Bill Shannon AKA the “Crutchmaster” – New York City, New York

here is the link to the video. Please answer the following questions in paragraph format about the dance.
Can a work of art change attitudes? If so, how?
In what ways does art provide opportunities to think, consider and analyze issues of difference (ability, gender, race, socio-economic status) present in contemporary society?
The choreographers featured in this video are dealing with questions of culture, context, tradition, value and innovation as they approach issues of dance and difference. Choose two definitions from below as lenses through which to discuss the choreographer’s intention and message behind the dance he created. Write three to four sentences for each definition to demonstrate your understanding of dance and its connection to society.

Culture is socially transmitted, integrated behavior patterns, knowledge, arts, beliefs, material traits, shared attitudes, values, practices, institutions, and all other products of human work and thought characteristic of a community or population.

Context is the set of circumstances in which a particular event occurs.

Tradition is a mode of thought or behavior followed by a people from generation to generation.

Value is a principle, standard, or quality considered worthwhile or desirable.

Innovation is the introduction of a new idea, method or device.

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