Dance Exploration DANC-150-07

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1 Mia Bonfantino Dance Exploration Essay The playlist I watched and wrote about was Women Together because it explores themes of unity, resilience and empowerment. Through the videos, the dancers use smooth, fluid movements and sharp gestures to express different emotions and experiences. Each dancer moves with power and confidence, conveying strength and flexibility in the face of adversity. I chose this because I love how each piece embodies aspects of collaboration and community. The piece was created by groups of women working together, each of who contributed their unique perspective and talent to the creation of the work. The emphasis on collaboration and community can be seen in the movements of the dancers, who move together powerfully and in unison. One dance in the playlist that stood out to me was Pilobolus, Wrap and Weft , 2018. It is a contemporary dance performance. The piece contains many different dance elements, including partnering, acrobatics and floor work. The dance style is characterized by the fluidity and athleticism of each dancer's movements and the use of collaboration between dancers. The dancers seem to interact with how their bodies move together to create a visually appealing illusion. The dancers move in and out of different lifts, holds and balances, often using their bodies to support each other. Floorwork is also an important element as dancers often roll and crawl across the stage. The piece also has acrobatic elements such as handstands that add athleticism and physicality to the performance. The piece is very powerful because the dancers move as if they are connected to each other and tell a story. As for the music, it gives the piece a mystical aspect and the setting is quite dark. Another piece that stood out to me was Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, Chameleon , 2008. It is a contemporary ballet dance production. The piece is characterized by the use of classical ballet

2 technique and modern dance forms. The dance is performed with 5 women, each who dances on her own chair. Chameleon incorporates various dance techniques, including elements of classical ballet, contemporary dance. The choreography is characterized by the use of fluid and dynamic movements, where the dancers move very smoothly together. Throughout the piece, the dancers are in unison. The dancers move with grace and elegance, often using their bodies to create graceful movements. The piece is very creative and unique. Another piece that stood out to me was Compania Maria Pages, La Tirana , 2003. This is a social dance known as flamenco, a very popular dance form in Spain. The piece is characterized by the use of traditional forms of flamenco dance and the combination of modern elements. It incorporates a variety of flamenco dance techniques, including elements of footwork, clapping, and rhythms. The choreography is characterized by the use of complex and precise movements, where the dancers move with passion and intensity. The costumes of the piece are beautiful and enhance the movements of the dancers. Compania Maria Pages', La Tirana , 2003, Pilobolus', Wrap and Weft , 2018, and Aspen Santa Fe Ballet's, Chameleon , 2008 are all contemporary dance performances that showcase creativity and innovation. Although each performance is unique, there are many similarities and differences between them. One similarity between these three works is the use of innovative and dynamic movements. Each piece contains different dance techniques and styles, and each piece is characterized by the use of complex and precise movements, as well as passion and intensity. However, there are also several differences between these three songs. For example, La Tirana is a flamenco dance performance that combines traditional forms of flamenco dance with modern elements, while Wrap and Weft is a contemporary dance performance that combines elements

3 with acrobatics and modern dance. Chameleon is a modern ballet dance production that combines classical ballet technique with modern dance forms. Overall, all 21 performances within the piece are beautiful and tell different stories. They each leave the audience with strong messages like women empowerment. I really enjoyed watching each performance and seeing how different and unique each video was.

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4 Works Cited “Women Together - Jacob’s Pillow Dance Interactive.” Jacob’s Pillow Dance Interactive , 26 Jan. 2023, danceinteractive.jacobspillow.org/playlists/women-together/#1. “Pilobolus: Warp and Weft - Jacob’s Pillow Dance Interactive.” Jacob’s Pillow Dance Interactive , 24 May 2019, danceinteractive.jacobspillow.org/pilobolus/warp-weft. “Aspen Santa Fe Ballet: Chameleon - Jacob’s Pillow Dance Interactive.” Jacob’s Pillow Dance Interactive , 18 Nov. 2016, danceinteractive.jacobspillow.org/aspen-santa-fe-ballet/chameleon. “Compañía María Pagés: La Tirana - Jacob’s Pillow Dance Interactive.” Jacob’s Pillow Dance Interactive , 3 May 2021, danceinteractive.jacobspillow.org/maria-pages/la-tirana.