Assignment
The use of dance as an instrument of political power was an integral part of history. Using the information you have gained from the assigned readings and viewings...
1. Discuss the similarities or differences of political power you see in dance today.
2. Include one video viewing as an example of your findings
video example:
The Sun King
Minuet
View Baroque Contredanses
Renaissance
View Asante Dances from Ghana
Bedoyo (watch first 3 minutes only)
View Epic: Mahabharata video
Wayang Kulit / Shadow Puppets, Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia
A Javanese Court Dance: Serimpi
Balinese Dance
Bugaku.