Wynter Villa MUSC 301-502 Annotated Bibliography MacCallum, Miranda, and Dwayne P. Sheehan. "Kids in Kilts: Using Highland Dance to Develop Fundamental Movement Skills." Physical & Health Education Journal 79, no. 3 (2013): 39-40. SPORTDiscus with Full Text, EBSCOhost. (Accession No. 96434818) This article discusses the use of Scottish highland dance to develop the movement skills and the overall physical literacy of the youth. Topics covered in this article include the history of Scottish Highland dance and other distinct dances in the Highland category that can be performed individually or with other dancers. There are many movement skills that can be developed through Highland dancing such as balance, coordination, and agility. The strength, stamina, and perfection of technique are expected to increase as the dancer gains experience and mastery of the fundamental dance steps. Allen, Norah Dale. “The Spirit of Dance: Scottish Highland Music and Dance.” Cape Cod Community Television, (2007). Texas A&M University General Libraries, EBSCOhost (Accession No. 5293556) Laura Scott, a dancer specializing in …show more content…
Scottish Highland dances, discusses the different types of Scottish dance. Highland dancing is one of the main dances discussed. Scott briefly outlines that highland dancing is a highly competitive sport not only in Scotland but worldwide, including in Canada, the United States, and Australia. Other topics regarding Highland dancing are also discussed such as competitions, techniques, costumes, and traditional and original choreography In video clips, several Scottish dances are performed, including a traditional sword dance, sailor's hornpipe, Irish jig, and a Cape Breton step dancing solo. Melin, Mats. "Step Dancing in Cape Breton and Scotland: Contrasting Contexts and Creative Processes." Musicultures 40, no. 1 (2013): 35-56. Academic Search Ultimate, EBSCOhost. (Accession No. 92882615) This article briefly outlines the migration of step dancing to Cape Breton Island from the Scottish Highlands in the 19th century and the introduction of this dance genre to Scotland from Cape Breton in the 1990s. There is a broadly held outlook that Scottish culture is thriving - traditional, genuine, indigenous, and pure in Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. The author compares the prevalence of symbols of Scottish ethnicity, such as kilts, bagpipes, and Highland dancing, with the role of the Gaelic language in shaping the perceptions of the Scottish past and of the Cape Breton present. My sources have lead me to the perception that though ballet and highland dancing fairly similar from the observers viewpoint, ballet and Highland dancing are in two completely different forms of dance in many ways.
The performance of highland dancing has a rich history that is still prevalent today from coast to coast. There are many different dances of Highland Dancing such as “The Jig”, “The Sword Dance” (Gillie Chalium), and “The Sailor’s Hornpipe”. The types of Highland Dancing ranges all the way from national to traditional dance. The history behind Highland Dancing and the symbolism of every aspect in correlation with traditional Scottish dance is amazing and has directed me in the path of learning more. The music, instruments, costumes, and onstage object, such as swords, are unique to Highland dancing and are what makes this Scottish dance so
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University of Northern Iowa Dance Marathon is an organization that raises money for the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital and the Children’s Miracle Network. The organization aims to provide emotional and financial support for families with children facing life threatening illnesses by raising money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and organizing events that increase student and community awareness. This money then is put towards things like research, education, equipment and pediatric ward enhancements so the children and families can feel a little more comfortable during their stay at the hospital. The big event was on March 1, 2014, but the organization completes events throughout the year to fundraise as much money as possible for the Miracle Network kiddos, like a 5k color run on campus, trick-or-treating for kids who can’t, and selling grilled cheese at midnight during homecoming celebrations.
For my practice group activity, I had the opportunity to model a cognitive disabilities activity called Rope Dancing. The frame of reference used for the group was Allen’s Cognitive (Level 2) and incorporated the use of a nylon rope and instrumental music (Cole, 2012). Members of the group modeled rhythmic movements to their upper and lower extremities. A total of six members participated, cohesively, in the group for approximately 20-minutes.
as an illustration of a lifestyle unknown to many people. Over the past few years there has
The Sioux Grass Dance is considered to be the most popular style of Native American Music. As one dances to this music, they follow a pattern known as “toe-heel.” This consists of the individual placing the left foot in front of the right and repeating with the other foot. Each male dancer makes many personal variations of this dance resulting in a so...
Irish Step Dance is a percussive style of dance that comes from traditional Irish dance. It has fast paced intricate foot work with a ridged upper body. Riverdance is a performance of Irish Step Dancing that really got Irish Step Dancing recognized by the world.
Native American Ritual Dancing “It has often been said that the North American Indians ‘dance out’ their religions” (Vecsey 51). There were two very important dances for the Sioux tribe, the Sun Dance and the Ghost Dance. Both dances show the nature of Native American spirituality. The Ghost Dance and the Sun Dance were two very different dances, however both promote a sense of community.
