2. A Divergent Dance Industry
Annabel Lopez
January 5, 2017

3. Why I Chose This Topic Career Field Expand Knowledge Inform Others
Relatable

4. Thesis Statement
Dance is significantly impacted by culture through various histories, techniques, and racial background.

5. Main Ideas Various Histories Jazz, Ballet, Modern Techniques
Technical Similarities
Racial Backgrounds
Misty Copeland

6. Purpose of Research Expand Knowledge Student and Teacher Connection
Understanding
Looks
Opportunity To Experience Teaching
Teach the Young

7. Products
Trifold
Job Shadowed
Journal
Choreographed A Dance

9. Mentor Mrs. Sierra Lekoy 25 Years of Experience Dedicated Inspiring
Guiding

10. Products Pictures Providing support for the child
Practicing choreography
Helped child do handstand on balance beam

11. What I Learned The Dance Industry Technique, and Passion
Race Does Not Matter
Time Management Skills
Company

12. Successes and Challenges
Choreographed A Dance
Job Shadowing
Growth mentally, and physically
Challenges
Fractured Foot
Lost Dancers Throughout Experience
Time

13. Thank You GP Committee Danny Grace Jones Judges Mervin Quijano Mentor
Mrs. Pender
Claire Tart

14. Questions?