Chapter 5 - Dance and Kinesiology Flashcards
what is dance?
act or instance of moving one’s body rhythmically
what are the two key elements of dance?
intentionality and aesthetic expression
the synchronicity hypothesis of dance
claims dance increases brain synchrony within and between individuals
examples of dance styles:
ballroom, club, concert, contact improvisation, folk, historical, liturgical, street, tap, traditional
examples of dance careers in the arts:
aesthetics, dance, choreographer
examples of dance careers in science:
injury prevention, biomechanics, motor learning and development
examples of dance careers in business:
producer, lighting/costume/set designer, stage manager
classes open for women, led by Margaret H’Doubler
1927
specialty fields in dance include:
biomechanics, motor behavior, injury and injury prevention, dance psychology and movement therapy, dance for health, creativity and choreography, dance education/pedagogy, dance wellness and safeguarding
examples of ballroom dancing
waltz, swing, tango
examples of club dancing
freestlye, linedance, boogie-woogie, disco
examples of concert dancing
ballet, jazz, contemporary
examples of contact improvisation dancing
jamming, concert
examples of folk dancing
international, country dances
examples of historical dancing
medieval, reneissance, baroque