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200 Years of Mozart |
When the decision was made by Britain’s Channel 4 to film a TV adaptation of
Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, the result was a gloriously irreverent, deliciously
colorful production in which the twins Viola and Sebastian—Parminder Nagra and Ronny
Jhutti—are re-imagined as shipwrecked asylum seekers adrift in a surreal contemporary
London. In this fascinating four-part series, the people who made it all happen explain
how it was done. |
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Baroque and Renaissance
Dances |
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In 1940s
American cinema, they were made for each other. This magnificent program
captures how Frank Capra used James Stewart to project a message of an ideal
America, perhaps best illustrated in their 1946 collaboration, It’s a
Wonderful Life. It also details their biographies and first meeting on the
set of 1939’s Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. Stewart’s later career is
examined—primarily his collaborations with Hitchcock on Rope, Rear Window,
and Vertigo—but the program argues that Stewart’s time with Capra produced a
cinematic "ideal vision of what man could be." |
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Cantemos en Espanol (Spanish)
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This enjoyable learning experience for all ages
presents favorite Latin American songs in a sing-along format. Young
Colombian musicians perform classic songs.
Learning Objectives:
1) Students will learn some of the most popular songs that are sung by Latin
Americans.
2) Students will learn that music and culture are connected to one another.
3) Students will learn Spanish vocabulary as they learn song lyrics.
(50 minutes)
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Caribbean Carnival |
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This exciting, interactive program features a live
student audience, and introduces students to the rhythms and musical styles
of the Caribbean area. The focus includes Soca, Calypso, and Reggae. In
addition, students will learn how steel drums are made.
Learning Objectives:
1) Students will learn about the various characteristics of the steel drum.
2) Students will learn about music that's played in the Caribbean Islands.
3) Students will hear examples of typical Caribbean music |
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Dancetime: History of Dance
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From the gaillard to slam dancing, and
from the waltz to the mambo, dance is an integral part of human history.
This entertaining video vividly illustrates the history of dance.
Learning Objectives:
1) Various forms of dance will be shown.
2) The history of dance will be addressed.
3) The progression of various dance techniques will be examined
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Elements of Theatre
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Discuss the importance of theatre as an art form; explore the
essential elements, and see how each is utilized in every production.
Learning Objectives:
1) Students will learn about the eight essential elements of theatre.
2) The importance of theatre will be discussed.
3) How each element of theatre is used to create a successful performance
will be shown. (30
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Fashion for the Theatre |
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What kinds of costumes would be most appropriate for your
play? By knowing when the play is set, you can research the fashions of that
era and determine what upper-class, middle-class, and lower-class people
wore at a particular moment in history. This information is important,
because costumes that accurately reflect a period help actors to more
authentically portray the characters. Costuming is one of the elements of a
production that can either draw the audience into the play or make them feel
removed from what is happening on-stage.
Learning Objectives:
1) Students will learn how to analyze a play for the purpose of designing
costumes.
2) Students will learn about fashion features of key historical eras.
3) Students will learn how to conduct fashion research.
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Folkloric Dances of Mexico (English)
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The Ballet Folklorico Nacional de Mexico
celebrates its 30th anniversary with beautiful dances which capture the
spirit of Mexican culture.
Learning Objectives:
1) Students will be introduced to many Mexican dances.
2) The history behind these dances will be discussed.
3) Students will become familiar with the costumes that are worn and and
they'll learn about the instruments that are played when these dances are
performed
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How to Dance Through Time
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By learning the dances of the Nineteenth Century and
the early Twentieth Century, you will better understand these eras.
Step-by-step instructions are given, along with demonstrations. Interesting
historic background is provided.
Learning Objectives:
1)Students will learn about the origins of many
once-popular dances.
2) Students will learn the rules that applied to each dance.
3) Students will watch detailed demonstrations of each dance.
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Latin Legends: Rhythm and Sound (English)
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Discover the roots of Latin music and understand how
it is made. Listen to the many rhythms that have made salsa one of the most
popular genres of music in the world.
Learning Objectives:
1) Students will learn about the various types of Latin music that
contribute to the sounds of 'salsa.'
2) Students will learn about the various instruments that work together to
create Latin music.
3) Students will learn about the roots of Latin music
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