There is a widespread reluctance to talk about dance and homosexuality, surely making it the dance that does not speak its name. ... While Melanie Weeks and Christy Adair have written about lesbianism and dance, surprisingly little attention has been given to gay men and dance. ... And there is a large audience for dance, ballet (as opposed to modern dance) companies rarely; if ever produce works that directly addresses gay people. ... All male dancers are placed under suspicion with the result that far fewer boys and men are in the dance world than girls and women. And to top it off, homop...

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The Modern American Empire was not an easy task to develop; it was accomplished through leaders taking prominent influence in expanding communication, trade, and territory to further develop our Nation. ... American influence dating back to the mid 1800's, when William Seward succeeded in acquiring the Alaskan state from Russia claiming it a part of America, started the rise to become a modern American empire (Purchase of Alaska). ... The natives were instructed to leave behind "many aspects of traditional culture, including teaching the Hawaiian language and performing the native Hu...

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One part that really confused me was the transition from ancient to modern times that occurred in the first act. I didn't know whom the actor was representing and why he was dressed up in modern clothing (suit and tie), then reappears dressed in ancient Egyptian clothing. Other than the aspect of the plot being confusing, I thought the dancers and actors did a job well done. ... The dancers were very energetic and put a lot of enthusiasm into the dance while the actors were very dramatic and could do an excellent job at acting out the emotions of the characters for each scene. ... Over...

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Every impressionist painter had their own contribution to the style of art known as Impressionism; Monet had his water lilies, Pissaro his romanticized rural workers, and Degas had his dancers. ... Degas for example, before his work with dancers, had a fascination with the newly imported sport of Horse Racing. ... Before Degas began his seeming obsession with dancers, he worked in the newly popularized and uncharted world of horse racing. ... Never the less the horse races and the ballerinas were his way of expressing modern life/everyday life, and important characteristic of impressionist art...

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The tactic of oppression to create stability is a tactic that has been used throughout history; from the Puritan Salem to the modern United States of America. ... The people of Salem could not dance or even dawdle with anything less than holy without facing the wrath of the community and the court. ... When Betty is caught dancing in the woods the conditioning that society has taught her forces her to react poorly and starts a turbulent cycle of accusations and mass hysteria. ... It was not the girls dancing in the woods that caused mass hysteria among the townspeople it was the belief that...

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The society I chose that is isolated from modern developments and advancement are the Kayapo Indians. ... The word kayapo means "resembling apes" and was probably given because sometimes the men dance in monkey masks. The Kayapo are known for their beautiful body painting and their warrior dances. ... Unfortunately for many of these isolated Indian tribes of Brazil their natural resources such as logging, mining and exotic species of plants and animals have been sought out by the modern world. Coming in contact with modern society have been threatening there way of life, culture and traditions...

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Its slight changes in name such as post -Modern, postmodern and Post-Modern Movement have isolated it from other advents such as Pop art and feminism, which took place quite independently, (hence the lack of the word "post"). ... The 1960's artists say a second Modern Movement in art, architecture and design. ... Post Modern art was widely spread, rapidly among most North American and European cultures. ... It has productively challenged the period of influence of Modern art and architecture. This revolution has cut across film, music, dance, religion, politics fashion and nearly every ...

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Music is invariably expressed in relation to religion, celebrations and dance. ... A modern day example relates to CDs. ... For instance, it can co-ordinate the physical movement of groups of people in dancing, marching and working. ...

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His lifestyle is far more difficult as they always are trying to keep up-to-date with modern technology it is filled with violence and with morals that does not live up to the standards of the Amish as they have be socialized differently. He lives in a highly modernised society where technology which is the key aspect of their everyday living compared to the Amish who live a life without modern technology the mainstream society rely on it way too much. ... The dancing scene is where the first physical demonstration of their mutual attraction takes place; John spontaneously takes Rachel'...

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In Aristotle's "Poetics," we are introduced to the philosophers thoughts and writings on the varying types of art forms including poetry, dance, sculpture and some forms of music. ... These were all fundamental parts of life for the ancient Greeks and tremendously impact the development of Greece, therefore influencing modern societies that stem from Greece in some way. ...

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Aboriginal culture also has renewal ceremonies that involve song, dance and art; the ceremony regenerates the aboriginal communities. ... The Aboriginal culture has had a major impact on the Australian culture, from 1970 onward the Aboriginal culture has enforced their cultures and ways into the national prominence across many fields including in paintings, photography, design, theater, literature, dance and music. ... From the understandings of Aboriginal culture it has changed the the prospective of Aboriginality and the different relationships the traditional and modern cutlures, it has giv...

