#dancehistory

[vieneinpace]

1970s ballerinas🩰

[goodblacknews]

If you think Irish step dancing (aka Riverdance) and tap dancing have something in common, they do—their origins. As West African gioube dancing mutated into the American jig and juba during antebellum times, one theory is that it fused with the traditional dances of Irish immigrants who often lived and worked in the same spaces as enslaved people or free Black laborers. This combination of syncopated rhythms developed into popular 19th- and 20th-century entertainment, from minstrel shows to jazz revues to Broadway musicals, right on down to 21st century TikTok star and dancer Morgan Bullock. #stpatricksday #dancehistory #blackhistory #irishhistory #americanhistory #goodblacknewscalendar https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp53f4ZyNS_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[bygonely]

Maria Tallchief One of America's Most Popular Ballerinas from the Native American Tribe

[lilydeeg]

#1 - Culture & Japanese Dance

It’s been two weeks of Dance History 2, and we’ve sure talked about a lot of concepts already. Our discussion stems from the articles “Dance in World Cultures” from Learning About Dance and “Japanese noh, kabuki, and butoh.” After beginning discussion on world concert, ritual, and folk dance, I quickly became intrigued by the complexities that each culture’s dance form upholds.

SO. Let’s get into it. According to the second article we read, the Japanese art form of noh “makes a positive virtue of old age.” What? This seems opposite from Western aesthetic and value in dancers. Why does virtue of age differ between cultures in relation to dance? I think this says a lot about a society’s view on beauty and what it emphasizes as having value. Another philosophy seen in noh is the idea that “what the actor leaves out is most important because our minds will fill in the blanks.” I think this speaks to the general mental capacity that Japanese audiences attain. I’m sure that being exposed to this dance form as part of one’s common culture contributes to the ability to engage and fully experience these performances.

When reading about the technique of kabuki, the reading said that kabuki is learned through kata, codified movement patterns and poses. I immediately recognized the term “kata” because my brother trained in karate growing up. I know katas to be one aspect of the martial art form that students learn and practice different set sequences. This makes me wonder what the relationship between karate and kabuki is. I’d love to find out more about this idea!

Lastly, an aspect of butoh’s technique includes pushing past the limits of self-imposed boundaries to enter uncharted territory. I think this philosophy is applicable to not only other forms of dance but nearly every task you approach. I love how butoh embodies the means to create new discoveries, both mentally and physically.

So much of this information is new to me, and I was especially excited to learn about different Japanese art forms as the culture is very near and dear to me. We love growth and stretching our minds to new places!

[dancewithmandy]

Snow White was a Dancer! Meet Yolanda, the face used for Snow White and her husband Frank. "Life" Magazine in 1939 called them the "Greatest Dancing Couple". #mandyiglesias #danceofthebrokenswan #disney #snowwhite #dance #dancehistory #dancepreservation #dancevision (at Mandy's One Room Playhouse) https://www.instagram.com/p/BscLd1WnMO_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1jw7pj4eb20ph

[tbbst]

NEW MUSIC

Reggae Artist …….. The Daughter Of Legendary Reggae Artist  Everton Blender

……………………ISHA BLENDER……,,,,

[wilfredogarrigo]

Reposted from @chidancehistory CDHP’s Archive Dive Series is back with Wilfredo Rivera! Wilfredo is the Artistic Director of Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre. Born in Honduras, Rivera trained with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and was a founding member of River North Dance Chicago. Tune in throughout the week to catch a glimpse of Wilfredo and his work. To learn more about Rivera and Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre, you can visit cerquarivera.org The Archive Dive highlights work of current dance artists with ties to Chicago. You can explore these materials and more in CDHP’s digital archive by clicking the link in our bio. @wilfredo1269 @cerquarivera - Gracias for the recognition!! #archives #chicago #chicagodancemonth #dancehistory #dance #archivedive #latinxartist #artisticdirector #Honduras https://www.instagram.com/p/CQZK0XaLfGr/?utm_medium=tumblr

[sambacolorado]

Have you tried Brazilian dance yet? if not, why not? Now's the time. We have beginner basic classes to intermediate and advanced classes in the various Samba styles, African Brazilian dance and drumming classes for all ages, genders and more. Come experience a class be it in person or online we welcome all that seek to learn. What do classes look like? We do progression. We begin with warm up, building technique and vocabulary, do some drills and learn some choreography/phrase work and sometimes have freestyle/improv. Students are welcomed to ask questions and even request private lessons to grow ones movement and personal dance goals. #BrazilianDance #progressions #Danceeducation #contemplativedance #dancehistory #samba #coloradodancers #Boulder #Denver #explorenewculture #trydance https://www.instagram.com/p/CMfeEiZFuUK/?igshid=1lrpkjs9lh4un