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Dance is a mesmerizing form of theatrical movement that combines rhythm and music, creating captivating performances. From the structured elegance of ballet, which originated in 15th-century Europe and features masterpieces like Swan Lake, to the expressive nature of interpretive dance that conveys emotions through movement, each style tells a unique story. Additionally, ethnic dances from diverse cultures, including African, Indian, and Native American, showcase the rich tapestry of global dance traditions. Discover the beauty and creativity of various dance forms through these engaging performances.
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Dance Theater movement of the body usually with rhythm and music as a performance and entertainment.
Choreography the design and control of dance movements in a sequence. www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2fKEgiXeYI
Ballet Very formal movements Began in 15th century Europe, popularized in Russia, France, England, etc, now worldwide Swan Lake most famous ballet Often tells a narrative story like a play Very hi-so, even aristocratic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViWQUOGIaSU
Interpretive dance • Wants to express emotions, life situations, events through movement • Traditional and modern versions
Ethnic • Cuturally based dances from around the world • Eg. Africa, India, SE asia, Native Americans, • Folk Dancing in Western cultures.
Indian http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2011/08/22/arts/dance/20110822-silesian.html
Modern Dance • Often interpretive, and abstract • Can use many other types of dance like jazz, hip-hop, etc • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uL1rB0GPIhI