Welcome to Theatre
What are the three elements you'll learn in Musical theatre?
acting, dancing, stage presence, improvisation, and monologues
Where did Jazz Dance originate?
African American Communities
What era of Jazz Dance emphasized glamour and entertainment?
Hollywood Era
Define pitch.
The highness or lowness of a sound
The song "Revolting Children" belongs to what musical?
Matilda The Musical
What are 3 elements you'll learn in film?
storyboarding, camera work, editing, and basic directing
What is Jazz Dance influenced by?
African Rhythms, movements, and story telling
This Jazz Dance era highlighted African American contributions and cultural pride?
Civil Rights Movement
What element of voice is defined as "the quality or character of a sound that conveys emotion"?
Tone
What musical is inspired by African culture?
The Lion King
What is the homework policy? (2 things)
-no hw on the weekends
-hw is due 11:59 on Friday
What dance came from the 'charleston'?
Kid n Play
What pioneer/choreographer created choreography with their dancers hands balled into fists? (hint: we watched "All that Jazz")
Bob Fossee
Define enunciation and pacing.
Enunciation: Speaking words clearly and precisely.
Pacing: The speed at which words are spoken.
Which Founding Father has a musical?
Hamilton
When are tests and quizzes given?
-quizzes twice a month
-tests once a month
What era of the 1900s was swing dance happening?
1940s
What era of jazz dance reflects commercial jazz and what we see today on tv?
Modern Styles
What 2 vocabulary words do tongue twisters focus on?
enunciation and pacing
What musical has two sides: Jets and Sharks?
West Side Story
What is the board called behind Ms. Jordan's desk?
Spotlight Board
What three muscles are important when executing tap jazz properly?
calves, ankle, thighs
Name two historical key figure to Jazz Dance?
*anyone you mentioned in your assignment*
+ Bob Fosse, Katherine Dunham, Alvin Ailey, Pearl Primus
Say a tongue twister 3x in a row correctly
*any one from the list*
What musical has a wicked witch of the west?
Wicked