Essays and Research Papers on Dance

This 13 page paper compares and contrasts the postmodern work of dancer Pina Bausch and theatre practitioner Ariane Mnouschkine. This paper discusses the similarities and differences in their approach to postmodernism. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper that discusses and analyzes two non-dance events in regards to how movements involved resembled dance. The two events analyzed are a baseball game, focusing on the pitcher, and observing a yoga class and exercise in general. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page research paper that explains what the Alexander Technique is, its history, and how it has evolved. The writer explains that this is a system for "reeducating" individuals concerning body habits, pertaining to movement, that interfere with optimal health. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page research paper that compares and contrasts a traditional ballet, Petipa's Sleeping Beauty, with an innovative ballet of the next century, Balanchine's Agon. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 8 page paper discusses some of America's most famous ballerinas. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 3 page review of some of the primary cultural developments that occurred during the 1920s and 1930s. The author maintains that many of these developments came about as a result of the experiences of those that served in Europe during World War I. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page paper which provides a history and overview of ballet. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the cakewalk dance, how it was created and the popularity it enjoyed in the United States and Paris. Slaves created the dance as a parody, to mock their masters. The dance found itself in the mainstream first through slave owners holding contests and then, through minstrels. Bibliography lists 7 ...

A 3 page paper which examines the life and work of Agnes de Mille through a review of “No Intermissions: The Life of Agnes de Mille” by Carol Easton. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page paper which provides an overview of Salsa. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper compares the Taglioni and Bournonville versions of the ballet “La Sylphide.” Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 6 page paper uses an opinion held by artist Edgar Degas as a springboard for further research in an analysis of dance. Dance is defined. Social and cultural meanings are explored. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper that looks at the influence of Carmen Amaya in the history of flamenco dance. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

In nine pages a discussion of the choreographer and an analysis of his interpretation of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet are presented. Five sources are listed in the bibliography.

This 3 page paper discusses various aspects of the performing and visual arts. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 8 page paper discusses George Balanchine and Serge Diaghilev and their contributions to dance. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 11 page paper discusses two legendary figures in 20th century dance, impresario Serge Diaghilev and choreographer George Balanchine. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page research paper that presents an argument that dance can be understood as a form of communication. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

In three pages this paper discusses how the Kirov Ballet’s interpretation of Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty is more fully realized through its uses of performance elements and artistic principles of line, form, space, and emotional color. Two sources are listed in the bibliography.

In three pages this paper examines the career choice of hip-hop choreographer in a consideration of background, skills, training, experience, and accomplishments. Three sources are listed in the bibliography.

In a paper of four pages, the author writes on how traditional music from African has influenced the world of dance. The author of this paper also writes about Fela Anikulapo and what he contributed to the dance world and African culture. There are two sources cited in this paper.

This 3 page research paper pertains to the career of Katherine Dunham, who was the first choreographer to combine Caribbean dance movement into European-style ballet. Bibliography lists 6 sources.