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Dance

A beautiful form of expression, dance is the movement of one's body, usually to a rhythm or music. Ask questions about the history of dance and types of dance here.

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10 example of non-locomotor movement?

Some examples of non-locomotor movements are twisting, bending, swaying, swinging, stretching, turning, pulling, pushing, falling, and dodging.

What are the moves in ballet?

Well, Ballet is without doubts a beautiful art. There are 5 basic arm positions and 5 basic feet positions. Often the two are combined.

Positions of the arms:

C'est tout!

What is Gene Kelly style?

Gene Kelley, as we all know, "Singing in the Rain!", just happens to have been a very great dancer who has sadly passed away. The answer to your very clever question is musical theater. Now, musical theater is mostly off of Broadway plays. It can be any type of dance. (most popular is jazz.) He also combined tap dancing. It takes many hours of practice but soon you have it down. How do I know this? Well, I just happen to be a teenager dancer!

What is the difference between jazz and hiphop?

the difference between hip hop and classic music it is hip hop relies more on the beat and more of a care free attitude, but classic you feel like rules in the music for some people is relaxing.

What does the word posture mean in dance?

the position or carriage of the body in sitting or standing

Where is swing dance originated?

In the mid 1930's, a BOUNCY AND CHEERFUL

DANCE was named the Jitterbug by the band leader

Cab Calloway when he introduced a song in

1934 called "JITTERBUG." The Jitterbug CONSISTED of a few standardized

steps of TWIRLS, splits, somersaults, and it

also had DIFFICULT LIFTS, when the male partner

would lift up the female partner and swing

them around on their backs.

Host of so you think you can dance?

On the latest so you think you can dance, Charlie won. With Tommy coming in close second and others such as Robbie within the top 5. (Cant remember, it was about a year ago) ---- UK So You Think You Can Dance

What are the classification and uses of modern dance?

Modern dance has several different categorizations which include partner dance, solo dance and group dance. It can also be categorized by purpose such as performance, ceremonial and social dance.

Are there any dance clubs in Denver for teens under 18?

yea they

do i know a couple in australia/melb but yea..if that helps you? coz i don't really know where you live lol

How did samba start?

The Samba originated in Brazil. It was and is danced as a festival dance during the street festivals and celebrations. First introduced in the U.S. in a Broadway play called "Street Carnival" in the late twenties. The festive style and mood of the dance has kept it alive and popular to this day. Samba is a fun dance that fits most of today's popular music.

What is a hiku?

If you mean haiku, a haiku is a three-line poem with a five-seven-five verse. They are usually about nature and originated in Eastern Asia.

Here is a typical haiku:


In Autumn Moonlight-The small worm digs silently

into the chestnut.


If you really do mean hiku, hiku means:

  • Seven or Seventh in Hawaain
  • To 1. Pull, draw or lead; 2. To retreat or retire; 3. To play a musical instrument; 4. To run over with a vehicle; or 5. To grindin Japanese
  • Tail in a dialect called Rapa Nui




When do you do the 1st dance at a wedding?

A couple's first wedding dance is a fun way to celebrate the marriage vows just taken and to join together in a romantic dance. It is customary for the couple to dance first before others join in.

What year was belly dancing created?

Belly dance is known as "contemporary dance". Belly dancing is one of the popular oldest dance in the world. It has been skillful for thousands of years. A specific place or time of origination has never been determined, but it has its roots in various ancient cultures of the Middle East and the Eastern Mediterranean regions. It originated in India over 5000 years ago, and had spread through out the Middle East with the migrations of the Gypsy tribes also called Roma in Europe, Ghawazee in Egypt, and Nawar in India. Belly Dancing, The Sensual Art of Energy and Spirit.

thedancersworld.com

Is it called Crump or Crunk dancing?

It is like being on earth without the air to enjoy

no! crunk is a crazy type of dance!! What the heck is being on earth without air to enjoy?????? its obviously a crazy type of dance.duuhhhh

Dance steps of la jota?

La Jota, at one time was the most popular dance performed by the Spanish Senoritas and Caballeros in Spain. Apparently, they brought it with them to many areas of the world, including a town called Moncada, Tarlac in the Philippines. The people from Moncada adapted the dance and through time, created their own version uniquely Filipino, calling it La Jota Moncadena. The use of bamboo castanets make the dance lively and delightful to watch.

The clicking of castanets accompanies this dance with influences of polka, waltz and mazurka

How did dance begin?

One of the earliest structured uses of dances may have been in the performance and in the telling of myths. It was also sometimes used to show feelings for one of the opposite gender. It is also linked to the origin of "love making." Before the production of written languages, dance was one of the methods of passing these stories down from generation to generation.

How do hips move?

If you don't naturally have hips them you'll have to gain weight/fat to build in to your hips which might not work cuz you may end up gaining weight in all the wrong places which you don't want

Costume of folk dance?

costumes can range for this type of dancing. I compete and i have seen many variations. Normally you will see sparkles maybe hats. If you do musical theater then you might see costumes that resemble the character that the dancer is suppose to be playing. An example is that in one of my jazz/ musical theater i do i have to dress up like a boy because were are suppose to act like we are going to prom. There really is no specific answer its more along the lines of what your dance is about and what would show the story off to the audience better.

What do you do when two guys ask you to a dance?

First be support to her, if she says she does not like the way she looks tell her she looks great, if you see her looking nervous or feeling upset give her a hug and ask her how are you feeling?

tell her you are going to give her a note with an answer. if your answer is no tell her why. if it is yes give her the note yourself

When did step-dancing start?

step dance came out of break dance but break dance is way better:)

Who and when did the jive start?

the jive originated from the rock and roll music in the 1950's!