tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692381608294018617.post6982782915750685986..comments2023-11-05T07:27:43.837-05:00Comments on Narrative and Technology: I just want to express myself through the art of dance!Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16302919444091859459noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692381608294018617.post-33583794002212688572007-12-07T22:58:00.000-05:002007-12-07T22:58:00.000-05:00These thoughts are scattered - but that's fitting,...These thoughts are scattered - but that's fitting, because your draft is itself interesting, but scattered.<BR/><BR/>1) I think some research here is critical. Something about the history of dance, and its cultural role. One possibility is...<BR/><BR/>2) Obviously dance (I'm thinking India again, but also Native American cultures) has _ritual_ significance. Your description of the power of dance for you, and its connection to the narrative force of HOL, made me think of this. Dance doesn't just have personal power, but cultural power (and sometimes religious power - have you ever read about the Ghost Dance?).<BR/><BR/>3) Is this a personal essay? A formal essay? Is it about dancing in general, the power of dancing, or your particular impromptu dance? I can buy into any of those, but I can't buy into all of them simultaneously. This reads like a brainstorming session, albeit a good one.<BR/><BR/>4) Figure out a way to get that posted!Adam Johnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11588769281227456640noreply@blogger.com