Final Assignment
You have two options:
1. Write a 5-page research paper discussing the history of a particular dancer (e.g., Sammy Davis, Jr.), style of dance (e.g., ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip hop), or a particular show (e.g., “Bring in da noise, bring in da funk”, “The Nutcracker”). The paper should be double-spaced and include references to articles/books. Pictures may be included where appropriate. Be sure to include why you chose the topic; why is it important to you, what impact did it have in your life (if any)? Also, include topics such as: how dance was influential in the person’s life? How has that person/style/show impacted others? How long has the show been running? How was it created? What was going on in the world when the person began dancing/style was created/show was first produced?
2. Choreograph a 1 minute piece in ballet, tap, or jazz. You can find choreography from elsewhere, but you need one minute of yourself performing it. You can work with others, but for every other person in the group, add 30 seconds (2 people = 1.5 minutes, 3 people = 2 minutes, etc.). You must have legitimate choreography. I don't mind a trendy step or two, but you need to show something that you have learned from class.