Dance Production Final Review

What prominent African American Figures are speaking in the opening spoken word excerpts?

• Martin Luther King and Barack Obama

• W.E.B Dubois and Fredrick Douglas

• Marcus Garvey and Malcom X

• What style of dance is this piece (e.g., ballet, hip hop, modern, African, jazz, contemporary)?

• Hip Hop

• Modern

• Jazz

• Contemporary

• What style of dance is this piece (e.g., ballet, hip hop, modern, African, jazz, contemporary)?

• Ballet

• Ballet Contemporary

• Hip Hop

• Jazz

How many dancers were in this piece?

• Solo

• Duet

• Small Group

• Large Group (6 or more)

What kind of energy did the song and dance require?

• • Explosive and high-energy

• Soft and fluid

• Sharp and percussive

• Controlled and internal

7. Did the dancers show musicality?

• • Yes, they moved with the beat

• • They played with the music and added layers

• Timing felt off or disconnected

• Movement seemed independent from the sound

Which technical elements stood out/highlighted during the solo performance?

• Turns or pirouettes

• • Jumps/leaps

• • Floorwork

What mood or emotion did the piece communicate?

• Joyful or uplifting

• • Sad or reflective

• Intense or aggressive

14. Was there a clear theme or story?

• Yes, clearly told through movement

• Somewhat, open to interpretation

• No, more abstract or conceptual

What kind of energy did the dancers bring?

Hip Hop!

• Explosive and high-energy

• • Soft and fluid

• Controlled and internal