You must do research to find at least three scholarly sources that you will cite in your paper (NOTE: websites do not count as scholarly – you must look at chapters in books and academic journals online – utilize the MSJC’s library website or scholar.google.com). You will also be responsible for viewing dances related to your subject, and at least one movement description/analysis from one of the dancer’s or choreographer’s works should be included as evidence for your argument.
Using these outside materials, you will compose a 5-6 page paper on the dancer/choreographer practice you selected. You must include pertinent historical information without error, assert the significance of the subject, compare/contrast this subject to other similar dancers/trends we have studied in class to situate them within the appropriate dance/cultural context, and use a dance example to illustrate the importance of the subject. Relating your subject to material covered in the course is required as you situate their importance in dance history. You will be graded on the accuracy and demonstration of understanding your information, your ability to state a clearly worded thesis statement at the end of your introductory paragraph, and a thoughtful movement analysis based on a dance example related to the subject. You will also be graded on the legibility of your writing and the accuracy of your citation practices, so proofreading is a must.