Evaluation Of My Second Critique - 753 Words

For my second critique, I will be writing about a production that was not a play or musical (therefore, my third critique will be on a play/musical). The production that I have chosen to write about for my second critique was performed at my former high school, Tallulah Falls School. At my high school, a whole week is dedicated to recognize our international students and the nations from which they come from. During this time, international students teach the American students about their culture and customs. On the final day, the international students give demonstrations that help continue our education about their homes. This was always one of my favorite events to attend while a student at Tallulah Falls School. Luckily, several close†¦show more content†¦A lot of stepping was involved as was the use of clapping. There was also a significant amount of jumping. The dance felt both rustic and lively overall. Japan s performance, on the other hand, was more of a slow paced routine. However, this did not make Japan s performance any less entertaining. The four young women came out wearing what appeared to be shortened kimonos and traditional fans in their hands. They stood in a line with one behind the other. Once the music commenced, their arms extended out towards the audience. The Japanese students began to execute a mesmerizing dance. The long sleeves on their kimonos made them seem as though they were not spinning or waving, but flying. At other times it made it look as if they were moving in slow motion. Their fans only added to this effect. They were also able to slide around in between each other with brilliant ease. Also, I enjoyed the music of Japan s performance; the dancers danced to a Japanese Enka (folk) song. This only reinforced tone and traditional feel to the piece. South Korea’s performance began the performance with one of the Koreans singing a traditional Korean song. The song was slow, sentimental, and heartfelt. By the end of the song, some audience members had tears in their eyes. A few moments after the song concluded, approximately eight Korean female students walked onto the stage in modern dress—a stark contrast to the traditional