Plains Daybreak Reflection

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Plains Daybreak Reflection The performance of Plains Daybreak was held at the Harrison theatre in San Marcos, Texas. The theatre was smaller than I expected, but it gave an intimate setting for the show that was taking place. The intimacy contributed to the atmosphere and made me feel closer to the performances. As a viewer, I tend to have an open mind while participating in artistic showcases. I am intrigued by abstract art. I prefer modern and contemporary dance pieces that tell a story or have a concept and leave me with questions or thoughts afterwards. Plains Daybreak was a concert dance created by Erick Hawkins to showcase a ritualistic interpretation of the first day on earth and was influenced by the Native American cultures. Some

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