DANCE 101 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Talley Beatty, Modern Dance, Social Dance
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6. 1 free to dance: go with what you know. In the first part of the last segment of the documentary series the work of african american choreographers working during the 60s and 70s is explored. Experimentation becomes an important theme during this time. Pay particular attention the differences between artists whose work focuses on redefining the black experience in america and the work of artists focusing on redefining dance regardless of race. James baldwin contacted pomare to participate in the washington march. He wanted to include the social revolution in his work and the entrance of drugs onto the stage. 6. 1. 5 what does pomare say a choreographer should do: forecast things to come, instigate expressions. 6. 1. 7 the judson group was a collection of dancers and choreographers that worked in a space called. Normalize dance and change it from something formal to something for everyone. He focused on dance and not the social connotations that sought to limit him.
