Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Monday, November 14, 2011
research plan
Our goal is to demonstrate to the class two astronomical phenomenons. The first is the evolutions and changes in the life of a star. The second are the changing of the seasons on earth. We want to show this information by leading the class through a two-act interactive movement exercise. This will include the first act on the evolution of a star choreographed as in interpretive dance and the second act also a choreographed piece facilitated by the interaction of participants from the class. The interaction of the class within the second act is intentional to show the relevant effect of the seasons where as the life of a star is more abstract and less relevant to our daily lives. Our research will contain two main focuses, the first being a detailed understanding of the life of a star and the reasons for earth seasons. In order to successfully demonstrate these complex phenomenons through interpretive dance it is important to know this information sufficiently. Various concepts include Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation in both quantitative and qualitative forms. The Foucault's pendulum experiment in the documentation of the Earths access and why the tilt of the Earth's axis determines length of day, seasons and other physical properties. Once this information is understood then we have the information to choreograph a clear piece inspired by the movement and alignment of the planets in relation to the sun in our solar system.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Dance your PhD
Dance your PhD on youtube is a good source of ideas.... i haven't found one specifically on stars yet though, or earth rotation.
Monday, November 7, 2011
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