...In the era of the 1920s, they weren't listening to Hip-Hop and dancing Dubstep, like you might be today, but the 1920s had its own music and dance revolution. For the first time, dancers were closer together, some were even touching, and the music was faster, more soulful, and louder than ever before. In spite of the horrors that the nation lived during this time of the Great War, the dancers took to the ground great movements in styles like the Shimmy, the Charleston, the Foxtrot, the Tango and the Waltz (study.com). The Shimmy is a kind of ragtime dance in which the whole body shakes or sways back and forth, and at the same time leaning back and forth to the beat of the music. Charleston, named for the town in South Carolina, involved turning...
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...Fancy Dance The Fancy Dance was known to be created from the members of the Ponca tribe in the 1920s.. By the 1920s and 1930s Native American dances were mostly banned so they created this dance to help preserve their culture and religion. This dance was appropriate to be performed for visitors on reservations and Wild West shows. Fancy Dance is a fast paced, color filled, energy bursting dance that requires some athleticism to achieve. When dressing for this dance it includes: feathers fringe and ribbons can be added to the outfit and headwear, beaded bodices, leggings, shawls, and moccasins. Rain Dance The rain dance is a ceremonial tribal dance that was performed to ask the spirits and gods to send rain for their crops. Normally this dance takes place during the spring planting season and before crops are to be harvested or when they are in desperate need for water. This dance is unique because men and women participate in this dance. Depending on a tribe’s ritual and costumes some may wear large headdresses while others may wear masks. Most tribes include paint on their bodies, beads, animal skins, feathers, and jewelry. This dance was performed in a zigzag motion instead of standing in a circle like most of the Native American tribal dances included. Sun Dance The purpose of the sun dance is to offer personal sacrifice as a prayer for the benefit of one’s family and community. This annual ceremony is normally performed at the summer solstice and can take up to a...
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...In the years of the 1920’s there were many amazing things going on. New things were coming in to play around this time that most people did not expect to see. Some of the more important things going on included; the introduction of flappers, prohibition, The Jazz Age, new children toys, car racing, horse racing, and the Ku Klux Klan. These were only a few of the important things going on, but I am going to go into detail about what a flapper is and how they changed the way society saw women in this era. The flappers in the 1920’s were like a new breed of women. These women drank, smoked, danced, wore their hair how they wanted, went to parties, and wore makeup. There were a few different definitions of a “flapper.” One was a young girl who was still in the awkward stage before womanhood, some people used this word to reference a prostitute, while others merely thought the word...
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...This book was taken back in the 1920's. Many things happened in the 20's, which what I will be talking about in my paper. I will be reforming to you what the Jazz Age is and what is was. Also in this novel The Great Gatsby. F. Schtt Fitzgerald portrays the reckless life he and his wife Zelda lived in the 1920's by comparing it to the lives of Tom and Daisy Buchanan. The Jazz Age was a big up roar with the centries. The way the Jazz Age got it's name was from the music. Start of the 1900's the "Jazz" type of music came out. People starting listening to the Jazz Music because it has a soft, swinging beat. Starting out into the music and then when everyone realized that is was cool they said that this time is called the "The Jazz Age is Born". In Paris, they banned dancing in public since of the war and it was the effect at the end of the 1918th centries but that wasnt't going to stop them from dancing. Many balls were held in Paris, because they loved dancing so much. During the pre-war era, many young americans were getting in trouble by their elders for the breaking the law such as, using slang, dancing low class dances, and loved dancing to the African American influences. Lots of the women in this time were getting but down since they were no longer using the corset, they were wearing much shorter skirts that showed their ankles, cutting their hair to a very short length with was very against what they did.Durring the Roaring 20's the most popular music would have been the...
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...Brief History of Swing Dance Swing is a very energetic and unique dance. It can be simple or complex, but you can be assured it's always fun. There are many different styles or versions of it, each with distinct characteristics. As its name implies, it is known for its swings, lifts and spins that can sometimes be quite complicated. It's a quick dance that requires a considerable degree of physical fitness. In this article we'll take a quick look at its history. The history of swing begins with the history of Lindy hop. Lindy hop originated in the late 1920s in New York and reached huge popularity in the 30s and 40s. It has its roots in the Charleston and Foxtrot and was danced to what was at a time called jazz music. Jazz music was also known as swing music and the dances danced to it became known as swing dances. Lindy hop got its name after Charles Lindbergh, the famous aviator. It is still danced today. In general, the term swing refers to a group of dances that were developed in the 20s, 30s and 40s of the last century. With the rising popularity of jazz music many different forms of dances like Lindy hop evolved: Jitterbug, Balboa, East coast and West coast swing, Boogie-woogie, Collegiate Shag, St. Louis Shag, and Imperial Swing, just to name a few. Although originally danced to the swing style of jazz music, you can dance to a wide variety of music styles, from country and pop to rock and roll. As music changed from the 1920s so did the dances. Rock and roll music brought...
