Primer Encuentro: Ejercicio Profesionalizacion Teatro: Actividad en Linea

Lea la siguiente informacion sobre Al Pacino, y escriba lo que comprendio del texto. Por favor, no utilice diccionarios ni traduzca la lectura.

Date of Birth: 25 April 1940, New York City, New York, USA
Birth Name: Alfredo James Pacino
Nickname; Sonny
Height: 5' 7" (1.70 m)

One of the greatest actors in all of film history, Al Pacino established himself during one of film's greatest decades, the 1970s, and has become an enduring and iconic figure in the world of American movies. Born on April 25, 1940, in the Bronx, New York, he was the son of Salvatore Pacino (insurance agent) and Rose Pacino (she died when Al was 22). His parents divorced when he was young and his mother moved them into his grandparents' house. Pacino found himself often repeating the plots and voices of characters he had seen in the movies, one of his favorite activities. Bored and unmotivated in school, the young Al Pacino found a haven in school plays, and his interest soon blossomed into a full-time career.

Starting on the stage, he went through a lengthy period of depression and poverty, sometimes having to borrow bus fare to make it to auditions. He made it into the prestigious Actors Studio in 1966, studying under legendary acting coach Lee Strasberg, creator of the Method Approach that would become the trademark of many '70s-era actors. After appearing in a string of plays in supporting roles, he finally hit it big with "The Indian Wants the Bronx", winning an Obie award for the 1966-67 season. That was followed by a Tony Award for "Does the Tiger Wear a Necktie?”

Is it possible to think about “Godfather” and not also think about Al Pacino?
In the role of Michael Corleone (Godfather Part II, 1975), the reluctant-hero of the mafia epic, Pacino has become a legend of movie history. The film was a monster hit that did wonders for everyone's career, including Pacino's, and earned him his first Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
Pacino has given us such unforgettable performances as those in Dog Day Afternoon (1975), Serpico (1973), Scarface (1983), Sea of Love (1989), Frankie and Johnny (1991), Donnie Brasco (1997), The Merchant of Venice (2004) and Two For The Money (2005).

Nominated 8 times for the Academy Award, Pacino finally won it in 1993 for portraying a blind man who is in love with life in the Scent of a Woman (1992).
In his personal life, Pacino is one of Hollywood's most enduring and notorious bachelors, having never been married. He has a daughter, Julie Marie, with acting teacher Jan Tarrant, and a new set of twins with longtime girlfriend Beverly D'Angelo. His romantic history includes a long-time romance with "Godfather" co-star Diane Keaton. With his intense and gritty performances, Pacino was an original in the acting profession. His Method approach would become the process of many actors throughout time, and his unbeatable number of classic roles has already made him a legend among film buffs and all aspiring actors and directors. His commitment to acting as a profession and his constant screen dominance has established him as one of the movies' true legends.

Did you know these facts about Pacino?
1) In 1993, Pacino was nominated for not only one but TWO Oscars -- Best Actor in a Leading Role for Scent of a Woman (1992) and the Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Glengarry Glen Ross (1992).
2) He used to smoke 2-packs a day until he stopped smoking altogether in 1994 in order not to lose his voice.
3) He adores opera and Shakespeare.
4) Of all colors, he loves black.
5) When offered to play the role of Michael Corleone in a Godfather videogame, he refused to do so.
6) He started his entertainment career as a stand-up comic.

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Primer Encuentro: Ejercicio de Escritura - Some Things About Me - Pasto/Armenia

In the following text you will find general facts about any person. The idea is to complete it according to your own personal information. (El siguiente texto encontrarás hechos acerca de cualquier persona. La idea es completarla de acuerdo con tu propia información personal.)

WHO AM I?

PERSONAL INFORMATION: Hello, my name is_____________________________ and my last name is__________________. I am ____________ years old and my birthday is on ____________________________. I was born in (city or town) ___________________ and I live in__________________ (neighborhood/city/town) I live with (wife, husband, mother or by myself if you live alone) _______________________________________________________.

I have (I don’t have) ________ brothers and (or) _________sisters.

These are my physical characteristics: I’m (tall, fat, etc.) ______________________; I have (black eyes, brown hair) ________________________________________________.

MY WORK: I work in __________________. I like my job because ___________________________________________________

I live in a (house, apartment) with _____ bedrooms, __________________________________, _______________

During the week I wake up at__________________________, and then I have breakfast at _______________________. (Other activities I do during the day) ____________________________________________________

During my weekends I________________________________

MY LIKES: I like many things, for example, my favorite fruit is_____________. I love it because it is______________________. My favorite animal is_____________________; it is a special animal because it is __________________________________________. I love many colors but my favorite one is_________________________ and finally, I enjoy music a lot; my favorite music is_________________________ .

These are some things about me and, I like them!!!

Primer Encuentro: Ejercicio Profesionalizacion Danza

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Taipei Dance Circle

When you watch the shiny, flexible bodies bound together in difficult poses, it's hard not to be intrigued by the magnificent Taipei Dance Circle performers.

