...Studies have shown that students who do not have art classes not only miss out on creative outlets, but also face greater difficulty in core subjects, have a higher dropout rate and more disciplinary problems. In Mad Hot Ballroom, students are given the chance to be in a competition dance class. It is said that many of the students were serious trouble makers until they got involved in ballroom dancing. The dancing provided students with an outlet and support they needed to continue through school with less acting out. Fine arts programs should be included in education because they benefit students academically, help improve behavior and attendance. Through the ballroom dancing, students learned about where each dance originated and other important information that was related. Students who were involved in the program began to show more interest in their school work and classes. Many students involved in art programs show interest in being at school because they look forward to the art class....
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...Product Category Dancing has always been part of people's lives, it is a historical tradition. Ballroom dancing has been alive at social functions for centuries, in many parts of the world, such as countries in Europe and Asia. In recent years, Ballroom and Social dance has proved its long lasting presence in our lives, especially now since in today's media with shows like Dancing With The Stars and S.Y.T.Y.C.D. Also with Ballroom Dancing being considered as a medal sport in the next Olympics, more people will be exposed to Social and Ballroom dance. PASSION Dance is dedicated to bringing quality and affordable dance instruction to Sacramento. There is a very active and dedicated ballroom dance community already located in Sacramento. However, there has never been an actual dance studio, where these people can expand their knowledge of dance and enjoy being with other people of like interests. It is our plan to incorporate the existing dance community into our studio to begin with a strong base of supporters. From there we will be able to spread the word that dancing is a fun and exciting way to spend time. There are many benefits to dancing that will attract people from many backgrounds and interests. PASSION Dance, soon to be located in Sacramento, California, will provide the community with a comfortable, friendly environment in which to learn the art of partnership dancing. PASSION Dance will offer private dance instruction, group classes, social dance parties and rental...
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...Belonging Essay using ‘Strictly Ballroom’ and two related texts Belonging is important in Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom, Looking for Alibrandi by Melina Marchetta and Minh Bui Jones’ feature article, On Home and Haven. These texts show how belonging or to fit into a group and be part of something is essential to human existence and brings more meaning to one’s life. Belonging is about being comfortable with the people you interact with and the environment you find yourself in. A need to challenge culture is seen in all three texts. ‘Strictly Ballroom’ is set in a surreal world of hyperbole and all of the characters are exaggerated stereotypes. Those who hold the power in the ballroom dancing world, value tradition and would do anything, even corruption, to prevent individuals from rebelling against the ‘norm’. The traditional world of ballroom dancing gives them a sense of belonging, and they do not wish for this to change. In the scene where Scott is dancing his own steps in front of the mirror, conveying that he does not want to belong to the ‘norm’ of ballroom dancing, the mirror is seen as a symbol of self-expression as Scott uses it to watch himself dance his ‘non-federation’ steps. He dances in his singlet and black pants, an expression of true self contrasting with the flashy colourful ballroom dancing costumes. The bright yellow, pinks and blues in the costumes highlight the significance of appearing extraordinary. Scott dances in and out of the frame, demonstrating...
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...the choreography and music for a ballet production. A well-known example of this is The Nutcracker, a two-act ballet that was originally choreographed by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov with a music score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Ballet dance works are choreographed and performed by trained artists. Many classical ballet works are performed with classical music accompaniment and are theatrical and use elaborate costumes and staging, though there are exceptions to this, such as works by George Balanchine. ------------------------------------------------- Ballroom dance Ballroom dance is a set of partner dances, which are enjoyed both socially and competitively around the world, and growing all the more popular in North America. Because of its performance and entertainment aspects, ballroom dance is also widely enjoyed on stage, film, and television. Ballroom dance may refer, at its widest definition, to almost any type of partner dancing as recreation. However, with the emergence of dancesport in modern times, the term has become narrower in scope, and traditionally refers to the five International Standard and five International Latin style dances (see dance categories...
