What is Dance? Why do people dance? Types of Dance

2. Dance is one of the most beautiful forms of art that has grown in
leaps and bounds. Dance is no longer just a hobby; it is also one
of the most lucrative professions as well. Besides, dance therapy
is very much in vogue these days simply because the experience
of dancing helps a person to heal from within. Dance is a form of
expression that helps a person bring forth who they are, and
what they're passionate about

3. Every dance form has its own unique
identity. Each dance is beautiful in its own
way and has a different appeal to it. Every
country has a distinctive approach about
its dance style, with ethnicities worldwide
merging dance forms, and even creating
new ones, transforming the very idea of
dance.

5. It has been used
in worships
It plays a role in
courtship
It is an
expression of
one’s feeling
It serves as a form of
acquaintance for men
and women

6. It has been used
in worships
It plays a role in
courtship
It is an
expression of
one’s feeling
It serves as a form of
acquaintance for men
and women

7. It is used as
whole body work
out
It serves to
entertain others
As in old times, it
brings magical power
to people
It brings victory or
somehow restores
health in life
It gives beauty
and inspiration
to others

8. It is used as
whole body work
out
It serves to
entertain others
As in old times, it
brings magical power
to people
It brings victory or
somehow restores
health in life
It gives beauty
and inspiration
to others

9. The different types of dances and dance
styles that are prevalent all over the world,
are an indication of the popularity of this
art form. From the olden days till date,
dance has always been performed for
social reasons or even if just something to
aesthetically display.
by the people on a
ETHNIC DANCE
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10. The different types of dances and dance
styles that are prevalent all over the world,
are an indication of the popularity of this
art form. From the olden days till date,
dance has always been performed for
social reasons or even if just something to
aesthetically display.
FOLK DANCE
A dance developed by the people on a
certain or region.
ETHNIC DANCE
An indigenous dance from a certain
race or country.
ivity
at combine
nt
s, most
d football.
Britain
tates
mon, but
n other
Europe,
New
900s, the time when
fness and restraints
its own techniques,
re attention to self-
reativity rather than
allows dancers and
s using their moods
relaxed dance style.
e found in ballet and
rk, fall and recovery,
ng yoga, pilates, and
introduced by such
awkins, Horton, and
Cunningham.
ment that began
ment also includes
Hip Hop dance
ping, breakin,
ping, which are all
rms in themselves.
, expressive,
rect opposite of
Ballet, Jazz and
tudios and
y and
idely
m
nates
l-room
he
ls have
Quadrille,
nsidered
r

11. The different types of dances and dance
styles that are prevalent all over the world,
are an indication of the popularity of this
art form. From the olden days till date,
dance has always been performed for
social reasons or even if just something to
aesthetically display.
FOLK DANCE
A dance developed by the people on a
certain or region.
ETHNIC DANCE
An indigenous dance from a certain
race or country.
▪ is an organized sports activity
involving short routines that combine
dance, gymnastics, and stunt
elements to cheer on teams, most
commonly in basketball and football.
Cheerleading originated in Britain
and spread to the United States
where it remains most common, but
has also become popular in other
parts of the world, such as Europe,
Central America, Australia, New
Zealand, Canada, and Asia.
900s, the time when
fness and restraints
its own techniques,
re attention to self-
reativity rather than
allows dancers and
s using their moods
relaxed dance style.
e found in ballet and
rk, fall and recovery,
ng yoga, pilates, and
introduced by such
awkins, Horton, and
Cunningham.
ment that began
ment also includes
Hip Hop dance
ping, breakin,
ping, which are all
rms in themselves.
, expressive,
rect opposite of
Ballet, Jazz and
tudios and
y and
idely
m
nates
l-room
he
ls have
Quadrille,
nsidered
r

