Power in Dance
Read: Gerald Jonas Dancing: The Pleasure, Power and Art of Movement: Chapter 1Watch: the choreographer Reggie Wilson’s dance documentary on the making of Mose(es) a short film. https://vimeo.com/74732379 and watch the complete version of a work-in-progess dance of Mose(es). https://vimeo.com/115946867From page 17 in Dancing: The Pleasure, The Power and the Art of Movement, Gerald Jonas states, “All dance is charged with power…..Encoded in the form, technique, and structure of every dance are meanings, and values of importance to the dancer and to those who share their view of the world.”Write:1. Choose a dance that you do, or familiar with, or some kind of movement (could be a sport).Describe the movement, the music and where you do this danceWhat meanings, in the dance are explicit or implicit? (1 example)What is power in dance? Give two examples of how the Gerald Jonas writes about power in relationship to dance and culture.Look for a quote inside this reading that either relates to your dance. Give an example why you chose this quote.2. Look at Reggie Wilson’sFind an example with a numerical cue mark for each question.What are the subjects of this piece?What is the mood of the piece?What do you think Wilson values in the movement?How does he want you to see the dancers?Give examples for each question.
