Rosella Vasta Thesis

Some of the movements executed by the dancers are similar to those executed by dancers in a stepping performance and also in a tap dance presentation. This presentation falls into the group of the new trends of modern dance, in which the choreographer are taking more and more liberty with various dance combinations, and including strong messages in their work. I would definitely attend other dance performance, not only from this company, but also by other companies; and would also recommend this performance, especially to people going through a dark period in their life. This performance finished convincing me that dance is surely the most communicative of the art forms, and that a single presentation can convey more than one

The New York City Ballet conducted a dance performance titled “New Beginnings” on the 57th floor of the Four World Trade Center in New York. The performance took place September 12th, 2013 and was intended to commemorate September 11th, 2001. A tragic event, such as September 11th, tends to leave a bitter taste in one 's mouth. The public is generally heartbroken, angry, and distressed. This performance seeks to influence the general US audience by using dance as a means of changing the perception of the aftermath of disaster. By following a narrative structure, the dance performance begins by setting the scene of New York City. The performance is then followed with analogies through dance designed to provide moments of action, climax, and resolution. The New York City Ballet uses pathos and an instance of logos through movements to enforce their attempt to alter one’s perspective. There is plenty of pathos used throughout the dance performance in order to motivate a change in thinking from the audience. I believe this strategy was extremely effective because by influencing how the audience emotionally reacts to the performance there is more likely to be a change in audience perception. The ballet incorporates inductive reasoning by taking the specific situation of September 11th and implying that, after tragedy, we will ultimately have a “new beginning”. I believe the logical appeal of this implication is effective because the audience is naturally inclined to believe if

Through songs many people express their feelings of the world threw the words they have wrote. Many songs talk about civil rights of the people and how change should be an option. In the world we live in today we have social issues that people have to face such as: police brutality, racial profiling, discrimination etc. Through Kendrick Lamar, Public Enemy, The Game, Bebe Winans, and N.W.A they will use their voice as a weapon for change among all people. Music with a message thrives in a live setting, for obvious reasons, and many politically conscious musicians aim to channel the heightened emotions

Bredella asserts, “In some cases the colonized have even internalized the demeaning and degrading images the colonizers have imposed on them to such an extent that these images have become an essential instrument of their suppression.” (Bredella) Bredella is stating that people who are inferior internalize the images and the stereotypes that superior people place on them which causes the images to be a major part of their suppression. The main idea supporting idea is that due to images placed by superiors the inferior black people have to change that image of their group. “Since African-Americans as a group have been treated as inferior, they must change the image of their group as a whole.” (Bredella) This quotation is stating that is that

The melody sounds somber and serious and the energy of the dancers suddenly changes. A spoken word takes place and all of the dancer begin to tell their stories of pain and struggle through movements. The spoken word talks about the journey of men and women who overcame social injustice. In the dancer's movements you could clearly see how they correlated together. Movements were powerful and restraint at the same time giving the audience the idea of the women were pushing through something that was bearing them down. There was a lot of expansion in the chest, back, and arms followed by contractions in the body. As soon as the spoken word was finished the mood of the piece change again and the pianist began to play a upbeat tune that brought the dancers back in to a more positive and high spirit. A lot of polyrhythms take place as the dancers jump high and move their arms back and forth moving throughout the space. This happens in unison at first and then solos, trios, and duets happen in this section of the dance. The expression on their faces add charismatic charm to this piece. Their expressions continue to move them into different emotions and feelings that are relatable to everyday

Daniel Canogar’s video instillation, Asalto Toronto, consists of a projection of pedestrians crawling up and down, approximately, four pillars outside of Union Station at 65 Front Street West. This piece symbolically demonstrates the overcoming of life’s obstacles, while engaging spectators as participants (Nuit Blanche Toronto, 2016). Furthermore, this installation is a form of ethnic dance that demonstrates universality in the struggles individuals face within a community.