12. The different types of dances and dance
styles that are prevalent all over the world,
are an indication of the popularity of this
art form. From the olden days till date,
dance has always been performed for
social reasons or even if just something to
aesthetically display.
FOLK DANCE
A dance developed by the people on a
certain or region.
ETHNIC DANCE
An indigenous dance from a certain
race or country.
▪ is an organized sports activity
involving short routines that combine
dance, gymnastics, and stunt
elements to cheer on teams, most
commonly in basketball and football.
Cheerleading originated in Britain
and spread to the United States
where it remains most common, but
has also become popular in other
parts of the world, such as Europe,
Central America, Australia, New
Zealand, Canada, and Asia.
was developed in the early 1900s, the time when
dancers came out against the stiffness and restraints
of classical ballet. It created its own techniques,
costumes, shoes, and gave more attention to self-
expression and individual creativity rather than
technical expertise. It allows dancers and
choreographers to create steps using their moods
and emotions producing a more relaxed dance style.
may include techniques that are found in ballet and
modern dance such as floor work, fall and recovery,
improvisation, even incorporating yoga, pilates, and
martial arts together with techniques introduced by such
famous dancers as Graham, Hawkins, Horton, and
Cunningham.
ment that began
ment also includes
Hip Hop dance
ping, breakin,
ping, which are all
rms in themselves.
, expressive,
rect opposite of
Ballet, Jazz and
tudios and
y and
idely
m
nates
l-room
he
ls have
Quadrille,
nsidered
r

13. The different types of dances and dance
styles that are prevalent all over the world,
are an indication of the popularity of this
art form. From the olden days till date,
dance has always been performed for
social reasons or even if just something to
aesthetically display.
FOLK DANCE
A dance developed by the people on a
certain or region.
ETHNIC DANCE
An indigenous dance from a certain
race or country.
▪ is an organized sports activity
involving short routines that combine
dance, gymnastics, and stunt
elements to cheer on teams, most
commonly in basketball and football.
Cheerleading originated in Britain
and spread to the United States
where it remains most common, but
has also become popular in other
parts of the world, such as Europe,
Central America, Australia, New
Zealand, Canada, and Asia.
was developed in the early 1900s, the time when
dancers came out against the stiffness and restraints
of classical ballet. It created its own techniques,
costumes, shoes, and gave more attention to self-
expression and individual creativity rather than
technical expertise. It allows dancers and
choreographers to create steps using their moods
and emotions producing a more relaxed dance style.
may include techniques that are found in ballet and
modern dance such as floor work, fall and recovery,
improvisation, even incorporating yoga, pilates, and
martial arts together with techniques introduced by such
famous dancers as Graham, Hawkins, Horton, and
Cunningham.
originated from a cultural movement that began
in 1970’s New York. The movement also includes
Djing, rapping, and graffiti. The Hip Hop dance
style incorporates locking, popping, breakin,
house and more recently krumping, which are all
stand alone individual dance forms in themselves.
Hip Hop dance is very energetic, expressive,
improvisational and social. A direct opposite of
traditional dance forms such as Ballet, Jazz and
Tap that were taught in dance studios and
establishments.
evolved from Hip Hop dance as the term ‘street’ comes
from the fact that the dance style didn’t originate in
dance studios but on the streets and clubs among
groups of people. Street dance also incorporates into it
other dance styles such as Jazz, Contemporary and
more making it more accessible to everyone. It is the
most predominantly featured style of dance in the
music videos of some of the biggest artists in the world
such as Usher, Justin Timberlake, Pussycat Dolls and
more.
y and
idely
m
nates
l-room
he
ls have
Quadrille,
nsidered
r

