WHO WAS GEORGE BALANCHINE? Modernism is a long historical and cultural period. It began in roughly 1900, but really took off after World War I (1914-18). Many artists and intellectuals were disturbed by the violence and death of the war. … Continue reading Why George Balanchine is a Quintessentially Modern Artist
Dance is a fascinating thing. Both something everyone can do as they hum to their favorite song, as well as an intricate sport that requires years of training. On the surface, dance is a beautiful art form that we can … Continue reading Ethnochoreology: A Study of Culture Through Dance
Rajasthan, located in northern India, is the largest state in India. Covering an area of 3,42,239 sq.km or 10.4 percent of the total geographical area of India. It is also the seventh largest state in Rajasthan.It is located on the … Continue reading Rajasthan: Beauty Reflected in Every Realm
History Since the arrival of the Europeans in the 19th century, ancient forms of chanting and instrumental accompaniment have played a large role in creating awareness and appreciation of customary Hawaiian music. In Music as Social Life, Turino defines culture as “the … Continue reading Anthropology: Hawaiian Ethnography and Presentational Music Culture
Introduction In the following text, I will revise Ian Hodder’s work on entanglement as a theory that may be applied not only in the realm of archeology, but in the world of Dance Anthropology as well. As much as I … Continue reading Dance Dependencies: Entanglement by Hodder as Seen in Ballet Pointe Shoes and Ballerinas
Traditional folk dances across different countries, help to better understand the country’s culture, people, and values. Every country in the world has its own folk dance that originates in its culture and represents its norms, values, and traditions. Turkish sufi, … Continue reading Anthropology: Exploring the Cultural Significance of Polish Folk Dances