Modern Dance

By Thomas MacGregor

The 1) perfo__ming arts differ from the plastic arts insofar as the former uses the artist's own body, face, presence as a medium, and the latter uses materials such as clay, metal or paint which can be molded or transformed to create some art 2) ob__ect. Born in the early 20th century, modern dance is a dance 3) st__le that centers on a dancer's own 4) interpreta__ions instead of structured steps, as in traditional ballet dancing. During the 1900's, European dancers began rebelling against the rigid rules of classical ballet. Turning against the structured 5) techni__ues, costumes and shoes of ballet, these dancers favoured a more relaxed, free style of dancing. Modern dance 6) pion__ers often danced barefoot and 7) reve___ling costumes. In the United States, several dance pioneers paved the way for American modern dance, including the legendary Martha Graham.

1) _______________of Modern Dance. Modern dance dancers 2) _________ using their emotions and 3) _________ to design their own 4) ______ and routines. It is not unusual for modern dancers to 5) _______ new steps for their 6) _______. Іnstead of following a structured 7) __________ of technique, as in ballet.

Another characteristic of modern dance in opposition 1) (to, for) ballet is the deliberate 2) (use, using) of gravity. Whereas classical ballet dancers strive 3) (to be, are) light and airy on their feet, modern dancers often 4) (use, using) their body weight to enhance movement. A modern dancer 5) (rejects, reject) the classical ballet stance of an upright erect body, often opting instead for deliberate falls to 6) (the, an) floor.

Спеціальність: Акторське мистецтво/режисура, психологія

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From The People

23.08.2008

Actor

By Gilbert Dobson

An actor's job is to bring to life characters created by 1) play__rights and scriptwriters. They interpret their role with guidance from a director and perform either in front of a live 2) a__dience, usually in a theatre setting, or for TV, radio or film. A great deal of an actor's working life is spent 3) re__earsing and preparing for performances. They also need to research their characters, learn their 4) l__nes, and prepare for and attend auditions. They attend 5) cost__me 6) fi__tings and also spend time in make-up. Most actors spend time out of work and they have to work hard finding their next job. Having a variety of 7) ski__ls can make finding work easier.

An actor's working hours may be long and irregular, and may include evenings and weekends. Actors may work in a 1) __________, community centre or 2) ___________or in TV, radio and 3) _______. They may also work out on 4) ________ in all weather conditions. Many actors work for very little pay, especially at the start of their 5) _______. Actors in West End theatres earn around £500 a week. TV and film 6) ______ earnings depend on the size of the part and on their 7) ________ and experience.

Most acting jobs 1) (are, has) short term. Even experienced actors can find it hard to make a full-time living, and many people find they need 2) (to do, doing) other part-time work to supplement 3) (their, there) income. There are acting opportunities in theatres, films, television and multimedia productions, commercials, theatre in education, and clubs and variety. It is important 4) (from, for) actors to continue to develop their skills throughout their careers. An 5) (actor's, actors) prospects depend on talent, self-discipline, the right image, contacts and luck. They may be offered more important roles, or get to choose their roles, through hard work and 6) (most consistently, consistently) good performances. Some actors move into directing, producing, writing or teaching.

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From The Guardian

17.12.2009