Introduction Alvin Ailey was a choreographer who founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 1958. It was a hugely popular‚ multi-racial modern dance ensemble that popularized modern dance around the world thanks to extensive world tours. His most famous dance is Revelations‚ a celebratory study of religious spirit. Ailey received the Kennedy Center Honors in 1988. Ailey’s philosophy to art is clear in his work - he desired his performers to follow his meticulous choreography‚ but have
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development of Philippine literature in english (since 1900). Rivadelo‚ R.F. (1987). Music education: Materials & methods. pp79-103 Bañas‚ Raymundo. (1979). Philippine music and theater. Pp8-16 Godinez-Ortega‚ C.F. The Literary forms in Philippine literature. Retrieved on August 10‚ 2013. Retrieved from http://www.seasite.niu.edu/Tagalog/Literature/literary_forms_in_philippine_lit.htm Santos‚ Ramon P. Philippine Music Forms/Composition. Retrieved on August 10‚ 2013. Retrieved from http://www.ncca.gov
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mountains to avoid relocation during the “trail of tears.” Native American Music The music of the Native Americans is diverse. Each tribe has its own musical approach and style that has been passed down through generations. It is the main focus of Native American culture and is used in religious rituals‚ for healing‚ accompanying work and games as well as social gatherings. Most Native Americans feel that music and song is given to them by spirits to maintain a connection between the heavens
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death. Children‚ adults and the elderly all depended on dance to express to express their cultural beliefs. Drums‚ string instruments‚ chimes‚ reedpipes and other percussion instruments set the beat for the dancers. Slaves continued to interpret life through dance. However‚ their dances‚ while based on the traditions of Africa‚ were influenced by the European background of the plantation owners and the restrictions that they faced‚ so the dances changed. African slaves found ways to adapt their dancing
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Any where in the world you go you will see different cultures celebrating music a different way whether it be with just instruments or dance. In the spanish culture music is expressed both with instruments alone or dancing. The spanish have groups of people playing many different caustic instruments these bands are known as meriachy bands. A group of usually men stand around in a half circle playing violins‚ trumpets‚ Spanish guitar‚ a vihuela (a high-pitched‚ five-string guitar) and a guitarrón
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Essay “Eat‚ sleep‚ breathe dance‚” is a motto that many dancers use today because dancing is expressed in such an exciting way. Dancers find inspiration and motivation as they become lost in the dance; it gives the dancer peace of mind and relaxation. Dancing is a stress reliever for most dancers. Dancing has a variety amount of categories such as modern‚ jazz‚ and ballet. Modern can be a very awkward type of dance it breaks all the rules of classical ballet. This dance type was created by dancers
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their music. Each dance has a story‚ a representation. Ballet Folklorico is one of those dances that truly represents the culture of it’s origin. Mexico’s traditions and history live on through these dancers‚ even to this day. In the 1950s‚ Amalia Hernandez was a young dancer with a goal. She was a resident of Mexico City. This is where her‚ along with a few dancers founded a dance company. The art of Ballet Folklorico was born. Hernandez then began to choreograph over 30 ballets‚ or dances. When
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Attan Attan is a traditional Afghan dance. It is said to be one of the oldest forms of Afghan Pagan dance. It is usually performed with a Dhol‚ which is a double-headed barrel drum. The dance can be anywhere from 5 minute to 30 minutes long. There are many different regional variations of Attan‚ the most famous being Kabuli‚ Paktiyaya‚ Mazari‚ Kandahari‚ Sistani‚ Herati‚ Pashayi‚ and Nuristani. During King Yama’s time‚ Attan was performed before going to a war because it used to give the army the
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really wanting to go. I know I probably won’t but‚ I can dream. What is Dance? Dance is moving your body in a rhythmic way and is also one of the oldest art forms (Woodley 23). Most dancers are very passionate about dance. “Can’t you just skip rehearsal” their friends would say in ignorance to the passions of the dancer. (Jarvie 30) Dancers often run into this problem when they are very dedicated to dance. Dance can strengthen social connections (Woodley 23). II. History of Juilliard
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essay Hispanics to Americans Cultural diffusion By: Emma Stone “Hello my name is Pablo” said one boy Or better put “Hola me llamo Pablo” Hispanic culture is everywhere and so is their culture‚ music‚ dance‚ food‚ languages‚ and art. If you take the Hispanics out of America you are also taking out very famous artists and actors such as George Clooney‚ Shakira‚ and Jennifer Lopez. But the entire Hispanic culture is not just made up of famous actors
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