1. Dance & Fitness: Basic Dance Amanda Lawson EDU 209 February 2011 http://www.flickr.com/ http://www.weheart.com/
2. Dance: dance “An art form that generally refers to movement of the body, usually rhythmic and to music, used as a form of expression, social interaction or presented in a spiritual or performance setting.” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dance http://leetjeliefje.tumblr.com/
3. History of dance No one is certain when dance came into the human culture. http://www.howtodancelikestar.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/foxtrot-dance-history.jpg http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dance
4. History of dance Dance is an important part when it comes to ceremonies, rituals, celebrations, and entertainment. http://www.tennisgrandstand.com/archives/604 http://nerdygaga.com/1657/weird-and-strange-new-years-celebration/ http://www.campbellhall.org/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dance
5. Dance Categories Dance is categorized by dancers who do solo, partner, or group dancing. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dance http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/dance http://www.flickr.com/photos/35375060@N08/4232227673/ http://www.fanpop.com/spots/love/images/18568783/title/couples-photo
6. Dance Categories dance and music Dance is to be performed “in time” depending on the dance style. If dance is performed without music, it is called “dancing to it’s own rhythm.” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dance http://marijke1996.tumblr.com/page/23
7. Dance Competitions “an organized event in which contestants perform dances before a judge or judges for awards and, in some cases, monetary prizes.” http://www.theturningpointe.org http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dance
8. Types of Competitions competitivedance Theater dance styles; Ballet Jazz Hip-hop Lyrical Tap http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dance http://teemix.aufeminin.com/star/photo-429766-robert-hoffman.html http://xxinbetweenerxx.tumblr.com/post/3385469119 http://heymajesty.tumblr.com/post/3275496785 http://shaidehalim.blogspot.com/2009/08/todo-mundo-pode-sapatear.html
9. Types of Competitions Open competition Permits a wide variety of dance styles; So You Think You Can Dance http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dance http://www.tvovermind.com/fox/so-you-think-you-can-dance-top-11-finalists-revealed/24701 http://www.fanpop.com/spots/so-you-think-you-can-dance/images/
10. Types of Competitions dance sport Focuses mainly on ballroom and Latin dance styles; Dancing with the Stars http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dance http://www.tvrobot.com/tv/dancing-with-the-stars/ http://www.rickey.org/?p=1428
11. Types of Competitions single-style Permits a single dance style; Highland Dance Dance Team Irish Dance http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dance http://www.bruinsnation.com/2008/8/31/604891/our-08-09-dance-team-top-r http://girlsbydesign.com/blog/2010/12/31/traditional-irish-music-by-tracey/irish-dance/ http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/media/110632/Dancers-performing-a-highland-dance-from-Scotland
12. Dance Jobs dancer Dancers get employed on a contract for performances. They usually do dance related jobs to get more income. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dance http://www.dominyschool.com/Jennifer_Hurley.htm http://thewiddershins.wordpress.com/2009/05/21/beauty-is-truth-truth-beauty-open-thread/
13. Dance Jobs dance teacher Most dance teachers employ themselves. They teach at studios that rely on reputation. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dance http://www.jeffandwill.com/2009/09/27/fame/ http://www.jazzandroots.com/category/dance http://www.collintheatrecenter.com/Wherenow/Main.htm
14. Dance Jobs Dance sport coaches Tournament dancers, that are recognized by dance sport federations. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dance http://www.dancesport.uk.com/pros/index.htm http://queencityballroom.com/?page_id=148
15. Dance Jobs choreographer University trained and are usually asked to work on making up dance projects. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dance http://seattledances.blogspot.com/2010/04/pnb-choreographers-showcaseapril-21.html http://www.minnpost.com/camillelefevre/2008/11/26/4852/choreographers_evening_a_cornucopia_of_twin_cities_dance
16. Types of Dances jazz “a classification shared by a broad range of dance styles.” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jazz_dance http://www.danceanddance.com/jazz-dance.html http://www.phs.d211.org/pe/colemankl/dance1.htm
17. Modern Jazz jazz People who do jazz usually wear leather jazz shoes to prevent them from slipping. Jazz dancers stretch to get their muscles warmed up to make sure they don’t get hurt. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jazz_dance http://www.winnersall.com/catalog/default.php?cPath=23 http://dance.about.com/od/stepsandmoves/ss/Jazz_Stretches.htm
18. Technique jazz Center Control “By treating the center of balance as the point from which movements emanate, it becomes possible to maintain balance and control while executing movements that would otherwise take the dancer off balance.” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jazz_dance
