this is a 3 part assignment assigned at different times so If you choose this task you must commit to the entire assignment. I will pay for each part. please save your work. (easier to go back to when it’s time to finish the remaining parts.)
part 1) annotated bibliography from 8 credible sources (2 paragraphs each source) MLA style. description of assignment in attachments. due on (4/7)
part 2) 1st 3 paragraphs of research paper ( due toward end of April)
part 3) 7pg research paper. (due in may) of the 8 sources you chose for the bibliography you can only choose 5 to use in the paper. (your choice) the first 3 paragraphs will be a part of the research paper.
the reason why it’s in 3 parts because I have to the 1st 3 paragraphs cleared before you can continue with paper.
when I open a new order I will let you know all the feedback my professor gave me.
if you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact me and I will answer as soon as possible.
sorry if it sounds complicated. just want to make sure all the bases are covered.

experience retrieving sources from MLA, Artemis, Literature Resource Center, JSTOR is major

The purpose of this assignment is to view and analyze Alvin Ailey’s iconic choreography “Revelations” within the context of dance history.  Since dance builds upon dance throughout time, we can use this choreography to identify themes/ideas that emerged in the various stages of dance evolution explored in this semester:
1) Dance expresses religious themes/spirituality as in the dances of the ancient civilizations
2) Dance symbolically represents actions/events of life as in pantomime
3) Dance is an emotional release, as in the ecstatic dances of the middle ages
4) Ballet is a specific technique and approach that continues to influence many dance genres today

Please watch the entire video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrPJ4kt3a64&t=1647s

Revelations is a 3 part suite with the title of each section capitalized below:  1)Pilgrim of Sorrow, 2)Take me to the Water, 3)Move, Members, Move
Each of the three sections listed contains various scenes that correlate to various songs.

PILGRIM OF SORROW
I Been ‘Buked – Music arranged by Hall Johnson*
Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel – Music arranged by James Miller+ 
Fix Me, Jesus – Music arranged by Hall Johnson*
TAKE ME TO THE WATER
Processional/Honor, Honor – Music adapted and arranged by Howard A. Roberts
Wade in the Water – Music adapted and arranged by Howard A. Roberts   
“Wade in the Water” sequence by Ella Jenkins  / “A Man Went Down to the River” is an original composition by Ella Jenkins
I Wanna Be Ready – Music arranged by James Miller+
MOVE, MEMBERS, MOVE
Sinner Man – Music adapted and arranged by Howard A. Roberts   
The Day is Past and Gone – Music arranged by Howard A. Roberts and Brother John Sellers
You May Run On – Music arranged by Howard A. Roberts and Brother John Sellers
Rocka My Soul in the Bosom of Abraham – Music adapted and arranged by Howard A. Roberts

In your paper, a) identify the themes and ideas, #1-4 listed above, b) describe how they are expressed in the choreography and c) tie them back to the various stages of dance history that we studied this semester.  Include descriptions of costuming, lighting, music, and composition (solo, duet, trio, ensemble, etc) that help create these themes/ideas.
Use the listing above as a guide to organize your paper, describing the scenes chronologically as they appear in the choreography.  Create a document in Word, 12pt font, 1″margins, two pages, double spaced.  Create a separate title page with your name, title of course/assignment etc. You are responsible for two complete pages of work.  Include a bibliography if you use outside resources to research this piece.  I encourage you to do so and there is much written on this choreography.