Agenda

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Agenda

• Essential Question What are the purposes and
  styles of dance?
• Grab handouts from front table!
• Opener Read the article dealing with Male Dancer
  Stereotypes and answer the questions.
• Return Papers
• Lecture Purposes of Dance
• Activity - Styles of Dance
• Exit Slip Identify the three purposes of dance
  and the four styles of dance studied today in
  class.

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• Questions
• 1) What is the stereotype surrounding male ballet
  dancers?
• 2) Name two things that Sascha does during an
  average day on the job.
• 3) Are artists treated differently in American
  than in other countries? Explain.
• 4) What is the most irritating aspect of the
  stereotype against male ballet dancers according
  to Sascha?
• 5) Why do male dancers need a strong will and
  fortitude to become professionals?
• 6) What are some similarities between Sascha and
  other male dancers stories of when they were
  growing up?
• 7) Explain the following statement Ironically,
  the stereotype of the sissy male dancer has given
  rise to a male dancer who is anything but.
• 8) Name one reward named from being a male ballet
  dancer.
• 9) ____________________________ to ballet is all
  that is needed to ____________ minds, for the
  combination of ___________________,
  _______________________ and beautiful music can
  instill a profound appreciation in an audience.

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• Trade and Grade Your name must be on someone
  elses paper for you to get credit!
• Answers
• 1) that they are sissies or homosexuals
• 2) handle lovely women, engage in duels,
  experience exotic locals, moves like a gymnast,
  chivalrous lover
• 3) Yes, they are treated with more respect they
  are celebrated
• 4) they lack strength of character or a
  courageous spirit
• 5) they have to fight stereotypes
• 6) stories share discouragement, harassment, and
  violence
• 7) Since people think male dancers are sissies,
  male dancers have had to become fighters
• 8) realize physical and emotional human
  potential bring joy to others
• 9) Exposure to ballet is all that is needed to
  open minds, for the combination of athletic
  movement, ardent drama and beautiful music can
  instill a profound appreciation in an audience.

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Review

• Take your element note sheet out.
• What are the elements of dance?
• Name one aspect of each.

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Purposes of Dance

• Ceremonial
• Recreational
• Artistic Expression
• As we cover each style, write down one example
  that comes to your mind. I will ask each of you
  for your individual responses!

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Purposes of Dance

• Ceremonial - dances created or performed for
  rituals or celebrations
• (e.g., dances of Native Americans and West
  Africans to celebrate life events such as
  harvest, ritual dances associated with worship)

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• Recreational - dancing for recreation, to support
  recreational activities
• (e.g., ballroom, line dancing, aerobic dance,
  dance as a hobby)

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• Artistic Expression dance created with the
  intent to express or communicate emotion,
  feelings, ideas, information,
• (e.g., ballet, tap dance, narrative dance, dance
  created and performed in a concert and/or
  theatrical setting for an audience)

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Styles of Dance

• Tap
• Ballet
• Modern
• Jazz
• You will fill in your chart as we discuss the
  four following slides. 20 points
• Hold on to this chart as you will be completing
  the last four boxes for an additional 40 points
  the next class.

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Tap

1. Tap dance was developed in the US during the 19th
   century.
2. It comes from traditional clog dance of northern
   England, the jigs and reels of Ireland and
   Scotland, and the rhythmic foot stamping of
   African dances.
3. By 1925, metal taps were added to the heels and
   toes of the shoes to produce a more pronounced
   sound.
4. Tap dancers use syncopation and improvisation in
   creating their dances.
5. Some steps include the shuffle, flap, cramp roll,
   buffalo, time steps, pullbacks, and wings.

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Tap

• Outstanding tap performances by the Gregory Hines
  and Sammy Davis. Also the challenge included
  legendary tap dance veterans Harold Nicholas,
  Jimmy Slyde, Howard 'Sandman' Sims, Bunny Briggs,
  Steve Condos, Arhur Duncan and Pat Rico. In
  addition, there is the 14-year-old Savion Glover

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Tap

• To ponder
• When you think of tap dancing, what images come
  to mind?
• What are some essential components to tap
  dancing?
• Why does tap differ from ballet, jazz, and
  modern?
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  related
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• Viewing Example- Savion Glover

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Tap

• 1) Definition a dance where rhythms are audibly
  tapped out with the toe or heel.
• 2) Roots Tap dance was developed in the US
  during the 19th century.
• - It comes from traditional clog dance of
  northern England, the jigs and reels of Ireland
  and Scotland, and the rhythmic foot stamping of
  African dances.

