The Wail of the Whale / Solo Final

 

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Unit: Final Performance

Theme: Solos

 

Introduction 

As part of a larger event, The Wail of the Whale, students agreed on performing their final solos collectively. Thus, their solos became part of a performance ritual around a sculpture situated next of the Osceola Lake on campus. The event was part of Earth Day.


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Learning Objectives 

 

  • Understand the dynamics of public performance
  • Explain feelings regarding dancing for an audience
  • Gain an awareness of the importance of dance as an agent in developing awareness about the environment 
  • Experience what is like to perform in public

 

III

Main Lesson

 

  • Students come dressed in white
  •  Students gather and walk together to the site
  • Students rehearse
  • Students perform
  • Students sign


IV

A Note to Remember

 Performing is a privilege one never takes for granted. The audience deserves the out-most respect. A ritual performance always has an intent and a purpose.


V

Case Study



Question 3

 

According to choreographer Anna Halprin, what makes the Planetary Dance a ritual?

 

VI 

 Activity

Students learn, rehearse and perform "The Wail of the Whale" ritual.



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 VII 

Journaling


VII

Glossary


VIII

Sources

 

IX

Students' Work




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