Dance
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Dance is a type of human activity in which people move their body in a musical way in a given space. There are many types of dance styles, including Jazz dance, ballet dancing, tap dancing, ballroom dancing, waltz , funk and hip hop dancing. Dance refers to human movement either used as a form of expression or presented in a social, spiritual or performance setting. Dancing is both an art and type of recreation. Dance can be performed in a small or large group, by an individual or in groups of two people.
Dancing is usually done while music is playing. Some people dance to express their feelings and emotions. Other people dance to reduce their stress or for the delight in the movement. Many people experience the art of dance and for some people it's enjoyable. Dance can also be a regular exercise that makes people healthy. Dance moves can be fast, slow, big, small, up and down, or on the floor.
[edit] Choreography
Choreography is the art of making dances, and the person who does this is called a choreographer. The choreographer then teaches the dance to students or professional dancers.
[edit] History
The first dance academy was opened in 1661 in Paris, France. Only men were accepted until 1681. After 1681, women were accepted too. Ballroom dances are forms of modern dance. Ballroom dances such as the waltz are done with two people.
People who want to learn to dance can go to dance schools. Dance schools teach dance movements. It takes many years of practice to become an experienced and flexible dancer.
Dance can be used as a form of communication between humans or humans and animals, it is a way of becoming an object or it is musical, mythological or a funny piece of work. Classical ballet (say 'bal-ay' ), tap, folk, dance gymnastics, figure skating and synchronised swimming are types of dance. 'Swan Lake' has been shown to the public using ballet.
To make (or choreograph ) a dance, counting the movement you wish to include is helpful. Usually, two moves will last until the numbers '1, 2, 3, 4' or '1 , 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8' are said. An example of a movement is the interesting and simple move called the Windmill . Hair must be loose and long. Keeping in one spot, the dancer then turns her body around.
Without moving and holding your muscles and joints prior to dancing, dancing can make muscles painful or people who do not have strong backs can hurt themselves. Dancing must be safe - there should be a big floor space with nothing to injure you.
[edit] Styles
There are many different types of dance style, including:
- Ballet
- Classical
- Contemporary
- Jazz
- Funk
- Hip hop
- R n’ B
- Breakdancing
- Tap dance
- Song and dance
- Ballroom dancing
- Belly dancing
