Based on your reading of Isadora Duncan’s story, name one of the many ways Duncan opposed or challenged an aspect of the world she was born into. From whatever you might know about dance, how might we see the effects of that challenge today?
1. Based on your reading of Isadora Duncan’s story, name one of the many ways Duncan opposed or challenged an aspect of the world she was born into. From whatever you might know about dance, how might we see the effects of that challenge today?
“Identity, i love you, and BUT FIRST…”
In class, we talked mostly about a.) the concept of improvisation, moving based on your own choices rather than set choreography, and b.) Duncan’s role in allowing dance to be seen for art’s sake, not just for entertainment. These opened huge doors for storytelling, which nowadays you can see though choreography alone, improvisation alone, or a combination of the two. The three dances I’ve selected for you have a solid range of each.
2. For EACH piece, tell me about:
a.) Your experience watching the piece. What pulled you in or caught your attention? What moments stood out to you? In your words, what was the story you witnessed?
b.) The ratio of improvisation to storytelling you think they used, or what you think the relationship was between the two concepts. How were they used to convey what the choreographers, or dancers, might want us to experience?
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