There is quite a bit of controversy over cheerleading and dance. Some may confuse them‚ or even think they’re the same thing‚ but they have their similarities and differences. Many people say cheer is better‚ and others may say dance is better. They may have some deviation‚ as in physical ability‚ technique‚ and choreography; but one thing they do have in common are the competitions. Both cheerleaders and dancers have physical requirements they need to meet in order to exceed in their sport. For
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Power of Dance" was a film which explored various forms of dance around the world and how each one related to its respective culture. The video used a multitude of different styles of dance in different geographical locations to pinpoint how dance is a universal language‚ and the body is used to convey a variety of ideas and emotions. The primary theme behind the film was that dance is a global phenomenon. Dance crosses race‚ color‚ culture‚ social‚ economic‚ and class lines. Dance is found in
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Newton’s laws accordingly. By utilizing key physics concepts‚ a dancer can improve by locating the center of balance and determining the force vectors of a Grande Jette jump. Maintaining a strong center of balance is one of the key principles of strong dance technique. Whether dancers are working to control their turns or maintaining a position while standing on their toes‚ they are always instructed to “hold their center” or “keep a strong core.” These instructions may seem foreign to non-dancers‚ they
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CREATIVE DANCE History of Creative Dance Creative dance is perceived differently by different sectors of the education system. In many provinces‚ creative dance is part of the physical education curriculum. More recently‚ two provinces— British Columbia and Saskatchewan— have considered placing dance under the rubric of arts education. The aspect of creative dance that is emphasized reflects the position creative dance is assigned in the curriculum. When in the physical education curriculum‚ creative
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(#1) Between 800 and 900 A.D. people began to dance as entertainment‚ this was known as a flamenco dance. (#2) Flamenco dance was first performed by the Untouchables. The Untouchables were a group within the Indian caste system. This group was combined by acrobats‚ dancers‚ musicians‚ palmists‚ metalworkers‚ and animal traders. It wasn’t too long before others realized that they wanted to perform these kinds of dances as well. (#2) Flamenco dance was performed in Andalusa. Andalusa is in the
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Dance: The Art Inside A Sport For many years there has been the great debate of dancing and whether or not it is a sport. Most athletes look at dance and say “That’s not a sport. Anyone can dance.”(Is Dance A Sport? para 1). Dance to the majority of the population is considered to be an art and no more. I’ve heard countless times where people would say “Dancers aren’t athletes” and this paper is dedicated to proving those people wrong. Although dance is a performing art‚ there are other attributes
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Influence of Visual Media Paper Influence of Visual Media Paper HUM/176 Toie Watson May 19‚ 2013 Visual media is a part of just about everyone’s everyday life. Televisions‚ computers‚ and smartphones with access to different forms of visual media are used on a regular basis. These forms of visual media entertainment media has helped to shape American culture and its values. One form of visual entertainment media that shaped American culture and its values is cable television. In the beginning
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films‚ dance has been recorded as a documentation for future repertoire and providing a historical background of the industry. But it has since had the capability of creating a completely new art form in itself. Recent years have bought out the introduction of 3D for dance films‚ adding that extra dimension to provide a more realistic experience. Utilising a video camera to capture moments of dance can provide it with a number of new possibilities. With the electronic capabilities‚ the dance can alter
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Safe dance Safe dance 1. What is safe dance? A term coined to mean dance practises that are taught and performed with care as effective safe guards against potential injury. 2. What is the main way of avoiding injury? Not to side step troublesome movements but ensure that the body is sufficiently prepared to be able to handle them without injury. Overall Fitness 3. According to the article‚ what are the essential components of fitness? Balanced diet‚ adequate rest‚ gradual muscular exercise
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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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