Dance Theater movement of the body usually with rhythm and music as a performance and entertainment.
Choreography the design and control of dance movements in a sequence.
Ballet Very formal movements Began in 15 th century Europe, popularized in Russia, France, England, etc, now worldwide Swan Lake most famous ballet Often tells a narrative story like a play Very hi-so, even aristocratic
Interpretive dance Wants to express emotions, life situations, events through movement Traditional and modern versions
Ethnic Cuturally based dances from around the world Eg. Africa, India, SE asia, Native Americans, Folk Dancing in Western cultures.
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Western Folk
Modern Dance Often interpretive, and abstract Can use many other types of dance like jazz, hip-hop, etc