Essays and Research Papers on Dance

This 5 page paper outlines the career of Davies, one of the most revered directors of the contemporary dance scene. This paper also analyzes briefly the dance pieces, White Man Sleeps, and Wyoming which were two of her earliest works. Also features an in-depth interview with Davies. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page report discusses one of the world’s best-known ballets and musical scores, Sergei Prokofiev’s “Romeo and Juliet.” This analysis focuses on the second part or suite of the first movement which is referred to as “A Scene” or “The Street Awakens.” Bibliography lists one source.

7 pages in length. The writer discusses how dance eliminates the inherent linguistic boundaries between and among cultures. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines Kirkland’s distinctive style and her innovative contributions to American Ballet. A brief biography is supplied; important influences during childhood and adulthood are considered; as well as a discussion of dance philosophy, i.e., what dance means to her; what she attempts to convey and accomplish through her dance; a discussion ...

16 pages in length. Postmodern thought was the breaking free of certain social, political and economic strangulation that decreed all followers must abide by the same doctrines. Post-modernism's discursive system was a reaction to and critique of modernism, with particular emphasis upon modernism's elitist social, political and economic structure of upper and lower ...

This 3 page paper talks about James Joyce and Martha Graham. Their beliefs & goals in society. It points out how very similar they both are. 3 sources are cited.

This 3 page paper discusses the development of the romantic ballet form. Major choreographers are discussed as well as the ballets they are known for. History, movement, and evolution of the form are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper gives an overview of the movie, Billy Eliot. An emphasis is placed on the theme of childhood. Symbolism, other themes, archetypcial analysis included. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 6 page paper gives an overview of the movie, Billy Eliot. An emphasis is placed on the theme of childhood. Symbolism, other themes, archetypcial analysis included. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page essay that discusses the Pennsylvania Ballet production of The Taming of the Shrew. The writer argues that this extraordinary production presents the Shakespearean story in a manner that conveys the essence of the play through adroit characterization that incorporates steps, actions and body movements rarely seen in classical ballet. This company ...

A 5 page essay that discusses the Pennsylvania Ballet production of The Taming of the Shrew. The writer argues that this extraordinary production presents the Shakespearean story in a manner that conveys the essence of the play through adroit characterization that incorporates steps, actions and body movements rarely seen in classical ballet. This company ...

This 5-page paper focuses on the Gus Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago, one of the premier dance companies nationally and internationally. The paper discusses the company's history, as well as some techniques taught at the studio.

9 pages in length. Ruth St. Denis had a point to make. This "tireless champion of dance as an independent art form" (National Ballet of China, no date) infused her entire being with the pursuit of earning dance its rightful place alongside sculpture, painting, architecture and every other modality of accepted artistry and ...

9 pages in length. Ruth St. Denis had a point to make. This "tireless champion of dance as an independent art form" (National Ballet of China, no date) infused her entire being with the pursuit of earning dance its rightful place alongside sculpture, painting, architecture and every other modality of accepted artistry and ...

A 6 page paper which examines the life and career of Doris Humphrey. The paper also discussed her style and a few of her dances. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines the life and career of Doris Humphrey. The paper also discussed her style and a few of her dances. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

9 pages in length. Arthur Mitchell's accomplishments within the world of dance are only as limited as the time needed to achieve even more notoriety. The extent to which the world renown dancer, director, choreographer and teacher has single-handedly revolutionized the very essence of dance is both grand and far-reaching; that he has ...

9 pages in length. Arthur Mitchell's accomplishments within the world of dance are only as limited as the time needed to achieve even more notoriety. The extent to which the world renown dancer, director, choreographer and teacher has single-handedly revolutionized the very essence of dance is both grand and far-reaching; that he has ...

This 3 page paper explores the amazing contributions of Chita Rivera on musical theater. Rivera was a huge influence in the 1960's, and this paper delves into her many accomplishments. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper explores the amazing contributions of Chita Rivera on musical theater. Rivera was a huge influence in the 1960's, and this paper delves into her many accomplishments. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper comparing and contrasting some of the actions of dancers and cheerleaders, written from the perspective that cheerleaders are inferior in every respect. Most larger cheerleading squads interject an interlude of something they call dance into their routines, but the definition of this dance is that it is different in form ...

A 3 page analysis of the 1952 classic film “Singin in the Rain.” Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page paper which examines the impact this dancer and choreographer had on the socio-cultural development of dance. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 7 page research paper that provides a brief history of modern dance in the US. Beginning with Isadora Duncan and continuing through Alvin Ailey, the writer discusses the contributions of notable choreographers, which includes Ruth St. Denis, Katherine Duncan, Charles, Weidman, Doris Humphrey, Lester Horton, Martha Graham and others. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 7 page research paper that focuses on the careers of these two dance innovators. The writer discusses both choreographers within the context of the overall history of modern dance, as well as the influential factors in their lives. Bibliography lists 11 sources.