14. The different types of dances and dance
styles that are prevalent all over the world,
are an indication of the popularity of this
art form. From the olden days till date,
dance has always been performed for
social reasons or even if just something to
aesthetically display.
FOLK DANCE
A dance developed by the people on a
certain or region.
ETHNIC DANCE
An indigenous dance from a certain
race or country.
▪ is an organized sports activity
involving short routines that combine
dance, gymnastics, and stunt
elements to cheer on teams, most
commonly in basketball and football.
Cheerleading originated in Britain
and spread to the United States
where it remains most common, but
has also become popular in other
parts of the world, such as Europe,
Central America, Australia, New
Zealand, Canada, and Asia.
was developed in the early 1900s, the time when
dancers came out against the stiffness and restraints
of classical ballet. It created its own techniques,
costumes, shoes, and gave more attention to self-
expression and individual creativity rather than
technical expertise. It allows dancers and
choreographers to create steps using their moods
and emotions producing a more relaxed dance style.
may include techniques that are found in ballet and
modern dance such as floor work, fall and recovery,
improvisation, even incorporating yoga, pilates, and
martial arts together with techniques introduced by such
famous dancers as Graham, Hawkins, Horton, and
Cunningham.
originated from a cultural movement that began
in 1970’s New York. The movement also includes
Djing, rapping, and graffiti. The Hip Hop dance
style incorporates locking, popping, breakin,
house and more recently krumping, which are all
stand alone individual dance forms in themselves.
Hip Hop dance is very energetic, expressive,
improvisational and social. A direct opposite of
traditional dance forms such as Ballet, Jazz and
Tap that were taught in dance studios and
establishments.
evolved from Hip Hop dance as the term ‘street’ comes
from the fact that the dance style didn’t originate in
dance studios but on the streets and clubs among
groups of people. Street dance also incorporates into it
other dance styles such as Jazz, Contemporary and
more making it more accessible to everyone. It is the
most predominantly featured style of dance in the
music videos of some of the biggest artists in the world
such as Usher, Justin Timberlake, Pussycat Dolls and
more.
is a set of partner dances, which are enjoyed both socially and
competitively around the world. Ballroom dance is also widely
enjoyed on (stage, film, and television.) The term 'ballroom
dancing' is derived from the word ball which in turn originates
from the Latin word ballare which means 'to dance' (a ball-room
being a large room specially designed for such dances). The
definition of ballroom dance also depends on the era: balls have
featured popular dances of the day such as the Minuet, Quadrille,
Polonaise, Polka, Mazurka, and others, which are now considered
to be historical dances.
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15. The different types of dances and dance
styles that are prevalent all over the world,
are an indication of the popularity of this
art form. From the olden days till date,
dance has always been performed for
social reasons or even if just something to
aesthetically display.
FOLK DANCE
A dance developed by the people on a
certain or region.
ETHNIC DANCE
An indigenous dance from a certain
race or country.
▪ is an organized sports activity
involving short routines that combine
dance, gymnastics, and stunt
elements to cheer on teams, most
commonly in basketball and football.
Cheerleading originated in Britain
and spread to the United States
where it remains most common, but
has also become popular in other
parts of the world, such as Europe,
Central America, Australia, New
Zealand, Canada, and Asia.
was developed in the early 1900s, the time when
dancers came out against the stiffness and restraints
of classical ballet. It created its own techniques,
costumes, shoes, and gave more attention to self-
expression and individual creativity rather than
technical expertise. It allows dancers and
choreographers to create steps using their moods
and emotions producing a more relaxed dance style.
may include techniques that are found in ballet and
modern dance such as floor work, fall and recovery,
improvisation, even incorporating yoga, pilates, and
martial arts together with techniques introduced by such
famous dancers as Graham, Hawkins, Horton, and
Cunningham.
originated from a cultural movement that began
in 1970’s New York. The movement also includes
Djing, rapping, and graffiti. The Hip Hop dance
style incorporates locking, popping, breakin,
house and more recently krumping, which are all
stand alone individual dance forms in themselves.
Hip Hop dance is very energetic, expressive,
improvisational and social. A direct opposite of
traditional dance forms such as Ballet, Jazz and
Tap that were taught in dance studios and
establishments.
evolved from Hip Hop dance as the term ‘street’ comes
from the fact that the dance style didn’t originate in
dance studios but on the streets and clubs among
groups of people. Street dance also incorporates into it
other dance styles such as Jazz, Contemporary and
more making it more accessible to everyone. It is the
most predominantly featured style of dance in the
music videos of some of the biggest artists in the world
such as Usher, Justin Timberlake, Pussycat Dolls and
more.
is a set of partner dances, which are enjoyed both socially and
competitively around the world. Ballroom dance is also widely
enjoyed on (stage, film, and television.) The term 'ballroom
dancing' is derived from the word ball which in turn originates
from the Latin word ballare which means 'to dance' (a ball-room
being a large room specially designed for such dances). The
definition of ballroom dance also depends on the era: balls have
featured popular dances of the day such as the Minuet, Quadrille,
Polonaise, Polka, Mazurka, and others, which are now considered
to be historical dances.
an organized event where dance performance is celebrated.
Dance festivals may include competitions for individual dancers or
teams, or may simply serve as a cultural event focused on dance.
Some dance festivals seek to show off talented regional, national,
or international dance companies in all categories, while others
focus on the performance of a specific style of dance.