General knowledge Flashcards
define youth dance
giving young people a voice or forum to express the idea, attitudes, values and beliefs of young people as a collective body
What is extending the boundaries as it relates to dance
Refers to moving beyond previously set norms and boundries associated with dance
Fusion of art forms, genres, using props and set actively not passively,
Three main functions of dance
Ritual dance
Social dance
Artistic dance
What is ritual dance
Performed at ceremonies, initiation, worship celebration
No emphasis on the audience
What is social dance
Everyone is encouraged to participate
Dance for fun and enjoyment
Performed in social settings such as a party
What is artistic dance
Primarily performed for an audience
Requires rehearsal and has specialised steps
Dance as entertainment
Dance as an art form to express ideas
What does context mean in relation to dance
The circumstances surrounding a particular situation and what influenced the creation Social context Geographical context Economic context Historic context Cultural context