Describe the form, technique, and structure involved in this one scene. (consider technique as performing a cultural tradition, not about who taught it.) What movements and gestures are part of this dance? What technique(s) seem to be present? Who is represented? As you describe this scene, compare it to themes, concepts, people and dances from Lessons 5 or 6. For instance, how are concepts of love, romance, gender, or nationality/community explored through social dance in the film and/or this scene? How does this dance address concepts of black culture, disco, hip-hop or competitive ballroom from the Lessons? Describe how the dance illustrates or contradicts your thoughts on the American identity and how it compares or contrasts to dances from Lessons 5 or 6; d) Develop a conclusion that summarizes your thoughts on the film. Develop your thesis further by comparing both of the dance examples (b and c). What does the dance or film illustrate about society for its historical era. Examine these two examples and any other scenes or dance sections from the movie that stood out to you. Examine the differences between America in the era of the film and the present and what that says about dance and American values.
Grading Rubric for Final Essay (0 — 30 points):
Develop your thesis within each paragraph (or make a thesis that supports your analysis). Synthesize course materials into your explanations. Use specific elements of form, technique. and structure. Address the prompt and use only course material for information to support your interpretation of the dances. Refer back to the resources a minimum of 3 times for each section (meaning a minimum of 6 times total).
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