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A lively, partner dance style that originated in the United States during the 1920s and 1930s. It features energetic movements, spins, and rhythmic footwork. Swing includes various subgenres like Lindy Hop, Charleston, and East Coast Swing.
swing dance
A traditional dance form from Ireland, characterized by rapid leg movements, precise footwork, and an upright upper body. Irish dance is often performed in solo or group settings, with iconic styles like the jig and reel.
irish dance
A dynamic street dance style that emerged in African American and Latinx communities in the Bronx, New York, during the 1970s. Hip hop includes elements like breaking (breakdancing), popping, locking, and freestyle movements.
hiphop
k vary accross cultures and regions. They reflect the traditions, customs, and history of a community. Examples include the Greek syrtos, Mexican jarabe tapatío, and Indian bhangra.
folkdance
A fluid and expressive dance form that blends elements from ballet, modern dance, and other styles Contemporary dancers focus on emotion, creativity, and individual interpretation.
contemporary dance
developed as a rebellion against classical ballet, modern dance emphasizes freedom of movement, natural alignment, and emotional expression. Pioneers like Martha Graham and Isadora Duncan shaped this genre.
modern dance
Rooted in African American culture, jazz dance combines syncopated rhythms, isolations, and improvisation. It’s often seen in musical theater, music videos, and social dancing.
Tap Dance
Dancers create rhythmic patterns by striking the floor with metal-tipped shoes. Tap dance has its origins in African American and Irish dance traditions and gained popularity in vaudeville shows.
Ballroom
A partner dance style performed in ballrooms and social settings. Ballroom includes various dances like waltz, tango, foxtrot, cha-cha, and rumba. Each dance has specific steps and holds.
jazz dance
Dancers create rhythmic patterns by striking the floor with metal-tipped shoes. Tap dance has its origins in African American and Irish dance traditions and gained popularity in vaudeville shows.
tap dance
A partner dance style performed in ballrooms and social settings. Ballroom includes various dances like waltz, tango, foxtrot, cha-cha, and rumba. Each dance has specific steps and holds.
ballroom
A classical dance form with a rich history dating back to the Italian Renaissance. Ballet emphasizes grace, technique, and storytelling through precise movements, pointe work, and elaborate costumes.
ballet
The basic unit of time in music. It’s the regular pulse that underlies a piece of music.
beat
genre characterized by humor, wit, and lightheartedness.
comedy
eter: The arrangement of beats in a song. It includes aspects like duplets, triplets, and quadruples. The meter is often indicated by time signatures like 4/4, 3/4, or 6/81.
meter
genre that deals with serious and sorrowful themes, often ending in unfortunate events.
tragedy
Refers to the variations in volume (loudness and softness) within a piece of music.
dynamics
