DANC 123R Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Chinese Martial Arts, Lindy Hop, War Dance
2 Jul 2018
School
Department
Course
Professor
"Singing in the rain". Classic soft shoe. Classic dancer with own stunt work. Lyrical side
included masculine dance. Singer, actor, dancer.
Jerome Robbins
"West Side Story" received 1st academy award for choreography. Choreographed Jazz
style pieces for ballet companies.
What are the 4 categories of social dance
War dance- Characterized by individual strength and agility. Kept soldiers fit to fight,
now involves Chinese martial arts.
Work dance- Imitate men and women daily work, express pride in work, bonds groups
of people based on occupation.
Courtship dance- Sometimes follows pattern of alienation, some result in marriage.
Used to meet new people . Spread through Europe during Middle Ages.
America the dance crossroads- Illustrates numerous immigrant groups producing
American mix.
Hora-
Fishermans Dance-
Flamenco-
Waltz-
Morris-
Capoeira-
Courtship
Work
Courtship
Courtship
War
War
Contributions from African-American communities
Charleston
Lindy Hop
Black Bottom
Jitterbug
Elvis Presley
Jerry Lee Lewis
Contributions from Latin American communities
Samba
Salsa
Cha-cha
Tango
