Performing Arts - Swing at Historical Dance

a popular partner dance style that originated in the United States, characterized by its energetic and lively movements, often danced to swing or big band music

east coast swing

a vintage swing dance characterized by a close embrace, intricate footwork, and smooth movements

balboa

a fast-paced, energetic form of blues and jazz piano music characterized by a lively, rhythmic style of playing

boogie-woogie

a lively and acrobatic dance with roots in African American and European traditions, popularized during the swing era in the United States

jive

a versatile partner dance with swing dance influences, characterized by smooth, flowing movements and danced to contemporary music

LeRoc

a lively partner dance from Harlem, NYC in the 1920s and 1930s, blending jazz, tap, and Charleston styles, danced to swing music

Lindy Hop

a partner dance that originated in the United States, characterized by its slotted style, smooth movements, and emphasis on improvisation and musicality

west coast swing

a style of dance that originated in the United Kingdom and is characterized by its fast-paced, energetic movements, typically danced to rock and roll or rhythm and blues music

skip jive

a vintage swing dance with energetic, playful movements, originated in St. Louis, Missouri, danced to jazz or swing music

St. Louis shag

a lively dance originating from Charleston, South Carolina, characterized by fast footwork, syncopated rhythms, and swinging movements

charleston

a smooth partner dance from the Carolinas, known for its relaxed style, close embrace, and danced to beach music or rhythm and blues

Carolina shag

a style of dance that involves intricate hand movements and gestures typically performed to music, often associated with rock and roll or rhythm and blues genres

sayaw kamay

a form of performing art that narrates a story using complex dance movements set to music but no words

balyet

a style of dance that originated during the Baroque period in the 17th and 18th centuries

baroque na sayaw

a historical Renaissance dance with slow, stately movements and intricate footwork, often accompanied by early music or courtly music

basse danse

a lively dance in triple time for a pair of two with five steps or a piece of music for this dance popular in the 16th century

galliard

a slow, stately court dance of the 16th and 17th centuries, characterized by formalized movements, often accompanied by music in duple meter

pavana

a historical dance that originated during the Renaissance and Baroque periods, characterized by moderate tempo, stately movements, and formal patterns

allemande

a lively French dance in triple time, popular during the Renaissance and Baroque periods, known for its flowing rhythm

kurant

a lively historical dance from the Renaissance period, danced in a circle or line formation, often accompanied by early music or folk music

branle

a Renaissance dance characterized by lively and graceful movements, often danced in pairs or as a couple's dance, accompanied by Renaissance or Baroque music

volta

a slow, stately Spanish dance in triple time, popular during the Renaissance and Baroque periods, characterized by its dignified and solemn movements

sarabanda

a Renaissance dance with lively movements, often danced in a circle or line formation, accompanied by early music or folk music

tourdion

a slow and stately dance in triple meter that originated in Spain and later became a musical form, typically featuring a repeating bass line or harmonic progression

chacona

a lively and spirited dance characterized by fast, upbeat movements typically performed in triple meter, often used as a finale in baroque dance suites

gigue

a slow and stately dance characterized by graceful and flowing movements, often performed in triple meter and commonly associated with the Baroque era

loure

a slow, graceful dance in triple time, popular during the Baroque period, often included in formal social gatherings and characterized by its elegant and refined movements

minuet

a quick and lively dance characterized by intricate footwork, often performed in binary form and featuring a characteristic skipping step, commonly found in baroque dance suites

passepied

a lively and rhythmical dance characterized by its hopping steps and upbeat tempo, often performed in duple meter and commonly found in baroque dance suites

rigaudon

a formalized style of dance characterized by precise movements, rigorous training, and narrative storytelling, often performed to classical music

klasikal na ballet

a form of ballet that emerged in the Renaissance and Baroque periods, typically performed in the royal courts of Europe

ballet ng korte

a style of ballet that emerged during the early 19th century, characterized by its emphasis on emotion, storytelling, and fantastical elements

romantikong ballet

a 20th-century style that combines classical ballet techniques with contemporary

neoclassical ballet

a style of dance that originated in France, commonly associated with the Baroque era, characterized by quick, small steps performed on demi-pointe or en pointe

bourrée

a form of dance characterized by the use of shoes with metal plates that create percussive sounds as the dancer rhythmically strikes the floor

tap dance

a lively and energetic style of American tap dance, characterized by vigorous movements, complex rhythms, and improvisation

buck-and-wing

a rhythmic form of dance characterized by intricate footwork, commonly seen in styles like Irish step dance, tap dance, or clogging

sayaw ng hakbang

a style of ballet technique in which dancers perform on the tips of their toes using specialized pointe shoes, requiring strength, balance, and precision

sayaw ng daliri ng paa

a rhythmic dance characterized by heavy footfalls and percussive movements

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