Barton‚ senior and choreographer for the team‚ said The University Swingers are always looking to learn more about swing dancing‚ so that they can teach it to others and spread their core central love of this dance. They do so by attending workshops and having weekly practices. Though swing dance has historical roots‚ the swingers find ways to make it modern. For example‚ in their performance there were traditional 1930’s steps‚ but also Beyonce moves‚ which made it “quick and rapid
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Accompanying the drum are dancers in extravagant regalia; their clothing may be buckskin and neutral-toned or cloth and colorful. Two seemingly similar dance styles stick out in particular: the men’s grass dance and the women’s fancy shawl dance. Although the men’s grass dance and the women’s fancy shawl dance are both physically demanding powwow dances dominated by the drum‚ they differ greatly in origin‚ style‚ representation‚ and regalia. Both grass dancing and fancy shawl dancing are seen at Native
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Dance differs from sport in that it is not concerned with movement purely as a means of performing but rather with the artistic intent and quality of the movement (Macmillan‚ 2010). The Jive movement originated from the USA in the early 1930’s. It is a very energetic‚ boppy dance that encounters a number of fast tricky steps. Biomechanics is an analysis process that detects ways to improve athlete’s performances and techniques. It allows the athlete and the coach to understand how force acting on
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Eastern (Belly) Dance (The super condensed mini version) Middle Eastern Dance is an umbrella term which refers to all dances of the Middle East and it’s surrounding areas from both the past and present. However its also a term commonly used to refer to Raqs Sharqi or "belly dance" and its various styles‚ offshoots‚ and predecessors. Many scholars believe that Raqs Sharqi stems from older dances. It has been called the world’s "oldest dance‚" with theories linking it to ancient dances in Mesopotamia
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types of intriguing dances in the world today‚ circus dances‚ such as; aerial modern dance‚ flying trapeze‚ lyra‚ fire poi‚ acro‚ and trampoline are going to my main emphases for this paper. Aerial modern dance is a unique form of dance that will revive your soul. Flying trapeze is exhilarating in it self and is such a beautiful form of dance. Fire poi is great for your inner chi‚ such a fun way to get yourself moving. Acro dancing is a way to partner up for an usual type of dance that will be sure
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Dance is something that everyone knows about‚ but not many people understand. As an avid dancer and competitor for over ten years‚ I’ve learned to embrace the many forms of dancing in this world. It’s hard to put a single definition on dance – ‘it is graceful‚ it is feminine’ – because there are just too many types of dancing‚ each with a unique style. What I can say right now‚ is that dance is a discipline that requires immense control of the body to accurately communicate the intent of the dance
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Dance Critique: Jubilation Dance 2012 In Fall 2012 there was a production called Jubilation taken place in El Camino College in the Campus Theatre. The Dance consist of many different styles of dancing from African dance by Nichole “Nittche” Thompson Spirit Within‚ to Tango as demonstrated in La Revancha Del Tango‚ choreographed by Imara Quinonez. One of the most common and best performed dances that was presented in the production were The Gift and Broadway Bound‚ choreographed by Bernice Boseman
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American Indian Dance Ceremonial dance of American Indians is often referred to as a religion‚ although most American Indians would argue is more of a practice of their spirituality and well being. They embrace ceremonies as a way to help overcome the difficulties of life‚ such as‚ marriage‚ death‚ war‚ and weather. The rituals unite in community and give recognition to their ancestor and nature. Therefore‚ American Indians have created and practiced their own diverse types of dance thru movement
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Wayne May Erin Rehberg DANCE APPRECIATION – DANCE 1000-D01 December 4‚ 2014 What Do You Dance? After the Swing Era and World War II‚ American social dancing cooled down in the late 1940s‚ in a shift from dance bands to concerts in night clubs. In Michigan I was a teenager that was used to my parent’s country music and dancing. Throughout the years of me growing up to listening and dancing to country music and some rock music my uncle listened to that was all I was use to until I became 14yrs old
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Late last Saturday day night‚ on April 14‚2012‚ I attended the very first dance concert at John Anthony Theater at Collin College Spring Creek Campus. This concert was performed by Collin Dance Ensemble‚ which is a vibrant company that performs innovative contemporary modern dance. Their goal is to produce dance works at the highest level of artistic excellence. The dance company attends and performs at the American College Dance Festival annually and has been selected for the Gala Performance at the
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