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1 What dances do you know?

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

3 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.

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

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

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

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

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

9 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.

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

11 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.


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