Tap dancing is a dance form where one would wear a shoe with hard metal soles and strike the floor to create a rhythm. However‚ there is more to tap dancing than just striking the floor‚ because anyone can strike their foot on a hard surface to create a noise‚ but it takes someone who is truly passionate and dedicated to learning and performing Tap dancing to be considered a member of the tap dance community. Also‚ in the tap community there are specific rules that one would need to follow‚ to understand
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Needs Analysis The style of the chosen solo is Contemporary. This needs analysis focuses on fitness components required from the dancer‚ whilst also specifying muscle groups targeted during this piece. Physiological Analysis: The solo requirements are high and many components of fitness are applied. To create improvements in weaker areas of required components of fitness‚ the dancer will focus on flexibility and balance‚ enabling her to improve both dynamic and static movements. Boreham and Sharp
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ZULU TRADITIONAL DANCE Zulu means the people of heaven‚ which is a friendly and hospitable culture. They have an expressive language punctuated with distinctive click sounds. The Zulu people are proud of their nation and treasure their heritage. During the 16th and 17th centuries‚ they had a powerful king named Shaka Zulu. He helped expand the Zulu tribe territory and claimed that he was king of all Africa. Many cultures in Africa today still have traditions that were influenced by the Zulu people
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interests‚ and concerns. It can help children of all ages and races. According to the American Dance Therapy Association website (2009)‚ dance movement therapy is defined by the association as “the psychotherapeutic use of movement as a process which furthers the emotional‚ cognitive‚ physical‚ and social integration of the individual.” Levy (1988) described Dance Movement Therapy as “the use of dance and movement that allows the body movement to reflect inner emotional states and changes in movement
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lifestyle for hundreds of years. The “Ghost Dance” was created to give the native people some hope at a time where disease‚ death and oppression peaked. reasons for the Indian’s predicament at this time in their history included: lack of hunting‚ decease of the buffalo‚ forced abandonment of their religion‚ ceremonial customs‚ and forced conversion to Christianity. As each tribes’ social structure quickly disintegrated a spiritual movement known as the Ghost Dance materialized. Wovoka (1856-1932)‚ also
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traditions that revolve around life. Even today the Sioux carry on their ancestor’s beliefs and stories. Their ideas of life itself were special. The Sioux is an overall unique tribe. One of the most important things to the Sioux is the Sun Dance. The Sun Dance is a ceremony that lasts four days. It shows honor towards the sun and bravery to overcome pain (David J. Wishart‚ 1). Many of the things that are involved are flesh offerings‚ fasting‚ dancing‚ and drumming. A Holy Medicine Man would get the
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performance. This was an unprecedented dance for me. It was the first time I would be highlighted amidst 14 other talented individuals. Dancers that could manifest our choreographer’s vision in a more proficient manner were sidelined. I felt petrified. It was indisputable that there was no room for mistake. Our choreographer would be watching and she had high expectations from me. Family‚ friends‚ and teachers were exhilarated to see the Herricks Dance Crew. They deserved a performance and we had
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Bihu Dance of Assam The Bihu dance is a folk dance from the North Eastern Indian state of Assam. It is most related to the festival more commonly known as the Rongali Bihu. This festival is the most anticipated and is celebrated with a tremendous amount of enthusiasm. The festival brings together all the Assamese people‚ disregarding of their caste‚ creed and religious beliefs and ways of life. For the people of Assam‚ Bihu is not just an important festival but also a time to celebrate their livelihood
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DANCE FORMS OF INDIA Bharata Natyam Bharatanatyam is the most popular of Indian dances and belongs to the South Indian state of Tamilnadu. Its antiquity is well established. In the past it was practised ad performed in the temples by a class of dancers known as the devadasis. It was a part of the religious rituals and has a long and hoary past. The kings and the princely courts patronised the temples‚ as well as the various traditions sustaining the dance form. The salient features of Bharatanatyam
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Dance is an art form. Professional dancers pride themselves for being able to express complicated emotions through the artistic interpretation of movements. Like athletics‚ dancers are very prone to physical injury‚ that is‚ their work requires intense physical training in which often result in mild or severe injuries. This essay will attempt to investigate and understand what is the hamstring strain or tear injury‚ how it occurs‚ and ways to prevent such injury. Asdf asdfg afsg afg afg adfg adfg
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