After reading attached file named "What we learned in class so far". You'll see Both Diana and Jo shared with you the ART and point of view of their PERFORMANCE practice. Now is time to reflect back what did you learn from working with both: please use the following questions (answer all) to inspire your writing (Format: 3 pages, double space, 11 points font. Make sure to add your own title).
Steps for Writing a Reflective Essay
Think of an event which could become the topic of your essay. ...
Make a mind-map. ...
Write a strong opening paragraph. ... (this is so important!)
State your supporting arguments, ideas, and examples in the body paragraphs. ...
In the first sentence of the conclusion, briefly summarize your thoughts.
1. What did Jo and Diana say performance means for them? Why they perform, what motivates them to keep performing and teaching this art?
2. What is the value of performance for this two artists?
3. What are your points of view about performance change (or not)? what you already thought performance is?
4. If you have never think being a performer, how did it feel to dance on campus with Jo or be part of the "Where is the tea" butoh exercise during Diana's butoh session?
5. Jo focused more on "modern dance" and Diana on "butoh" how these two performance practices converge, or have in common (Please do some research online on the background of these two practices)
6. What are the differences between modern dance and butoh?
7. How were you benefited (or not) from this two points of view of performance?
8. What do you think so far about the ART of PERFORMANCE according these two artists?