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In the early 1900s, particularly in the 1920s, African-American literature, art, music, dance, and social commentary began to flourish in Harlem, a section of New York City. ... Their collective efforts not only established this new African-American identity, but also contributed to the development of our modern American culture. ... It was by the suggestion of Hawthorne that he traveled to Paris in 1826, where he settled, painted, and studied the works of modern European masters....

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By adopting the modern technique 'stream of consciousness,' Winton further illustrates the vitality of culture as a role in influencing the characters' well-being. ... The community minded focuses that are a critical aspect of Aboriginal culture are alluded to by Winton through the children "passing by together" when Rose and Quick were camping, or in the instance when a "whole crowd" watched the families dance together by the river. ... Winton utilises the modern technique 'stream of consciousness' to expose the audience to the inner dialogue o...

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Modern United Kingdom is the result of more than two thousand years of conflicts between the populations living in the islands located at the North West of Europe. The settlements in which inhabitants have organized and developed themselves and the arriving of massive migration during the last century have built a modern union where the definition of a national identity has become a recurrent matter of discussion. ... Padraig Reidy, in his article What the Irish Post did for Irisgness, says that Irish people identify themselves with "pictures of ringleted Irish dancers, victorious club hu...

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The products that are not necessarily advantageous or even completely unnecessary are nonetheless sold due to how modern Americans love to spend money to achieve satisfaction. Commercials and advertisements, which are created to entice modern Americans, are based off the constructed phenomenon of the need for instant gratification. ... The modern businessperson leads an extremely structured existence and is reliant on information that allows daily life to be comfortable and stress-free. ... These include waiters at fancy restaurants and exotic dancers, who can often make hundreds of dollar...

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Thanks to modern historians and Disney productions, their story is still alive today in the form of film. ... Primary Source Evidence from the time of the Swing Kids indicates that they wore the new American and English fashions adapted from the clothes of the pioneers of swing music and dance. ... While some characteristics of the Swing Kids were shown well in the movie such as the music they liked to listen to and the provocative dancing they conducted, the real Swing Kids were said to be extremely sleazy, sometimes rude and quite anti-political. ...

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The doctor notices her energy and fantastic potential, and he convinces mom to take her to a dance school. ... Eventually she finds herself auditioning for the Royal Ballet School for the first dancer and with a stunning solo. ... "The modern testing movement came out of the effort at the turn of the last century...to ascertain society's 'mental defectives' and sort them from those of superior intelligence who would occupy society's elite strata" (Sacks 2010). ...

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The tarantella a symbolic "dance of death" also works as an excellent tool for suspense, Nora uses it as a delaying tactic, the pace is quickened this raises tension and suspense. ... The play can be seen as an examination of everyday life, normal people the fault is in society this helps make the play a modern tragedy. ...

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Though, as a rule, epics generally occur in the nearly forgotten past, there are many, many examples of modern-day epics in our world's society today. ... A geisha is a woman trained in the arts of traditional dance, entertaining, chat, tea ceremonies, music as well as many ways to seduce a client. ...

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The 12 series of leaves are arranged in a linear flowing effect, as they are swept along by the wind, as if in a dance which gives me the sensation of, "autumn."" ... A modern example of people expressing their opinions about public art is whether or not you like "A Day Out- the pig sculptures in Rundle mall. ...

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Between 1998 and 2002, the number of students enrolled in American Sign Language classes in higher education institutions leapt 432% and has continued to raise, according to the Modern Language Association. ... American Sign Language or just ASL is considered beautiful; most people said that is like an intricate dance with a deep meaning and fascinating background. ...

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At the beginning of the film, while Jackie's father, wearing a hat and black robes, sings chants to his God during Jewish religious services solemnly and severely, Jackie performs Jazz songs and dances with joy in a loud and busy public space. ... This scene presents a dichotomy of the incompatibility between the old Jewish traditions and modern American culture, which incorporates entertainments elements of popular culture instead of conservative and rigorous religious values. ...

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Additionally, the use of characterisation and stylised costumes make the characters relatable and even comparable to various social movements that have occurred throughout modern history. ... Cutaways are used between this scene and the Kit Kat Klub where the girls and Emcee are performing a dance, which turns into a mockery of the Nazi goosestep march. ...

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In modern terms, religion covers a much greater spectrum of meanings. ... It can be a highly organised society that sets itself apart, with its own unique culture expressed in visual symbols, dance and performance, philosophical standards, legendary and imaginative stories, formal ceremonies, meditative techniques, and detailed rules of ethical behavior and law. ...

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Some of the works of art and literature that were considered taboo a long time ago are widely available in modern day life. ... The National Endowment of the Arts is the federal agency responsible for providing funding for various artists and arts groups such as museums, theater, and dance groups. ...

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