What is the historical background of Dance?

Answer 1

Background: Social DancingDancing is both the most artistic of social pastimes and the most social of artistic pastimes. In all societies, dance forms an integral part of the lifestyle. Dancing is not only a reflection of life but is a basic human expression of life itself. While the initial motivation to dance is often a social one, once past the hurdle of actually learning to dance, many find in the music, the atmosphere and the dance the opportunity to take on a new persona. In an instant, the dancer can be mentally and emotionally carried away to almost any scenario of their choosing - a Texas Barn Dance, an elegant Gala Ball in Vienna, a Caribbean beach party, a smart dinner dance in London's West End, a back street bar in Buenos Aires, a carnival in Copacabana, a bodega in old Havana, a bullfight in Valencia, a New York night spot or a Parisian café.The music and the venue create the atmosphere but it is the dancers who express their own individuality through the language of dance.You do not need to be a good dancer to enjoy dancing, the music, the mood, the atmosphere and, of course, the social life. Dancing is accessible to everyone irrespective of their age or ability.Dancing is a fabulous way of keeping fit both physically and mentally. And the great thing is that it is so much fun! Dances to explore. Fill in the cultures/countries of the above-mentioned dances.