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Dancing
Dancing (pronunciation: /ˈdænsɪŋ/) is a performing art form consisting of purposefully selected sequences of human movement. This movement has aesthetic and symbolic value, and is acknowledged as dance by performers and observers within a particular culture.
Etymology
The term "dance" comes from the Old French word dancier (approximately pronounced as "dahn-see-ay"), which is of unknown origin.
Related Terms
- Choreography: The art or practice of designing sequences of movements of physical bodies (or their depictions) in which motion, form, or both are specified.
- Ballet: A type of performance dance that originated during the Italian Renaissance in the fifteenth century and later developed into a concert dance form in France and Russia.
- Contemporary dance: A genre of dance performance that developed during the mid-twentieth century and has since grown to become one of the dominant genres for formally trained dancers throughout the world.
- Hip hop dance: A broad category that includes a variety of urban styles, primarily breaking, locking, and popping, which were created in the 1970s and made popular by dance crews in the United States.
- Ballroom dance: A set of partner dances, which are enjoyed both socially and competitively around the world.
See Also
- List of dance style categories
- Dance theory
- Dance music
- Dance in mythology and religion
- Dance and health
- Dance technology
- Dance costume
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dancing
- Wikipedia's article - Dancing
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