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Beck 1 Taylor Beck Professor Austin Dance 261 20 January 2014 Learning Outcome 1.

1 After having the opportunity to read and study many LDS talks from modern prophets, my perspective on the arts has changed. Many points were discussed and brought to my attention that I had never before thought about. I have been dancing since I can remember, and never have I had my eyes opened about the purpose and effect dance can have on the world. There is so much wrong and evil in the world today, and these evils are working their way into the arts and dance. We have the responsibility as Latter-day Saint artists to keep the evil out of the arts. Both N. Eldon Tanner and David A. Bednar talked much about integrity and honesty. N. Eldon Tanner stressed about the lack of integrity in our society today. The lack of integrity can basically be found anywhere, in the government, workplaces, families, and more. Considering the lack of it everywhere else, we need integrity in the arts. While I read this I asked myself what it means. As David A. Bednar said, Integrity is being whole, complete, unbroken, and undivided. The way I interpreted it is having integrity in the way we present the art. We need to stand for our beliefs, and show them through our art no matter what. Theres no reason to show one belief in one piece of art, and then contradict that in another one. We know who we are, and there is no reason for us to change it while expressing ourselves. As the 13th Article of Faith says, We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to

Beck 2 all men Bednar states that honesty and integrity are similar, but are not the same. He says, Honesty in being truthful, sincere, candid, and worthy of honor. While have integrity in our art, we also need to be honest with it. I feel like honesty deals more with the art itself. To be truthful and sincere in our art, and not over the top with it is what he is meaning by this. Yes, we can make a statement with our art, but we shouldnt need to compromise ourselves or our integrity to do so. This is something commonly seen our world today. Many artists and performers are so talented, but feel like they have to create a statement and image for themselves. In doing so, they lower themselves and their standards. This is what we want to avoid, and by doing so we will be blessed tremendously. As boundaries with the arts continue to expand in our time, it opens the doors to more ways to express them. Newell Dayley gave a great talk called Centering the Arts in Christ. This talk is centered on the idea that arts give meaning and richness to life. I tried to imagine what life would be like without the multiple types of art, and the only conclusion is that our world would be very boring. He then talks how Christ should be the center of our work, and asks if we are willing to do so. While centering our arts in Christ, we are following his example. What better way to get to know him and become like him, than putting him at the center of everything. Dayley says, The creative flame that ignites artistic creation has its origin in the light which is all things. The light which is all things is Christ. By using this light, it gives life to and furthers our creative potential. How do we know if our art is centered in Christ? He answers by giving two ways. The first being it invites and enticeth to do good continually (Moroni 7:13). It also will persuade one to believe in Christ (Moroni 7:16). Putting Christ at the center of our work will make artistic endeavors differ from those of others, and it will sometimes be hard, but by doing so it will only liberate our creative energies.

Beck 3 We have been given so much in our lives, as well as so many opportunities to further our talents. As dancers, our art is centered on our bodies. Russell M. Nelson talks about the body and how it is a magnificent creation of God. The spirit is also amazing, and it gives our bodies animation and personality. This comes in handy much as dancers. There are many purposes that our dancing can be put towards, but the best being to show our love for Christ. As Neal A. Maxwell said, creative work is a special expression a more excellent way of showing that love. By dancing for this purpose, we can also contribute to the building of Zion. Performing with the spirit can be one of the most effective ways to influence others, and help them feel the spirit as well. There is nothing worse than watching some sort of media or art that takes away the spirit. As David A. Bednar said, If entertainment alienates us from the Holy Spirit, then it is not for us. We need more positive and uplifting art in our days. The effects this kind of art can have on a person is amazing. Some of the best dance shows I have been to were performed by religious groups. Their shows were about prophets and Christ, and every time I left I was so happy and could feel the spirit so strongly. There was nothing heavy or negative in their movement, and it was delightful to watch. In my life to come, I want to center my dancing on Christ. I have been impacted multiple times by others doing so, and I can only hope to help bring someone closer to Christ through my dancing. He has given me so much, its the least I can do to worship him in dance. By doing so I know that I will be blessed as well as others involved. I may not go far in a dancing career, but all that really matters is where my intent and purpose is, which is Christ.

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