University of Miami Ballet Russe and Its Impact on The Art of Dance in The United States Paper

I would like you to choose one of the following three topics:

1) The Ballet Russe – George Balanchine, Vaslav Nijinsky, Mikhail Fokine, Sergei Diaghilev

      Write a paper/presentation on The Ballet Russe and the subsequent career famous choreographer, George Balanchine, focusing on the influences that other Ballet Russe artist, Nijinsky, Fokine and Diaghilev had on his work. Be sure to go into depth on how Balanchine changed the art of dance in the United States.

Helpful Sources: Balanchine Documentary: https://youtu.be/ppICC_6yMXo

                           Ballet Russe Documentary: https://youtu.be/GkSx-3ROl98

                          Nijinsky Documentary: https://youtu.be/L3vau2WUIj4

                          another Ballet Russe documentary: https://youtu.be/Wh3hQ5PUbWY

                         Diaghilev and the Ballet Russe: https://youtu.be/lmsR8eR2-MI

2) Denishawn Dance Company – Ruth St. Denis, Ted Shawn, Martha Graham, Lester Horton

   Write a paper/presentation on the early years of modern dance, the Denishawn Dancers, where Martha Graham and Lester Horton got their start and choose EITHER Martha Graham OR Lester Horton, discussing their contribution to Modern Dance.

Helpful Sources: Lester Horton Documentary: https://fb.watch/chpShjHLD_/

                          Martha Graham Documentaries:

https://youtu.be/wH5fjgrXlzs

https://youtu.be/2q_rsG4R7qI

https://youtu.be/FuCbs25LGh0

3) Alvin Ailey Dance Company – Alvin Ailey, Katherine Graham, Lester Horton, Ballet Russe

   Write a paper/presentation on Alvin Ailey, the influence of Katherine Graham’s work as well as the Ballet Russe, his study with Lester Horton and how he blended African and African American styles into his modern dance vocabulary. Remember to discuss his legacy in the Modern/Jazz/African dance worlds.

Helpful sources: I have stored a recording of an Alvin Ailey documentary on Blackboard Collaborate

Celebration of his signature piece, “Revelations” – https://youtu.be/44nqeAXLS-k

I am looking for a paper that traces the trajectory of one of these three dance companies and the artist they spawned. I am also particularly interested in dance styles from around the world that influenced the work of these artists. Be sure to include videos of dances where applicable.