Description of Dance Styles

Select two styles of dance--such as ballet, modern dance, folk dance, and jazz dance--as described in your text.

Describe each style of dance, and include the following:

History and development of the style

Discussion of your understanding of the use of line, form, repetition, and rhythm in each piece

Description of the inspiration for the work in terms of story, theme, and image

Description of what the movements of both styles communicate to you in terms of mood

Description of what influences each dancer, or the choreographer, in the performance of each style or creation of a new dance performance

Submit your assignment as a Word document:

A 860 word paper (You are welcome to go over the word count if you wish.)

Proper APA formatting is required on all formal assignments (See the template in the Class Messages for additional help)