Dance Styles Day! 100 Points!
50% of your grade today depends on you DANCING the styles
we talk about! SIT SO YOU CAN SEE THE SCREEN!
Grab handouts from front table!
Put your book bags on or under the tables out of the
way. All you need are the two handouts, a pencil
and something to write on.
•Opener: Read the article dealing with Male Dancer
Stereotypes and answer the questions on page 60 .
•Homework Check – page 48.
•Lecture / Activity - Styles of Dance
•Exit Slip – Identify the three purposes of dance and the
four styles of dance studied today in class.
Questions Located on Page 60! You have 10 minutes to complete!
•1) What is the stereotype surrounding male ballet dancers?
•2) Name two things that Sascha does during an average day on the job.
•3) Are artists treated differently in America than in other countries? Explain.
•4) What is the most irritating aspect of the stereotype against male ballet dancers
according to Sascha?
•5) Why do male dancers need a strong will and fortitude to become professionals?
•6) What are some similarities between Sascha and other male dancers’ stories of
when they were growing up?
•7) Explain the following statement: “Ironically, the stereotype of the sissy male
dancer has given rise to a male dancer who is anything but.”
•8) Name one reward named from being a male ballet dancer.
•9) ____________________________ to ballet is all that is needed to ____________
minds, for the combination of ___________________, _______________________
and beautiful music can instill a profound appreciation in an audience.
•10)In your opinion, what can students, just like you, do to combat the stereotype
surrounding male dancers?
Answers:
•1) that they are “sissies” or homosexuals
•2) handle lovely women, engage in duels, experience exotic locals,
moves like a gymnast, chivalrous lover
•3) Yes, they are treated with more respect; they are celebrated
•4) they lack strength of character or a courageous spirit
•5) they have to fight stereotypes
•6) stories share discouragement, harassment, and violence
•7) Since people think male dancers are sissies, male dancers have had
to become fighters
•8) realize physical and emotional human potential; bring joy to
others
•9) Exposure to ballet is all that is needed to open minds, for the
combination of athletic movement, ardent drama and beautiful music
can instill a profound appreciation in an audience.
Mikhail Baryshnikov
• Wendy Whelan
• Principle dancer for the
NYC Ballet 1991-2014
• 48 Years old
• From Louisville, KY
• Ballet Strength
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“Have you ever walked up 5
flights of stairs? Know how
your legs start to burn a little
bit? Imagine doing a solid hour
of exercises that constantly
have you supporting your
weight while trying to balance
or continuously doing squats
while balanced on your toes.
Leg strength and flexibility are
key to preventing serious
injury. ”
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https://www.quora.com/Howphysically-intense-is-ballet
Styles of Dance
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Ballet
Jazz
Modern
Tap
• Page 59
– You will fill in your chart as we discuss the
four following slides. 50 points
1) Definition: a classical dance that uses
formalized steps and gestures set in
intricate, flowing patterns to create
expression through movement.
2) Roots: It came from court dances; ballet did
not develop until the late 1400’s in Italy.
However, ballet did not become a major art
form until the reign of Louis XIV in France.
Louis XIV established the Academie
Royale de la Danse. It was at this time that
the five core positions of ballet appear in
choreographers’ writings.
3) Attire: Ballet costumes include tutus, pointe
shoes, ballet slippers.
4) Characteristics: Ballet puts emphasis on the
method and execution of movement. Ballet
steps are characterized by the outward
rotation of the thighs from the hip (turnout).
The foundation of the dance consists of
five basic positions, all performed with
turnout.
Steps Include: chasse, demi plie, gran
plie and tendu
5) Participation or Performance: Performance
6) How does it feel?: Put it in your own words.
Ballet
• 1) Ballet did not develop until the late 1400’s in Italy. However, ballet
did not become a major art form until the reign of Louis XIV in
France. Louis XIV established the Academie Royale de la Danse. It
was at this time that the five core positions of ballet appear in
choreographers’ writings.
• 2) The reason why most ballet terms are French is because of the
fact that ballet became so popular because of France’s influence.
• 3) Ballet puts emphasis on the method and execution of movement.
Ballet steps are characterized by the outward rotation of the thighs
from the hip. The foundation of the dance consists of five basic
positions, all performed with turnout.
• 4) Emphasis is put on the strength of the lower body (especially the
legs) and the core (the abs).
• 5) Ballet costumes include tutus, pointe shoes, ballet slippers.
• Example: Swan Lake - Tchaikovsky
1)
Definition: a dance form or dance that is
matched to the rhythms and techniques of
jazz music.
