The Idea of the Dance: From Aristotle to Mallarme by Andre Levinson

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The Idea of the Dance: From Aristotle to Mallarme by Andre Levinson Prepared by Dr. Kay Picart Edited by Jessica Labbé and Dr. Kay Picart

Review Question: According to Levinson, what are the two elements of dance that seem eternally locked in competition/combat with each other?

Review Question: According to Aristotle, what is the purpose of dance?

Discussion Question: What problem results from Aristotle’s characterization of dance?

Review Question: Provide examples of various philosophers’ negative reactions to dance.

Review Question: Provide examples of how philosophers reacted positively to dance.

Review Question: What does the ballerina symbolize to Mallarme?

Discussion Questions: Do you agree that a dancer can be completely oblivious/“illiterate” to the deeper dimensions of dance? What are the gendered implications of Mallarme’s remark? Dancemakers of Toronto http://www.dancemakers.org/

Discussion Question: How useful is the implied analogy of dance to language? Walking the Walk by Kay Curtis http://www.mcn.org/a/lindyhop/dance_art.html

Okinawan Dance ~ http://www.virtualginza.com/eisa.htm Review Question: According to Levinson, how does dance interact with spirituality? Okinawan Dance ~ http://www.virtualginza.com/eisa.htm

Review Question: How does Valery characterize dance?

Concluding Question: How effectively does Levinson resolve the struggle between the two elements of dance? (form versus expression) Argentinean Butoh Dance Sky and Heart Wedding http://www.danza-butoh.com.ar/fotovain.htm