Different kinds of Folk Dances The following are examples of popular Philippine folk dances : Binasuan - Originated in Pangasinan Province “meaning with the use of drinking glasses”‚ this vibrant dance basically shows off balancing skill of the performers. Glasses filled with rice wine are placed on the head and on each hand carefully maneuvered with graceful movements. This dance is common in weddings‚ fiestas and special occasions. Rigodon - Originated from Spain‚ this dance is commonly performed
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Dance: Is it a mating ritual or an art form? The dictionary defines dance as “an artistic form of nonverbal communication” (“dance”). As Christians we have always heard that dancing is immoral; that dancing only led to one thing- sex. Although this is the general belief‚ many people find the art of ballet‚ such as The Nutcracker to be tasteful. Dancing embodies passion‚ grace and poise. Dancing is not just a mating ritual as we have been told; it is a story that is too good for words. Dancing
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She has left a huge imprint in the dance world. Despite her parents dismay‚ she continued to chase her dreams which led her to become one of the most important dancers of the 20th century and the mother of modern dance. Her name‚ Martha Graham. Born in Allegheny‚ Pennsylvania on May 11th 1894‚ she was the daughter of a psychiatrist‚ born into a Presbyterian family. Graham had first discovered her interest in dance after her family moved to Santa Barbara‚ California in 1909. In 1911 Martha Graham
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Belly Dance Belly dance is the western word for the Arab dance. In Arabic‚ belly dance is brays sharqi meaning‚ dance of the countryside. Belly dance also deals with the movement of the torso and abdomen‚ which are the most dominate characteristic movement of this dance. There have been many theories about the origin of belly dancing‚ but most evidence links it to the Middle East and Mediterranean countries. Some say it was originated by the Phoenicians; others claim that it was introduced
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and Merce Cunningham: Two Post-Modern Dance Choreographers Anna Halprin was born July 13th‚ 1920 as Anna Schuman. She took on the name Halprin when she married Lawrence Halprin‚ a landscape architect. Together they founded the San Francisco Dancer’s Workshop in 1955. Merce Cunningham was born on April 16‚ 1919‚ his romantic partner was John Cage‚ who he began working with back in 1940’s. In 1953‚ together with John Cage‚ he founded the Merce Cunningham Dance Company. Both Ann and Merce were highly
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Alvin Ailey ’s Influence on Modern Dance Alvin Ailey never considered dancing as his career. He had always been enthralled by the lights‚ costumes‚ and dancers flowing with the music‚ but it never occurred to him that he would be creating such spectacles. He went to see many shows when he was younger‚ mostly ballet and musical theater. Acceptance for modern dance had not yet been established during the 1940 ’s‚ when Ailey was in his childhood‚ and he would become one of its most major influences
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movement in ballet and contemporary dance as the symbol of body shifting by the theory of anthropology‚ in particular‚ through an in-depth study of the sense of touch‚ kinaesthesia and the essential of movement in ballet and contemporary dance to further explain the
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Dances with Wolves Film Review Film Information: Title: Dances with Wolves Lead Actors: Kevin Costner and Mary McDonnell Release date: 1990 Studio: TIG Productions and Majestic Films International Is considered a Fiction Movie. Although the film was added to the Library of Congress stating it as being "culturally‚ historically‚ or aesthetically significant."(Library of Congress). Map of Film Location: Here is map of where the movie took place. Most of the movie was filmed on location
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influence in the art of dance by Chachi‚ or Olivia‚ from America’s Best Dance Crew’s “I aM mE” performers. Every single one of them had shocking dance moves and stunning stage presence‚ but Chachi outshined them all. She has carried on to inspire me throughout her bravery‚ hard work‚ and performance throughout her entertaining career. Everyone knows what it is like to be called “young” or “under-aged”. But on the hit MTV show‚ Chachi was the youngest girl in any of the dance crews to perform‚ only
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Chorographic Fusion between Contemporary Dance and Indigenous Movement in Bangarra Dance Theatre Stephen Page has been the Artistic director of Bangarra Dance Theatre since 1991. During this time he has choreographed many works‚ including his two major pieces Ochres and Fish. Ochres was first performed in Sydney in 1995 playing an essential part in traditional life and it explored the significance of ochres. Fish is also about the earth and the power of the elements‚ Fish focused on the waters of
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