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==Performance dance== | ==Performance dance== | ||
==Ballet== | ===Ballet=== | ||
Probably the most easily recognised Western performance dance, due to the unique costuming, the use of classical music and the pointe technique, in which ballerinas (female dancers) are require to dance while balanced on their toes. | Probably the most easily recognised Western performance dance, due to the unique costuming, the use of classical music and the pointe technique, in which ballerinas (female dancers) are require to dance while balanced on their toes. | ||
:See the full article at [[ballet]]. | :See the full article at [[ballet]]. | ||
==Modern dance== | ===Modern dance=== | ||
==Tap dance== | ===Tap dance=== | ||
==Social dance== | ==Social dance== | ||
==Ballroom == | ===Ballroom === | ||
:See the full article at [[ballroom dance]] | :See the full article at [[ballroom dance]] | ||
===Folk dance=== | ===Folk dance=== | ||
Revision as of 00:22, 3 October 2007
Dance can be simply defined as rhythmic movement through time and space. Humans use dance for expression, entertainment, communication, partying, and courtship.
Dance can be loosely divided into three categories:
- Performance
- Social
- Ritual
There are dance forms that cross over into more than one category. Folk dance, for example, a type of social dance, has elements that have become mainstream ballroom. Ballet is normally considered exhibition dancing but is practiced by millions as a hobby.
Performance dance
Ballet
Probably the most easily recognised Western performance dance, due to the unique costuming, the use of classical music and the pointe technique, in which ballerinas (female dancers) are require to dance while balanced on their toes.
- See the full article at ballet.
Modern dance
Tap dance
Social dance
Ballroom
- See the full article at ballroom dance
Folk dance
Ritual dance
Fertility dance
Liturgical dance
Warrior dance
- The Maori warriors have a specialized dance accompanied by loud, rhythmic chanting, used to intimidate the foe. New Zealand sports teams sometimes use a version of this before games.
- American Indians also used warrior dances.