History of dance

Exploring each other’s dance history was a very interesting way to start the semester. We have all danced together for several years now however we all come from different dance backgrounds. Exploring each others dance backgrounds provided insight to their own personal dance style that we may not have notices before. Claire was the first dancer I talked to. Her dance history was very interesting, she came from studio dance like myself, however she had the experience of dancing for the same studio

Kayla RadfordAnnKassie TraNikki Morgan Dance History Final Paper Due: 4/20 History of Early Dance in France The culture I chose to research the dance history of was French dance culture prior to ballet and the different dances that were popular and possibly developed into ballet. I wanted to learn more about French dance history because I am half French from my mother’s side of the family so I have always been fascinated with the culture especially the dance culture. I have also danced ballet all

Origin and History of Dance The archaeological evidence for early dance includes 9,000 year old paintings found in India at the Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka, and Egyptian tomb paintings depicting dancing figures, dated 3300 BC. Before the invention of written languages, dance was the one of the most important method of passing stories down from generation to generation. The use of dance in ecstatic (ubjective experience of total involvement of the subject) or altered state of mind and healing rituals

Tap dance is a form of dance, which is by tapping your shoes and hitting the ground as percussion. Two important variations on tap dance exist, rhythm jazz tap and Broadway tap. Broadway tap focuses on dance, it is widely performed in musical theater. Rhythm tap focuses on musically, and dancers consider themselves to be a part of the jazz tradition. The sound is made by shoes that have a hard metal tap on the heel and toe. There are different kinds of shoes which sometimes are different in the way

than it for doing another art of dance. It is way different than ballet, jazz, and tap, yet it could look alike to most dancers. For instance, every dancer thinks they’re too good for it and that it is too easy. What they don't see is that just as every art of dance it is different, but they must contribute flexibility, letting loose of the body, and controlling of movements to be a good hip hop dancer. Little do we know as dancers that every form of dance is hard. It's just like every job

Through History, dance is presented as an complex art form that served and continually serves a variety of purposes throughout history. Despite the different purposes of dances, all occasions have the same theoretical objectives: “infuse the art of dance with new life; make it possible for dance to express new ideas; and arouse the interest of easily bored Western audiences” (pp. xi). The book details dance in forms of ritual, world dance forms and court dance forms. During the Stone Age, dance existed

hip-hop’s ever evolving dance moves progressed without missing a single beat. Originating from African-American and Puerto Rican poverty-stricken youth and young adults in the Bronx, New York in 1973, (Chang 67) it was a direct result of overflowing creativity, suppressed energy, and a lack of available outlets. Serving as a medium to empower the youth opportunity to express his or her emotions through the four hip-hop elements, however, I would like to focus towards the element of dance, how it started

Student Network Resources, Inc. A History of Dance The cultivation of dance in black communities across the United States over the decades reflects the varied styles, influences and expressions utilized by this art form. "Dance Black America" is a documentary that chronicles the exploration of dance through a festival hosted by the State University of New York and the Brooklyn Academy of Music. The film delves into the history, nature, and portrayal of dance, while simultaneously acknowledging

Dance has been an important part of my life since I was 5 years old. I will never forget the first dance class I went to with my cousins when we lived in the Bronx. That first class opened the doors to all the opportunities I have been offered as a dancer today. When I moved to Somers in 1st grade, I decided to continue dancing since I enjoyed it so much. I danced at a small studio which was really just for fun, until I wanted to get more serious as a dancer. In 6th grade I switched to a different

Throughout history, many societies have used dance as a way to express themselves, and their culture. Dance is defined as “[moving] your body in a way that goes with the rhythm and style of music that is being played” (Simple Definition of Dance, Merriam-Webster). This definition has been portrayed throughout many societies and civilizations throughout history, and it is used to express their culture, history, and tell stories. History and dance affect each other due to the fact that some dances might