19. Technique jazz Spotting “This enables dancers to maintain balance and control while executing turns such as pirouettes and fouettés, by reducing the dizzying effect of repeated rotation.” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jazz_dance
20. Technique jazz Pointing “When pointing, dancers stretch their ankles and point their toes so as to align their feet with the leg lines in an aesthetically pleasing manner.” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jazz_dance
21. Types of Dances tap “a form of dance characterized by a tapping sound that is created from metal plates attached to both the ball and heel of the dancer's shoe. These metal plates, when tapped against a suitable surface, create a percussive sound and as such tap dance is a form of dance as well as the act of playing a musical instrument.” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tap_dance http://www.danceclasses-studio19.com/2010/03/30/tap-dance-classes/ http://www.zimbio.com/Shoe+of+the+day/articles/yMIZkipNe-3/Tap+Shoes
22. Characteristics of Tap tap Tap dancers dance with their legs, to make a loud, grounded sound. This is called “Rhythm Tap.” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tap_dance http://www.flickr.com/photos/jayparedes/4698243931/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmalitz/2566805998/ http://www.oregonlive.com/kiddo/index.ssf/2008/09/a_passion_for_dance_gets_stoke.html
23. Characteristics of Tap tap The most common tap steps: Shuffle Shuffle ball change Flap Flap heel Cramp roll Buffalo Maxi Ford Wings Pull backs Paddle roll Scuff Chug http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tap_dance http://www.flickr.com/photos/jkizmann/4336282534/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/lynnsphoties/478938875/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/threedancingmagpies/4700696446/
24. Types of Dances ballet “a formalized kind of performance dance. It is a poised style of dance that incorporates the foundational techniques for many other dance forms.” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballet http://www.auroradancewear.co.uk/my_dancewear.html http://www.danceclasses-studio19.com/2010/03/30/ballet-dance-classes/
25. Classical Ballet Uses traditional ballet techniques. Rules; -A position called 'plie' is used in almost every exercise -Everything is turned out. -When the feet are not on the floor, they're pointed. -When the leg is not bent, it's stretched completely. -Posture, alignment, and placement are vital. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballet http://balletnotonlydance.blogspot.com/ http://www.answerbag.com/ballet-positions
26. Contemporary Ballet A form of classical ballet and modern dance. The dance moves from classical and strict body lines form this type of dance. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballet http://www.nj.com/ http://danceblade.com/?page_id=1321 http://broadwayworld.com/article/ http://blog.al.com/mhuebner/2009/01/complexions_balletic_hybrid_in.html
27. Neoclassical Ballet Dancers usually dance at a faster tempo than classical ballet. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballet http://danceblade.com/?page_id=1321 http://danceviewtimes.com/2006/Autumn/06/lifar.html http://blog.al.com/mhuebner/2007/04/ballet_combines_kitsch_athleti.html
28. Types of Dances hip-hop “Refers to dance styles primarily danced to hip-hop music or that have evolved as part of hip-hop culture. This includes a wide range of styles notably breaking, locking, and popping which were developed in the 1970s by Black and Latino Americans. What separates hip-hop dance from other forms of dance is that it is often freestyle. These three elements—freestyling, battles, and ciphers—are key components of hip-hop dance.” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hip-hop_dance http://centre-stage.net/page19.htm http://starflowerdance.com/pages/classeshiphop.html
29. Main Styles hip-hop Breaking “Breaking includes four foundational dances: toprock, footwork oriented steps performed while standing up; downrock, footwork performed on the floor using the hands to support your weight; freezes, stylish poses done on your hands;[and power moves, difficult and impressive acrobatic moves.” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hip-hop_dance http://gigharbor365.wordpress.com http://teenagers-street.topgoo.net/t68-break-dance
30. Main Styles hip-hop Locking “In locking, a dancer holds their positions longer. The lock is the primary move used in locking. It is "similar to a freeze or a sudden pause." A locker's dancing is characterized by consistently locking in place and after a quick freeze moving again.” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hip-hop_dance http://www.corkdancestudio.com/classes.htm http://pup1993.wordpress.com/2010/11/03/hip-hop/
31. Main Styles hip-hop Popping “It is based on the technique of quickly contracting and relaxing muscles to cause a jerk in the dancer's body, referred to as a pop or a hit. Each hit should be synchronized to the rhythm and beats of the music.” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hip-hop_dance http://www.mtv.com http://www.givememyremote.com