Category: Dance

  • The Agbadza Dance: Traditional Dance in Africa

    Introduction Dance implicates an expression that originates from the human heart and uses gestures and movements, that revolve around daily events to define ordinary and unique experiences for people. African communities highly regard dance as a sacred art that serves as the pivot around which African lives spout. This paper aims at educating people across…

  • Relation of the Terms Postcolonial and Dance

    The concept of dance refers to the rhythmical movements that match the tempo of the music. In some cases, dance is a set of repeated steps, whereas in other cases, a person can move freely without following a specific scheme or order. In my understanding, dance is about creativity and self-expression. At the same time,…

  • Square Dance Calling in the United States

    Initially, musicians did not call the dances; however, similar to earlier country dances and minuets, musicians memorized the steps and figures after being taught at dancing schools. The cotillions, introduced by many French dance terminology and figures, were led by American and newly arrived French dancing masters and are still in use to date. As…

  • The Tap Dance: Dormeshias and Arnolds Performances

    Table of Contents Introduction Background of the Tap Dance Description of Chloe Arnold Performance  Beyoncés Formation Description of Dormeshias Performance Comparison of the Dances Conclusion Works Cited Introduction It is hard to disagree that dances are an integral part of culture and humanity as a whole. From the course of history, one can learn…

  • Belly Dance in Russia

    Table of Contents Introduction Style and Organization Costumes Marina Oganyan Professional Life Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Foreign dance classes have become popular in Russia since the collapse of the Soviet Union (Radchenko 1). Many young women and men have started to practice foreign dances for professional reasons or just for fun. In Russia, Belly Dance,…

  • Swing Dance in History and Modern Trends

    Table of Contents Introduction History of the Swing Era Peculiarities of Swing Dancing Role of the Swing in History and Modern Trends Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The history of swing dancing had its roots in the distant past when the culture of African Africans and Europeans intertwined, and society felt an irresistible desire to erase…

  • The Role Of Dance In Human Society

    Introduction Dance, a vibrant art form, embodies the rich tapestry of American culture, reflecting its diverse and dynamic spirit. It transcends mere movement in the USA, narrating stories of heritage, innovation, and unity. This essay delves into the multifaceted world of American dance, showcasing its evolution and the influences that have shaped it. Each style…

  • Dance To Live Or Live To Dance

    Ever since I was a little girl dance has had a major impact on my life. I can not even remember my life without dance; when dancing I feel most like myself. I do not know if you could ever find a moment where I am not doing some type of dance move, whether that…

  • Martha Graham’s Influence on Dance

    By the 1930s in America, Graham had developed a succinct dance vocabulary within her technique that spoke to more taboo forms of movement and emotional expression (Mapes, 2012). For example, the introduction of Grahams stylized breathing concept, which she dubbed contraction and release, not only formed the basis of her unique dance terminology, but also…

  • Dance Movement Therapy And Parkinsons Disease

    More than one million people in this country are living with Parkinsons disease (Parkinsons Disease Foundation), and by 2030, the number of people living with PD is expected to double (Dorsey ER, Constantinescu R, Thompson JP, et al 2007), its symptoms including bradykinesia, rigidity, tremors, freezing, problems in gait and impaired balance and coordination. Coupled…