Mairead Kennedy Prof. Ishiguro Dance as Cultural Knowledge 12 December 2020 Ballet is a style of dance that is so commonly practiced today, however most people are unaware of its origins and its development overtime. In particular, the racial aspects of this dance are rarely discussed, despite how important they really are. Ballet started off
Mairead Kennedy Before Islam was a ubiquitous religion in Indonesia, the culture of the communities within the country was much different. It was not until Arab muslim traders came for trading purposes that this religion was introduced to the people living on the islands. Prior to this exposure, Buddhism and Hinduism were the more prominent
Mairead Kennedy Taking this course has clarified to me that the definition of gender in dance can stray far from just male and female identity, as there are feelings of both genders that come up in different movements. Men can perform a female dance, while women can perform a male dance. This does not imply
by: Mairead Kennedy Deciding to enroll in a course about Indonesian cultural dance was very much out of my comfort zone. However, I am thrilled with the decision that I made to be a part of the course, as I have not only learned dance techniques, but also developed a deeper understanding for how culture
on September 14, 2020
A Letter to My Future Self: Mairead Kennedy
1000-words essay #1 : A letter to future selfDear Mairead, Arriving to your freshman year of college, the feelings have been constantly fluctuating. Opening the acceptance letter from Wesleyan University was the largest accomplishment that has entered your personal world thus far, and easily the most exciting letter that you have ever received. The opportunities ahead of you seemed to be endless, and
