“Romeo and Juliet” – Dance, Opera, and Orchestra
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This 4 page report discusses three different versions of Shakespeare’s classic “Romeo and Juliet.” Charles Gounod’s opera. Prokofiev’s ballet, and Tchaikovsky’s “Fantasy Overture on Romeo and Juliet” are compared in terms of their portrayal of two of the characters of the play. In this case, the couple chosen to be examined are also one of the most well-known literary couples in the world. No bibliography.
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2 Ballets/Traditional & Innovative
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A 6 page research paper that compares and contrasts a traditional ballet, Petipa's Sleeping Beauty, with an innovative ballet of the next century, Balanchine's Agon. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Alexander Technique
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A 6 page research paper that explains what the Alexander Technique is, its history, and how it has evolved. The writer explains that this is a system for "reeducating" individuals concerning body habits, pertaining to movement, that interfere with optimal health. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Alvin Ailey & Charles Weidman
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A 7 page research paper that focuses on the careers of these two dance innovators. The writer discusses both choreographers within the context of the overall history of modern dance, as well as the influential factors in their lives. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Alvin Ailey’s Socio-Cultural Influence on Dance
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A 5 page paper which examines the impact this dancer and choreographer had on the socio-cultural development of dance. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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