PPT-Jazz, musical theatre, and tap

Chapter 9 from Learning About Dance textbook by Nora Ambrosio History of Jazz Origins of jazz can be traced back to Africa In the 1600s slaves were brought from Africa to America The slaves continued to dance and drum on the plantations. There exist similarities between the theatres and amphitheatres of ancient Rome/Italy. They were constructed out of the same material, Roman concrete, and provided a place for the public to go and see numerous events throughout the Empire. However, they are two entirely different structures, with specific layouts that lend to the different events they held. Amphitheatres did not need superior acoustics, unlike those provided by the structure of a Roman theatre. While amphitheatres would feature races and gladiatorial events, theatres hosted events such as plays, pantomimes, choral events, and orations. Their design, with its . A History. Forward by John . Kenrick. “Let’s start at the very beginning…”. Did Broadway’s GOLDEN AGE end in the 1950s? 60s?. OR. Is the theatre itself “an art form of the now.. ”. January 12, . A Brief History – Part 1 . Early Influences. Early Influences - . English ballad opera.  . The Beggar’s Opera. . – 1728; . Flora. – 1735 . No historical scenery . or. costumes. Spoken . play with preexisting popular songs amid . A Brief History – Part 1 . Early Influences. Early Influences - . English ballad opera.  . The Beggar’s Opera. . – 1728; . Flora. – 1735 . No historical scenery . or. costumes. Spoken . play with preexisting popular songs amid . Norwegian . . English. Norwegian. . Music Traditions. The first instrumental traditional music in Norway was called . Slatt. . . The Folk songs were passed down through generations using oral transmission . A Brief History – Part 1 . Early Influences. What is Musical Theatre?. mu·si·cal. . the·a·ter. . noun: musical theatre is a genre of drama in which singing and dancing play an essential . part. Tap DancingMeet Lily, our tap friend! In tap we’ll learn to make lots of fun sounds and rhythms using our feet. Schedule 8 Juniors Seniors 5:30 - 6:30 and level p lacement (Teresa) 6:30 - 7:30 Jazz (Alexandra) 6:30 - 7:30 Broadway Jazz (Karen) 7:30 - 8:30 Broadway Jazz (Karen) 7:30 - 8:30 Jazz (Alexandra) Wed, Chapter 5 - The Birth of Musical Comedy. Chapter 6 – A New Century. by John . Kenrick. To review…. The Greeks developed tragedy and comedy containing elements of music and dance. In the renaissance. Armstrong. Jazz plus Jazz = Jazz (Parks & Rec). Is This Jazz?. Some. Eras and Genres in Jazz. New Orleans – (late. 1890s-1920?). Chicago – (1920s). Swing. – (1930s-40). Bebop – (1940s. Critic. 'You automatically stop thinking about anything else and listen': . Phillip Larkin in 1966 .  . Larkin ignored . jazz’s development after the bebop revolution of the late Forties. . Bop is “nervous . There exist similarities between the theatres and amphitheatres of ancient Rome/Italy. They were constructed out of the same material, Roman concrete, and provided a place for the public to go and see numerous events throughout the Empire. However, they are two entirely different structures, with specific layouts that lend to the different events they held. Amphitheatres did not need superior acoustics, unlike those provided by the structure of a Roman theatre. While amphitheatres would feature races and gladiatorial events, theatres hosted events such as plays, pantomimes, choral events, and orations. Their design, with its . Musical Form Please take handout I. Musical Form (5 Variations on a Theme) B. Form as musical architecture A. Form as balance of unity/variety I. Musical Form (5 Variations on a Theme) B. Form as musical architecture Agenda for tonight’s parent meeting. Fees for the musical – How much does it cost, and when is it due?. Attendance – When is my child rehearsing and what happens if they need to miss?. Academic Requirements – What if they are too tired from musical to do homework?.