Discuss the similarities between world concert/ritual dance and folk dance. Also discuss the differences.

Chapter Discussion # 7 (page 111)

What are the similarities between improvisation and creative movement? What are the differences?

Chapter Discussion # 8 (page124)

Discuss the similarities between world concert/ritual dance and folk dance. Also discuss the differences.

Chapter Discussion # 10(page 157)

What do you think were the most important issues during the 1980s and 1990s that might have had an impact on the social dances of those decades? How did these issues affect society?

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1:How did the movie “Flashdance” and music video “Thriller” influence social dance of the 1980’s? Speak to the specifics of the dance styles and how a dance personality can influence underground street dance.

2: Explain the terms “unrecognizable”, “commercialized”, “repetition” and “trivalization” when referring to the contemporary influences on World Dance forms. Speak to the positive/negative cultural connotations these terms reflect on World Dance forms being presented in other than their original environments.