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A Look Inside The University Of Akron Dance Team, Kristen Dauber
A Look Inside The University Of Akron Dance Team, Kristen Dauber
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
Video is one of the most media-rich forms of content. When the elements of production come together, it can shed light on issues, provide information about a cause, and bring about an opportunity to connect with the world. One of the most informational forms of video is a documentary film. Documentaries that are focused on the stories and experiences of people bring a sense of reality to matters that may otherwise seem distant and irrelevant. Having a visual to relate to can help bridge the gap between a disconnected viewer and the issue at hand, and create awareness, empathy, and …
Music On The Brain, Skyler Bortz
Music On The Brain, Skyler Bortz
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
Music surrounds us in our daily lives through the radio, social media, and our own personal playlists. Taste in music varies across individuals and cultures, but it is a singular, uniting aspect of society. Music creates connections and meaning that would be lost if the first string of an instrument had not been heard. Creativity is sparked with music which adds to the artistry of cultures and other forms of art.
As music develops artistry, so does dance. Music led movement to begin as dance developed through the centuries. While movement can occur in silence, it becomes more impactful when …
The Delicacy Of Breath: Tribute To Cystic Fibrosis, Natalie Minns
The Delicacy Of Breath: Tribute To Cystic Fibrosis, Natalie Minns
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
A simple breath is something that we do not completely focus on enough in the art of dance, and it can be something that we often take for granted. For my project, my goal is to not only shed light on the simple breath, but to delve deeper into its importance in someone living with a breathing condition. My ultimate goal is to allow these separate entities to coexist through a piece of choreographic work. Through the art of dance, I want to be able to bring awareness to cystic fibrosis (CF) in a more expansive and exploratory approach. This …