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...essential to many organisms and ecosystems, and they provide a balance that can only be achieved by working together. Symbiotic relationship is different from any other interactions that happen between species because in this relationship live together. Symbiotic relationship is evident in dance in emotion because one of them can’t survive without the other one. Emotions and dancing show mutualism. Mutualism occurs when both species benefit from the interaction. For a dance to be demonstrated well, emotions must be shown by the dancer. A dancer might memorize the steps easily but without emotions, the dancer will not be able to move people and engaging the audience is the most important thing when performing for people. Emotions of a person while dancing can be shown by making facial expressions and body language. In dancing, the body is used as an instrument to portray what the dance really wants to say. On the other hand, emotions use dance as a medium for a person to express his/her feelings. Ballroom dancing refers to a series of dance performed with a partner in both, social as well as competitive settings. Dancing in competition style will usually incorporate...
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...------------------------------------------------- Contemporary Music -Contemporary classical music can be understood as belonging to the period that started in the mid-1970s with the retreat of modernism.[1] However, the term may also be employed in a broader sense to refer to all post-1945 modern musical forms. -Contemporary music is the music that was developed in the early 20th century around the world with little influence from the European style and elements. Several musicians both classical, neo classical, developed different styles of the music experimenting with a bit of creativity in the process. The music was recorded on tapes and was available from all over, yet varied. -Contemporary music describes popular music presently enjoyed right now in this era. Contemporary means modern, and living or existing in the same time. -Contemporary Music can be understood as belonging to the period that started in the mid 1970's with the retreat of modernism. However, the term may also be employed in a broader sense to refer to all post-1945 modern musical forms. Contemporary music is current or modern music. Most top 100 or 40 lists are based on contemporary and commercial music. This is music that pertains to today's sound and events. Generally "contemporary classical music" amounts to: The modern forms of art music The post-1945 modern forms of post-tonal music after the death of Anton Webern[3] (including serial music, electroacoustic music, musique concrète, experimental...
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...the fact is still unexcusable. So, you have every right to be angry with me, but I hope you'll forgive me this long silence. How are you? What have you been doing these months since our last talk? What about your dream to go abroad for work and travel? Did you realise it? I'm eager to hear all your news and what you feel about them. Later I'll tell you all my news in proper details. But now I need your advice about dancing. The matter is that my elder daughter Juliana ( you remember her, don't you?) wants to try herself in dancing and I'm looking for a congenial course for her. The problem is that nor Juliana, neither me are not sure what kind of dancing to choose. She likes ballroom dancing (because of their beautiful dresses, I guess), but the entire problem to find a partner frightens. I suppose she'd be rather good at contemporary dancing, although she is dubious about that. She thinks it's too phisicaly overloading. So, we need your professional opinion: to dance or not to dance? to seek or not to seek a partner? And finally, where to find the best dancing course for the best price? I'm sorry, darling,now I have to run. But I'm sure very shortly (may be even tomorrow!) I'll have enough time to describe you all our recent doings and events. Hope to hear from you soon. Lots of love,...
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...partner, you think I can be ready in two weeks? I ask Madam for my leave now and we practice everyday.” –Willie (Various conversations reveal Willie’s desire for a new dance partner, and that he cannot endure Hilda anymore.) 5.–Willie needs a partner who has no “leg troubles”. –pg.12 -Willie would like to have a dance partner who comes to practices. –pg.6 -He dances with his pillow for practice because his partner gave him a hiding. –pg.7 -Likes to have a partner who can get the dance steps right. –pg.7 -Willie was also dancing with his imaginary partner for practice. –pg.4 -The product is in relation with the situation that Willie is in right now, that he urgently needs a dance partner. -He strongly despise his partner for not showing up to practices, giving him hidings, getting the dance steps wrong, etc. -Willie is trying to find a new dance partner in any way he can. – pg.36 -Connection with the environment is the ballroom dance. 6.Willie has got a dance competition coming up very shortly, which is very meaningful to him. However, Willie was very upset with his dance partner, because he always thinks that Hilda was doing things behind his back, and he also complains about Hilda’s clumsy dance steps. But Willie was...
