Select and investigate a familiar and unfamiliar dance genre (style/technique)

MLA formate (a minimum of 2500 words)

Select and investigate a familiar and unfamiliar dance genre (style/technique)

Both dance cultures and/or traditions must be distinct and different from each other. It is important that students in their choice of familiar and unfamiliar cultures and/or traditions do not choose ones that are too close for effective investigation. Hip-hop and break dance, for example, are both from the same dance tradition and/or culture.

The focus of this written investigation into the two dance cultures and/or traditions must include:

• The historical context
• The current context (present day social and cultural context, including social, religious, political, spiritual and/or intellectual significance) – in relation to the historical context
• The elements in the dance – the particular use of the body (involving space, time and dynamics)
• For the historical context and the elements in the dance, the similarities and differences between the two dance cultures and/or traditions
• For the current context (in relation to the historical context), the similarities and differences within each selected dance culture and/or tradition.

The written report must be clearly organized and must include primary and secondary sources.

The written report must also refer to:

• The intention
• The dance structure/form
• The choice of subject matter (whether narrative or abstract)
• The choice of music or accompanying sound, or significant visual elements such as costumes and props (if used)