The Fall for Dance show was a wonderful experience that perfectly encapsulated why I love dance as a means of art expression. I enjoyed the progression of the program, as it went from more classical pieces to contemporary pieces. The program showcased the evolution of dance, and demonstrated all different cultures. After doing a bit…
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Music in Dance
The Fall for Dance Festival presented four dance performances that varied stylistically and culturally. One of the main signifiers of the cultural differences was the music that accompanied the dances. This was especially apparent in the first performance, Shivashtakam, which was an Indian style performance that was performed as an ode to Shiva. Before the…
Continue ReadingThe Importance of Music in Dance: Fall for Dance Review
Music and dancing go hand in hand, at least in my opinion. Before watching the actual Fall for Dance performances, I expected a lot of classical orchestral music, and I was pleasantly surprised to see the variety of cultural and jazz music being played. Two of the performances that especially interested me were the cultural Shivashthakam dance and the enthusiastic…
Continue ReadingThe Language of the Opera
On Wednesday, October 14th the Metropolitan Opera House held the acclaimed production of Verdi’s Otello. Right as I entered through the grand doors, the scene was set. From the beautiful entrance, to the well-dressed audience, to the soft, yet somehow loud voices echoing across the Met, everything was in line for what I expected to…
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The New York City Center hosted its 12th annual Fall for Dance Festival on October 8th. It was the first time I’ve ever attended such an event, so naturally I didn’t know what to expect. Quite frankly, I didn’t even know what types of dances was going to be performed. All I knew was that…
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