2) Roots: Jazz dance originated from the
African American vernacular dance of the
late 1800s to the mid-1900s. An early
popular “jazz dancer” was Vaudeville star
Joe Frisco in the 1910s. He danced in a
loose-limbed style close to the ground
while juggling his derby hat and cigar.
With the growing domination of other
forms of entertainment music, jazz dance
evolved on Broadway into a new, smooth
style taught today.
3) Attire: formal to street wear (to match the
choreography), jazz shoes/boots
4) Characteristics: In order to be a good jazz
dancer, he or she must master ballet
technique because it consists of slower
movements that strengthens the body and
improves balance. Jazz relies heavily on
originality and improvisation.
Steps Include: ball change, twist, pivot,
touch step, pique, passe, stag leap, jete,
pencil spin, barrel turn, fan kick, jazz walk,
chasses
5) Participation or Performance: Performance
6) How does it feel?: Put it in your own words.
Jazz
• 1) Jazz dance originated from the African American vernacular
dance of the late 1800s to the mid-1900s. An early popular “jazz
dancer” was Vaudeville star Joe Frisco in the 1910s. He danced in a
loose-limbed style close to the ground while juggling his derby and
cigar.
• With the growing domination of other forms of entertainment music,
jazz dance evolved on Broadway into a new, smooth style taught
today.
• In order to be a good jazz dancer, he or she must master ballet
technique because it consists for slower movements that
strengthens body and improves balance.
• Jazz relies heavily on originality and improvisation.
• Some basic steps include: ball change, twist, pivot, touch step,
pique, passe, stag leap, jete, pencil spin barrel turn, fan kick, jazz
walk, chasses
• Example: Bye Bye Blackbird – Bob Fosse/Ben Veren
1) Definition: a form of contemporary theatrical
and concert dance that uses the entire body
in movements expressive of abstract ideas.
2) Roots: Modern dance developed in the early
20th century. In the early 1900s, a few
dancers in Europe started to rebel against
the rigid constraints of Classical Ballet.
Shedding classical ballet technique,
costumes and shoes these early modern
dance pioneers practiced free dance.
3) Attire: Costumes are traditionally minimalist;
in other words, they aren’t very elaborate
and don’t have more on them then the
dance calls for. Traditionally, dancers
dance without shoes or shoes that meant
to appear that they aren’t there.
4) Characteristics: Modern choreography seen
in performance is very diverse and
generally cannot be recognized as any
specific dance style. It is creative and free
flowing. One artist is both dancer and
choreographer.
Steps Include: flexed feet, cupped hands,
bent knees
5) Participation or Performance: Both
6) How does it feel?: Put it in your own words.
Modern
• Modern dance developed in the early 20th century.
• In the early 1900s, a few dancers in Europe started to rebel against
the rigid constraints of Classical Ballet. Shedding classical ballet
technique, costumes and shoes these early modern dance pioneers
practiced free dance.
• Modern choreography seen in performance is very diverse and
generally cannot be recognized as any specific dance style,
although other dance styles can often influence much of the
movement.
• Costumes are traditionally minimalist; in other words, they aren’t
very elaborate and don’t have more on them then the dance calls
for. Traditionally, dancers dance without shoes or shoes that meant
to appear that they aren’t there.
• Example: Appalachian Spring – Martha Graham
1) Definition: a dance where rhythms are
audibly tapped out with the toe or
heel.
2) Roots: Tap dance was developed in
the US during the 19th century.
- It comes from traditional clog
dance of northern England, the jigs
and reels of Ireland and Scotland,
and the rhythmic foot stamping of
African dances.
3) Attire: The outfits themselves can be
formal or simply street wear. By 1925,
metal taps were added to the heels
and toes of the shoes to produce a
more pronounced sound.
4) Characteristics: Characterized by
percussive footwork and precise
rhythmic patterns.
Steps Include: the shuffle, flap,
cramp roll, buffalo, time steps,
pullbacks, and wings.
5) Participation or Performance:
Performance
6) How does it feel?: Put it in your own
words.
Tap
Cosby Example
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Tap dance was developed in the US during the 19th
century.
It comes from traditional clog dance of northern
England, the jigs and reels of Ireland and Scotland,
and the rhythmic foot stamping of African dances.
By 1925, metal taps were added to the heels and toes
of the shoes to produce a more pronounced sound.
Tap dancers use syncopation and improvisation in
creating their dances.
Some steps include the shuffle, flap, cramp roll,
buffalo, time steps, pullbacks, and wings.
Exit Slip
• Own your own sheet of paper:
• 1. Identify the three purposes of dance
• 2. Identify the four styles of dance we
studied in class
• 3. Put in the proper basket when finished