up with the oversized chair – he is stuck in between. • Women start movement sequence in unison. • Arms of women shaped like a bird. All movement bird like. • Men join in unison movement. • Dance company worshipping dictator on the chair. Levels are being used to highlight dominant power. • Company up on chair • Big crashing sound effect – movement of dancers watch the sound travel. SECTION 2 • A lot of the eyefocus shifts

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    since I was a little girl dance has always been an important part of my life. When I was five‚ my mom enrolled me in dancing classes after my sister‚ never realizing that dancing would ever lead to anything serious. For the first year‚ dancing was a side hobby to help keep me busy after school. Even though dancing was really fun to me‚ it did not become serious until my dance teacher looked me in my eyes and said “Lexus you have a big and lovable heart and I want you to dance with that heart of yours

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    Petite Mort and Six Dances to stage in a new and powerful way. Choreographer‚ Kyle Abraham married the life of men and women during the 17th century to the modern life of the 21st century. As opposed to the original piece‚ Abraham’s female dancers were more independent in the sense of needing their male companions to portray their life. Tonight’s showcased dancers were: Vinson Fraley; current student at Tisch School of the Arts‚ Tamisha Guy; recently selected as one of Dance Magazine’s Top 25 to

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    Dance Appreciation Erin Leigh 11-10-2005 Jazz Dance "Jazz dance mirrors the social history of the American people‚ reflecting ethnic influences‚ historical events‚ and cultural changes" (Kraines‚ 2005‚1). When I was younger I used to take dance. I hated ballet‚ liked gymnastics‚ and thought tap was okay; but I loved jazz. I took jazz dance three times a week and never complained; it was my life. People all over the world are familiar with jazz dance. Jazz

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