Tuesday, October 16, 2012

African Dance in the Diaspora Paper Guides 2012

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General Paper Requirements
All papers required for this course should follow a specific format of 12 point, Times New Roman Font and Left/Top/Right/Bottom Margins of 1 inch, Single Spaced.  There will be deductions from assignments if this format is not followed.  These papers should be at least 1 page and not exceed 2 pages.

Reading Writing Paper Requirements
These papers should answer the following questions.

Create a summary of two major points the author is trying to get across.
Describe one aspects of the article/writing and how this aspect connects to your physical movement experience in the dance class. 

Performance Review Paper Requirements 
These papers should answer two of the following questions.

Describe two specific movement elements you observed in the performances.
Describe two connections between two of the dances presented in the performance.
Describe two distinctions between two of the dance presented in the performance. 
Describe two examples of audiences involvement in the performance.
Journal Review Paper Requirements
These papers should answer two of the following questions.

Describe two significant experiences of your journey from the beginning of this class until now.
Describe one challenging aspect of the journey.
Describe one rewarding aspects of the journey.
Compare and contrast two aspects between two different dance styles experienced in the class.

Grading
Ticket Stub or Program, 1 point
Clear and Organized Writing, 5 points
Depth of Thought, 4 points
Answered Required Questions, 5 points

 Tips
Create an outline before writing.
Write about aspects that really resonate with you.
Read through your journal and notes prior to writing thoroughly.
Free write with no restrictions then write you actual paper.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

African Dance in The Diaspora Events 2012


Lela Aisha Jones and FlyGround presented by First Person Arts Festival

Native Portals of Lynching and Love                                                            


                          
photo by choreographic sketches
dancers - lela aisha jones
November 15 & 16, 2012 7pm
For more information
http://www.firstpersonarts.org/programs2/firstpersonraw/
http://ticketing.theatrealliance.org/tickets/eventDetails.aspx?id=25381&org=fp


Let the Roots Show: Kulu Mele and The Requisite Movers

photo by www.austinart.com and monica lyons jones
dancers - oiya lowe, peaches jones, saroya corbett

Saturday November 24, 7pm and Sunday November 25, 4pm
(November 21 Show at 11am for Students and Seniors, Ask Professor)
For  more information:  http://www.paintedbride.org/?s=kulu+mele



"BEAT"




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In a celebration of African American music, dance, and culture, Magira Ross is presenting the "Beat" on September 21 and September 22 at 7:30pm in Temple University's Conwell Dance Theater. "BEAT" will present some of the flyest and hottest dance artist from Baltimore, DC, Oregon, Bahamas, Jamaica, and Philly! Tickets are selling fast and you can not purchase tickets at the door. Tickets are $15 and to buy tickets contact Saroya Corbett at saroya_corbett@yahoo.com.

Conwell Dance Theater
Broad and MontgomeryPhiladelphia, PA 19122



Afro-Brazilian Dance Workshop with Dandha Da Hora co-hosted by Alex Shaw and TRM!

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Performance Garage
1515 Brandywine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Sunday, Sept. 30
3:00 – 4:30pm
$15 General; $12 Students, Seniors, & Dance Pass Holders



JUXT[a]POSE!

la deuxième partie




photo by www.austinart.com

dancers - danielle currica, oiya lowe, lela aisha jones, maritza ogarro



anonymous bodies || art collective in partnership with Studio 34
Running Time: 75 minutes plus intermission. Mature content and themes.

October 13th 2012, 7:30PM