Social dance in the 1950's

Teen Dances of the 1950s
Why did dance change in the 1950's? swing diverging into different styles -the rebelliousness of the time — teens didn't want to dance like their parents who were actively disapproving of their lifestyle, so they invented a wide range of step and style replacements.

Where can I learn to Rock'n'Roll? Christchurch Club 

Where did teenagers go to dance?

1950's teens

This is like the movie Hairspray earlier in the year.

Mrs Clark's Solo

Being a teen actor in NZ

NZ teens who have become famous/ paid/ professional actors: Keisha Castle Hughes; Melanie Lynsky

Let's make a movie

Teen movies- coming of age movies
alternative teen movies

There are a lot of movies about teens, we watched some today, and started to think about wat features they have in common.

What features are in a teen movie?

FOCUS- coming of age; issues; being new/ forming relationships/ peer groups/peer pressure

ACTION-parties/ school/camp

ROLES- teachers/ parents/teens/cliques/authority figures/ rebels

TIME- high school years; 1950’2 0n…

TENSION: conflict with adults/ feeling alone, isolated/ pressure around drugs/alcohol/sex

SPACE- school/ camp/cars/ fast food outlets

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIEXutnhpwg

HOMEWORK: share 1 teen movie you like/find interesting with class on Wednesday.

NZ Teen

What types of musical?

http://www.ghostthemusical.com.au/?gclid=CIbeuZD20MwCFQqBvQodiyYOHQ
 What's new?

What do I know about theatre?

Introduction to Theater

History of Theatre

Why do people tell stories? Make a list- at least 4 reasons with examples

eg: Explain how your people cam to their country- Moses leading the Israelites to the promised land.

Why do people act out stories?