Dance, A And Universal Way Of Expression From The Human Being

The dance is recognized as the only space of coexistence between men and women. A symbolic representation of the relationship between the sexes where their communication compasses their feet, body and arms. The world was danzon, the dance, not the desire to walk with men. It is consistently recognized that the three activities that devotes her life in Mexico City are totally full of guidelines and rules. Julia’s movements follow a pre-established routine, and danzon, like dancing, is the best example of this pre-established order - the discipline and the inability to improvise. It is a dance, like most, where women must go with your partner, where Carmelo puts his hand on her waist and Julia follows his lead.

Given that this “visit” was more like a virtual experience, I was still able to access a couple of my senses, just as if I was at the actual exhibition. Through the use of anecdotes and detailed images, I am able to see all of the personal experiences an individual had while practicing a particular dance and what it meant to them. In this exhibition, there are ten different dances displayed, including the: Yup´ik Yurapiaq and the Quyana (Thank You) Song Dance, Yakama Girl’s Fancy Shawl Dance, Cubeo Óyne Dance, Yoreme Pajko’ora Dance, Mapuche Mütrüm Purun, Tlingit Ku.éex ' Entrance Dance, Lakota Men’s Northern Traditional Dance, Seminole Stomp Dance, Hopi Butterfly Dance, and finally, Quechua Danza de Tijeras (Scissor Dance). All parts of the exhibit were insightful, but the two that sparked my interest the most were the Yup´ik Yurapiaq and the Quyana (Thank You) Song Dance and the Quechua Danza de Tijeras (Scissor Dance).

For the purpose of this project, I have chosen the Puerto Rican Bomba Dancing as my artifact. This artifact is not something you can physically hold in your hands or go to a store and purchase, it is intangible and yet pure. It represents a culture and embodies the idea of freedom. Unlike most dances where the person follows the rhythm, in Bomba dancing, the dancer leads the drummer with the tap of their feet and movement of the hips and shoulders. The parties involved mostly dress in white with the females wearing plantation style outfits and head scarves. The lyrics sung normally evoke a sense of freedom and an escape from the hardships of slavery. (Bomba, n.d.). The most important elements of Bomba Dancing are the lyrics, the drums and the traditional outfits. The combination of these 3 elements truly enhance the experience. Moreover, Bomba dancing is one of those things that the medium of experience should be in person. This is due to it having the potential to take you back in time to the 17th century where you

In this ethnographic research paper, I will illustrate the background and origin of flamenco music and dance. By observing Miguel Bernal and his group 's performance of flamenco music and dance on Feburary 25th at the Culver Center of the Arts, I will demonstrate the characteristics of flamenco music and dance and it 's influences to people 's cultural identities and values. I will also interview one of the audiences from the performance about her point of view to the flamenco music and dance.

Coming from a country with a rich, diverse culture, Mexican-born ballet dancer and choreographer José Limón contributed to the American modern artworks of dance through his own perception of movement styles and using the human body as an emotional guide. José Limón’s early years began in Mexico, which

My personal aesthetic in the terms of dance extends far beyond mentioning what I like and what I dislike. It unfolds the layers of my personality, my style, and my past experiences. I tend to think of aesthetics in the form of a jigsaw puzzle. Within a puzzle there are hundreds of important pieces that fit together to make a grand image and each puzzle piece requires a process of development and self-discovery. My aesthetic puzzle pieces include confidence, vulnerability, dynamic, high energy, illusion, and emotional connection. Most of my aesthetic is initiated by personal preference or a significant event in my life, but I will start with the foundation of my dance training first. I was raised in the dance studio where I regularly practiced ballet, jazz, tap, musical theatre, and contemporary. I was blessed to have the opportunity to explore multiple genres of dance at a young age and as a result of this, I began my aesthetic development with a very versatile palette of movements and interpretations.

On September 9th, 2016 I had the pleasure of attending a concert, where I saw Adonis Puentas and the Voice of Cuba, at Grant park. The music being played introduced the sounds of an entirely different culture to my ears. Accompanying the harmony, melody and beat was a crowd of people dancing. I would later learn that many in the crowd were dancing the mambo, a Latin dance of Cuba also known as Salsa “on 2” because of the break occurring on the two count. The event was from 7 – 9:30 PM and when Adonis Puentas began singing the sun had set and the back drop was a sparkling Chicago skyline. The Afro-Cuban music produced by Adonis Puentas and the Voice of Cuba showcased many aspects of Cuban culture.

