What preconceived notions did you have of the style and technique?
Choose a dance genre(Tango) that interests you and write a research paper in the following order.OPENING—250 words (1 double spaced page)Why were you attracted to this genre? What did you know about it in advance? What preconceived notions did you have of the style and technique? What were you curious to find out?SUBSTANTIAL TEXT OR 3 ARTICLES YOU READ—500 words (2 double spaced pages)What were you surprised to learn about your genre? Did your opinion of the genre change, or was it confirmed? What were several of your favorite moments in the book or in the 3 articles that you read? What significant social, political, or historical events influenced the development of your genre? How would you summarize the aesthetic of your genre?FORM(Watch 3 video examples of the genre from YouTube)—500 words (2 double spaced pages)Describe the dance on a surface level–the movements, the number of dancers, the music, the spatial design, the mood, the costumes, the footwear etc. Then, on a deeper level, describe what was revealed to you about the dance because of your reading and research on the genre? Can you point to reasons why the form developed as it did? What significant events or issues came to play in its creation? Does the form of the dance change as its function or context changes? How? Why?FUNCTION(Read an interview of a current or former dancer in that style) —500 words (2 double spaced pages)Describe the function(s) of your genre. Who performs this genre? Why? What is the meaning behind the form? Has the function changed over time? How does a change in function affect the form and context? Site examples from the step you took in order to back up your statements.CONTEXT (watch a performance, rehearsal, competition, class, or festival of your chosen genre)—500 words (2 double spaced pages)Describe the context(s) of your genre. Where is it performed? Who is the audience? Are they active or passive? How does the context affect the dance’s form and function? Site examples from the step you took in order to back up your statements. CLOSING—250 words (1 double spaced page)What did you learn about your genre? What surprised you? What was confirmed? Can you draw connections between the form, function, and context of your genre? How does a shift in one affect the others? Can you name the strongest descriptive factor in your genre–the form, function, or context? What sets your genre apart and makes it unique from other genres?CITATIONHere you will cite your resources (the book or articles you read, the videos you watched, and the images and videos you posted to bring your genre to life). See the Course Tab “Useful Information” for tips and examples of proper citation guidelines.
