Dance

parents sent me to an after-school dance class to study when I was five, and I kept studying for seven years during which I got to be more attracted to this form of movements. In 2005, when I was twelve, I started my professional dance study in a local technical secondary school. Then，I realize that “dancing” could be my future and my life. I studied Chinese classic and folk dance in my secondary school. During those five years, I participated in many provincial dance contests in Shandong as well as

The Mayan’s are known to have “a deeply artistic and spiritual culture” that is expressed through their music and dance that goes back in ancient times (Lozano, n.d.). The influences of their culture and religious practices are seen even in modern day celebrations. It’s amazing how a form of dance, such as the Mayan dance, expect so much in fine detail and specificity while having the ability to thrive to modern times. In order to understand how this culture has lived for so long we must come to

“Dance is certainly a sport, and they are phenomenal athletes, and they’re also artists.” - Neve Campbell. The definition of the word “sport” is “an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment”. Everything stated in that definition, is true about dance. It involves extreme physical exertion, a wide array of skills, and when you take your dance routine to a competition, you are competing against other teams/routines

Over the years, dance has become a very significant aspect in many live. It provides an outlet for individuals to express themselves. Dance is an artform used to “project inner thoughts and feelings into movement”. (Ambrosio, 1999) Dance performed evokes responses from the audience while providing a joyful experience for those who participate as well as those viewing. Modern dance was a new dance form introduced somewhere between the early 1800’s and 1900’s. This dance form was created as a “rebellion”

is a way to express yourself, and it changes all the time due to what is going on in the world. Dance has changed over time due to the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the “Reagan years”. World War II is what caused swing dancing to become an “American Sensation”, and also ended the swing era. Swing dancing was already popular in Europe, and America became interested in it because the GI’s would dance after a long day (Archer p. 1). This type of dancing was usually used with a partner. The dancers

see dance skills being performed. This research is important because many people are involved in the art of dance and if people knew this was a factor in make the performance better it could impact the industry. If dancers are judged on what is worn it could be beneficial to know because the performers would get a good idea of what would be the best thing to wear. The societal impact of this experiment would be the knowledge gained knowledge of knowing what is the best clothing to make dance skills

Every year the dance program puts on a fall and spring concert. The dance program has two different companies called Meredith Dance Theatre and Meredith Jazz and Tap Company. On Friday and Saturday, November 18th and 19th, I got the pleasure of stage managing for the modern dance company at Meredith, MDT. As a stage manager, it allows me to see the show every night, but also attend rehearsals and techs in preparation for the show. As a stage manager I am in charge of calling all the cues for the

I was two years old and I already had the passion for dance. I felt mature, flawless, beautiful, and very cheerful. I used to dance along with a video called Bella Dancerella. I remember the day I got it. My Mom knew that I loved to dance so she thought it would be perfect for me. I remember saying to her, “Wow I can be a real dancer”! It came with a tiny, plastic barre and dance mats with images of swans from the ballet Swan Lake. I would stand on the mats and my Mom would put in the DVD and I would

My favorite dance was the contemporary routine with Derek, Jaja, and Alexia. The choreographer, Stacey Tookey, explained that the piece was about bravery in different forms: Derek played a veteran, Jaja was portraying a woman leaving an abusive relationship, and Alexia took on the role of a single mother. I really enjoyed the dance because of the story it was trying to convey; each dancer dove into character and brought out complex emotions through their movements. The dancers connected deeply with

motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily.” Zig Ziglar I was honestly about to quit dance and drop everything, I had lost passion for everything, till I heard the amazing new from Dr.Kirkland That was a real life changing moment, This was such a life changing moment. This was such a boost in my life… it opened my eyes and my passion for dance started to come back. I think from this is sometimes a person needs a little push in their life to start up the engine that