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...------------------------------------------------- Ballroom dance Ballroom dance is a set of partner dances, which are enjoyed both socially andcompetitively around the world. Because of its performance and entertainment aspects, ballroom dance is also widely enjoyed on stage, film, and television. Ballroom dance may refer, at its widest definition, to almost any type of partner dancing as recreation. However, with the emergence of dancesport in modern times, the term has become narrower in scope. It usually refers to the International Standard and International Latin style dances (see dance categories below). These styles were developed in England,[1]and are now regulated by the World Dance Council (WDC). In the United States, two additional variations are popular: American Smooth and American Rhythm. ------------------------------------------------- Definitions and history The term 'ballroom dancing' is derived from the word ball, which in turn originates from the Latin word ballare which means 'to dance' (a ball-room being a large room specially designed for such dances). In times past, ballroom dancing was social dancing for the privileged, leaving folk dancing for the lower classes. These boundaries have since become blurred, and it should be noted even in times long gone, many ballroom dances were really elevated folk dances. The definition of ballroom dance also depends on the era: balls have featured popular dances of the day such as the Minuet, Quadrille, Polonaise...
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...Shall We Dance This is my second movie for this project. After watching Dirty Dancing, I had a big expectation to the next movie, so I wanted to choose the other movie carefully. I checked the list of the movies given by my friend. There was a little familiar movie, ‘shall we dance’ because it is also very well-known movie, so everyone can hear its title at least once even though they are not interested in movie or dancing. Therefore, I decided to watch this movie and I hoped it would be great as much as Dirty Dancing was. This movie was made in Japan first, and it was given a lot of good reputation. Therefore, it was remade in the US 8 years after the original one had made. Although I had two options to choose, I picked Japanese version, original movie, in that it was given better reputation. Also, I wanted to watch original movie first. It was a really good decision. I love the storyline of the movie and actors` acting ability. Above all things, I really love its sensitivity in the movie that was still but otherwise vital in terms of the process that main character, Sukiyama, find the real joy in his life through dancing. I could have a chance to think about myself and meaning of my life like dance teacher, Mai. It was another delight after watching this movie. Therefore, I really would like to recommend this movie to my family and friends. Here is more concrete storyline. There is a middle-aged man whose name is Sukiyama. He suddenly becomes lethargic. He is a successful...
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...andtechniques, such as pointe work, turn-out of the legs, and high extensions; its graceful,flowing, precise movements; and its ethereal qualities. These carefully organized movementstell a story or express an idea.Ballroom dancingBallroom dance, refers collectively to a set of partner dances, which originated in the Westernworld and are now enjoyed both socially and competitively around the globe. Its performanceand entertainment aspects are also widely enjoyed on stage, in film, and on television.While historically ballroom dance may refer to any form of formal social dancing asrecreation, with the eminence of dancesport in modern times the term has became muchnarrower in scope, usually referring specifically to the International Standard andInternational Latin style dances (see dance groupings below). In the United States, twoadditional variations—"American Smooth" and "American Rhythm"—have also beenpopularized and are commonly recognized as styles of "ballroom dance".Break dancingBreakdance, breaking, b-boying or b-girling is a street dance style that evolved as part of thehip hop movement among African American and Latin American youths in the South Bronxof New York City during the early 1970s. It is normally danced to funk or hip hop music,often remixed to prolong the breaks, and is arguably the best known of all hip hop dancestyles.Breakdancing is generally unstructured and highly improvisational, allowing...
