Category: Dance

For this assignment: describe the most exciting or surprising thing you learned from what you found. Why was this exciting or surprising? How did what you found relate to you personally and culturally?
Things to consider:
In the last module 2: Africa and the Diaspora, you learned about the Griot – African storytellers as people who pass down historical and cultural knowledge to generations. How do you see the African diaspora in South and Latin American dances?
How do you see people preserving the stories of their culture or history within the movement of dance in Latin America?
How is this similar or different from African cultures?
How is the culture preserved or expressed in your own culture today (whether your own culture is American or otherwise)?
Are you comfortable with searching for resources online and reading articles to search for important points?
Is there anything else you wish you have more practice doing?
Is there a particular topic or dance form that really interests you for the final project?
This journal entry must be two full pages in length, double spaced, 1-inch margins in 12-point font of Times new Roman. Points will be taken off for inadequate work under this requirement.
Note about personal journals: personal journals may be written in slightly less formal language. You may use the first person and second person pronouns (I, me, you, your) and use informal language. This reflective portion is to get your ideas out in writing from the experience of activities you had to do in this module.

Compose a response that addresses the following prompts: 
Zar and sema are dance practices with different approaches to the concept of spiritual embodiment. Describe and analyze this component in each of the traditions. 
Identify and analyze an example of spiritual embodiment in your cultural communities. 
Compare and contrast these cultural practices
Recommended outline of paper:
First Paragraph: Opening that introduces the concept of spiritual embodiment and the three cultural dance practices you are going to describe and analyze in the paper.  
Second, Third, and Fourth Paragraphs: Vividly describe and analyze the concept of spiritual embodiment within zar, sema, and your cultural communities, drawing on information from the text, lectures, and videos. You are welcome to compare and contrast as you go, organizing paragraphs around an idea. You are also welcome to describe each of the practices one at a time in separate paragraphs and then finish with a comparison and contrast paragraph. 
Fifth Paragraph: Conclusion that summarizes your main ideas succinctly  

The origins of dance are ancient and difficult to pinpoint to a specific time or place because dance is a universal human activity found in all cultures throughout history. Here are some details about the origins and evolution of dance:
1. **Prehistoric Times**: Dance likely originated in prehistoric times, serving as a form of communication, ritual, and expression. Cave paintings in India, dated around 9,000 years old, depict dancing figures.
2. **Ancient Civilizations**: – **Egypt**: Dance was integral to religious rituals and ceremonies. Ancient Egyptian tomb paintings from as early as 3300 BCE show dancers.
– **Greece**: In ancient Greece, dance was part of religious ceremonies, theatrical performances, and social activities. It was often associated with the god Dionysus.
– **India**: Indian dance traditions, such as Bharatanatyam, have roots that go back thousands of years, often tied to Hindu rituals and mythology.
3. **Cultural Significance**: – Dance has been used in ceremonies and rituals across various cultures, including Native American tribes, African tribes, and Asian cultures. These dances often have specific meanings and are performed to honor deities, celebrate harvests, or mark significant life events.
4. **Medieval and Renaissance Europe**: Dance evolved into more structured forms in Europe, including court dances like the minuet and the pavane. These dances were often accompanied by specific music and were an important part of social and courtly life

nstructions
Research Project: Exploring the Life and Contributions of Rudolf Von Laban 
Introduction:  
Begin by introducing Rudolf Von Laban, providing a brief overview of his life, his contributions to the field of dance, and his significance in the history of dance. 
Biography: 
Provide a detailed biography of Rudolf Von Laban, including information about his early life, education, career in dance, and any significant events or influences that shaped his work. Include information about his major works, publications, and collaborations with other artists. 
Theory and Methodology: 
Explain Laban’s key theories and methodologies related to dance, movement, and choreography. Discuss concepts such as Labanotation, Laban Movement Analysis (LMA), and Effort/Shape theory, and how they have influenced the understanding and teaching of dance. Provide examples of choreographers, dancers, or dance companies who have been influenced by Laban’s work. 
Conclusion: 
Summarize the key findings of your research and reflect on the ongoing relevance of Laban’s ideas in contemporary dance. 
References/Bibliography: 
Include a list of sources used for your research.  

