Making Connections ‘Music’ and ‘dance’, while simple words, hold a world of significance to almost every culture across the globe. It is through the actions of these two elements that people are brought together in times of triumph, grievance, celebrations, and religious gatherings. Music and dance have a way of making you forget the busyness and stresses of life and find happiness and serenity in the present day. And regardless, whether music and dance are performed for an audience or done in…
Seventies Dancing Intro: The dances of the seventies were all about disco music. Disco music features soaring vocals over a steady beat, an eighth note or sixteenth note hi-hat with an open hi-hat on the off-beat, and a syncopated bass line. During the seventies, disco clubs, which were very common, were filled with disco dancers. Common dance moves included “The Hustle,” “The Bump,” “YMCA,” and many others. Detailed description of dance and the music: Disco dance is moving to music with your…
friends A Dance Suggestion Now that you know some of the benefits of dance as a form of exercise, here is one dance that can…
The path to become a dance teacher is rather lengthy and stress inducing. Your dance training will start at a very young age. Normally this is around age 2 or 3 that you will be placed in your first class, however, students can be placed in classes even earlier like myself. I was placed in dance classes just a few months after I began walking. Growing up in the studio is a different experience that some people would struggle to comprehend. There are days you will spend hours nitpicking steps…
This presentation will explore models of collaboration in dance/movement therapy treatment using experiential, discussion and didactic material. Benefits and considerations for collaboration will be discussed. Through experiential means, the presenters will demonstrate then discuss their use of combined dance/movement therapy and music therapy with families. Participants will experiment with and discuss ways dance/movement therapy can be combined with other forms of therapy for enhanced and…
life was joining dance team at the end of freshman year. When I was younger I did dancing for different places, but in fifth grade I stopped dancing. Honestly, I felt like I was not really doing anything productive since I didn’t have extracurricular activities. Dance was a large part of my life since I always seemed to find my way back to it. Dance has given me the chance to meet new people, doors to be opened, and of course do what I love. Even though I took a break from dance I always still…
the ages dance has provided mankind with a connection not only to ourselves, but to others as well. The art of dance depicts the power of the human body through movement; but just like any form of art, other factors contribute to achieving perfection. The Netherlands Dan Theater offers viewers to experience the art of dance, as well as, the factors that go into achieving excellence through set designs, costumes, and lighting. One performance in particular fortifies the experience of dance…
people. First thing to remember is the education of a choreographer that is needed is a high school diploma. Furthering the education would be a excellent idea. Take teaching classes on how to be a dance choreographer. People will also need a dance teaching license. As for skills, many years of dance should be required. Without the years of experience the job will not be easy. Certain tricks will need to be known like, turns, leaps, and jumps. The…
What do you know about Dance? How much do you know about medicine? These two things have grown and developed over time. The dance style in the 1980s has influenced many young and old dancer of the generations to come. Medicine has also developed since then until now. The development of medicine has helped cure more illnesses and help people all around the world with the new viruses that had a come to be. The style of dance developed also helped young children who many be going through hard times…
There have been multiple dances throughout the life of man. Some are used in rituals. These could include the Haka, the Morris Dance, and Rainmaking dances. Others are used to interpret a person’s emotions and feelings. It has more of a modern feel and began in the 1900s. However, that isn’t the dance of focus at the moment. Ballet; an artistic dance form performed to music using precise and highly formalized set steps and gestures, is the center of attention. The first form of ballet that was…