Hybrid Dance Appreciation Quiz 3 1. Describe the social classes in the Middle Ages. Which class did not exist during this time period? [pic] No middle class existed in society. You were either a peasant (surf) or a member of the royal class 2. Describe how the Church used dance. Please give examples. The Church used dance as a teaching tool to bring more people to salvation. This dance was very subtle and often took place in the church. Codified arm gestures and movement
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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 they danced so gracefully‚ it was as if they were floating in the air. Inevitably everyone stared at them. They gathered in a circle around them‚ hypnotized by their dance. Time seemed to have slowed down‚ but the music was as loud as ever. The handsome man grabbed her by the waist and pulled her closer. Together they spun and spun. At this point
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in his critical analysis of the classical Greek tragedy Oedipus Rex written by the Greek playwright‚ Sophocles‚ in the fifth century B.C. The six elements as they are outlined involve: Thought‚ Theme‚ Ideas; Action or Plot; Characters; Language; Music; and Spectacle. 1. Thought/Theme/Ideas What the play means as opposed to what happens (the plot). Sometimes the theme is clearly stated in the title. It may be stated through dialogue by a character acting as the playwright’s voice. Or it may be
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The Ghost Dance In January 1889‚ Wavoka‚ a Paiute Indian‚ had a revelation during a total eclipse of the sun. It was the genesis of a religious movement that would become known as the Ghost Dance. It was this dance that the Indians believed would reunite them with friends and relatives in the ghost world. The legend states that after prayer and ceremony‚ the earth would shatter and let forth a great flood that would drown all the whites and enemy Indians‚ leaving the earth untouched and as it
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"Dances With Wolves‚"� started off in St. David’s Field‚ Tennessee‚ in 1863. During the Civil War‚ Lieutenant John J. Dunbar tried to commit suicide by riding right into the path of the Confederate States of America‚ but instead of being killed‚ he inspired the rest of the Union to fight‚ and they won the battle. After the battle‚ Dunbar was given the choice to any assignment he wanted‚ and chose to go out West. When he went to his post‚ he found it empty‚ but had plenty of provisions for everyone
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to learn how to dance. Dancing made Clarissa feel like she found her roots and belongs in the pow-wow circle.she becomes free of anger and discontent while she dances. In conclusion‚ the writer shows us that Clarissa has found her inner piece‚ she gains a sense of community and now can unveil hidden talents that she never knew she possessed. This little girl was able to capture the spirit of dance through the Elder Molly Graybull and radiates with pride when she herself dances‚ a strong sense of
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Lesson 1 Study Guide 1.1 Dancing: Chapter 1: The Power of Dance: This chapter takes a broad look at the relationship between human movement‚ framed as dance‚ and important identities such as religion‚ ethnicity‚ gender‚ and social status. While not specifically focused on issues of identity in America‚ this chapter will provide an important foundation in understanding the broader scope of how dance can be seen as a representation of cultural values‚ which will underlie the remainder of our coursework
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MUSIC Music can be defined in many ways‚ but to summarize all the definitions‚ music can be defined as the art or science of combining vocal or instrumental sounds or both to produce beauty of form‚ harmony‚ and expression of emotion. It is said that a large percentage of old people who sing at the choir enjoy the harmony created and feel at peace. It is not really known from where music originated‚ but most probably the earliest humans
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was born to Douglas Copeland and Sylvia DelaCerna‚ September 30‚ 1982 in Kansas City‚ Missouri. She came from a misfortunate childhood‚ with many troubles but she still managed through. She is the first African American female principal dancer to dance with the American Ballet Theatre in 20 years! Misty is the fourth of six siblings of generally mixed heritage. Sylvia DelaCerna had consecutive marriages and boyfriends‚ which includes the family moving constantly‚ sometimes to awful living conditions
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I. Author’s Background Amador T. Daguio was born on January 8‚ 1912 in Laog‚ Ilocos Norte‚ but grew up in Lubuagan‚ Kalinga‚ where his father‚ was assigned as police officer in the Philippine Constabulary. Amador Daguio graduated as a class valedictorian in 1924 at Lubuagan ElementarySchool. After his graduation Amador realized that there was no High School in his home area during that time. So Amador decided to go with his uncle at Fort William McKinley to study at Rizal High School in Pasig.
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