Renaissance: Social Contrast in Dance

I. Historic Overview of the Renaissance

Ch. 17: History of the Renaissance -- 18 min

Question: (5 min.)

After watching the video above, explain in detail the meaning of the word renaissance and why the cultural period Renaissance was given that name.

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II. Dance in the Renaissance

Please, click on the link below, read the article on dance during the Renaissance and answer the following questions:

LINK: (20 min)

 The Renaissance world and the art dance

What is the relationship between the Renaissance and Northern Italy?

Which are the main differences between the Branle and the Morisca?

When describing and comparing the dances of the nobility versus the dances of the peasants, which main words would you use?

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III. Video 1

The Majesty of Renaissance Dance (2:47 min)

Question: (5 min)

According to this video:

Why was dance so important for the nobility?

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IV. Video 2

Dance The Volta (1:33)

After watching this last video, you may understand why it is said that "in England in the late 16th century, Queen Elizabeth I gave dancing a further boost."  

Question: (5 min)

Based on the article above, from the Encyclopedia Britannica, is the above statement true or false. Explain your answer.

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V. Renaissance in Spain and The Americas

Video 3 (4:24 min)

La Lupi - Fandangos

Question: 5 min

Please, click on the link below, read the article on fandango and briefly explain why this author and his book are clear examples of prejudice about dance.
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Notes Upon Dancing: Carlo Blasis