Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: Chroma, Grace, Takademe, Revelations (2015) (youtube.com) Alvin

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: Chroma, Grace, Takademe, Revelations (2015) (youtube.com)

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: Chroma, Grace, Takademe, Revelations (2015)

1. Viewing: What did you see? (45 pts)

Choose one dance. 

Keep in mind that one dance generally has multiple sections (i.e. Revelations has 9 separate sections).

If multiple sections, notate and discuss your observations on 2 sections in that dance.

Notate your observations using the 4-square form in the Module 4 Assignments & Activities folder and describe what you see. Be specific.

Do not include the 4 square forms with your post, this is for your reference only.

Use the 4 square form attacted to answer questions about what you see

Write out your responses for this post to answers a, b, c, and d, and with multiple sentences, no bullet points or lists. 300 words or more total

2.  Connecting: What do you know? (20 pts)

Include title, a. composer, b. choreographer, c. section title or number, d. performance date/location, or production info of the production this production.

Research information on the Ailey company via their respective website and cite your source (MLA).

Discuss 2 points you did not know previously about Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre (AAADT).

3.  Responding: What do you think? (20 pts)

This is your personal feedback based on viewing the overall performance of the AAADT.

List and briefly summarize the remaining dances not selected for Question 1

Describe how each furthered your understanding of modern dance from your chapter readings/video viewings, and discuss in 2 or more sentences each: a. Choreographic intent – what do you think is the choreographer’s idea(s) behind the dance? b. Costumes, Lights, and Sets (if appropriate) – describe the costumes and other production values and how they add to each dance. 200 words or more