This assignment is an essay investigating how The Rite of Spring pushes boundaries in ballet. As you structure your paper, make sure to include an introductory paragraph, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Look at the guidelines section below for additional information on structure.

Gather Information (10 points; 5 points original performance information, 5 points reconstructed performance information)

• View the entire performance of The Rite of Spring (Links to an external site.) as reconstructed and performed by the Joffrey Ballet 
• Provide historical context surrounding the performance
  • Original performance information: date, location, choreographer, company
  • Reconstructed performance information: date, location, company

Interpret/Make Connections (45 points; 15 points per part)

1. Part 1 – Hallmarks
   • Based on your readings, research, and class lectures/discussions, what are the hallmarks of Classical Ballet?
   • Which elements of the Classical Ballet tradition does The Rite of Spring embrace? Identify specific moments within the choreography and include descriptive analysis to support your conclusions.
   • Which elements of the Classical Ballet tradition does The Rite of Spring disregard? Identify specific moments within the choreography and include descriptive analysis to support your conclusions.
2. Part 2 – Audience Response
   • Why do you think the original audience was shocked by this performance?
   • What about the MOVEMENT was shocking? Identify specific moments within the choreography and include descriptive analysis to support your conclusions.
   • What about the MEANING behind the movement was shocking? Identify specific moments within the choreography and include descriptive analysis to support your conclusions.
   • Be sure to reference artistic conventions at this time. Research historical world events to support your ideas. 
3. Part 3 – Relevance
   • Why is this piece important?
   • What is its contribution to the development of ballet?

Edit Your Paper (20 points)

• Reference the guidelines for length, setup, organization, etc.

 

Guidelines

Length: 1.5-2 pages

Setup: Times New Roman, 12 point font, double-spaced, 1" margins

Organization: essay including an introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion

Writing: proper grammar and spelling.

Descriptive Analysis:

• Additional Critique Writing Notes.pdf
• Focus on the movement within your descriptive analysis
  • Use clear and detailed movement description, avoiding dance terminology and general terms (moved, movement, danced, etc.)
  • For every descriptive action word (kick, leap, turn, fall, release, etc.) there should be a corresponding descriptor (quickly, slowly, easily, freely, urgently, etc.)
  • Integrate the descriptive language of Laban Oppositional Pairs
• Secondarily, consider the costumes, music, and lighting… how do they play into the presentation of the choreography?

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