West Side Story

 

West Side Story Individual Assignment

  • Watch “In America”  (see link below) and review the lyrics (see link below)
  • Analyze how dance is used as a dramatic element to reinforce the mood of the music and the story
  • Make sure to discuss the lyrics, the moves, the rhythms, the actions
  • Highlight at least 3 different points in the dance which reinforce the mood of the music and story
    • Organize each point in a separate paragraph (paragraphs are 4-5 sentences)

“In America” from WEST SIDE STORY

“In America” Lyrics from 1961 film WEST SIDE STORY