Today we are seeing the Carnival of Santiago de Cuba, the Eastern part of the island, where we will see the African Influence on Cuban culture and dance.
Question
Write a reflection about the video.
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1.Quiz
1.What is dance?
2.Why is necessary to understand
dance in society?
3.Mention one cultural dance from your
country, region, ethnic or religious group, that you identify with and explain
why?
4.Why
do you think circle dance is important?
5.Why
is Bharatanatyam an importance dance?
6.What
is the "zone" for athletes and dancers?
7.What
was the role of the Ancient Greek Chorus?
8.What kind of dance was the pyrrhic
dance? Explain
9. How effective was the use of pantomime in telling the
story of Narcissus? Explain
10. What
was the purpose of court dances during European Medieval times?
11. Why
was Oggun such an important orisha (deity) for people from Yoruba
land?
12. Why
is dance such an important aspect of Santeria and other African derived
religions?
Lázaro Ros was an Afro-Cuban singer. His music borrowed much from
Africa, as he performed music of the Lucumí culture, of the Yoruba
people from modern-day Nigeria, and of the Arará culture of the
Dahomeyan people from modern-day Benin.
Question
After listening to Lazaro Ross' interview, what part of his testimony you find most interesting?
Question
Why was Oggun such an important orisha (deity) for people from Yoruba land?
Andalusian classical music is a style of Arabic music found in different
styles across the Maghreb (Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, and to a lesser
degree in Libya in the form of the Ma'luf style) and the Levant. It
originated out of the music of Al-Andalus (Muslim Iberia) between the
9th and 15th centuries.
Question
Compare and contrast the sound of Medieval sacred songs and Spanish-Arabic.
Mystery Plays
Question
After watching the video, why did medieval European theater moved from being a religious phenomenon to a secular one?
4. After reading about the moresca, what are the discrepancies between the description given in the book and the scene in the movie?
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The video above shows the main steps of a Medieval court dance.
Try the steps.
Question
5. Why do you think these steps and no others were created around this time?
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Question
6. Based on the scene above, what was the purpose of court dances during European Medieval times?
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Dance was not considered an art; it function was limited.
It had a social purpose for the nobility, basically show wealth and alternate with other nobles.
It had an entertaining purpose for the peasants, who danced during some
pagan festivals that increasingly became co-opted by the Catholic
Church.
When it was done as a form of worship, it was condemned by the church as sorcery.
The body was a source of sinful behavior so, it was not welcomed by the Catholic Church.
Ancient Rome Question What aspect of Roman history got your attention? Why?
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Ancient Roman Pantomime: A Case Study
Narcissus: An Ancient Roman Pantomime | WSKG Arts(min. 18:06)
WSKG Arts, composer Santino DeAngelo and the
Tri-Cities Opera present the re-telling of the classic tale of
Narcissus. This hour long program features an original score written by
DeAngelo, three separate acts featuring pantomime artist Doug Baum and a
behind the scenes look at how this massive production was put together.
Question
How effective was the use of pantomime in telling the story of Narcissus? Explain
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About Narcissus
In Greek mythology, Narcissus was a hunter from Thespiae in
Boeotia who was known for his beauty. According to Tzetzes, he was a Laconian
hunter who loved everything beautiful. Narcissus was proud, in that he
disdained those who loved him, causing some to take their own lives to prove
their devotion to his striking beauty. Narcissus is the origin of the term
narcissism, a fixation with oneself and one's physical appearance or public perception.
Several versions of the myth have survived from ancient
sources. The classic version is by Ovid.
Ovid was a Roman poet who lived during the reign of
Augustus. He was a contemporary of the older Virgil and Horace, with whom he is
often ranked as one of the three canonical poets of Latin literature.
Echo and Narcissus is found in book 3 of his Metamorphoses
(completed 8 AD); this is the story of Echo and Narcissus.
One day Narcissus was walking in the woods when Echo, an
Oread (mountain nymph) saw him, fell deeply in love, and followed him.
Narcissus sensed he was being followed and shouted "Who's there?".
Echo repeated "Who's there?" She eventually revealed her identity and
attempted to embrace him. He stepped away and told her to leave him alone.
She was heartbroken and spent the rest of her life in lonely
glens until nothing but an echo sound remained of her. Nemesis (as an aspect of
Aphrodite), the goddess of revenge, noticed this behavior after learning the
story and decided to punish Narcissus.
Once, during the summer, he was getting thirsty after
hunting, and the goddess lured him to a pool where he leaned upon the water and
saw himself in the bloom of youth. Narcissus did not realize it was merely his
own reflection and fell deeply in love with it, as if it were somebody else.
Unable to leave the allure of his image, he eventually realized that his love
could not be reciprocated and he melted away from the fire of passion burning
inside him, eventually turning into a gold and white flower.
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Marcel Marceu
Marcel Marceau (1923-2007) was born in Strasbourg, France. He became one of the most
famous mimes in the world. He created his own school, Compagnie de Mime Marcel Marceau,
in 1948, for the development of the mime arts. Bip, was the white-faced
character, based on the French Pierrot, he played on stage and screen.
Marcel Marceau: Life & Work (until min 10:00)
Modern Pantomime
Mime is a form of silent art that involves acting or communicating using only movements, gestures, and facial expressions. A person performing mime is also called a mime. ... As spoken language developed, these gestures and facial expressions were retained as a form of simple entertainment.to act a part with mimic gesture and action usually without words. transitive verb
Similarly, while traditional mimes have been completely silent, contemporary mimes, while refraining from speaking, sometimes employ vocal sounds when they perform. Mime acts are often comical, but some can be very serious. Question How is pantomime different or similar to dance? Explain Activity Choose a fairy tale and tell it in mime.
