Folk dance

Dance Essays for The Rumba and The Merengue There are many folk dances that are performed around the world but two of the most popular are the Rumba which originated in Cuba, and the Merengue which originated in the Dominican Republic and Haiti. (The Editors of Encyclopædia Britannica) The rumba is a dance that rivets its image on the mind. With so much history, rumba has been and is a dance of conflicts: love versus hate, aggression and harmony, sexuality and prudence. Musically, it taps…

Ballet and early modern dance vary in so many ways, yet have many similarities as well. It is commonly known that Ballet came before modern dance. Therefore, Ballet is somewhat of a basis for modern dance. Too many dancers, this makes perfect sense. Mainly because we can signify when we are using any kind of ballet technique when dancing, modern, to us it's obvious. Modern dance involves a lot of arm structure, spine alignment and a certain posture that is also required in Ballet. However,…

From ballet and modern to hip-hop and jazz, today’s dance world is a dizzying array of different qualities, techniques, pedagogies, and artistic intentions. As dancers, we are told that the key to being a successful dancer in today’s world is versatility; yet, a dancer’s entire entity is often molded by the technique in which they primarily train. Therefore, it can be challenging to adapt and learn different styles of dance depending on the isms developed from training in a certain technique.…

According to the article Choreography (Dance) from Sussle, the Visual Encyclopedia, choreographers teach ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, folk dance, techno, k-pop, religious dances, pedestrian movement. Choreographers also combine these together in dance numbers, or routines. Though some choreographers teach more than one style, most specialize in one or two. Choreographers can teach small children up to young adults. Some choreographers even teach singers and the backup dancers. To become…

course, my knowledge of non-western influenced dance was little to none. My knowledge of dance was not very vast but I did have some knowledge, as I was a part of a Mexican folkloric dance group while in high school. However most Mexican folk dances are evident in the heavy influence that European settlers had on them. Although I did have this small knowledge of dance, I knew it would not be much help for this assignment. My background in dance did not help me a lot in certain aspects but it…

has been given to the modified versions of ballet. Naming the new techniques gave them the opportunity to pursue and develop their technique, and take the liberty to become their own. The name ‘ballet’ seems to implies the time period as well as the dance technique. Take for example, Baroque paintings. The paintings are much appreciated today and many masterpieces are currently being shown in galleries and museums. However, Baroque paintings are not often created today, if so, they are copies of…

Student’s Name Professor’s Name Course Date Dance and Culture Introduction Those who could not hear the music proclaimed those who were seen dancing insane. Most people do not view dance as a form of art but in true sense, it is the most expressive form of art in the world. It is international, and it comes in different forms from different cultures such as the hip-hop dance, Bharata Natyam, Geogian Folk, flamingo, African dance etc. Dance is the articulation of one self and emotions with the…

Dance, a five-letter world, yet with powerful meaning. What is dance and what kind of forms can it get? Dance, the movement of the body in a rhythmic way, usually to music and within a given space, for the purpose of expressing an idea or emotion, releasing energy, or simply taking delight in the movement itself. Among other forms, dance can get two main ones, folk and social pattern. Folk dances are produced by individuals that mirror the life of the general population of a specific nation or…

On the first day of Dance 101 we were asked to write down what dance meant to us, my response was that dance was a personal expression through movement and a way to honor, and keep traditions alive. When I registered for this course I knew I would enjoy it because I love dance but what I got was an amazing journey without going anywhere that has increased my desire to travel the world and explore for myself. While taking this course my view of what dance is has expanded from my initial response…

Atlanta is a large city that is made up of several smaller cities and separated by imagined communities labeled Midtown, West End, Five Points, and others. The skyline of Atlanta is slightly separated among each area, and all over the city mingle homeless individuals and general city-goers such as shoppers and workers. If you drive north from Downtown Atlanta, you will pass through Peachtree Hills, Garden Hills, and up into a community called Buckhead. Driving through the streets, the expensive…