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Matthew Holland

2024-12-01 20:18:10 UTC

I really enjoyed both of the dances from each video. The first one was flashier and reminds me of how Americans used to break dance during the 80s. The tango was slower, but in my opinion had a lot of substance to it. Watching the tango video reminds me of Gene Kelly dancing with Cyd Charisse in the 50s movie Singin in the Rain.

Dr. Meehan

2024-12-03 16:15:29 UTC

I think the ideals of masculinity in capoeira are demonstrated in the moves themselves. The martial arts component definitely supports the notion that males should be strong and combative. The tango displays traditional gender norms by emphasizing a male lead with a female following. The male dancer parades the female around; her dancing is much more seductive. In my opinion, she takes a submissive role.

Kenneth Ginns

2024-12-09 17:54:27 UTC

The Afro-Brazilian was amazing. It was very masculine and show strength. even the music had a lot of energy. It was a dance battle that welcome the community event women and children. I remember my mom showing me 80's break dancing videos that was similar in style. It was intense with moves that could cause major injuries but the hard the dance move the better the battle was. My peers also do battle battle but not so intense is more about creative skills and combination not masculine. The 2nd prompt was good definitely not a battle it was seductive, showing togetherness unity. which is a lot harder ever movement was timed and flawless. I like both but Prompt 1 was my favorite.

Dylan Ritzen

2025-04-15 14:19:09 UTC

Prompt 1: Capoeira – What ideals of masculinity are displayed in playing capoeira?

Capoeira emphasizes physical strength, agility, rhythm, and control. The video likely showcases shirtless male performers engaging in highly athletic, acrobatic movements. These displays reflect ideals of masculinity rooted in power, confidence, endurance, and competitiveness. Capoeira’s martial arts roots also reinforce a warrior-like masculinity, while the performative and musical aspects highlight control over both body and emotion.

Prompt 2: Tango – What sexual and gender norms are embodied in tango dancing, and how are they physically expressed?

Tango traditionally reinforces heteronormative gender roles, with a dominant male lead and a submissive female follower. The video illustrates this through close body contact, dramatic facial expressions, and the man leading the movement while the woman follows with grace and sensuality. This power dynamic physically expresses traditional gender norms: masculinity as assertive and guiding, femininity as responsive and elegant.

Michael Shearer

2025-04-18 21:10:48 UTC

Some of the ideals of masculinity that are displayed in Capoeira include feats of athleticism, strength, and stability that can also be clearly seen in gymnastics, parkour, breakdancing, and martial arts.

Some sexual and gender norms that are embodied in tango include the male dancer being the dominant role and leading the dance and the female dancer following. These roles are physically expressed with their close physical contact, facial expressions, and the male dancer actively moving the female dancer around the floor.

Caleb Silver

2025-04-21 19:31:03 UTC

Watching the Capoeira video, was the first time I have ever heard or seen anything like that before. What appeared to be a simple traditional dance, turned to a specticle of strength and grit. It accured to me that this is possibly some sort of game, as different members would join then leave. Some even shaking hands. Their kicks and dodging closley resembled a mele/ martial art combat, which in its own right requires great endurance. I then looked up what Capoeira was and I was supprised that my findings where correct: "Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art, dance, and GAME that blends combat techniques, acrobatics, music, and cultural elements."

The tango I think is what most people associate between unisex dance stlyes. The natuar masculinity and feminity are displayed by their respective parties. And both are exibiting a layer of trust with their partner as well. Many tricks and and coreographed sections require alot of attention to detail and strength and agility. The woman almost lifless as the man picks her up with grace and revives her. The physical touch between the two exibit a connection between the two phisicaly and as the audience, spiritualy. A detail that struck out to was at time-mark 2:00, there is a bit where the song beings to rise in feeling to a climax then is stoped. And at this moment the, woman is caught in a precarious situation. Almost helpless in his arms. He slowley and gently beigins to lift her up continues the dance. Personaly, this spoke to me on a very deep level in the sence that the man if his partner romantic or not or perhaps even a friend, should find themselves in touble, they must always look in ways to help him or her in times when they need it most.