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150 Word Dance Discussion Self-Discovery 7: (each question is worth 5 points each) 1. What are the similarities between improvisation and creative movement? What are the differences? 2. What are some of the benefits that a person can gain from doing improvisation and creative movement exercise? Give specific examples. 3. In improvisation, why might it be easier to work within a set of rules that to work without them? 4. What is the definition of Contact Improvisation? 5. Where does improvisation happen most in your own daily life activities? How can you stay present in each activity that you do? 150 Word Dance Discussion Self-Discovery 6: (each question is worth 5 points each) 1. Do you see any similarities between the rituals of primitive societies and rituals that we have in today’s’ society? 2. How might one’s moral, religious and ethical values influence their thoughts and opinions on art? Discuss specific examples in relation to this question. 3. Did you ever have an aesthetic experience when viewing a work of art? If so what were you viewing? Describe our reaction. 4. Can you think of any works of art, in addition to the ones mentioned, that ere not readily accepted by the society in which they were created, but held in high regard years later? 5. What do you think is meant by the final statement… “ an audience’s response to a dance says as much about the audience as it does the dance,” and do you agree or disagree with this statement? 150 Word Dance Discussion Self-Discovery 5: (each question is worth 5 points each) 1. Do you think that keeping an open mind when viewing dance is important? Why or why not? Give examples to support your argument. 2. Discuss the idea of “instant gratification.” How does it affect the way we view things, particularly dance? Do you think this issue is an American phenomenon, or does it occur worldwide? 3. Have you ever been in a performance situation, either as an audience member or a performer, where the audience was behaving in less than desirable way? Describe what that experience was like and how it made you feel. 4. Has a situation at a performance affected your perception about a particular piece? If so, how? If you went back and saw the dance again would your perception change? 5. What are some elements to look for when observing a dance piece? 150 Word Dance Discussion Self-Discovery 4: (each question is worth 5 points each) 1. What do you think are the most important characteristics that a dancer should possess? 2. Have you ever seen anyone dance who you would consider to be an outstanding performer? Who and why? 3. If you were a choreographer and you were holding auditions, what would you look for in a dancer? Be specific and give reasons for your answer. 4. What are some other types of training a dancer could do that would be beneficial? 5. What are your thoughts about dancers pay rates? 150 Word Dance Discussion Self-Discovery 3: (each question is worth 5 points each) 1. Where do you find dance in your life? 2. Why are you motivated to dance? 3. In addition to the characteristics already mentioned, what characteristics do you think a choreographer should possess? 4. What do you think the choreographer/dancer relationship should be? 5. Out of all the elements of dance, which one do you believe are the most important for a choreographer to utilize? Explain your choices.