What dances do you know?

Dance To move your body in a way that goes with the rhythm and style of music that is being played Ceremonial Artistic Recreational

Space: Area surrounding a person in which he/she is able to move. Elements of Dance Space: Area surrounding a person in which he/she is able to move. -Where the body moves. - Size How large or small movements.

Elements of Dance Force Force describes the type of movement 1) Sharp force = fast movement/ high energy 2) Smooth force = slow movement/ low energy

Elements of Dance Time - The duration of the movement - Tempo: How fast or slow the movements.

Movements of Dance Locomotor: Movements that take the body from one point to another. Examples: Step Hop Grapevine Polka Waltz Two-step

Movements of Dance Nonlocomotor: Movements that the body can do and still stay in one place. Examples: Push Pull Rise Fall Dodge Sway

Bachata Bachata is a style of social dance from the Dominican Republic which is now danced all over the world.

Bollywood Dance Bollywood Dancing is one of the hottest dances around! It is the foundation of every great Indian Bollywood Film. The dances are a fusion of traditional and classical indian dances with the influence of some jazz, hip-hop and modern dance.

Interpretive Dance A form of modern dance in which the dancer's movements depict an emotion or tell a story

Haka The haka is a type of ancient Māori war dance traditionally used on the battlefield, as well as when groups came together in peace. Haka are a fierce display of a tribe's pride, strength and unity. Actions include violent foot-stamping, tongue protrusions and rhythmic body slapping to accompany a loud chant.