Thursday, July 23, 2009

In class 5

In class we discussed dance and theater. I think it is interesting how dancing is a natural thing to do. Everybody dances to something, and it makes everybody happy. Humans have been dancing since ancient times, and it is in the bible. Every culture has different types of dancing, and I think it is interesting to see. While I was in Bulgaria for my mission, I saw their folk dancing and costumes. I enjoyed it.
We also talked about Michael Jackson and his song Thriller. Jackson definitely contributed much to our society especially in the pop culture. He could definitely move and sing. It is sad how he left this world as a recluse. He had some major talent.
Talking about ballet was a little interesting. It was not my favorite topic, and I really do not care too much about ballet. All I know is that I respect them doing it, because I know it is extremely difficult.
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3 comments:

  1. KORIJuly 25, 2009 at 9:25 PM

    I agree with your comments about Michael Jackson, he was a revolutionary for the entire dance community, entertainment and society as a whole. I really like your comments about how dance makes people happy and everyone can do it in some way. It is so neat that you saw traditional dancing, as authentic as it comes!

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  2. CoryJuly 25, 2009 at 10:01 PM

    Dancing may be a natural thing to do for some, but that definatly does not apply to me. if you had ever seen me dance you would agree that it was the most unatural thing ever. That being said, i agree with you, like him or not, Michael Jackson was a dance revolutionary.

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  3. rachelclementsJuly 27, 2009 at 2:17 PM

    Michael Jackson really did revolutionize pop culture. I think he was never able to come to terms with his strange childhood and that was key to him becoming sucked into another world practically. I wonder what person he would be if he got off drugs. Ballet is hard to appreciate. I used to dance it and now when I think about it, ballet seems like only a stepping stone to more meaningful and artful dance. Ballet almost leaves a bad taste in my mouth because there's this whole culture behind it that feels so restrictive and wrong to me.

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