Category: Dance

  • Hawaiian Dance: Hula Dance Styles

    Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Introduction Hula is the Hawaiian dance type that is accompanied by a chant or a song as the other best alternative. The Polynesians developed this form of dance in the Hawaiian Islands when they settled there. The accompanying song is known as mele and Hula dance dramatizes…

  • Kathakali Dance Theater Overview

    Theatre plays a significant role in the history of humankind. It is a creative method to learn about a specific culture and the history of its people. It can grab ones attention and bring entertainment, joy, or even sorrow. For example, India has numerous unique representations of this art, one of them being the Kathakali…

  • 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…

  • Dance Movement Therapy Review

    Table of Contents Introduction History of Dance Therapy How Dance Therapy Works Psychological, Physical and Emotional Health and Dance Therapy Healthcare and Dance Therapy Conclusion Bibliography Introduction Dance Movement therapy belongs to the category of Creative Arts therapy among alternative therapies. The term dance movement therapy refers to the use of movement in improving the…

  • Tap Dance: History and Personal Attitude

    Table of Contents Dance Realization of Growth Reflection References Dance Dance is a rhythmic set of steps and body movements that matches the speed and flow of music. Dance exists in many forms, including tap, ballet, hip-hop, jazz, ballroom, and contemporary (Franks, 2021). The thrill that comes along with various types of dance captivates me.…

  • 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…

  • Ballroom Dance: History and Characteristics

    Ballroom dances are performed in pairs in social gatherings as well as on competitive stages. Different types of dances are included in this ballroom dance and they are fox-trot, waltz, polka, tango, Charleston, jitterbug, and merengue (Ballroom dance, 2009) and their styles are also different. It was usually performed for pastimes and its a spirited…

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • Maya Angelou And Dance

    Maya Angelou was born in St. Louis, Missouri. When her parents split, she was only three years old; Bailey (her brother) and Maya went to live with their grandmother. Growing up, Maya Angelou faced many racial factors of being a black woman. With this in mind, she grew up with a deep faith to believe…