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...or the Roaring Twenties as the 1920’s has been known to be called; when everybody seemed to have had money to party. The nightmare of the Wall Street Crash of October 1929 was inconceivable right up until it happened. While looking backward in time, when we hear “The Roaring Twenties” we tend to think almost automatically: mobsters, flappers, the Charleston (dance), a nightlife that seemingly was the highlight of the day, and that is what Hollywood would have you believe. Actually Hollywood has its beginnings in the twenties and celebrated the culture. The new fad was a new music form called Jazz; a culture for a new generation, a passion for the young adult, a crossover appeal that rocked the urbanites of America and a passionate people who were not just fascinated by jazz but supported it. Langston Hughes described jazz as, “The music from the trumpet at the Negroes lips is honey mixed with liquid fire.” At first the art form was not accepted by black intellectuals. Most blacks distanced themselves from a music that seems to draw white attention to black culture; criticized and called it folk art. Jazz was born in brothels, performed in speakeasies which were illegal, actually brought together music lovers of all races in some clubs. Jazz went from being played only in New Orleans to becoming a staple of the American airwaves, dance halls, and homes. African Americans seeking to improve their situations began to migrate northward in the 1920s, bringing jazz and blues to northern...
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...African American musicians began congregating together in New Orleans. New Orleans was often referred to as the home to many musicians, even if they have only lived in New Orleans for a short period. By 1920, jazz musicians in New Orleans had spent years spreading the “New Orleans Sound”. Actually, the word jazz was nation wide, New Orleans was the only city that truly appreciated the music and remained exclusive to “The sound of New Orleans”. Jazz stars really started to surface in the 1920. These stars include King Oliver, Louis Armstrong, and Kid Ory. The jazz bands of the beginning 1920s had three voices (cornet, clarinet...
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...of performance dance that originated in the Italian Renaissance courts of the 15th century and later developed into a concert dance form in France and Russia. It has since become a widespread, highly technical form of dance with its own vocabulary based on French terminology. It has been globally influential and has defined the foundational techniques used in many other dance genres. Ballet requires years of training to learn and master, and much practice to retain proficiency. It has been taught in ballet schools around the world, which have historically used their own cultures to evolve the art. Ballet may also refer to a ballet dance work, which consists of the choreography and music for a ballet production. A well-known example of this is The Nutcracker, a two-act ballet that was originally choreographed by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov with a music score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Ballet dance works are choreographed and performed by trained artists. Many classical ballet works are performed with classical music accompaniment and are theatrical and use elaborate costumes and staging, though there are exceptions to this, such as works by George Balanchine. ------------------------------------------------- Ballroom dance Ballroom dance is a set of partner dances, which are enjoyed both socially and competitively around the world, and growing all the more popular in North America. Because of its performance and entertainment aspects, ballroom dance is also widely...
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...Blacks World Spotlight: on the International Stage in the 1920s During World War I the United States bought nearly 200,000 African-American soldiers to France. Majority of the African American soldiers were from the southern region of the United States of America. Many Blacks stayed after the war, generating a permanent Black population in France. The ending of the First World War also marked the beginning of the New Negro Movement or Harlem Renaissance in the United States. During this time African Americans emerged as talented, creative intellectuals leaving their footprint on 1920s America. While much focus of the New Negro Movement is centered in the United States, it indeed was an international affair. The purpose of this research is to examine how a number of African Americans launched their creative debut from the international stage of Paris, France. Additional focus will center on black artists turning to Africa as a source and facture in the art. Last but not least, the effort of Author Schomburg to collect and house international works about blacks will be addressed. Utterly intrigued by African Americans and thoroughly consumed with their talents, the French displayed a respect for Blacks unseen in the United States. While a great number of African-American soldiers remain in Paris, many journeyed back to the United States. Those soldiers certainly were not greeted by change. The United States remained the same racially tensed nation. If there was any change, it...
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...The Jazz Age: Prevailing Opportunities for African Americans Thesis and Outline Thesis: The increased popularity of jazz music led to a growing acceptance of African American culture and presented African Americans the opportunity to gain social status. Introduction During the Jazz Age, jazz music, primarily dominated by African Americans before 1920, began to gain popularity among whites and transformed into an important aspect of American culture. The increased popularity of jazz music led to a growing acceptance of African American culture and presented African Americans the opportunity to gain social status. The Beginnings of Jazz music and Prevailing Opportunities for African Americans Music has always played an essential part in African...
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...Aren Lim Jimmy Lopez Ryu Masuda Michael Ta American Literature Period 2 May 13, 2014 The Jazz Age As the 19th century came to an end, the start of a meaningless war triggered an era known as The Great Jazz Age. The year was 1914, as the world came together and fought in a useless war. The naive Americans partied as news spread that the war had ended. By 1920, F. Scott Fitzgerald coined the term, The Jazz age when he published his successful book, This side of Paradise. This era was sparked with ideas of jovial times and world peace. F. Scott Fitzgerald quoted, “Though the Jazz Age continued it became less and less an affair of youth. The sequel was like a children's party taken over by the elders.” The music was louder and the alcohol consumption was stronger. The correlation of people and alcohol consumption was increasing as the expansion of rebellious youths and usage of Jazz music increased. The effects of the war, triggered an unconditional response that changed American ideals. As hands shook, and papers were signed, Armistice Day marked the end of World War One and ignited a new beginning for America. Everyone celebrated the American victory of the biggest war of the time. In a way, the end of the war was a wake up call. The war helped open people’s eyes and made them realize that life was short and you should cherish every moment you have. Everything seemed to conveniently fall into place. Soldiers were reunited with their families, and the economy blossomed...
