Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Advanced Dance - Writing to Learn
“The entertainment industry during World War II underwent changes to help aid the cause of the war. The entertainment industry during this time was often controlled by a country's government. Since the governments believed that a supportive home front was crucial to their countries' victory, they generally sought to keep the civilian spirits high and to depict the war in a positive light. With this motive in mind, governments engaged in the regulation and censorship of the forms of media, as well as the introduction of new methods of informing citizens through these media outlets.”
~ Wikepedia
Read the passage above. After reflecting on what you have read, consider why social dance may have served an important role during World War Two.
- Write about it!
- Dance about it!
Camp Jitterbug
Rosie The Riveter
The Jitterbug makes for a lot of fun in group work/problem solving!
Beginning Dance - Writing to Learn
What do you think Martha Graham meant
when she made this comment?
- Write about it!
- Dance about it!
Martha Graham - Diversion of Angels
Martha Graham Technique Class
Acts of Light Part III
What inspired Acts of Light by Martha Graham?
Martha Graham was inspired by a sentence in Emily Dickinson’s letters to a friend, “Thanks so much for the gifts of light you have sent me today.” Graham’s interpretation of Dickinson’s words communicates appreciation of the simple things in life. She wanted to celebrate the beauty, vitality and youth of a young dancer’s body.
The music used for the piece is Neilson’s Helios Overture. The inspiration of this musical composition also reflects the composer’s fascination with light and the symbolism it holds.
Graham also credited reference and inspiration to the bible for Acts of Light.
Genisis 1:3
And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.
Thursday, March 7, 2013
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Monday, January 21, 2013
The 2013 Spring Musical is announced!
Tarzan
Book by David Henry Hwang
Music and Lyrics by Phil Collins
Based on the story Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs and the Disney film Tarzan
Two Acts, Book Musical, Pop / Rock, Rated PG
Based on Edgar Rice Burrough's Tarzan of the Apes and the smash-hit 1999 Disney animated film,TARZAN tells the story of an infant boy orphaned on the shores of West Africa. Taken in and raised by a tribe of gorillas, the young boy strives for acceptance by his ape father while grappling with his uniqueness. When a human expedition enters their territory, Tarzan - now a man - encounters strangers like himself for the first time.
TARZAN features music and lyrics by pop icon Phil Collins, including the Grammy and Oscar winning song, "You'll Be in My Heart", and book by Tony Award-winning playwright, David Henry Hwang.
Music and Lyrics by Phil Collins
Based on the story Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs and the Disney film Tarzan
Two Acts, Book Musical, Pop / Rock, Rated PG
Based on Edgar Rice Burrough's Tarzan of the Apes and the smash-hit 1999 Disney animated film,TARZAN tells the story of an infant boy orphaned on the shores of West Africa. Taken in and raised by a tribe of gorillas, the young boy strives for acceptance by his ape father while grappling with his uniqueness. When a human expedition enters their territory, Tarzan - now a man - encounters strangers like himself for the first time.
TARZAN features music and lyrics by pop icon Phil Collins, including the Grammy and Oscar winning song, "You'll Be in My Heart", and book by Tony Award-winning playwright, David Henry Hwang.
Watch a clip of the production on Broadway!
SCHS Cast List coming soon!
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Final Exams!
Fun with Commedia del' arte (Italian for the craft of comedy) in Advanced Theater exams today! The kids had to incorporate stock characters, slapstick and the use of masks into their improvisational scenes.
A few pictures from our Advanced Dance Exam Projects.
A few pictures from our Advanced Dance Exam Projects.
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