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Tap

• 1) Definition a dance where rhythms are audibly
  tapped out with the toe or heel.
• 2) Roots Tap dance was developed in the US
  during the 19th century.
• - It comes from traditional clog dance of
  northern England, the jigs and reels of Ireland
  and Scotland, and the rhythmic foot stamping of
  African dances.

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Tap

• 3) Attire The outfits themselves can be formal
  or simply street wear. By 1925, metal taps were
  added to the heels and toes of the shoes to
  produce a more pronounced sound.

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Tap

• 4) Characteristics Characterized by percussive
  footwork and precise rhythmic patterns.
• Steps Include the shuffle, flap, cramp roll,
  buffalo, time steps, pullbacks, and wings.
• 5) Participation or Performance Performance
• 6) How does it feel? Put it in your own words.

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Ballet

• 1) Ballet did not develop until the late 1400s
  in Italy. However, ballet did not become a major
  art form until the reign of Louis XIV in France.
  Louis XIV established the Academie Royale de la
  Danse. It was at this time that the five core
  positions of ballet appear in choreographers
  writings.
• 2) The reason why most ballet terms are French is
  because of the fact that ballet became so popular
  because of Frances influence.
• 3) Ballet puts emphasis on the method and
  execution of movement. Ballet steps are
  characterized by the outward rotation of the
  thighs from the hip. The foundation of the dance
  consists of five basic positions, all performed
  with turnout.
• 4) Emphasis is put on the strength of the lower
  body (especially the legs) and the core (the
  abs).
• 5) Ballet costumes include tutus, pointe shoes,
  ballet slippers.
• Example Swan Lake - Tchaikovsky

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ballet

• To ponder
• When you think of ballet, what images come to
  mind?
• Do you know any famous examples of ballet?
• Is ballet a style of dance that you are
  interested in? Why or why not?

• Viewing Example Center Stage

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ballet

• 1) Definition a classical dance that uses
  formalized steps and gestures set in intricate,
  flowing patterns to create expression through
  movement.
• 2) Roots It came from court dances ballet did
  not develop until the late 1400s in Italy.
  However, ballet did not become a major art form
  until the reign of Louis XIV in France. Louis XIV
  established the Academie Royale de la Danse. It
  was at this time that the five core positions of
  ballet appear in choreographers writings.

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ballet

• 3) Attire Ballet costumes include tutus, pointe
  shoes, ballet slippers.

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ballet

• 4) Characteristics Ballet puts emphasis on the
  method and execution of movement. Ballet steps
  are characterized by the outward rotation of the
  thighs from the hip. The foundation of the dance
  consists of five basic positions, all performed
  with turnout.
• Steps Include chasse, plie, tendu, battement
• 5) Participation or Performance Performance
• 6) How does it feel? Put it in your own words.

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Modern

• Modern dance developed in the early 20th century.
• In the early 1900s, a few dancers in Europe
  started to rebel against the rigid constraints of
  Classical Ballet. Shedding classical ballet
  technique, costumes and shoes these early modern
  dance pioneers practiced free dance.
• Modern choreography seen in performance is very
  diverse and generally cannot be recognized as any
  specific dance style, although other dance styles
  can often influence much of the movement.
• Costumes are traditionally minimalist in other
  words, they arent very elaborate and dont have
  more on them then the dance calls for.
  Traditionally, dancers dance without shoes or
  shoes that meant to appear that they arent
  there.
• Example Appalachian Spring Martha Graham

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mODERN

• To ponder
• When you think of modern, what images come to
  mind?
• What type of music does modern dance rely on?
• What are some characteristics that would make a
  dance modern?

• Viewing Example Martha Graham

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mODERN

• 1) Definition a form of contemporary theatrical
  and concert dance that uses the entire body in
  movements expressive of abstract ideas.
• 2) Roots Modern dance developed in the early
  20th century. In the early 1900s, a few dancers
  in Europe started to rebel against the rigid
  constraints of Classical Ballet. Shedding
  classical ballet technique, costumes and shoes
  these early modern dance pioneers practiced free
  dance.

