History of dance

The sources provided mention the different skating problems there is around the world which are causing trouble to skaters themselves and disruption to the community. Whether it is because they skate on private properties or put graffiti in the skating parks. Skaters should have skating parks provided for them and be aware of the fact that they, the skaters, have to take care of the park if they want it to stay there longer. Skaters should be able to skate where they please, rather than get…

traditional dances that shows their culture’s identities. If we are traveling to another part of the world, we usually watch and enjoy some cultural shows. This performances are the easiest way for traveler to study and learn the foreign culture. When I went to Hawaii last spring break, I spent my time to watch and enjoy some cultural dance in there. From those performance, I could learn about their history which can help me to adopt with the lifestyle in Hawaii. In “Appreciating dance”, Harriet…

southcoastdanceschool.com.au - Ballet Dance History and Artistry: What Makes It Uniquely Beautiful? Ballet is a type of theatrical or performance dance that combines music, scenery and costumes with a formal dance technique called 'the danse d'école' to tell a story. The history and the artistry of this form of dance dates back to the Italian Renaissance, which makes it one of the oldest forms of professional dance today. Performers of ballet require formal training, diligent practice and years…

For centuries, song and dance have been a vital part in creating and expressing a community’s sense of identity. Through each, members are able to pass on traditions, make political statements, and express themselves. The tango and salsa styles of music and dance are prime examples of mobilities in Latin American music that help foster a sense of identity among the smaller communities, although each required international attention before earning recognition from its home country. Each style of…

and jazz-infused rhythm tap dance style. How did a seven-year-old go from being a young drummer to one of the most inspiring, and influential tap dancers today? Tap dance is an art form that is characterized by its use of percussive sounds through the tap shoes striking the floor. Although the art of tap dance is native to America, its roots lie in the fusion of many ethnic percussive dance styles such as African tribal dances, Irish, English and Scottish clog dances, hornpipes and jigs…

Learning information on the Limón release and suspension technique and Doris Humphrey’s fall and recovery technique, I was able to implement this into the modern dance course. I allowed my body to give into gravity, but also remembering the use of breath and musicality. I gained knowledge on the changes in history of ballet from the beginning to present day. Knowing ballerinas were required to wear corsets to keep their upper body straight inspired me to imagine I was wearing one during…

The cultural dance video from this week's assignment that drew my interest the most was the commercialized hula performance. This video stood out the most to me because I have never actually sat and watched hula dancing before so when I opened this video it immediately had me sucked in. The very beginning sequence before any dancing started when the girl placed the lai over the camera was so interesting and captivating. Also, the bright colors and fast paced hip movements were also factors that…

feet, my hips, and all my body move just by the starting sound of the music. For instance, I have being doing Zumba for about a year. Zumba is a great way to get your sweat on. It is a mixture of salsa, merengue, hip hop, mambo, etc. It incorporates dance with abercrombie component. The sessions last around an average of one hour. That one hour does not feel like an hour it felt less than a hour. You enjoy the music so much there is no torture to the workout. One year before I didn’t care about…

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…

behave. culture is an important shaper of our personality. A very influential part of a southern American culture is dance. Dance has been called the universal language; you live in a world that uses the arts such as dance as a form of communication and personal expression and a voice. Specific countries have dances that identify with a region and its culture immediately, an immediate dance that can connect…