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Ballroom Dance That Breaks Gender Roles - Liquid Lead Technique

Offered By: TED via YouTube

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Dance Courses Gender Equality Courses Performance Art Courses Choreography Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore a groundbreaking TED talk that challenges traditional gender roles in ballroom dancing. Witness Trevor Copp and Jeff Fox demonstrate their innovative "Liquid Lead" dance technique, accompanied by fellow dancer Alida Esmail. Discover how this 16-minute presentation captivates the audience while deconstructing and transforming classic ballroom dances like tango, waltz, and foxtrot. Learn about the outdated notion of men always leading and women always following in dance, and how Copp and Fox propose to change this paradigm. Gain insights into a fresh perspective on ballroom dancing that promotes equality and flexibility in partner roles. This thought-provoking talk not only showcases impressive dance performances but also encourages viewers to reconsider long-held assumptions about gender dynamics in dance and beyond.

Syllabus

Ballroom dance that breaks gender roles | Trevor Copp and Jeff Fox


Taught by

TED

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