Parenthetical referencing includes the author’s last name and year of publication in parenthesis at the end of the sentence (Osumare, 2001). However, for
direct quotations, include the page number as well, i.e. (Osumare 2001, p. 15).
Narrative referencing includes the author’s name into the text as part of the sentence and the publication year follows in parentheses. For example, Koehler
(2016) noted the dangers of falsely balanced news coverage. However, for direct quotations, include the page number in parentheses at the end of the
sentence as well. For example, Koehler (2016) states, “falsely balanced news coverage can be dangerously negligent when reporting out amber alerts” (p. 2).
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Topic Area # 1: Introduction to Dance Studies (60 points possible)
How is Richard Schechner’s definition of performance evidenced in the performances listed below?
Cara Scrementi’s “I Believe in the Power of Dance”
Ziya Azazi’s “Dervish in Progress”?
Trisha Brown Dance Company’s “2011-12 Season Repertory (Excerpts)”
Wayne McGregor’s “A Choreographer’s Creative Process in Real Time”
Topic Area # 2: Critically Thinking About the Practice and Performance of Dance (60 points possible)
Describe what each of the performances listed below share in common. Use details about the performances and the choreographer’s intent to support your
descriiption.
Alexandra Beller’s “Milkdreams”
Jean Coralli and Jules Perrot’s “Giselle Act II”
Martha Graham’s “Night Journey”
Isadora Duncan’s “Mother”
Topic Area # 3: The Creative Process – A Way of Life! (60 points possible)
Make a sound argument for the value of Katherine Dunham’s creative process and the benefits of its life application. Use the texts and performances listed
below to validate your argument.
Socialization Through the Arts: Katherine Dunham as Social Activist by Halifu Osumare
Katherine Dunham’s Methodologies of Form and Function, Intercultural Communication and Socialization Through the Arts, as a Choreographic Model
(Chapter 3 — pp37-54) by Molly Elizabeth Christie
Katherine Dunham Performing “Ballet Creole (1952) British Pathé”
Authentic Dunham Technique Dance Lab