kgbrooklyn. (2007). How to Dance 1 [video]. Retrieved March 2, 2008 from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEzVOgAZJ7U&feature=related
This video is a visual example of common social dance being broke down into technical steps and being taught as performance dance is. It is the first video in a series of 11 videos which are all linked to this site. The series not only teaches step-by-step social dance techniques but also explains the reasoning behind each with references to the sexual aspects of the movement and the interaction between partners. It also exemplifies the different approaches to dance in general from a female and male perspective.
Kerkoshj. (2007). Save the last dance [video]. Retrieved March 2, 2008 from
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9E87c1-aYA
This is a clip from film Save the Last Dance (2001). It is the climactic dance performance where the main character is trying out for a place at the prominent dance school, Julliard. The film showcases the experience of a white suburban girl once she is transferred to a predominantly black school and has to make her own way. The girl regains her former love of ballet while gaining new understandings of hip hop in her new urban environment. This clip showcases the outcome of a dance she choreographed that clearly demonstrates the blending of ballet with social hip hop styling. It resonates as a prime visual example of how the influence from each genre despite its varied level of respect can artistically mesh together with the other into an impressive expression of performance dance. This would be of interest to anyone researching the gap between social and performance dance.
Kinberg, J. (Director & Producer). (2002). Born to be Wild: the Leading Men of American Ballet Theatre [Motion picture]. New Jersey: Kultur Video.
This movie investigates male success in ballet at the prestigious American Ballet Theatre. It includes biographies of four of the theatres principle male dancers and tells of the different paths they took to reaching an interest and success in ballet. A number of their performances are included in the video as well. This video provides an important visual display of the technique in ballet, commonly considered the most prestigious form of performance dance. The source is also useful because it can be used as a reference when researching the aspect gender plays in success and practice of dance since ballet is a female-dominated form of dance like most are where social dance is considered a male-dominated dance form.
About Me
- Christina Synodinos
- Public Relations student at Ohio University and proud Greek-American. My family is from Chios and my culture is a huge part of my lifestyle. Parea was inspired by all the things my Greek friends and I try to keep up on and spend much time calling one another about to share within our large group of friends (parea).