Performing Arts - Dance Styles

Here you will learn some English words related to dance styles such as "folk dance", "swing", and "interpretive dance".

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Performing Arts

a traditional dance passed through generations, often tied to a specific culture or region

Ex: Each region has its own folk dance style .

a dance performed as a solemn or formal part of a ritual, ceremony, or religious observance

Ex: During the religious festival , devotees participated in a ceremonial dance procession through the streets , expressing devotion and reverence to the deity .

a form of movement or dance that allows for freedom of expression, creativity, and improvisation

a contemporary form of dance that rejects traditional narrative and balletic conventions, focusing instead on personal expression, experimentation, and innovation

Ex: Modern dance classes provide students with opportunities to explore their creativity and express themselves through movement , fostering individuality and artistic growth .

the practice of recreating or performing traditional dance styles, steps, and costumes from past eras or historical periods, often as a form of cultural preservation or artistic representation

a variety of dance styles that originated in Latin American countries and are characterized by rhythmic, energetic movements and often accompanied by Latin music genres

partner/group dances for recreation, entertainment, and social interaction in social settings

a style of dance that emerged from street and hip-hop cultures, characterized by diverse and improvisational movements, often performed in informal settings or on the streets

swing [noun]

a lively and energetic style of dance characterized by rhythmic movements, spins, turns, and coordinated footwork

Ex: The choreographer incorporated elements of swing into the Broadway production , infusing the musical numbers with dynamic footwork and exuberant energy .

a style of dance that combines elements of dance and acrobatics, incorporating flips, aerials, tumbling, and other athletic movements into choreography

a modern style of dance that emphasizes creative expression, fluidity of movement, and versatility, often incorporating elements from various dance styles and techniques

a type of dance performed on stage for an audience, typically in a formal setting such as a theater or concert hall, and often featuring choreographed routines set to music

Ex: The annual dance festival featured a diverse lineup of concert dance performances , ranging from ballet and modern dance to jazz and tap , attracting dance enthusiasts of all ages .

a style of dance that combines elements of ballet, jazz, and contemporary dance, characterized by expressive and emotional movements set to lyrical music, often conveying a narrative or story

a free-form, uninhibited style of dance that encourages self-expression and connection with music, often in a non-judgmental and non-verbal space

a style of dance that combines elements from different cultural or performance dance forms

a style of dance that focuses on conveying emotions, ideas, and stories through movement and expression

Ex: Interpretive dance workshops offer participants the opportunity to explore their creativity and expressiveness through improvised movement and guided exercises .

a diverse range of traditional and contemporary dance forms that originate from the African continent and its diaspora

a type of erotic or exotic dance performance typically performed by a dancer who straddles or sits on the lap of a seated patron or audience member