Within this essay I will be looking at the traditional La Sylphide (1832) and how it has been re-worked by Matthew Bourne in to Highland Fling (1994). The concepts of ballet have changed dramatically over the last century. The story of La Sylphide (1832) by Taglioni is a Romantic, supernatural story; revealing the journey of a young scotsman who believes he’s deeply in love with his to be wife, However when stopped in his tracks by a greedy, yet beautiful sylph, he becomes entranced yet slightly obsessive. Falling deeply in love with her and jolting his fiance at the altar to be with the supernatural. The ballet follows a traditional romantic structure, commencing with a locale couleur. It is set in scotland, of which at the time was considered
can learn of the lively round dances of the women, the weapon dance of the men and the passionate dance-game of
Merce Cunningham choreographed for the “formalized” body by connecting the dance and music at structural points. He used chance methods when choreographing and incorporated certain aspects of ballet and modern vocabulary. Chance methods involved music, movement, and décor where rules were which oversaw different interactions. Chance methods pushed Cunningham’s imagination beyond habit and helped him avoid clichés. He grew inspiration from his musical director John Cage, abstract expressionism, and Zen Buddhism’s eastern philosophy (pg. 57, Aperture). Cunningham and Cage worked side by side in using change procedures, Cage sustained them through the process of realizing a work in performance and Cunningham wished to use chance not in performance
The start of American Modern dance began in the 20th century as dancers began to pull away from traditional forms of choreographed dance like ballet. One of the founders of this rapidly modernizing dance movement was Isadora Duncan. Isadora Duncan seeked to create dances that were free with out the rigorous or confined movements of ballet. As a result Isadora Duncan formed a dance style that was reflective of her free spirit. She looked for inspiration in classical Greek arts, social dances and nature. In a speech entitled The Dance of the Future she stated that the future of dance would be similar to the dance of the ancient Greek, natural and free. Consequently she developed a dance style based on improvisation and interpretation. Her dance movements consisted of running, rising, falling and skipping all movements that became the foundation of her dance style.
All around the world, there are thousands of cultures. Although they are different, every culture partakes in dance. Dancing is something known worldwide. Every culture has traditional cultural dancing they partake in. Mexico has many cultural dances. La danza del venado is one traditional dance from Northern Mexico. La danza del venado, is known as the deer dance.
But the next major influence on the style was in the 1990’s when the appearance of Irish dancers changed drastically. People’s perceptions of step dancing were influenced by the introduction of commercial step dance shows such as Riverdance and Lord of the Dance. These shows in the 1990s flung Irish dance into the global scale and were the biggest influential force on the dance before and after 2000 . This new international stage allowed the dance form to become transnational with people of all backgrounds wanting to take part in what was once a cultural dance form . Irish dance has since been practiced and performed in countries across the globe. The introduction of new and exciting dance shows coupled with the economic prosperity in Ireland during the 1990s allowed for changes in Irish dance to occur much more rapidly. Appearance then started to be a larger determination on performance. Riverdance caused many changes to occur in both the style and costume of Irish dance. Wigs, expensive dresses, makeup, and tanning are now also characteristics of dance competitions . Elaborate colorful costumes covered in designs and gems are also popular. These flamboyant dresses are not used more than once anymore; often a performer will purchase and wear an outfit for one or two competitions before going out and buying a new one. This moves away from the old way of using a costume to build personal identification as well as identification to one’s dance school. Favoring presentation over technique not only makes Irish dance a costly hobby, but it also takes away from the initial intent of Irish dance being an historical pastime. These factors over the turn of the century have turned Feis, Irish dance competitions, more into a pageant like event. This is characterized by the change in mentality of dance groups such as the Celtic Tigers to move towards a more over the top appearance. As Tom Inglis says it represents “a
Adapted Dance I have participated recreationally in dance since I was about twelve and have choreographed and led classes a few times. Throughout this time, and especially recently, I have wondered about the benefits and unique adaptations that could be made to make dance more accessible for all, so I chose this topic to explore. As far as participants go, adapted dance is very open. The only limits on the number of participants come from space and the number of dance instructors available. The age range typically falls between three and eighteen, though there are some classes offered for adults, as well.
I have been participating in Native American Indian dancing for around 4 years. I have competed in numerous other competitions like section Conclaves and other small competitions. I have become known in the native community because of the competitions I have competed in, but none of those competitions would or could prepare me for what I would come to face in the summer of 2016. All throughout my dancing career I’ve heard of NOAC, which stands for the National Order of the Arrow Conference. This would be the competition that would change the way I felt toward dancing and how I would want to live the rest of my life.
“Dance, the art of precise, expressive, and graceful human movement, traditionally, but not necessarily, performed in accord with musical accompaniment. Dancing developed as a natural expression of united feeling and action.”