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'''Dance''' (from French ''danser'', perhaps from Frankish) generally refers to movement of the body, usually rhythmic and to music,<ref> [http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9110116/dance britannica]</ref> used as a form of [[Emotional expression|expression]], [[social]] [[social interaction|interaction]] or presented in a [[spirituality|spiritual]] or [[performance]] setting. |
'''Dance''' (from French ''danser'', perhaps from Frankish) generally refers to movement of the body, usually rhythmic and to music,<ref> [http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9110116/dance britannica]</ref> used as a form of [[Emotional expression|expression]], [[social]] [[social interaction|interaction]] or presented in a [[spirituality|spiritual]] or [[performance]] setting. |
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| − | ''Dance'' is also used to describe methods of [[non-verbal communication]] (see [[body language]]) between humans or [[animal]]s ([[Bee learning and communication#Dance language|bee dance]], [[Fixed action pattern|patterns of behaviour]] such as a mating dance), motion in inanimate objects (''the leaves danced in the wind''), and certain [[dance (musical form)|musical form]]s or [[music|genre]]s. |
+ | ''Dance'' is also used to describe methods of [[non-verbal communication]] (see [[body language]]) between humans or [[animal]]s ([[Bee learning and communication#Dance language|bee dance]], [[Fixed action pattern|patterns of behaviour]] such as a (mating dance), motion in inanimate objects (''the leaves danced in the wind''), and certain [[dance (musical form)|musical form]]s or [[music|genre]]s. |
Definitions of what constitutes dance are dependent on [[Society|social]], [[Culture|cultural]], [[aesthetic]], [[artistic]] and [[moral]] constraints and range from functional movement (such as [[folk dance]]) to [[virtuoso]] techniques such as ballet. In [[sport]]s, [[gymnastics]], [[figure skating]] and [[synchronized swimming]] are ''dance'' disciplines while [[martial arts]] ''[[Kata (martial arts)|kata]]'' are often compared to dances. |
Definitions of what constitutes dance are dependent on [[Society|social]], [[Culture|cultural]], [[aesthetic]], [[artistic]] and [[moral]] constraints and range from functional movement (such as [[folk dance]]) to [[virtuoso]] techniques such as ballet. In [[sport]]s, [[gymnastics]], [[figure skating]] and [[synchronized swimming]] are ''dance'' disciplines while [[martial arts]] ''[[Kata (martial arts)|kata]]'' are often compared to dances. |
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Contemporary dance.
Dance (from French danser, perhaps from Frankish) generally refers to movement of the body, usually rhythmic and to music,[1] used as a form of expression, social interaction or presented in a spiritual or performance setting.
Dance is also used to describe methods of non-verbal communication (see body language) between humans or animals (bee dance, patterns of behaviour such as a (mating dance), motion in inanimate objects (the leaves danced in the wind), and certain musical forms or genres.
Definitions of what constitutes dance are dependent on social, cultural, aesthetic, artistic and moral constraints and range from functional movement (such as folk dance) to virtuoso techniques such as ballet. In sports, gymnastics, figure skating and synchronized swimming are dance disciplines while martial arts kata are often compared to dances.
Dance can be participatory, social or performed for an audience. It can also be ceremonial, competitive or erotic. Dance movements may be without significance in themselves, such as in ballet or European folk dance, or have a gestural vocabulary/symbolic system as in many Asian dances. Dance can embody or express ideas, emotions or tell a story.
Dance classification and genres
Partner dance.
- Main article: List of basic dance topics
Dance categories by number of interacting dancers are mainly Solo dance, Partner dance and Group dance. Dance is preformed for various purposes like Ceremonial dance, Erotic dance, Performance dance, Social dance etc.
Dancing and music
- See also: Category:Music genres
Many early forms of music and dance were created and performed together. This paired development has continued through the ages with dance/music forms such as: Jig, Waltz, Tango, Disco, Salsa, Electronica and Hip-Hop. Some musical genres also have a parallel dance form such as Baroque music and Baroque dance whereas others developed separately: Classical music and Classical ballet.
Although dance is often accompanied by music, it can also be presented independently or provide its own accompaniment (tap dance). Dance presented with music may or may not be performed in time to the music depending on the style of dance. Dance performed without music is said to be danced to its own rhythm.
Dance studies and techniques
- See also: Dance theory, Choreography, and Dance moves
In the early 1920s, dance studies (dance practice, critical theory, Musical analysis and history) began to be considered an academic discipline. Today these studies are an integral part of many universities' arts and humanities programs. By the late 20th century the recognition of practical knowledge as equal to academic knowledge lead to the emergence of practice research and practice as research. A large range of dance courses are available including:
- Professional practice: performance and technical skills
- Practice research: choreography and performance
- Ethnochoreology, encompassing the dance-related aspects of Anthropology, Cultural Studies, Gender Studies, Area studies, Postcolonial theory, Ethnography, etc.
- Dance therapy or Dance-Movement Therapy.
- Dance and technology: new media and performance technologies.
- Laban Movement Analysis and Somatic studies
A full range of Academic degrees are available from BA (Hons) to PhD and other postdoctoral fellowships, with many dance scholars taking up their studies as mature students after a professional dance career.
Dancing is evolved in so many different styles. Breakdancing and Crumping which is related to the hip hop culture. African dance which is interperative. Ballet, Ballroom, Waltz, and Tango are classical styles of dance. While square and the infamous electric slide are forms of step dances.
See also
- Dance therapy
- Ethnochoeology
- Psychology of dance
Further reading
- Carter, A. (1998) The Routledge Dance Studies Reader. Routledge. ISBN 0-415-16447-8
- Charman, S. Kraus, R, G. Chapman, S. and Dixon-Stowall, B. (1990) History of the Dance in Art and Education. Pearson Education. ISBN 0-13-389362-6
- Daly, A. (2002) Critical Gestures: Writings on Dance and Culture. Wesleyan University Press. ISBN 0-8195-6566-0
- Dils, A. (2001) Moving History/Dancing Cultures: A Dance History Reader. Wesleyan University Press. ISBN 0-8195-6413-3
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