I personally love to dance. So I decided to help you as the reader understand the world of dance.
In general terms, dance is a human movement with an implied purpose such as the communication using body language. It is a specific form of movement. Specific dance styles have names that are recognized. The principle element of dance is the motion of the dancer's body. Another important element of dance is rhythm. Although moment is rhythmic it does not always need to be so. It usually requires the rhythm of music. In some forms of dance, the dancers create their own music. This can be done by stomping, clapping, ringing bells, etc. There are numerous ways of classifying dances. They may be classified by their specific purpose, such as social dancing, performance dancing , and erotic dance. Dances may also be classified according to function based on specific cultural activities such as religion, art, sport, recreation, etc. Dances may be classified by number of participants such as individually, as couples, and/or in groups.
The basic techniques originated during the 1920s continued to develop the Waltz throughout the 20th century. The romantic Waltz is one of the most popular ballroom dances of all time. This style is considered as the " mother of present day dances" and the " backbone dance " of the ballroom. The Waltz is the basis for many dances. It was originally developed in Germany and is popular all over the world. The Waltz is comprised of soft, round, flowing movements. The Waltz is a smooth dance that is characterized by its " rise and fall" action. The Waltz includes a step, slide, and slide in 3/4 time. Dancers should move their shoulders smoothly, parallel with the floor instead of up and down. They should strive to lengthen each step. On the first beat of the music, a step is taken forward on the heel, then onto the ball of the foot with a gradual rise to the toes, continuing on to the second and third beats of the music. At the end of the third beat, the heel is lowered to the floor to the starting position.
The foxtrot is a another form of ballroom dance performed by couples. The name of the dance took its name from the inventor , Harry Fox however, the dances' origin isnt't really known. The dance was premiered in 1914. Vernon and Irene Castle , team of ballroom dancers, lent the dance its signature grace and style. W.C. Handy " Father of the Blues" states that Handy's Memphis Blues was the inspiration for the Fox Trot. The dance was originally danced to ragtime music however, today the dance is danced by the same big band music to which swing is also danced. From the late teens throught the 1940s, the foxtrot was the most populat fast dance. The waltz and tango never overtook the foxtrot. After a while, the dance was developed into two derived forms , the Quickstep and the Slow Foxtrot. The Slow Foxtrot is performed to slower music. The Quickstep was developed to interpret music with a faster tempo. It is a fast moving dance based on walks and Chasses danced to music of four beats per bar at 50 bars per minute.
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