The Raggle Dance

Three laps around the gym, minute long planks, crunches, sit-ups, and pushups in a matter of thirty minutes. As a dancer, experiencing and realizing the strength that needs to be present in order for an athlete to grow is vital. We go through long hours of choreography sessions, pain and strain on our bodies, and vigorous training. Many people will disagree on the status of if dance is a sport or not. Both Mary- Elizabeth Esquibel, in her article “Why Dance Will Always Be a Sport” and the infographic entitled “Is Dance a Sport?” attack this controversial dilemma. Even though these arguments use different formats, they use rhetoric similarly.

The third Mexican cultural activity that has survived and influenced the development of Chicana cultural practices in the U.S. is the Folklorico dances. These dances can be seen in the U.S. especially when there is a Mexican celebration or event. I personally experienced begin part of a group that danced folklorico. The dresses we used for the dance were inspired by the Yucatan look. We also accessorized with a crown of flowers made with fabric, long earrings, and a necklace of perals. We also combed all our hair back, and used make-up. It took alot of time to learn the three dances, and a lot of practice for the dance to come out good. In the end it was all worth it because I learned how to dance and how the women dress to dance. This cultural

In the article “Biologists Discover Sophisticated ‘Alarm’ Signals in Honey Bees”, Kim McDonald talks about how scientists have recently discovered that honey bees can deliver warning signals. She discusses with James Nieh, a scientist studying bees, about the experiments that were conducted at The Chinese Academy of Science and Eastern Bee Research. Nieh says how they used hornets such as the Vespa Mandarina and Vespa Velutina to encourage the Apis Cerana honey bees to emit their signal. When talking about the signals produced, Nieh says, “Our experiments showed that these different types of stop signals elicited different and appropriate responses. Bees attacked at food sources by bigger hornets produced a kind of stop signal that more effectively

During the jazz age the Lindy hop might have been one of the most influential dances of that time. According to the article, "the Lindy hop originated in Harlem, New York" (Smith). Like many other dances this required footwork. For example, "Lindy Hop is a social dance." (What is Lindy hop?). This dance could be performed solo or as a group, which was similar to many other dances of that time. The Lindy hop was danced to Swing most of the time, but a person with coordinated footwork could step to any beat. As stated in the novel, "Daisy and Gatsby Danced the Foxtrot" (Fitzgerald 112). This was a dance that was originated around the Jazz age and may have influenced the Lindy hop.

Tap became popular in the hay day of the 1930’s and 40s, this is where it really sprung to life in nightclubs and films. Tap dancers became regular features at nightclubs with shows. These involved solos, duets, trios and as a chorus line. The Cotton Club, a New York City nightclub, is the most popular club where this happened but the Cocoanut Grove, the Plantation Club and Ciro’s also had this entertainment and many tap influencers such as The Nicholas Brothers, Ruby Keeler and Louis DaPron began their careers in nightclubs.

During the Medieval period in Europe, the ______________________ dictated much of what happened in art and society.

The Ghost Dance was a sign of hope for the Native American that they truly believed in. The fact that many of them would dance till unconscious shows the determination and faith that the Native Americans had in the hope of being free once again. Not many citizens in this day and age have faith as strong as the Native Americans; which, can be quite disheartening at times. It is infuriating how the government treated civil, non-threatening, cooperative human beings known as Native Americans. In fact, those Native Americans were people that rightfully belonged to those native lands. The general policy came across as not even seeing these people as actual human beings more as an unwanted nuisance that could be controlled by means of arbitrary acts

Throughout the world, there have been several different dances created and people do not fully know the origins of the dances. For example, the twist was created by Chubby Checker in the 60s. There have been several different ways to show the rhythmic ability as a whole and the most different thing that people were doing was several different ways of dancing. In the late 1700s and the early 1800s, African Americans were starting to do different dances as a whole. However, they were not fully called as a dance or as they were referred to as contra dances, reels, and jigs when the cadence was called out. The difference was when there was a change in general if there was no cadence, then the African Americans would be dancing. African Americans

After repeatedly being asked over and over again, “So what sport do you play again?” I am now completely prepared for all the confused looks I know that i'm going to get when I say, “I dance” As an individual who has been dancing for as long as they can remember and has participated in local, national, and international dance competitions, I am a dancer and dance will always be my sport. So yes, I guess you could say that i might be a little biased, but before answering the questions whether dance is a sport, it is important to define what makes a sport a sport. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, a sport is the “participation in activities involving physical skill and regulated by set rules or customs in which an individual or a team competes against another or others.” It is clear now that dance definitely fulfills all of these requirements.

Tap dance is an uniquely American dance form. The percussive use of one’s feet combined with the use of rhythms and amplification of sound, has a complex history that involves the intercultural fusions of English, Irish and African musical and dance traditions. The evolution of tap dance in America is further complicated by issues of race, class and gender. Unlike ballet with its formal technique, tap dance emerged from people listening to and watching each other dance, in a variety of settings, where steps were shared, stolen and reinvented. Through its metamorphosis the dance form has progressed from local entertainment, to Vaudeville shows, to Broadway shows, to the Silver Screen and to Concert Halls across the world. The legacy of the art form is characterized by the rise, fall and reemergence of popularity. Savion Glover, a 21st century American dancer, is credited with bringing tap into a new era of popularity as he has wowed the masses with his unique style focusing on African American rhythms. Tap dance, uniquely American in that it is a true melting pot of dance forms, is a dance form rich in rhythms, sounds and amplifications and has transcended social and cultural barriers.

During the year, Student Council members have been behind the scenes of events like Homecoming week and the blood drives.

out with various species. Bees for example, communicate with each other through a dance once

Cuban dances undergo major role in the culture of Latin America. Many of the dances that originated from Cuba of Latin America have become popular around the world as well as Latin America. Other cultures learn how these Latin dances have a flair and other unique qualities that are specific to Latin America and its culture. The three most popular dances many people know that have spread around the world include the Cha-Cha, the Salsa, and the Mambo. The Cha-Cha originated in Cuba around the 1940’s.

Australian Aboriginals used danced to communicate stories of the cultural spirits and legends, along with tell stories of the past, present and future with those in their community (Cheeky Dancers, n.d.). There is a sense of pride when they dance and pass on their history and culture to the generations after them (The age, 2013). Aboriginal people are proud of their heritage and dance allows them to express their thoughts and views of the world the way they see

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.