Modern Dance II / Spring 2022

  I   Warm Up Stretching Posture   II     (00:00 - 10:28) Question 1 Which was Nietzsche's idea about Ancient Greek mythology? --------------  III Ethos is a Greek word meaning "character" that is used to describe the guiding beliefs or ideals that characterize a community, nation, or ideology. The Greeks also used this word to refer to the power of music to influence emotions, behaviors, and even morals.     (00:00 - 9:25)   Based on the video above, answer the following questions: Questions 2. Why is Dionysus an important reference in Greek art?   3. Why should ancient rituals be considered art? (min. 5:00 - 7:00)  ---------  IV Ecstasy For Duncan and Wigman ecstasy connoted a meaning beyond the self. Its intention was not to "express" a subjective state of mind, but rather to communicate the essence, the character, the being of a given phenomenon, an object or a relationship. Duncan and Wigman in step with t...

 I    Video  Question 1 After watching the video above, what is your impression of Butoh? II Read the Article Butoh: 5 Things to Know About the Japanese Dance of Darkness   By  David McElhinney     III    Make Up Assignment  Read the article above and answer (in your own words) each one of the five questions addressed by the author. Post your answers on Discussion Board.    

  I Warm Up Stretching Posture   II   Isadora Duncan Technique taught by Catherine Gallant at Jacob's Pillow 2017   Question 1  What is your overall feeling of Duncan's technique?   III Duncan's Moves Run with Momentum  Down Down to go Up lateral Jump Cross Lateral Jump Turn to Jump Running with the scarf Balances Down Up Up   III   Activity Students create a solo phrase using any of the above Duncan inspired movement ideas. IV Journaling Question 2 After experiencing the above movements, how has it improve your solo piece?

I    Warm Up II Stretching III Alignment IV     1   Who was Isadora Duncan? Episode 2 - Isadora's Loves   Question 1 Who was Isadora Duncan?   V     Who was Isadora Duncan? Isadora's Political Dances WATCH THE VIDEOS     Question 2 Based on the video above, summarize the main aspects of Isadora Duncan's life.    Question 3 2. Which aspect of Duncan's artistic journey resonated with you? Explain. --------------   VI     READ THE ARTICLE LINK Can Isadora Duncan Solos be Danced by a Man?       Question 4 After reading the quote below:    how do you think we should approach the learning aspect of modern dance?   In her autobiography, ''My Life,'' Isadora Duncan cautioned her followers. '' Don't imitate me,'' she wrote, and said that it was necessary for them to go back to the beginning to find something in themselves first. ''Unless your dancing springs from an inner emotion an...

   I    Warm Up   II   Stretching Session   III   Stretching in Pairs   IV   Group Massage  V   Closing

 I   Warm Up   II   Stretching   III   TODAY'S CONTENT Question 1  Why are the Elgin Marbles important for dance studies?    ---------------   IV   ACTIVITY 1 Observe the following pictures of the Elgin Marbles used by Isadora Duncan to create her dance vocabulary.   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Activity 2   Group Work Create 8 movements based on these photos.  Organize them in a phrase. Create transitions between movements. Post your phrase on Discussion Board.  ----------------------- Question 2 Why would Duncan choose the Ancient Greek statues for her dance vocabulary? Question 3 Write a reflection about your experience with your dance work.