required to watch the Alvin Ailey “Revelations” video performance and write a critique, reaction paper, opinion paper, critical analysis, etc. You will need to submit a formal essay without using “you” in the sentences. The word count minimum is 750. You will only be writing about 3 pieces.
Read through the handout of How to Write a Reaction Paper
Familiarize yourself with the company, choreography, and history of the work “Revelations” by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Watch the full concert “Revelations”- choreographed in 1960 and performed in this version by the repertory Ailey company in 2008
Make notes of your likes/dislikes, reactions, feelings etc as you watch.
Choose 3 pieces to discuss in your essay and follow the essay format to write your paper. Remember, you are an expert audience member and this is your opinion. You are like a movie critic.
How to submit written assignments: Double-spaced, 12-point font size, 1″ margins, Times New Roman font is required. PDF papers only. Papers must meet the word count requirement (750 minimum)
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