Music! Its Role and Importance in Our LivesChapter 5:
Rhythms that DanceWeb Links
| Parampara Foundation / Marapu Curriculum Web Site | | This site is all about exploring Indian music and dance. Roll your cursor over every part of the screen – you’ll be surprised at what you find. The smallest blue triangle will lead to an audio lesson containing pictures, video, and interactive media about Indian dance. Don’t be in a hurry – take time to explore!
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http://www.parampara.nl/flash/flash.htm
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| Riverdance | | See and hear excerpts from the popular Irish dance troupe Riverdance. Meet the cast and find out about the unlikely start for this amazing phenomenon. Clicking the “Access to All Areas” link will lead you to numerous audio and video clips. If you’re in the mood for a bit of fun, play some of the Riverdance games. Try your hand at imitating dance steps in Ghost of Riverdance.
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http://www.riverdance.com/
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| Accordion Dreams: All About Conjunto | | Follow the history of Conjunto through pictures and sound files. Read biographies of important musicians, and listen to some of their work. Also discover the inner corridors of the accordion through an interactive tour of the instrument.
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http://www.pbs.org/accordiondreams/all/
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| Holo Mai Pele | | Explore the spiritual side of the hula through mythology and Hawaiian legend. Age-old themes of love, betrayal, and revenge fuel Hawaii’s fundamental creation myth: the story of the Fire Goddess Pele and her sister, Hi’aka. Watch video clips from the spectacular hula production Holo Mai Pele. Truly, this is hula like you’ve never seen it before.
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http://www.pbs.org/holomaipele/hula1.html
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| The Rite of Spring | | Explore the piece that started a riot in Paris: The Rite of Spring by Igor Stravinsky. Under the “Music” link, parts of this very complex piece are highlighted, with segments pulled out of the texture so you can hear how the music was composed. Read about the story and the ballet. Watch video with performers under the link “Performer’s Eye View.” To see video clips of the dance, click on the link http://www.sadlerswells.com/whats_on/2004_2005/shenwei.asp
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http://riteofspring.lso.co.uk/?a=home
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| Archives of Early Lindy Hop | | Learn more about the airborne acrobatics of the Lindy Hop. Explore the early days of the dance, and understand its social roots in history through video clips. See video clips of this dance in action in movies of the era, and read short biographies of famous Lindy Hoppers.
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http://www.savoystyle.com/
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