Modern are very similar forms of dance. They are both distinctive forms of dance and they both hold a specific purpose for their movements: portraying a story. These two dances were derived years ago and were carried throughout many generations of dance. Though both dances include movement that is not similar to one another, they do, in fact, have common purposes in portraying a dance through rhythm, movement, and expression. Stories portrayed within these dances are evident through the movements…

Biblical Philosophy of Team Building and Managing Conflict Submitted to Dr. Timothy A. Hager TEAM BUILDING AND MANAGING CONFLICT CMIN 5163 By Tyler Sollie 28112 231st Place SE Maple Valley, WA 98038 (509) 941-0029 tylers@northwestministry.com Northwest University Kirkland, WA December 15, 2014 Introduction Teams take on all shapes and sizes. It seems as if you don’t have to look very far to see both the importance and impact that teams have on almost every aspect of life as we know…

joined a Bollywood Dance team. I had always loved dancing, and the team always allowed me to show my love and appreciation towards dance and to embrace my Indian culture and heritage. I was a part of it for two years and met some incredible people. It was safe to say that I made friends on this team that would last a lifetime. A couple of my best friends from the team, Vishal and Rajan, had started attending UCR in Fall 2015, and through them, I learned a lot about the Indian dance teams on campus. They…

Ending Movement “If you live in the elite world of dance, you find yourself in a world rife with racism. Let 's face it.” –Alvin Ailey. Alvin Ailey was an African American dancer and choreographer, born in 1931 in Rogers, Texas. Ailey was responsible for creating one of the most popular dance companies of the twentieth century, known as the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre. The forming of this company began due to Ailey’s life long passion for dance, and his dream to give African American dancers…

Hip-hop dance refers to street dance styles primarily performed to Hip-hop music or that have evolved as part of hip-hop culture. Hip-hop dance was created in the 1970’s, this type of dance includes a variety of different styles such as: uprock, break dance also known as “breaking”, and funky styles. There are just so many different components to hip-hop dance. Hip-hop dance constantly builds up from it’s roots. Each dance builds off of one another in a unique way. Hip-hop dance is very interesting…

have danced. Whether you dance in professional classes, school dance teams or all alone in your room, everyone dances. People dance because dance has many positive effects, such as, providing a workout, serving as an emotional outlet, strengthening confidence, and providing opportunities to make new friends. One positive effect dance has is that it is a fun way to workout. Dance is used to strengthen muscles and build flexibility in children and adults. Different types of dance are used to strengthen…

bellydance has on dance and the dance world, it’s history must be explained. Belly dance is one of the oldest, if not the oldest dance form known to have existed. The origin of this dance is said to be in Egypt, Turkey and India. Much debate goes on about where people believe that it came from but the truth is, with so many forms of this dance sprouting from the main, there is no specific enough place where this style of dance can be said to have originated. The origin of the name “belly dance” is said to…

A common misconception about dance is that you must undergo training in order to be considered proficient. This is not necessarily true though, as not every dancer dances for the sole purpose of performing or competing. In their own way, the general public can be considered dancers. How often in your life have you heard a song that has made you yearn to move? In all likelihood, a great deal of times. That movement that you execute is called dancing. Whether you choose to admit it to yourself or not…

For this analysis, I interviewed N, a 21-year-old white male college student that identifies as gay. He is a member of the ballroom dance team and also has a large social presence on campus. While it has not necessarily been easy for him to come out to those around him, he thinks he has been lucky overall and is thankful for the support he has received from his closest friends, as well as people he barely knew. By slowly revealing his sexual orientation, he has gained confidence, self-awareness,…

Helen Samuel Extravadance November 21, 2014 Dare To On the evening of November 21st, the Collegiate dance teams united together again to put on an amazing performance. Ballroom, world, contemporary and specialty teams came together in a swirl of colorful costumes and dazzling lights to stun and impress the audience in the Kirkham auditorium. As the lights blacked out signaling the end of the opening piece, four ladies, stunningly arrayed in blue, black and rhinestones, lined the…