Line Dancing
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A 5 page paper on the general background of line dancing, its popularity and decline. The paper focuses on the benefits of line dancing as it relates to physical and mental health. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Linedance.doc

Merce Cunningham
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This 10 page paper provides an overview of Merce Cunningham with an emphasis on his dance techniques. Cunningham's philosophy, choreography, life, and mentors are each discussed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: SA110Mer.wps

MISTRESS OF THE DANCE: SIOBHAN DAVIES
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This 5 page paper outlines the career of Davies, one of the most revered directors of the contemporary dance scene. This paper also analyzes briefly the dance pieces, White Man Sleeps, and Wyoming which were two of her earliest works. Also features an in-depth interview with Davies. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: MBcldance.rtf

Modern Dance
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Three fictitious dance companies are created in this 5 page paper. All three New York City based companies participate in a thematic series which represents abundance. These companies are created utilizing techniques from historic modern dance figures such as Martha Graham, Isadora Duncan and Merce Cunningham. Costume and set design are discussed.
Filename: Modance.wps

Modern Dance
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A 7 page research paper that provides a brief history of modern dance in the US. Beginning with Isadora Duncan and continuing through Alvin Ailey, the writer discusses the contributions of notable choreographers, which includes Ruth St. Denis, Katherine Duncan, Charles, Weidman, Doris Humphrey, Lester Horton, Martha Graham and others. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: khmodhis.rtf

Movement in Everyday Life
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A 5 page paper that discusses and analyzes two non-dance events in regards to how movements involved resembled dance. The two events analyzed are a baseball game, focusing on the pitcher, and observing a yoga class and exercise in general. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khbby.rtf

Pennsylvania Ballet/The Taming of the Shrew
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A 5 page essay that discusses the Pennsylvania Ballet production of The Taming of the Shrew. The writer argues that this extraordinary production presents the Shakespearean story in a manner that conveys the essence of the play through adroit characterization that incorporates steps, actions and body movements rarely seen in classical ballet. This company "mugs, slinks, winks, leaps, falls, (and) even spits out" this Shakespearean comedy (Anderson, 2001). The result is enthralling and enchanting, captivating the heart as well as the eye. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khpaball.rtf

Periods Of American Concert Dance
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6 pages in length. American Concert Dance has long been a much appreciated art form, in that it allows a person to express a collage of innermost feelings. It has thrived throughout the decades, entertaining the likes of presidents and rulers, peasants and the general populace. Therefore, it is curious to think that people should wonder why American Concert Dance is such an integral part of human expression. Without question, there are a great many misconceptions about dance attributed to such fallacy, first and foremost having to do with the idea that poetry is, for the most part, an insignificant extravagance for the high brows who have an abundance of time to waste. Indeed, nothing could be further from the truth, as is clearly demonstrated by the following four American Concert Dance choreographers: Isadora Duncan, Merce Cunningham, George Balanchine and Lucinda Childs. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: TLCdance.wps

Postmodern Art:
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This 13 page paper compares and contrasts the postmodern work of dancer Pina Bausch and theatre practitioner Ariane Mnouschkine. This paper discusses the similarities and differences in their approach to postmodernism. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: GSPstmdr.rtf

Postmodern Dance
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This 12 page paper provides an overview of postmodern dance with a focus on Trisha Brown and Bill T. Jones. Merce Cunningham's role in the form of dance is discussed as well. Postmodernism as a concept is also defined and discussed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: SA114pst.wps

Review of Doris Humphrey and Her Dance
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A 6 page paper which examines the life and career of Doris Humphrey. The paper also discussed her style and a few of her dances. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: RAdorish.rtf

Rock and Roll Sociological Examinations: African Americans
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An 7 page paper which discusses various aspects of the African American culture as it involves music and community. "Spectacular Vernaculars" by Russell A. Potter is utilized in terms of addressing the hip hop and rap community. In addition, Marlon Rigg's documentary style productions, "Ethnic Notions" and "Black is...Black aint" are discussed as they relate to Rigg's work. The second half of the paper addresses the Chicago steppers movement, examining its history and it place between Motown and hip hop. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.
Filename: RAhiphop.rtf

ROMANTIC BALLET
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This 3 page paper discusses the development of the romantic ballet form. Major choreographers are discussed as well as the ballets they are known for. History, movement, and evolution of the form are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MBballet.rtf

Russes Ballet
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A 14 page paper which discusses how the Russes Ballet influenced the society of the times. During the first decade of the 1900s fashion for women was incredibly conservative, leaving almost nothing on the human body showing. With the Russes Ballet came very risqué costumes that flowed with the body, and costumes that often revealed a great deal of the body, if not complete nudity occasionally. The paper discusses the society of the time, the fashions of the time, and the changes that were soon seen in the fashion industry due to the revealing nature of the costumes seen in the Russes Ballet. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: RArusses.wps

Ruth St. Denis' Radha
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9 pages in length. Ruth St. Denis had a point to make. This "tireless champion of dance as an independent art form" (National Ballet of China, no date) infused her entire being with the pursuit of earning dance its rightful place alongside sculpture, painting, architecture and every other modality of accepted artistry and inevitably – not without much struggle and strife on her part, however – achieved her lifelong goal. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCRadha.rtf

Sergei Prokofiev’s “Romeo and Juliet”
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This 5 page report discusses one of the world’s best-known ballets and musical scores, Sergei Prokofiev’s “Romeo and Juliet.” This analysis focuses on the second part or suite of the first movement which is referred to as “A Scene” or “The Street Awakens.” Bibliography lists one source.
Filename: BWprorom.rtf

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