peh Flashcards
art form that focuses on the creation of a performance and for aesthetic and entertaining experience
dance
history and nature of dance; religious manual and communication within older tribes
prehistoric
history and nature of dance; the time when real knowledge of dance came about
mediterranean and middle eastern civilizations
history and nature of dances; dances mostly involved worship and depicted it in wall painting and hieroglyphics
ancient egypt
history and nature of dance; dance for military training and entertainment; integration of body and soul; noble and ignoble
ancient greece
history and nature of dance; they thought that dance was a waste of time, the activities gradually turned into rituals
ancient rome
history and nature of dance; both powerful people and common folk performed dance routines; ball dances arose as a result of the aristocratic lifestyle
dark and early middle ages
history and nature of dance; dance and art in general got popular; the old constraints have been loosened
early renaissance
history and nature of dance; new court dances being performed and gave rise to ballet in italy and france; several dance styles emerge in this era as well
15th and 16th century
dance style; backbone of dance; strategies, diligence, commitment to execute flawlessly
ballet
dance style; combination of modern ballet and jazz; expression of emotions freely
contemporary dance
dance style; lively and enthusiastic; leaps, quick footsteps, turns, and other special moves
jazz
dance style; a leisure, ceremonial, or traditional dance that is performed by locals
folk dance
dance style deeply rooted in the ballet syllabus; began in 20th century as response to classical ballet; free and expressive form of dancing
modern dance
three classifications of ballet
classical, neoclassical, modern
dance style; very bouncy, allows freedom of movement with repetitive music; breakdancing, funk, b-boying, stepping, up-rock, boogaloo
hip-hop dance
dance style usually done in pairs; social dance; chacha, foxtrot, jive, lindy hoo,mambo, pasa-doble, quickstep, rumba, samba, tangi, vietnamese waltz, and the waltz
ballroom dance
dance style originated from the art of gymnastics in the 90s; fundamental gymnastics features, tricks and advanced athletic abilities
cheerdancing
health benefits of dancing; improves cardiovascular and muscular fitness
physical benefits
health benefits of dance; promotes mental health
mental or emotional benefits
benefits of dance; creates social engagement and reciprocal interactions
social benefits