Dance Essay, Research Paper
The reasons I want to attend Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute are the fact of
dancing for two weeks straight. The chance to be able to express myself in my
dancing compels me to audition for this institute. My three favorite artists, Maria
Tallchief, Anna Pavlova, and Leonide Massine inspire me to dance as best that I
can to hopefully end up like they did. Maria Tallchief made her debut in 1942 with
the performance in corps de ballet of the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo. At the age
of 22 she became a prima ballerina when she made a guest appearance with the
Paris Opera. Not only did her impressive dancing appeal to me, but the fact that
she was born in Oklahoma did, too. That fact makes me realize that even I could
become a great dancer one day. Along with Miss Tallchief, I enjoy the ability of
Anna Pavlova. She is most remembered for the solo performance in The Swan
which was choreographed especially for her. She was the first Russian star to
dance in other European countries. What caught my attention was her grace
unconditional grace that she had even when dancing extremely difficult pieces.
Lastly, I delight in Leonide Massine s wonderful characteristics when he dances.
His production of Gaite Parisienne, in which he danced and staged, was a majestic
performance. In addition to the inspiration of these fine dancers, I wish to attend the
Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute this summer.