An Analysis of Ancient Greek Drama as a Transcendental Dance-Drama
Student's Major
Theatre and Dance
Student's College
Arts and Humanities
Mentor's Name
Julie Kerr-Berry
Mentor's Department
Theatre and Dance
Mentor's College
Arts and Humanities
Description
The purpose of this project is to analyze the elements of Ancient Greek Drama to see if they qualify in the categories of traditional Dance-Dramas, especially in the Mediterranean and Southern Asia. Analysis will compare all aspects of the dramatic forms with diverse comparisons drawn. The first intention is to provide a cohesive definition of Dance-Drama as compared to literary dramatic forms. The second intention is to examine the role of Trance within Dance-Drama. After firmly establishing these intentions, an examination of Ancient Greek Drama can occur within the defined perimeters. The ultimate goal of this project is to bring greater awareness to traditional dramatic forms and to assert that the origins of theatre cannot be traced to one geographic region, but instead arose gradually from the rituals of many different cultures.
An Analysis of Ancient Greek Drama as a Transcendental Dance-Drama
The purpose of this project is to analyze the elements of Ancient Greek Drama to see if they qualify in the categories of traditional Dance-Dramas, especially in the Mediterranean and Southern Asia. Analysis will compare all aspects of the dramatic forms with diverse comparisons drawn. The first intention is to provide a cohesive definition of Dance-Drama as compared to literary dramatic forms. The second intention is to examine the role of Trance within Dance-Drama. After firmly establishing these intentions, an examination of Ancient Greek Drama can occur within the defined perimeters. The ultimate goal of this project is to bring greater awareness to traditional dramatic forms and to assert that the origins of theatre cannot be traced to one geographic region, but instead arose gradually from the rituals of many different cultures.