Dance has been a natural movement form since the beginning of time. The origin of dance is unknown, just as the knowledge of the benefits of dance are unknown to many in our society. Many people do not enjoy dancing and also do not fully understand the positive benefits that come from dancing. Researchers such as Edwards, Duberg, and many more have found countless mental and emotional benefits of dance that originate from movement patterns, brain connections, and even expressions of emotion. Many are aware of the physical benefits of dance, but beyond the physical benefits of dance, there are also emotional and mental benefits that come from dance as well.

For centuries, Venezuela and Colombia have been home to the unique genre of traditional music called joropo that was believed to have originated in the 18th century within rural settings. Characterized by its African, European and indigenous influences, the term joropo was first used to describe dances and festive events such as parties, family reunions and picnics. Joropo spread across Venezuela and Colombia thus various regions adopted a slightly different style of joropo. Joropo llanero, for example,comes from the Orinoco plains of Colombia and western Venezuela and has grown to have worldwide recognition. Formally identified as Fandango, Joropo llanero has grown to become a genre associated with traditional dancing/singing, the country’s rich history and cultural pride.

The quote, “Dancing with the feet is one thing, but dancing with the heart is another,” has a lots of meaning to me. It shows that you need to focus more of what your heart is telling you while dancing, oppose to focusing more on the choreography. Some dancers never learn this and end up giving up on dancing. Others, connect to it right off the bat. I was one of those people.

For being part of most cultural manifestations, dancing and singing are seen as something innocent and an expression of the feelings of a people. The greatest Brazilian cultural expression is the carnival, and this event has as manifestation the erotized dance; although it is a cultural element. The great problem of dance is the eroticization that has suffered over time. All elements of our life, through culture and education, have been distorted. I have no doubt that dance as a cultural genre is a form of human expression and is part of the culture of peoples. We need carefully decide what is acceptable as a culture information to our

As different groups of people move from one geographic location to another, they bring various aspects of their heritage with them, including the dance forms characteristic of their culture. While in a new location, these cultural aspects can serve to unify people of a common ethnicity, giving them a physical expression of their collective identity. On the other hand, when a minority group of people practices its dance forms in a new geographic location, dominant groups of people often adopt them. Failing to understand the social significance and original meanings of such dances, the majority group appropriates several aspects of the dance forms while changing other aspects in order to make them fit better within its cultural ideologies. In this way, cultural appropriation of dance forms dissolves some of their original cultural meanings, as is exemplified by the transmission of salsa dance from a Latin American social dance to a Western ballroom dance, changing its nature from an expression of cultural unity to an “exotic” experience.

Flamenco is an individualistic folk art, a genuine Southern art form, which was mainly originated by Andalusian gypsies. It exists in 3 forms: El cante, song, el baile, dance and guitarrra, guitar playing. Its roots also are with Arabs, Spanish Jews and socially outcasted Christians. The flamenco essence is song, which is usually accompanied by guitar and improvised dance. Complex rhythmic patterns and sophisticated footwork differs from other European dance forms.

Tango is known as one of the most popular dances in the world from its music, its rhythm to its complex steps. It is performed everywhere from the ballrooms in Europe, on the streets in Argentina, in the dancing contests, to public places such as parks. Tango originated in Argentina and was the mix of many type of dances, cultures, and types of music. The evolution of this dance still remains as a thrilling story; however, the popularity of this dance around the world is obvious. In this paper, I want to investigate some questions: one is Why this kind of dance was popular and became one of the favorite dances of those who love dancing all over the world. The other is What is the mystery of its developing process that create the Tango today. To answer these questions, we should follow its history and discover which important factors that made it happen.

“ Dance is the hidden language of the soul” ( Martha Graham). Dance is nonverbal and is often used by many people as a language. All people can tell emotions by dancing even beginner and amateur classes. In the world, there are many kinds of dancing, for instance, jazz, ballet, and samba. Each dance has completely distinct parts because all region`s cultures gave influences to each dance style in the past time such as classical Japanese dance and salsa. Furthermore, many people dance as entertainments and exercises and can trace many cultures by practicing dancing. Dancing is a necessary for people`s lives. The reasons why people dance are working as professional dancers, learning cultures and histories, and dancing with friends.