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Title: Dance Form of African-American Community and Eminent Choreographers
Contents
Introduction 3
Da
ell Grand Moultire’s Choreography and Contribution to Society and Art 3
Donald Byrd’s choreography and Contribution in Society and Art 5
Alvin Ailey’s choreography and Contribution in Society and Art 6
Conclusion 8
Cited From 9
Introduction
America is culturally rich country that has been able to amalgamate different cultural forms into the lives of its citizens for experiencing. The country’s cultural diversity has
ought in different forms of art, among which dance form is one, which has found its way into the category of most expressive channels for cultural representation. Among the diverse cultures and cultural art forms, the African-American dance forms have shaken the landscape of human expressiveness. In the cu
ent discussion, the contribution of the likes of Geoffrey Holder, Da
ell Grand Moultire, Alvin Ailey, Carmen De Lavallade and many more has been closely explored for a proper assessment of the impact of the African-American dance form on American lives from a socialistic and artistic point of view.
Da
ell Grand Moultire’s Choreography and Contribution to Society and Art
Born in the latter half of the 20th century, Da
ell Grand Moultire has made his way to become of the most acclaimed choreographer of the modern era. Da
ell Grand Moultire has been involved in dance teaching, theatre performance, social message conveying and many more, which makes a remarkable and significant impact on the society. Da
ell Grand Moultire, despite being very vocal about the atrocities conducted on the African-Americans on social level has not indulged in biases in context of teaching aspirants from other communities as well, including Caucasian, Asians and many more. The inclusive nature of Da
ell Grand Moultire’s teaching, although not very actively has influenced a positive and wide-acceptability mindset among the American masses and therefore, their works have ample significance in case he participates in Mozeque. Da
ell Grand Moultire’s choreography
ings to the surface the implied and hidden discrimination meted on African-Americans and in response spreads an optimistic approach that preaches communal harmony and promotes the universal acceptance of dance form in society.
Da
ell Grand Moultire has always been inclined towards dance and art, which is also reflected in his acquired degrees, therefore, the degree of change has never been drastic. Although major works of Da
ell Grand Moultire reflect the oppression of the African-Americans in the society, the approach of depicting it on stage in the form of dance wraps a guise of faith, multicultural harmony and optimism, undermining some of the intensity of the core of the composition. In the video, titled Ounce of Faith (YouTube), Da
ell Grand Moultire showcases vi
ant colors, which reflect optimism. The dancers in the choreographed composition include both African-Americans as well as Caucasians. The music and the lyrics of the songs used in the mentioned choreography promote the ideology that having faith gives aspirants the confidence they need to accomplish their goals in life.
There is no doubt that Da
ell Grand Moultire’s choreography as well as his presence in media platform as a social influencer is deemed significant from humanitarian context. Despite the remarkable achievement of Da
ell Grand Moultire, it is felt that the person has not been...