On April 14, 2017, my friend and I visited for the first time Salt Lake City Community College dance company’s annual performance. The show was presented at the Grand Theater at the South City Campus of the college. The performance’s name “Moving Words” imply what the audience was about to experience. “Moving Words” consists of 18 different dances and each of those dances brought a unique feeling to the overall performance. I thought that the dancers and choreographers have done an amazing job. However, after seeing all the different dances there were two that stuck together with me, because of the ideas and the morals these dances introduced.

After the striking of bells, the music began to play and it was very soothing. The dancers were moving with fluidity on stage without any sudden movements. Throughout the piece, two dancers would be dancing together while the rest of the dancers were on the floor with their feet in the air. This piece seemed to signify friendship and how no matter where you go or how many people you may meet-signified by a dancer from the pair dancing with the other dancers as a group-you will also have a connection/bond with one special

The space, time and usage of dynamics were powerful yet elegant-elements that added to the overall quality and tone of the work. The solo dancer used her body to perform various movements with specific ranges of motion, showing her ability to control, express and properly connect to the audience through her performance. In this performance, there seems to be a spiritual side when the dancer, Marilyn Banks, sits on the bench and starts to swing her arms in wide semi-circles to show looks of anguish and despair. Ms. Banks also varied movement by quivering her hands-movements such as a shaking or slight trembling with her hands when reaching outwards. She also used a lot of ornamentation or embellishment through her movements. Her body and her path of movement embellished her gestures since she was performing spins across the stage.

Many people channel their emotions and experiences through the art of dance. In 1970, The WestGate Bridge in Melbourne collapsed. Lucy Guerin and the dancers at Lucy Guerin Inc, performed a piece ‘ Structure and Sadness ‘ in Malt House Theatre Melbourne back in 2006. The main focus of this piece is the movements demonstrated, the dancer motions reflect on the emotions and feelings the workers may have experienced when building the bridge. Throughout the text we will analyse different features in the dance such as the unique movements, lighting, music and props.

The music itself does not have any prominent political statements, but the visual album spotlights the Black Lives Matter movement, remembers the efforts of the Civil Rights Movement and celebrates the success of African American women in 2017.

Throughout the history of America, protest music has been used in a wide variety of social causes such as civil rights, gender equality, anti-war, and environment. Through music, artists were able to reach a wide spectrum of people through aesthetic symbolism. As a result, creating a stimulated experience helped listeners connect to the music through lyrics and mental visuals. “Psychology suggests that as humans we have an inherent need to symbolize” (Hoppenstand, 2009). Thus, music, through its use of symbolism is a way in which humans can better understand the world.

Did artists create works of art that depicted messages against kings, their country, and people in powerful positions? Many works of art were created during tumultuous times in periods of history and were used as powerful messages and political statement during those times. However; most of these messages have been lost throughout time and the risks that the artist took are being forgotten.

I plan to answer the following essential question: how can art be used to depict political views? I also hope to address these other questions that follow the essential one: Do “political art” and “propaganda art” mean the same thing? How can I make meaningful art from political perspectives that are not my own? Why do certain political symbols and images spread (the pink “pussy hats”,

Rustic folk music drew me closer to the crowd huddle at the edge of the piazza. Though wrapped in modern clothing, the movement of the couples was reminiscent of the past. An older gentleman approached and held out his hand to me. With one consensual movement I had joined the spectacle. My lead counted to me gently steps of three, a classical mazurka. In quick syncopated steps we hopped along the old cobblestones. Guided by the music my brain released into sweet bliss. The true heart of Florence, disguised by clumps of tourists and luxury shops, is a rare sight. I knew this night was a gem in the 6 months of memories I had collected there. Cultural dance revealed to me the nostalgia of a Renaissance past, which deepened my love for Italian culture. Dance has the ability to reveal hidden intentions of the heart, create compelling stories, and preserve cultures. My dream as a student of dance is to create movement that conveys these things and preserve them for time to come.