Analyze,evaluate,and discuss the expressive strengths and weaknesses of your selected group dance form.

Module Pacific Islands Overview

In this module, we will explore the diverse dance cultures of the Pacific Islands. We will begin in Bali and look at the baris gede, sanghyang dedari, legong, and calonarang. Then, we will visit Java and look at two different styles of the courtly bedhaya. Next, we will visit the hula of Hawai’i and discuss both the sacred hula and the ‘tourist’ hula. In New Zealand, we will see how the Maori people shared the haka with the colonists, transitioning the impact of the dance from fear to a profound sense of community. Then, we will look at how a community in Papua New Guinea dances as a part of the gisalo, to display support and friendship when a community member is lost. Finally, we will visit the Philippines and enjoy a tinikling movement experience during our cultural lab.
⦁ Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
⦁ Discuss elements of Baris Gede, Sanghyang Dedari, Legong, and Calonarang
⦁ Discuss elements of Bedhaya
⦁ Identify, analyze, and support which of the two versions you find most expressive
⦁ Discuss elements of Hula
⦁ Analyze the differences between traditional hula and ‘tourist’ hula
⦁ Discuss elements of the Haka
⦁ Analyze how the Maori were able to maintain and expand their cultural customs
⦁ Discuss elements of Gisalo (including the ceremonial order)
⦁ Compare and contrast this funeral rite with others we have looked at
⦁ Discuss elements of Tinikling, Itik Itik, and Maglalatik
⦁ Identify the differences in dance movement styles from Bali, Java, Hawaii, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea
⦁ Match the cultural movement with the musical accompaniment
⦁ Organize the changes to the aesthetic traditions brought about by cultural migration
⦁ Analyze, evaluate, and discuss the expressive strengths and weaknesses of your selected solo dance form
⦁ Analyze,evaluate,and discuss the expressive strengths and weaknesses of your selected group dance form