MAke-Up Work
Blake Jacey - Summary of Missed Classes 1/21 This lesson explored the early stages of human evolution and how the physical traits that formed in our ancestors helped set the stage for dance. We learned that long before humans had large brains, they walked upright. This bipedal movement freed their hands and allowed for more complex gestures. As species like Homo habilis and Homo erectus appeared, their use of tools, dexterous fingers, and longer legs showed signs of growing coordination and rhythm, both of which are important for dance. Eventually, Homo sapiens emerged with even more adaptability, social interaction, and creativity. We also discussed how building shelters, burying the dead, and creating early art were signs of deeper thinking and emotions. These behaviors may have included rituals that involved movement or dance. Burial sites and art objects suggest that early humans were connecting physically and spiritually through expressive acts, which likely included dance. W...