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mODERN

• 3) Attire Costumes are traditionally minimalist
  in other words, they arent very elaborate and
  dont have more on them then the dance calls for.
  Traditionally, dancers dance without shoes or
  shoes that meant to appear that they arent
  there.

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mODERN

• 4) Characteristics Modern choreography seen in
  performance is very diverse and generally cannot
  be recognized as any specific dance style. It is
  creative and free flowing. One artist is both
  dancer and choreographer.
• Steps Include flexed feet, cupped hands, bent
  knees
• 5) Participation or Performance Both
• 6) How does it feel? Put it in your own words.

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Jazz

• 1) Jazz dance originated from the African
  American vernacular dance of the late 1800s to
  the mid-1900s. An early popular jazz dancer was
  Vaudeville star Joe Frisco in the 1910s. He
  danced in a loose-limbed style close to the
  ground while juggling his derby and cigar.
• With the growing domination of other forms of
  entertainment music, jazz dance evolved on
  Broadway into a new, smooth style taught today.
• In order to be a good jazz dancer, he or she must
  master ballet technique because it consists for
  slower movements that strengthens body and
  improves balance.
• Jazz relies heavily on originality and
  improvisation.
• Some basic steps include ball change, twist,
  pivot, touch step, pique, passe, stag leap, jete,
  pencil spin barrel turn, fan kick, jazz walk,
  chasses
• Example Bye Bye Blackbird Bob Fosse

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Jazz

• To ponder
• When you think of jazz, what images come to
  mind?
• What type of music does jazz dance rely on?
• What are some characteristics of jazz dancing?

• Viewing Example Blackbird from Fosse

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Jazz

• Definition a dance form or dance that is matched
  to the rhythms and techniques of jazz music.
• 2) Roots Jazz dance originated from the African
  American vernacular dance of the late 1800s to
  the mid-1900s. An early popular jazz dancer was
  Vaudeville star Joe Frisco in the 1910s. He
  danced in a loose-limbed style close to the
  ground while juggling his derby and cigar.
• With the growing domination of other forms of
  entertainment music, jazz dance evolved on
  Broadway into a new, smooth style taught today.

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Jazz

• 3) Attire formal to street wear (to match the
  choreography), jazz shoes/boots

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Jazz

• 4) Characteristics In order to be a good jazz
  dancer, he or she must master ballet technique
  because it consists for slower movements that
  strengthens body and improves balance. Jazz
  relies heavily on originality and improvisation.
• Steps Include ball change, twist, pivot, touch
  step, pique, passe, stag leap, jete, pencil spin
  barrel turn, fan kick, jazz walk, chasses
• 5) Participation or Performance Performance
• 6) How does it feel? Put it in your own words.

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Exit Slip

• Own your own sheet of paper
• 1. Identify the three purposes of dance
• 2. Identify the four styles of dance we studied
  in class
• 3. Put in the proper basket when finished

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Opener

1. Last class, you learned about the four main
   styles of dance.
2. Which style of dance do you think you would enjoy
   to watch? Why?
3. Which style of dance do you think you would enjoy
   doing the most? Why?
4. Which one of the styles do you think you would
   like the LEAST? Why?

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Bumping, Grinding, and Freak Dancing Article
Questions

1. Dancing fascinates cultural anthropologists
   because it seems that dancing is an almost
   universal _____________________ without actually
   love making.
2. Officials at Bend High School described a dance
   as what?

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• 3. What were the rules that Puyallup High School
  officials made for school dances?
• 4. In the last paragraph, what does puritanical
  mean?

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• 5. What do you think the author means with his
  last sentence of the article? Do you agree or
  disagree?
• Discuss
• In paragraph 8, what point is the author trying
  to make by mentioning MTV and popular artists
  such as P Diddy, Eminem and J. Lo?

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Article Bumping Grinding

• As a group, read the article entitled Bumping
  and Grinding and answer the following questions
• Is there such a thing as inappropriate dancing?
  Defend your answer by giving examples.
• How do the standards of society determine whether
  or not certain dancing is appropriate or not?
• How do adults feel about the dances being done
  today? Why?
• Can you think of any examples of dances that
  were\are look down upon? Use examples from the
  article, your own knowledge, etc., to illustrate
  some dances that were once looked down upon
  became accepted later.