LION DANCE THE HISTORY EARLY BELIEF According to traditional Chinese belief‚ the lion signifies courage‚ stability and superiority. The lion’s dance is performed to chase away ghosts and evil spirits. This is derived from folklore about a monster called Nian. This lion-like monster eats human-flesh for living and hunts for food in a village near the mountain. One day‚ the villagers decided to chase the monster away by throwing firecrackers and playing loud music. To come to their surprise‚ it
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Classical Dances of India Rewati Limaye FSC1 50109 Dance in India‚ is rooted in longstanding tradition. This vast Indian sub-continent has given birth to varied forms of dancing. Each of them is shaped by the influences of a particular period and environment. These pristine forms have been preserved through the centuries‚ to become a part of our present culture‚ a living legacy which is both our pride and delight. Some of the world-famous dance forms that originated and evolved in India are
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……………………… page 4 Characteristics ……………………… page 6 Styles ……………………… page 6 Breakdance …………………….. page 8 Dance techniques ……………………… page 9 Music ……………………… page 10 Fashion ……………………… page 10 Gender Inequalities ………………………
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are used out on the field. Dance is another physical activity that is sometimes not viewed as athletic sport. Dance is often categorized with the performing arts and not given full credit for the physical dedication and commitment it takes in order to be a professional dancer. People need to ask themselves‚ “Is the dedication to becoming a top notch football player any different than the dedication it takes to excel as a dancer?” The answer to that question is no. Dance should be considered a sport
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It is well known that the origins of our modern hiphip stemmed from the boroughs of New York City in the late 1970’s. New York City at the time was a raw and racially diverse place in areas outside of Manhattan; further‚ New York was in the midst of one the worse crime surges in modern America. This tumultuous environment bred a new generation of artists and as such‚this crossculture integration produced a new forms of expression through music. Clive Campbell‚ Jamaican immigrant that went by the name Kool Herc
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What Is Dance? Dance is a type of art form in which people use their bodies to express themselves‚ and usually a dance is accompanied by music. When dancing‚ a person often tries to express different ideas and emotions with her movements. Some types of dance can also be used for storytelling. Since dancing is a very physically demanding art form‚ most dancers must work very hard to stay physically fit. This will often include a strict diet‚ along with a rigorous exercise routine Careers in Dance
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The History of Hula Dancing Molly Silven ’13 Professor Wise Dance is an art form that generally refers to movement of the body‚ usually rhythmic and to music‚ used as a form of expression‚ social interaction or presented in a spiritual or performance setting. There are multiple forms of dance ranging from hip-hop‚ Irish step dancing‚ ballroom dancing‚ jazz‚ tap‚ ballet‚ lyrical‚ tribal dancing‚ and even hula dancing. Dancing is way to express oneself by using the body. Sometimes
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Concert In Dance”. The Stockton Dance Company set up the whole demonstration. The show was performed from February 28 to March 2. The show was preformed at Stockton College in the Performing Arts Center. The performance that will be talked about is My Shadow’s Ghost. Lauren Putty White created the choreography. The music that was selected was Efterlang: Himmelbjerget. Mark Mallett did lighting. While Henry van Kuiken was in charge of the costume design. The dancers that were in the performance were: Lauren
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Summer Dance 101 Composition Assignment: Create a Group Dance Composition Based on a Social/Political Issue As a group‚ sit down to brainstorm‚ discuss and decide upon a social or political issue that you want to explore through movement. Examples of social/political issues are: homelessness‚ oppression‚ environmental issues‚ corporate avarice‚ racism‚ domestic violence‚ racial profiling‚ but there are many‚ many issues that can be explored in addition to those mentioned above. You may wish
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Dance is an extensive term that describes many different forms. There is Ballet and Modern dance‚ Jazz and Hip-Hop‚ Lyrical‚ Musical Theater‚ Ballroom dancing‚ Irish dancing‚ Tap dancing‚ and many other styles. Each style of dance is similar to one another but they are all very unique in their own way and have completely different moves they entail. Ballet is the basis of all forms of dance. It is based on classical technique‚ grace‚ and precision. Within Ballet there are many different styles
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