Dance Essay

rather than in classical Indian dance is simply not done, for it insinuates disrespect for traditional values. As for the classical ballet aspect, the art has favored those who fit the ideal body- arched feet, hyper-extended legs, and, ultimately, fair skin. Of course, there are exceptions for the exceptional, but since I am no Misty Copeland, I take a back seat along with other dancers of color who do not possess divine talents. Divinity aside, I committed to dance with one goal in mind- to…

Arms outstretched, my chubby little 3-year-old feet clad in each of two small plastic food containers, I am caught forever in a grainy photograph sailing across our kitchen floor in the best approximation of a spiral a toddler could make. In ballet, a spiral is an arabesque and I love dancing. (My mother said I tap danced the last trimester before I was born.) It’s true that I can’t get from one room to another without dancing, but when I announced to my parents that I wanted to figure skate,…

A widely known way to communicate is through dance. I have heard many people say dance is easy and that anyone can do it. Little do they know how challenging dance can become. The definition of a sport is something that involves physical exertion and skill. If you have ever danced, you would know that it indeed requires physical exertion and an amount of skill. Dance is not something you can learn and master overnight, it takes a lot of practice. Dance challenges dancers as football challenges…

teams competing for the title of Team America Rocketry Challenge champion. With our rocket in hand, my teammate stared at me with a blank expression, silently asking what’s the next step? Rather than explaining the procedure, I exclaimed, “Do the dance!” Recalling the choreography I taught her to remember the steps for assembling our rocket, she swung a cupped hand over her head then made a fist and lowered it back in front of her, which signified the first step of removing the rocket nose and…

The very first part of this dance strongly represented their intimacy by utilizing non-locomotor actions of the body, with very small bounds to each other and slow movements. The dance started with a man sitting on the floor while he was folding his legs. He was holding a lady upside down with her feet that were close together and pointed to the sky. As the camera zoomed in, it could be clearly seen that one of her leg slowly declined, followed by the other leg. After that, the female dancer…

This dance event hosted by the department of theater and dance at Montclair State University was a spectacular event that you would not want to miss. This dance event ,that took place in Alexander Kasser Theater, had six dances and one dance film. My favorite thing about the dances were the effort that all the students put into it and all the light action. Also the costume were amazingly designed and flowed with the themes of every individual dance. The name of the event is Danceworks 2016. This…

Dance throughout different cultures What is Dance? We use the umbrella term of dance to describe movement that inhabits our lives daily, whether it be to tell stories, to perform, to have fun, or to teach lessons. Throughout history dance has mesmerized countless audiences and been a safe haven as well as a joyous celebration. Our culture versus the Euroba’s culture and the Indian culture incorporate dance very differently into daily life, some ways that dance is incorporated into their lives is…

Dance is expression. Dance is movement. Dance is a way of expressing feeling using your body as a transport to release emotions. As defined by webster dictionary, Sacred dance encompasses all movement that expresses or enhances spiritual experiences. There are many forms of sacred dance but they all revolve around spiritual connections within oneself and the world around them. Yoga is one form that one looks within to find inner peace to gain relaxation through different bodily positions. One…

American dance is defined by the manifestations of central and Western Africa and European aesthetic. It is built on the idea that dance is a platform for self-expression thus it is bound to change and develop based on the needs, interests, personalities and desires of the dancers. Likewise, the social and political issues rampant in society play a significant role in its evolution. It began as a revolt against the confining rules of the society and over the years, rebellion has become one of…

read for this class is called “The Dance Experience: Insights into History, Culture and Creativity” written by Myron Howard Nadel. I have been dancing in classes and recitals since I was three years old, and still continue to dance today. I love dancing because it is fun; it helps to relieve stress and allows any individual to use creativity in a diverse, moderate and entertaining way. I particularly chose this book because I wanted to go more in depth on how dance originated and also learn…