https://drive.google.com/file/d/18dRlUrNcwBAZqoG6UEVJoLregozChH1A/view?usp=drivesdk      This article needs to watch video materials to complete. The following information is an introduction to the video .Thank you                  
Write a 2-4 page paper.
Choose 3 dance pieces.
Include a review and description of what you see.
Use writing guideline from the “Dance Concert Report Guidelines” in Writing Guidelines folder in Files
In upper left corner write your name, instructor’s name, class with section number, and date:
Name:
Instructors: Sri Susilowati
Dance 2, Section ####
Date: __/__/___
Use correct tense when writing about something you have already seen.
Use spell check and proof read your work.
Times New Roman 12 font, double space, 1” margin, aligned left.
In upper left corner write your name, instructor’s name, class with section number, and date:
Name:
Instructors: Sri Susilowati
Dance 2, Section ####
Date: __/__/___
• All papers must be minimum 2 pages, maximum 4 pages.
• Use spell check and proof read your work.
• Use correct tense when writing about something you have already seen.
• Indent each paragraph.
• Times New Roman 12 font, double space, 1” margin, aligned left.
• This must be turned in by the deadline on the course syllabus; no late papers will be accepted.
_____________________________________________________________________________
Below are the details and examples. Please make sure you use your own wording not just copying and pasting the
example.
Intro/Opening Paragraph:
Performance Information: title of work, company, choreographer, and dancers (when appropriate), the date you
saw the performance and the name of the theater (if applicable) plus a brief overview.
Ø Briefly describe who, what, where, and when.
Example for video or virtual performance:
I watched Global Motion performance that was streamed online on November 30, 2020. There were six dance
works presented, each about different feelings and unrelated to each other. These six pieces were Philippines
dance “Remember” choreographed by Toni Pasion, Tahitian dance “E Revi” choreographed by Keali’i
Ceballos, … and so on”
Paragraph 2-4:
Discuss 3 pieces in depth. Briefly state why you liked it or disliked it. Make sure to give specific examples to
validate your opinion of why you felt that way.
Ø Context: provides history when needed, to help the reader understand the value of the work.
Ø Descriptive language: describe what you saw- themes, content.
Ø Personal Perspective: how you as the reviewer responded to the video, and supporting examples to WHY you
had the reaction.
Ø Apply any applicable information and/or theories from this course: you may recognize a style or genre of
movement that we studied and choose to reference it when appropriate. For example: the theories on gender,
sexuality, other social issues.
Paragraph 5:
Conclusion: briefly state what you learned from this experience in the humanities. Was this what you had
expected and why? Was this a show you would recommend to others and why?
_____________________________________________________________________________
Notes on using Chat GPT:
• Please use Chat GPT with discretion and only use it to help with grammatical errors, typos and punctuation.
• Don’t use Chat GPT to write your paper. ChatGPT technically doesn’t come up with an original idea but
rather puts together a collection of information from the internet, including websites, books, news articles,
and more. Therefore, if you use ChatGPT to write your paper, Turnitin will see that as plagiarism.
• Turnitin is installed for plagiarism review.
• Paper with a plagiarism score of 10% or more will not be accepted. Note on Work Cited:
If you cite information from any sources, please put the citation in your paper and then write source of your
citation at the bottom of your paper. This includes citing information from the show’s program book, such as:
the name of dancers, choreographers, musicians, etc. For example:
Work Cited:
Jane C. Desmond. “Embodying Difference: Issues in Dance and Cultural Studies.” Cultural Critique
Journal, No. 26 (Winter, 1993-1994). University of Minnesota Press. 1993.
Global Motion. Program Book, Fall 2019.
www.smc.edu/academics/academic-departments/dance/performances.php

You need to write a research project, your topic could be about any dance genre: folk, ethnic, modern, jazz, or ballet in relation to people’s history, inner expressions, culture, religion, society, etc. Make sure that it is MLA

