Social dance

Dance is defined, by Merriam-Webster, as movement of “your body in a way that goes with the rhythm and style of music that is being played.” Throughout history it has evolved to fit the ever changing world around us. From Native Americans to Miley Cyrus, dance has remained a popular activity, whether for religious aspects or entertainment purposes. It seems no matter the style of dance, regarding the past century, there is always disapproval somewhere. Usually this disapproval comes from older…

gained a lot of popularity because of the different approach he took on jazz dance. He soon became one of the most notable choreographers of his time. His work has forever changed the way audiences perceive dance, making his work historically relevant and unique. Bob Fosse was born on June 23, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois. Being the youngest of six, Fosse learned to gain attention in his family by dancing. He took dance lesson at the age of nine and it quickly became apparent that he…

I noticed that while practicing the dance. I have not put my own personal touch and flair to the dance which makes this goal hard to come by. I feel that my lack of proper footing stops me from fully performing and taking risks. I would love to go all out in my movement, but it is hard to do so when I do not believe my…

culture comes alive when the flamenco dance begins. The history of this dance brings together the melting pot of people, traditional music, Latin dancing, and mystic surroundings. Tourists with their cameras ready for action, stare at the performers in awe. Viewers are able to unwind in the moment with the Spanish staple, red wine. In a like manner, natives make a point to make everyone feel welcomed into the place they call home. Petite female performers dance the night away in their red,…

Thinking of career in Dance? Tens of thousands of children across the United States pursue their passion of dance, some for recreation, while other dancers desire to make a career out of their passion. What types of career opportunities exist for the child that wants to dance professionally? What type of training/education is necessary for a dancer to pursue this type of career? What type of pay/income can one expect as a professional dancer? Below you will find answers to some of these…

Dance is defined by Howard Nadel and Raymond Strauss of The Dance Experience as “a purposeful human endeavor that involves components that can be universally observed even when appearing in widely varying forms” (121). Most people perceive dance only as a form of entertainment. Not only is dancing enjoyable, it is a means of physical activity which requires certain skill sets and can be labeled as a sport. I believe that dance encompasses all the requirements other sports have and therefore…

… And 5,6,7,8! The lights shine on the stage, the music begins, my heart is pounding, and I start to dance. For as long as I can remember, dancing has been a part of who I am. I have put in an endless amount of time, sweat, and blood, and I couldn’t imagine my life without it. It brings me so much joy and freedom. Dancing is something that feels unnatural and silly to many people. It is not as easy as it looks. Through the years of countless classes and recitals, I know plenty about being the…

Being a Teacher My boyfriend’s mom and sister are both teachers and I always say to the both of them “how do you do it?” Never in my wildest dreams would I ever be a teacher at least that is what I thought. Then one day I decided I would sit and watch how my daughters Pre-School class worked. I figured teaching a Pre-School class would be an easy job but I was wrong. My day started at 7am and I knew right then and there today was going to be a long. As I was getting ready all I could think was…

examples of self-actualization. With the pursuit of self- actualization, you will realize your full potential in life. The dance concert was just that, the dancers had a motive and that was to fulfill their full potential. This was a great addition to the theatres productions, overall I thought it was fantastic. So great that I went to go see the production twice. Flashlight, a dance of belonging was the first to jump out at me. The meaning of belonging has a variety of values. To me this piece…

Dance is an art form consisting of individuals or groups moving in patterns, either practiced or impromptu, to the rhythm of music. Dance and music go hand in hand, allowing the music to set a tone for the dance, creating different styles of dance. Dance is likely to have begun as a ritual to appeal to a culture’s worshipped being or included in ones “rite of passage” (Histoy of Dance, n.d.). Evidence has been found in India showing the existence of dance in the form of paintings made in caves…