Liou Shaw-Lu and Yang Wan-Rung started this modern dance group in 1984. As one of the founders of Cloud Gate Dance Theater, Liou had become skilled in various dance styles. After dancing his way across stages around the world, he came back to Taiwan to start his own group. In the beginning, Liou drew inspiration from his Hakka background. He incorporated traditional Chinese dance and music into the company's pieces. As time passed, the Taipei Dance Circle broke away from the stiffness of traditional dance by having its dancers expand the movements of their bodies.

However, the Chinese influence is still present. Liou's dances center around the idea of "chi," the Chinese word that means breath, life force, or inner spirit. As chi is the energy that flows through our bodies, Liou believes that the dancers must harness this force to free their minds and move their bodies.

One of the most interesting and provocative aspects of this group is their use of baby oil. Utilizing baby oil, the company aims to "dance without friction." Before each show, dancers are doused in oil, making the movement of their bodies totally fluid. On stage, the dancers appear practically naked as they glide towards each other, dramatically intertwining. The Taipei Dance Circle is truly a remarkable blend of Eastern tradition and modern innovation. But the question remains: how come they don't fall flat on their faces while dancing on oil?

1. Where did Liou pick up some of his dance techniques?

(A) When he was traveling in Europe.
(B) Exclusively from his Hakka upbringing.
(C) From the earlier versions of the Taipei Dance Circle.
(D) When he was part of another successful modern dance group.

2. Liou believes that ______.

(A) dancers must make use of the natural energy that is within all life forms
(B) it should be a lot easier for dancers to dance in baby oil
(C) dancers should take advantage of the entire stage to dance
(D) oil will make dancers fall flat on their face

3. What is the purpose of the baby oil?

(A) To make the dancers appear to be nude.
(B) To provide a feeling of warmth to the audience.
(C) To allow the bodies of the dancers to freely move.
(D) To get the dancers to feel as if they're young again.

Primer Encuentro: Actividad en Linea - Ejercicio Profesionalizacion Danza

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Lea las siguientes descripciones de estilos de baile y conteste las preguntas de comprension:

Dancing
Until the written word was invented, humans communicated by speech and movement. Myths and oral stories were passed on in songs and dance form. Pictures of dancers have been found in tombs and cave paintings. Sri Lankan dance originated 2,500 years ago as a way to break a spell on a bewitched king!


Ballet
Ballet dance tells a story. Narrative dancing started in India, China, Indonesia and Ancient Greece. It wasn't until the 1400's that ballet dance emerged as a practiced art in Italy. The grace and discipline of ballet dance and ballerinas attracted artist Edgar Degas, who painted and made sculptures of ballerinas.


Ballroom
Ballroom dance is a social dancing that evolved as a popular spectacle during the 20th century. It turns dances like the waltz and foxtrot into a competitive sport. Ginger Rodgers and Fred Astaire were famous American ballroom dancers who had an incredible effect on ballroom dancing culture. The world fell in love with their grace and talent.


Flamenco
Flamenco is a fast-paced dance style that includes a lot of stomping and percussion. It is generally thought to be from the entire country of Spain, although it originates from one particular region: Andalusia. It is a combination of Islamic and Gypsy cultures put to traditional Spanish flamenco music.


Hula
Hula dances tell a story to a Hawaiian song, called a mele. Male and female hula dancers are accompanied by guitars, the double bass, ukeleles, drums and hollowed out gourds. Any celebration or community event is cause for a hula dance, performed in traditional costume. If you want to learn some great moves, watch the Disney movie “Lilo and Stitch."


Jazz
Jazz dance was the original name for tap dance, which was danced to jazz music. Since then, jazz dance has evolved into a sharp, energetic style of dance with loose movements and a definite rhythm. Jazz dance is very popular on Broadway, where the great choreographer Bob Fosse used jazz dance moves in musicals like Chicago and Cabaret.


Modern
Modern dance was a 20th century rebellion against classical ballet. Dancers like Martha Graham and Isadora Duncan started a more free and athletic style of dance that requires great flexibility and training. Unlike classical ballet, however, modern dance is more open to different body types and talents and fits more modern music styles.


Salsa
Salsa is a Latin dance that is set to quick salsa music. It is a partnered dance, usually between a man and a woman. Salsa means "spicy" in Spanish, and the dance is often flirtatious. It has deep roots in the Caribbean and African American traditions. There is heated debate today about whether the dance originated in Cuba or Puerto Rico.

Swing
Swing dance developed from Dixieland Jazz in the 1920's and was the most popular dancing style until the 1940's. A lot of swing dance and swing music is part of the African American heritage. Swing dancing is a popular "retro" skill today and there are still hundreds of styles, like the Lindy Hop, and competitions worldwide.


Tango
Tango originated in Argentina and Uruguay. It's a partnered dance with quick movements and fast footwork. Part of a successful tango performance is the outfit, which moves with the dancer and creates a beautiful spectacle. Even though tango is typically a South American dance, there are over 100,000 tango dancers in Finland, which also hosts the Tango Museum.

Tap
Tap dance started as cabaret dance in the 19th century and evolved into tap dance when metal taps were attached to shoes for the first time in 1925. President George Bush signed National Tap Dance Day into law in 1989. It is celebrated on May 25th, the birthday of legendary dancer Bill "Bojangles" Robinson.