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...the greatest controversies of modern times. Seen as either a Nazi propagandist or a pioneering artist of great ingenuity, the discussion regarding Riefenstahl is still a prevalent issue in today’s world. Born into a financially stable family on 22nd August 1902, Riefenstahl was reasonably sheltered from Germany’s economic and political unrest up until as well as after WWI. As a child, she was extremely passionate about dance and the theatre. Wanting to dance on stage, although acceptable to Leni’s mother, was seen as below their social status by her father. Throughout Leni’s adolescence, she caused a continuous rift between the family, as her enthusiasm for the arts never declined, leading to her secret enrolment in the Grimm-Reiter Dance School in Berlin in 1918, as well as agreeing to work as a secretary for her father’s company in order to gain his later approval for dance lessons in 1920. After being persuaded by Leni’s mother, he enrolled her in the Jutta Klamt School where Leni studied under the ballerina Eugenie Euardova. Riefenstahl’s career in dance began in October 1923 and was abruptly ended in June 1924. She performed her first solo performance at the age of 21 and received positive reviews. During her second recital she caught the interest of Max Reinhardt, a leading theatrical director, whom immediately proposed a contract entailing her to perform at several of his theatres. Rising in popularity, Leni soon began dancing in the major cities of Europe and was earning...
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...The 1920s was considered the Roaring 20s, the start of a new era (Elliot). Drinking, gambling, gangsters, mafia, and women's rights became the news that everyone would hear over a century. With the Prohibition Act in place, there was a plethora of secret clubs and bars in back alleys and under businesses; laundering came to be very popular among criminals. Laundering is the word to conceal the origins of (money obtained illegally) by transfers involving foreign banks or legitimate businesses. The gangster Al Capone basically invented the definition, for he brought out a ton of laundromats and would take the money he made and then go to the bank. If he would make $2,000, he would then say he made $12,000 and the banks would give it to him. Around this time music really took a turn for the best, jazz players, blues bands, and swing; the rocking beat that the flappers would dance and swing too. Times were different then, some say next to the 80s; the 20s was the best time for adolescents. Entertainment and pop...
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...Modern Millie. Directed by Mr Joshua Brant, choreographed by Mrs Coby Brant and musically directed by Mr Aron Wyatt. Set in Manhattan of 1922 Millie Dillmount is on the prowl from a wealthy husband because she is a modern and believes money comes before love. I had high expectations of the show as their was an extremely dedicated cast, crew, orchestra and directors. Iona has constantly developed incredible musicals, so I expected nothing less. However, I was intrigued due to the fact their was a new director as well as the show had been done before ten years ago. I also had never heard of Thoroughly Modern Millie before so I was left completely in the hands of the actors to take me on a wild journey through New York in the 1920’s. Plot In the midst of the 1920’s we meet Millie Dillmount (Breanna Abeu and Tabitha Kerlin) a young woman who identifies as a ‘modern’ Arriving in Manhattan she is met with discouragement from the cocky Jimmy Smith (Sam Malone) who says Millie wouldn’t be able to handle life in Manhattan. He sends her to the Hotel Pricilla run by Mrs Meers (Eliza Chaney) to stay the night and leave. However it is learned that Millie has stayed at the Hotel for a week and is in search of a job. But not just to earn money. She would like to find a boss who is a wealthy so she can marry him and live a life of wealth. The new Californian Miss Dorothy (Georgia Wilson) and and Millie become quick friends. Miss Dorothy tells Mrs Meers she is an orphan and has no family. Mrs...
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...Works of F. Scott Fitzgerald Sean P. Conway Teacher Period 27 April 2013 Class System in the Works of F. Scott Fitzgerald Topic: F. Scott Fitzgerald Purpose: F. Scott Fitzgerald’s stories show the demise of the “American Dream” by Demonstrating that the American class system determines your manner, Lifestyle and character 1. Introduction: Fitzgerald believed the American dream was false and distorted. 2. Stories showed the decadence of the Jazz Age but with a jaded view 3. 1920s a. About the time period b. “The Jazz Age” c. Wealth d. Social values e. Fashion 4. Works by Fitzgerald a. This Side of Paradise b. The Great Gatsby c. The love of the last tycoon 5. Symbolism a. Great Gatsby i. Green light ii. Valley of ashes (poor’s lack of values, unfaithful’s lack of morals) iii. Beat up car b. This Side of Paradise i. Speed and cars ii. Alcohol as means to forget c. The Love of the Last Tycoon i. Car ii. Sheep /people iii. Light/darkness as reality/fantasy 6. Theme a. American dream b. Class system c. Relationships 7. Conclusion The death of the “American Dream” was a notable part of the works of F. Scott Fitzgerald. His use of symbolism and extensive writings on the large gap between the social classes demonstrated why he felt this way. According to his...
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