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Concert Critique

Concert Critique

Q Answer the following questions in essay format. Essay must be minimum of 500 words. Only refer to the dances presented in the course. If you choose to do additional research you must cite your resources correctly. Plagiarism or cheating of any kind will result in a zero for the course and will be reported to the Dean of Student Services. If you have any questions about the essay, please let me know. 1. Choose a specific dance form that was introduced in the course materials. Describe the dance in detail (movement description, costuming, music, who performs the dance, why the dance is performed, when the dance is performed, etc.). 2. Discuss the cultural and historical context of the form (when and where did the dance develop? what cultural/ ethnic groups perform the dance? how does the dance reflect the historical time period and/or cultural norms?) 3. What did you find most interesting about this dance form and why?

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The Vessel is a dance performance choreographed by Kiki Lucas and originally composed by Ben Doyle. The dance was performed live at The Wortham Center. The dance performance is inspired by the hearing sense and being precise about the inspiration it is about how it might feel living without a sense of hearing. The Vessel is an example of contemporary dance. The dance performance is very intense, and it emphasizes the sense of sight. The dance contains its own dynamics and theatrical power. However, at certain points, the dance appears to be nebulous.