READING COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

Ballet
1. What artist loved ballet dancers?
a. Van Gogh
b. Degas
c. Rembrandt

2. Where did narrative dancing start?
a. India
b. America
c. Europe

3. What does ballet do?
a. Tell a story
b. Look good
c. Sound fancy

Ballroom
1. What kind of dance does ballroom incorporate?
a. Hip hop
b. Ballet
c. Waltz

2. Who was a famous ballroom dancer?
a. Liza Minelli
b. Fred Astaire
c. Charlie Chaplin

3. When did ballroom become popular?
a. 19th century
b. 20th century

Flamenco
1. What kind of culture went into Flamenco?
a. French
b. Nomadic
c. Gypsy


2. Where in Spain does Flamenco come from?
a. Cortez
b. Andalusia
c. Cadiz

3. What does flamenco incorporate?
a. Tap
b. Percussion
c. Jazz

Hula
1. What movie had hula in it?
a. High School Musical
b. Lilo and Stitch
c. Hannah Montana

2. What kind of instrument is played during the hula?
a. Tambourine
b. Ukelele
c. Flute

3. Where does hula come from?
a. Hawaii
b. Tahiti
c. Jamaica

Jazz
1. What is the name of a great jazz choreographer?
a. Liza Minelli
b. Bob Fosse
c. Stephen Sondheim

2. Where is jazz dance popular?
a. California
b. New York
c. On Broadway
3. What music was jazz dance done to originally?
a. Tap
b. Swing
c. Jazz

Modern
1. What does modern dance require?
a. Thinness
b. Creativity
c. Flexibility

2. What dancers started modern dance?
a. Amanda Puffle
b. John Cage
c. Isadora Duncan

3. What was modern dance a rebellion against?
a. Ballet
b. Jazz
c. Tap

Salsa
1. What does "salsa" mean?
a. Spicy
b. Fast
c. Hot

2. What traditions are the roots of salsa dance?
a. Caribbean
b. Hispanic
c. Anglo-Saxon

3. What kind dance is salsa?
a. Chinese
b. Latin
c. German

Swing
1. What heritage is swing music a part of?
a. African-American
b. Hispanic
c. Anglo-Saxon

2. When did swing originate?
a. 1950's
b. 1920's
c. 1930's

3. What kind of music initiated swing?
a. Dixieland Jazz
b. Jazz
c. Scat

Tango
1. How many tango dancers are there in Finland?
a. 10000
b. 300000
c. 20000

2. What is really fast in tango?
a. Rhythms
b. Leg movements
c. Footwork

3. Where did tango originate?
a. Brazil
b. Spain
c. Argentina

Tap
1. When was National Tap Dance Day signed into law?
a. 1988
b. 1987
c. 1989

2. When were metal taps attached to shoes for the first time?
a. 1930
b. 1925
c. 1945

3. What kind of dance did tap start as?
a. Vaudeville
b. Jazz
c. Swing

Proyecto Colombia Creativa - Bienvenida e Introduccion al Curso

Algunos acuerdos académicos expedidos desde 1995 han determinado la política de competencia en lengua extranjera y segunda lengua para los estudiantes de pregrado y posgrado de la Universidad de Antioquia como requisito para obtener títulos profesionales, tecnológicos y técnicos en los programas académicos de la Institución.

Los objetivos de estos acuerdos buscan favorecer la comunicación y la vinculación con los pares internacionales, el acceso a la información más actualizada en los respectivos campos científicos y disciplinarios, para lo cual se hace imprescindible el manejo adecuado de una lengua extranjera.

Si bien no se señala necesariamente el idioma inglés, un gran porcentaje de los estudiantes mencionan esta lengua como la cual les permite acceder a una gran cantidad de la información que explora además de ser la exigida por muchos centros donde se ofrecen estudios superiores, intercambios o residencias artísticas.
Existen modalidades para demostrar competencia lectora en lengua extranjera como reza en el artículo 3 del archivo adjunto. La presentación de este módulo obedece a la primera modalidad que se les ofrecerá a los participantes del proyecto, es decir: aprobar todos los niveles del programa de competencia lectora desarrollado por la Escuela de Idiomas.

MITOS:

“Yo entiendo mucho inglés pero no se hablar”, “Es que me falta vocabulario”, “Si no traduzco no entiendo”, “Loro viejo no aprende a hablar”, “Cualquier idioma menos inglés”, “Sin el diccionario no soy capaz de entender”, “Es que el inglés es como al revés”

Estas son algunas de las expresiones que se escuchan entre los estudiantes que a veces se resisten a enfrentar los cursos de competencia lectora. El grupo de docentes encargado de este módulo de inglés para Colombia Creativa, quiere expresar que en la propuesta metodológica que adelantará con los artistas-estudiantes del proyecto, busca ofrecerles herramientas que les permita no sólo cumplir con el requisito de competencia lectora en lengua extranjera (inglés) al finalizar los dos semestres exigidos sino también enfrentar y “arañar” esos mitos.