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The Egalitarian Waltz by Ruth Katz

The Egalitarian Waltz by Ruth Katz. Presentation by Garrett Johnson and Edited By: Laura Pratt and Dr. Kay Picart. Key Terms :. Egalitarianism : ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ . Egalitarian Themes in The Waltz :.

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The Egalitarian Waltz by Ruth Katz

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  1. The Egalitarian Waltz by Ruth Katz Presentation by Garrett Johnson and Edited By: Laura Pratt and Dr. Kay Picart Waltz Images

  2. Key Terms : Egalitarianism : ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mirriam-Webster Online Dictionary

  3. Egalitarian Themes in The Waltz : Associated with _____ and _______. The waltz emphasized the ________ of class distinctions. Encouraged ___________ and individualism.

  4. Johann Strauss, Sr Born in Vienna, 1804 Son of Innkeeper Self-taught musician Founded orchestra and appointed Director of Music for the Imperial Royal Court Balls’ by Austrian Emperor. Known as “Architect of Viennese Waltz.” Represented ‘rugged individualism’ communicated through the waltz. Johann Strauss Society of Great Britian

  5. Evolution of The Waltz : • Who originally embraced the waltz? • What did the upper class later do to the waltz?

  6. Discussion Question : What social forces contributed to the existence of two forms of the waltz.

  7. Answer : European Elite : ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Middle/ Lower Class : _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________

  8. Discussion Question : From your experiences at Atlantis, The Moon, or The Riverdump has the waltz maintained its position as the symbol of egalitarian ideal?

  9. References : Johann Strauss Biography, March 15, 2005 http://www.johannstrauss.org.uk/composers/index.php3?content=johann1 “The Egalitarian Waltz”, Ruth Katz, “What is Dance?” eds. Roger Copeland and Marshall Cohen, Oxford University Press, 1983 p.521-532 Waltz Images, March 15, 2005 http://homepage.mac.com/shetzler/PhotoAlbum11.html

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