This is based on a research paper on ballet that has been attached below. 
Present your findings in a 8-10 minute presentation. 
Your presentation needs to convey the findings of your ethnographic research on your movement practice/dance culture. You’re essentially putting it all together to share! You should create a visual (Powerpoint, Google Slides, etc.) AND record yourself presenting it. 
Your presentation should cover the History, Movement, Aesthetics, Culture, and (optionally) Controversy + Field Research.
Below you will find some sample questions for each aspect you need to cover. Pick some from each category to talk about for this presentation. Use your research that you have already conducted (field work, prospectus, comparative analysis). In theory, you shouldn’t have to do much extensive research, because you’ve already done the work in the CREATIVE DOCUMENT.  
History:
Who created this dance?
What are its primary characteristics?
When was the dance created/popularized?
Where was it created and where has it traveled?
How was this dance created and passed on?
How does knowing the history of this dance form affect your experience learning it?
Movement Characteristics:
Write a movement description of a basic step/short phrase (required).
How does this dance/movement form use space?
What are the qualities (energy) of the body/bodies?
What are basic movements or steps?
What kinds of movements/motions do you need to be good at in this form?
Aesthetics: 
What is considered beautiful and technically correct within this dance?
Culture: 
Why do people do this dance? For example, is it a form of cultural memory, socializing, religious ritual, entertainment, story-telling?
How has the dance changed over time and why?
Is there a particular difference in the original context of the dance vs. how you learned it? (For example– Hip Hop isn’t originally a studio form, but you learned it in a studio?)
Controversy: (Optional)
Has this dance been met with any resistance from the outside or in-fighting amongst participants?
What are the implications for a person of your identity to perform this dance?
Self-Reflection:(Optional)
What was it like for you all to take classes in this form? What was your experience like?
NOTE: At the end of your presentation, you should include 1 minute(2 min max)  demonstration/performance/experience of the form as it is embodied. You can use music. You can choreograph it it like a performance. It can be material you directly learned in your fieldwork. You can do it as a tutorial where you are teaching a movement. You can do this as creatively as you want. 
With your 8-10 minute presentation and your 1 minute demonstration, your projects SHOULD NOT exceed 12 minutes. Time yourselves.If you go over 12 minutes, you will be marked down. 
PLEASE JUST INCLUDE A BLANK SLIDE THAT FITS THE THEME FOR THIS PART OF THE TASK. I WILL UPLOAD MY OWN VIDEO. 
Considerations and Requirements:.
The presentation must include some form of digital visual presentation (i.e. video and/or photos and text that has been organized within a presentation software such as Powerpoint, Google Slides, Keynote, Prezi, Windows Movie Maker, iMovie, etc.).  
You must present your actual findings. This should be a recording of you. You may record yourself on Zoom. There is also a link here that explains how you can do this using OBS: Tutorial for Recording a Slides or PPT presentation.mp4. If you have any other way of doing this, you are more than welcome to. You will be submitting a link under this assignment as well as the Final presentation Discussion board. 
Before you record. Practice this presentation. Practice speaking clearly, enunciating your words, and projecting. You need to talk loud enough so that people can hear you but not so loud that you are shouting.  Pace yourself – don’t talk too quickly or too slowly.  Use your tone and inflection to maintain interest and clarity of intent – in other words, don’t talk in a monotone.
Time your presentation. Do not go over 12 minutes.
Because this is the last assignment, there is no make up or late work for this. If you do not submit your presentation on the due date, you will receive a 0.
Discussion Board: (I will complete myself) 
You will be submitting your video link of your presentation TWICE. Once under this assignment, and the other on a final discussion board. The discussion board will be a part of your Week 14 Module. I will split you into groups and you will be asked to view all of your groups presentations and then respond to them. 
Grading– 15 points total :
Presentation– 4 pts (Clear, concise, rehearsed presentation of ethnographic movement form that covers history, movement, aesthetics, culture, controversy (optional), and self reflection (optional).
Visual Presentation– 3 pts (Well organized in logical structure, sequence, visually appealing, correct grammar and spelling, easy to read and see)
Movement Demo/Performance/Experience–  3 pts (A demonstration, performance, or movement experience  of your movement form.)
Time Limit– 1pts (You meet the minimum 8 minutes for presentation and 1 minute for movement demonstration/experience. These don’t have to be stand-alone. The time is cumulative.)
Discussion Board– 4 points (Viewing and responding to classmates presentations. I will put you into groups so that you only will be watching 4 or 5 presentations). 
GRADING CONSIDERATIONS: 
You get a full 15 points if you complete all aspects of the project prompt fully. This means you must cover history, movement, aesthetic, culture, movement demonstration, your project is at least 8 minutes of presentation and at least 1 minute of movement demonstration, and you comment on you assigned classmates presentations meeting all guidelines. The project time minimum is cumulative- meaning you can break it up however you want. If you do not fully cover aspects of the project, you will receive appropriate point deductions.
If you do not post your project to BOTH the assignment AND Discussion Board,  by the due date you will lose 5 points. 
You will have 1 point (per minute) deducted if you go over the 12 minute maximum time limit.
Make sure the link that you provide when you are submitting your assignment works. If I cannot open it, you will receive a 5point deduction. 

write a response to this anthology -Thesis (what is your response to this essay? placed within the introduction paragraph) – why (2-3 body paragraph) – conclusion (1 paragraph) use direct quotes and paraphrased quotes mla citation