Ballet Martha Graham once said‚ “Dance is the hidden language of the soul.” Ballet is one of the world’s most graceful and elegant forms of dancing. The first ballets were danced in Italy but it eventually developed in France under Louis XIV. Ballet thrived in St. Petersburg‚ Russia and developed most of the ballet dancers. Choreographer George Balanchine was the first person to bring ballet to the United States. He was born on January 22‚ 1904 as Giorgi Meltitonis dze Balanchivadze and founded
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Modern Dance started in the 20th century in Germany and the United states as a way to rebel against rigid formalism‚ artifice‚ and superficiality from ballet. Modern dance resembled modern art and music being experimental. Pioneers of Modern dance like “Isadora Duncan‚ Loie Fuller‚ and Ruth St. Denis in the United States‚ Rudolf von Landon and Mary Wigman in Germany” they all wanted to create an awareness to their audiences of inner and outer realities. Isadora Duncan started “free dance” where
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Introduction (Talha) Hip-Hop is a popular style of dance that is known all over the world. People are very passionate about Hip-Hop dance. In fact‚ every year thousands of people compete in worldwide Hip-Hop competitions‚ with much more watching in live crowds and at home on TV. however‚ it can really be danced anywhere. With so many different styles‚ interesting music‚ a fascinating origin‚ and being able to wear anything you want when dancing‚ Hip-Hop can be very beautiful and definitely drop a
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Authentic jazz dance pertains to the early development of the jazz style in the 1920’s. During this time period‚ jazz dance wa influenced by African American cultures that were introduced in different dance movements. Some dances introduced to the population during this time includes the Lindy Hop and the Charleston. These movements included swing dance and flapper movements that were expressed in ballrooms and social settings. These elements were the original forms of jazz dance that influenced
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Nobody cares if you can’t dance well. Just get up and dance” by Dave Berry. To me as an art student and a person who grew up performing theatrical dances‚ dance is a way to express oneself and find life within the beat of music. With dance you are telling a story to your audience members and captivate them with freedom of one’s expression. Dance is moving rhythmically to music‚ typically following a set sequence of steps‚ or a person who is moving quick in a lively way. Dance is an art form in which
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Dance is a dangerous and rigorous profession. In some cases it can cause bruises‚ broken bones‚ and pulled muscles. In the worst cases it can lead to bulimia‚ anorexia‚ constant fatigue‚ low self esteem‚ and depression. The History of Dance The Italian princess Catherine de Medici married the French Henri II and introduced ballet de cour‚ or "court ballet" to the Court of France in the sixteenth century. In the 1600’s‚ King Louis XIV especially loved dancing and starring in court productions. When
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perspectives on bodily movements in contemporary dances. Some of the famous works the author focuses on are that of Bill Jones‚ David Dorfman‚ Jawole Zollar‚ among others. A key aspect of contemporary dance which the author focuses on is the notion that the body‚ when dancing‚ is a source of cultural identity. The author investigates different choreographic concepts and determines how cultural representation becomes a part of the body’s movement when performing a dance. The author later on concluded that dancing
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City Contemporary Dance Company (CCDC) was founded in 1979 and become one of the most famous dance companies in Hong Kong. It is a pleasure to get the opportunity to watch the dance performance ‘Eureka’. Having status in the arts and dance field in Hong Kong‚ or even representing Hong Kong around the world‚ the capability of CCDC should not be neglected. Apart from the superb performance of their dancers and choreographers‚ management of the organizers also plays an indispensable role on the smooth
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Different kinds of Folk Dances The following are examples of popular Philippine folk dances : Binasuan - Originated in Pangasinan Province “meaning with the use of drinking glasses”‚ this vibrant dance basically shows off balancing skill of the performers. Glasses filled with rice wine are placed on the head and on each hand carefully maneuvered with graceful movements. This dance is common in weddings‚ fiestas and special occasions. Rigodon - Originated from Spain‚ this dance is commonly performed
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Dance: Is it a mating ritual or an art form? The dictionary defines dance as “an artistic form of nonverbal communication” (“dance”). As Christians we have always heard that dancing is immoral; that dancing only led to one thing- sex. Although this is the general belief‚ many people find the art of ballet‚ such as The Nutcracker to be tasteful. Dancing embodies passion‚ grace and poise. Dancing is not just a mating ritual as we have been told; it is a story that is too good for words. Dancing
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