Humanities Homework Help

I don’t know how to handle this Dance question and need guidance.

Part 1

After watching two minutes of each clip, compare and contrast in 1-3 sentences for participation points. How are the two dances different or similar. Respond in this discussion.

***Note: Each dance is just one example of classical dance and contemporary dance.

“Sleeping Beauty” (begin around 11:41)

“Agon-pas de deux” (begin at 50 seconds)

Part 2

This week begins with a video viewing and discussion prompt.

The video Dancing: Dance Centerstage focuses on kabuki and ballet, two classical styles/forms.

Dancing: Dance Centerstage (Links to an external site.)

Access video by typing shayashi1 @student.rccd.edu

This time while watching I was struck by the kabuki performer’s comparing the movement of ballet to kabuki at 44:32.

Respond to just one of the following below:

1. What is something that makes these styles classical?
2. Compare and contrast kabuki and ballet. Note one similarity and one difference.
3. Describe something that stood out to you in the video. This could be something new that you learned. Offer a specifc example.