Essays On Dance

Dance serves as a means of entertainment for many people interested in the arts, but the majority of the audience is unaware of the nutritional sacrifices the performing dancers take. Ballet dancers specifically are required to have a slim figure in order to succeed in the competitive field of performance. Jane M. Bonbright, the author […]

This essay sets out to examine Richard Dyer’s claim that the musical generates a utopian sensibility by comparing Howard Hawks’ ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes’ (1953) with Baz Luhmann’s ‘Moulin Rouge’ (2001) This will firstly involve an assessment of Dyer’s general argument concerning his view of the musical’s ability to generate a utopian sensibility. The essay will […]

In the film Strictly Ballroom, Baz Luhrmann has re-worked a play from his drama college days into a romantic musical comedy with a satirical twist and a fairytale ending. The tale, a classic love story, parodies the Australian ballroom dancing scene to develop the message “A life lived in fear is a life half lived”. […]

Folk dances of Rajasthan include various folk art forms. The traditional dances of this region are absolutely colourful and energetic. Folk dances of Rajasthan derived from various folk art cultures. They have their own significance and importance. A medieval history includes the existence of princely states, which provided patronage to these art forms and their […]

Chapter 1 Notes The impulse to move is the raw material that cultures shapes into evocative sequences of physical activity that we call DANCE -So intensely personal is dance, so closely linked to cultural identity. -Some people disagree abou the meaning and value of dance that is results in confusion, anger, and violence. Cambodia- -The […]

Rhythmic Activity is an activity wherein the individual response physically and emotionally to music or any rhythmic accompaniment. In all nature, every individual makes rhythm like foot tapping, head movement, body sway while music is playing. Definition of terms  Rhythm is a measured motion of flow characterized basically by regular recurrence of elements or features […]

This essay will analyze and discuss one of Europe’s most creative and influential dance-makers, the Swedish dancer and choreographer Mats Ek; acclaimed for the theatricality and immediacy of his work while his contribution and development through the dance field with the main focus on his revision of the classical ballet stories. It will also discuss […]

My Memorable Experience “I have something to tell you…” There was a pause, her tone was worrying. “It’s your grandfather, he’s passed away.” I was shocked: the grandfather who had always been present for me was no longer alive. I could sense someone clenching their fist in my stomach; the pain was too much to […]

Jules Joseph Perrot a ballet dancer for numerous of years. He choreographed many ballets in France and Russia. Perrot created one plotless ballet. Jules Joseph Perrot was known as the Balletmaster, in St. Petesburg, Russia. Jules Joseph Perrot born August 18,1810 and died August 18,1892. He was French virtuoso dancer and master choreographer. He was […]

Define and differniate between vertical integration and horizontal integration? Vertical Integration:- It describes a style of management control. Vertically integrated companies in a supply chain are united through a common owner. Usually, each member of the supply chain produces a different product or (market-specific) service, and the products combine to satisfy a common need. It […]

Relationships are very complex. To an outsider looking in, it may appear to be an unhealthy, or maybe even an abusive relationship, when in actuality it is a healthy relationship. Sure, the relationship may be different, but still it remains a healthy relationship which is what is important. This describes the relationship between the father […]

Why did Mrs.. Kramer leave her family? 2. Describe Mr.. Kramer in detail. 3. How did the relationship between Billy and Mr.. Kramer change through the story? 4. Write a paragraph about what Mrs.. Kramer must have done while she was away. 5. What consequences might a kid who’s been abandoned by a parent face? […]

Endless Night The flashes, the smoke that was coming out from the Dj’s desk and the loud music, where the things that started the party. Like a hundred people inside a three-room apartment in the Bronx. All of my panas were there, also people from my school that at some point I hung out with. […]

Folk Dance refers to dances performed at social functions by individuals with little or no professional training. These dances are often accompanied by traditional music or music derived from it. Although not intended for public performance or the stage, traditional folk dances can be adapted and showcased for stage presentations. Their execution is mainly influenced […]

“Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Great men are almost always bad men. ” Baron Acton (1834 – 1902). Baz Luhrmann’s bizarre romantic comedy, “Strictly Ballroom”, is based on the idea suggested above, “absolute power corrupts absolutely”. Barry Fife, played by Bill Hunter, could be seen and described as a dictator who […]

“It’s only for a section of society. The masses can’t really relate to it.” “It’s extinct.” “I don’t know anything about that. But I can talk to you about Jazz, if you want.” Talk about Classical Music and Dance and these are the replies you get from the people of the country, supposedly so rich […]

Representation through image and shape meaning. Through the exploration of image in the film “Strictly ballroom” directed by “Baz Lurhmann” and “Stupid Girls” a music video by “Pink” are the themes of individuality versus conformity, the importance of appearance, and the resistance to change effectively portrayed. “Baz Lurhmann” and “Pink” use image to portray the […]

The Black Swan is a film produced by Mike Medavoy in 2010 in America. It is a psychological thriller directed by Dareen Aronofsky. The thriller film is based on one of the currently popular world ideology that is female antagonism. Female antagonism, according to the Advanced learner’ dictionary, is defined as the feeling of opposition […]

Electronic Dance Music is a new type of music, known by its beat and bass drops. This music is played and produced by . In the twenty one century has became one of the famous type of music. Electronic Dance Music it’s also known by their festival that takes place all over world. The beginning […]

Modern dance was aiming at increased freedom within the styles it used as well as use of increased gravity. Modern dance for instance would make use of the floor while dancers in ballet are known to stay on their feet (Foulkes 5). With the emergence of modern dance, performance themes changed. Another dance by name […]