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...CONSOLACION COMMUNITY COLLEGE LARAY, CONSOLACION, CEBU FINAL PROJECT IN P.E 2 PREPARED BY: ALVAREZ, FEBE ROSE L. AHRM-1 INSTRUCTOR: MR. RODGRIGO APOS SOCIAL DANCES * WALTZ HISTORY The Waltz is the oldest of the ballroom dances, dating from the middle of the Eighteenth Century. The German "Lander", a folk dance, is supposed to be the forerunner of the Waltz. During this time period a dance developed which was called the "Walzer", a word owing its origin to the Latin word Volvere, which indicates a rotating motion. Napoleon's invading solders spread the waltz from Germany to Paris; then the dance glided across the channel to England and finally made its way to the United States. When the Waltz was first introduced into the ballrooms of the world in the early years of the Nineteenth Century, it was met with outraged indignation, for it was the first dance where the couple danced in a modified Closed Position - with the man's hand around the waist of the lady. Beginning about 1830, the waltz was given a tremendous boost by two Austrian composers Lanner and Strauss. They set the standard for the Viennese Waltz, a very fast version played at about 55 - 60 measures per minute. The fast tempo did indeed present problems. Much of the enjoyment of the new dance was lost in the continual strain to keep up with the music. It is not known exactly when the waltz was introduced to the United States. It was probably brought to New York and Philadelphia at about...
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...Civil Rights Moments Diary Antonette Brown HIS/145 March 21st,2012 Amy Champ February 21, 1965 Dear Diary, This afternoon I went to the Audubon Ballroom to hear the great Malcolm X speak. When I got to the ballroom things was different there was protesters or police. Any other time Malcolm X meeting in the heart of Harlem had police everywhere. As usual I was with my boyfriend who followed every step of Malcolm, he believed that things needed to change and Malcolm stood for that and he’s what this country needed. Hand and hand we walk into the meeting room, and again I didn’t see any more police. We went to take our seats next a woman and her son who I think was no older than 7. As I sat down I glanced over to where I normally sat and saw a big black man with a navy blue trench coat. I took my focus off the man when the crowd became quiet and listened to Benjamin X introduce Malcolm X. When Malcolm walked up to the microphone he gave the normal Muslim greeting for peace. Right at that moment two black Muslims who I’ve seen before were standing about halfway back in the room to the right of the stage where Malcolm was standing. Get your hands out of your pocket! One of the me yelled. Malcolm and others was trying to get everyone to calm down specially the women and children who start crying. The little boy who was sitting next to me with his mother had his head buried in his mother’s dress. Sunny (boyfriend)...
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...target clientele, and cater for guests over the age of 21 only. Warner now run 13 hotels and resorts in various countryside and coastal locations across the UK (Warner Leisure Hotels, 2013).Their hotels are historical or grade I and II listed buildings which appeal to this market, and have manicured gardens with pathways suited for short walks to take exercise. Short breaks of either three or four days are offered, tied in with coach packages for ease of transportation. Guest hosts are employed to encourage guests to participate in a range of group activities such as swimming, bowls, archery and ballroom dancing. Furthermore, in 2011 a deal was signed with the BBC to offer Strictly Come Dancing Experience Breaks, where guests are entertained by professional ballroom dancers and participate in a dancing competition (Berman, 2010). As Haboush et al (2006) suggest, this style of dancing and music are familiar to the Third Age demographic and is therefore designed to increase comfort and enjoyment. The range of...
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...1 Katherine Anne Porter’s “The Rope” and Margaret Atwood’s “The Resplendent Quetzal” have a lot of similarities. These two short stories are based on couples, and the basis of the problem in the two stories seems to be that they do not have children. In “The Resplendent Quetzal” we know that they lost their child at birth. While in “The Rope” we are lost as to the “how” or “why” they do not have children. The two stories show how these couples cope with their issues instead of trying to address it. In “The Rope”, the author does not use “he said” or “she said”, the narrative just goes straight into the conversation or thoughts of the character. The third person narrative technique does not give us insight into the psyche of the characters. It makes it seem like we are watching the incident happen. Each paragraph recounts the dialogue of both static individuals indirectly, without punctuation, in past tense, as if the tale were being told later by an overhearing neighbor. Each paragraph moves, not to a new speaker, but to a new grievance that both parties address; neither ever truly hears the other, although we do. We perceive a map not only of the argument but also of the frustrations that make up the marriage. We get the emotional standpoint of both characters. The story starts using the wife’s point of view who seems to have hysteria. There is no description of her, we do not know her name or where they are. There is also no name or description of the husband. The husband...
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