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| :"I would only believe in a [[God]] that knows how to [[dance]]" -- [[Nietzsche]] in ''[[Thus Spoke Zarathustra]]'' | :"I would only believe in a [[God]] that knows how to [[dance]]" -- [[Nietzsche]] in ''[[Thus Spoke Zarathustra]]'' | ||
| - | '''Dance''' (from [[French language|French]] ''danser'' generally refers to [[Motion (physics)|movement]] used as a form of [[Emotional expression|expression]], [[social]] [[social interaction|interaction]] or presented in a [[spirituality|spiritual]] or [[performance]] setting. | + | |
| + | '''Dance''' is a type of [[Art form|art]] that generally involves [[Motion (physics)|movement]] of the body, often [[rhythm]]ic and to [[music]]. It is performed in many cultures as a form of [[emotional expression]], [[social interaction]], or [[exercise]], in a [[spiritual practice|spiritual]] or [[performance]] setting, and is sometimes used to express ideas or tell a [[narrative|story]]. Dance may also be regarded as a form of [[nonverbal communication]] between humans or other [[animal]]s, as in [[bee dance]]s and [[Fixed action pattern|behaviour patterns]] such as a mating dances. | ||
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| + | Definitions of what constitutes dance can depend on [[Society|social]] and [[Culture|cultural]] norms and [[aesthetic]], [[artistic]] and [[moral]] sensibilities. Definitions may range from functional movement (such as [[folk dance]]) to [[virtuoso]] techniques such as [[ballet]]. Martial arts [[Kata (martial arts)|kata]] are often compared to dances, and sports such as [[gymnastics]], [[figure skating]] and [[synchronized swimming]] are generally thought to incorporate dance. In some cases, the [[Motion (physics)|motion]] of ordinarily inanimate objects may be described as dance (''the [[leaves]] danced in the [[wind]]''). | ||
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| + | There are many styles and genres of dance. [[African dance]] is interpretative. Ballet, [[Ballroom dance|ballroom]] and [[Tango (dance)|tango]] are classical dance styles. [[Square dance]] and [[Electric Slide|electric slide]] are forms of [[step dance]], and [[breakdancing]] is a type of [[street dance]]. Dance can be [[Participation dance|participatory]], [[social dance|social]], or [[Concert dance|performed]] for an [[audience]]. It can also be [[Ceremonial dance|ceremonial]], [[:Category:Competitive dance|competitive]] or [[Erotic dance|erotic]]. Dance movements may be without significance in themselves, as in ballet or European folk dance, or have a [[gesture|gestural]] [[vocabulary]] or [[symbol]]ic meaning as in some Asian dances. | ||
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| + | [[Choreography (dance)|Choreography]] is the art of creating dances. The person who creates (i.e., choreographs) a dance is known as the choreographer. | ||
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- "I would only believe in a God that knows how to dance" -- Nietzsche in Thus Spoke Zarathustra
Dance is a type of art that generally involves movement of the body, often rhythmic and to music. It is performed in many cultures as a form of emotional expression, social interaction, or exercise, in a spiritual or performance setting, and is sometimes used to express ideas or tell a story. Dance may also be regarded as a form of nonverbal communication between humans or other animals, as in bee dances and behaviour patterns such as a mating dances.
Definitions of what constitutes dance can depend on social and cultural norms and aesthetic, artistic and moral sensibilities. Definitions may range from functional movement (such as folk dance) to virtuoso techniques such as ballet. Martial arts kata are often compared to dances, and sports such as gymnastics, figure skating and synchronized swimming are generally thought to incorporate dance. In some cases, the motion of ordinarily inanimate objects may be described as dance (the leaves danced in the wind).
There are many styles and genres of dance. African dance is interpretative. Ballet, ballroom and tango are classical dance styles. Square dance and electric slide are forms of step dance, and breakdancing is a type of street dance. Dance can be participatory, social, or performed for an audience. It can also be ceremonial, competitive or erotic. Dance movements may be without significance in themselves, as in ballet or European folk dance, or have a gestural vocabulary or symbolic meaning as in some Asian dances.
Choreography is the art of creating dances. The person who creates (i.e., choreographs) a dance is known as the choreographer.
Dancing and music
Many early forms of music and dance were created and performed together. This paired development has continued through the ages with dance/music forms such as: jig, waltz, tango, disco, salsa, electronica and hip-hop. Some musical genres also have a parallel dance form such as baroque music and baroque dance whereas others developed separately: classical music and classical ballet.
Although dance is often accompanied by music, it can also be presented independently or provide its own accompaniment (tap dance). Dance presented with music may or may not be performed in time to the music depending on the style of dance. Dance performed without music is said to be danced to its own rhythm.
Ballroom dancing is an art although it may incorporates many fitness components using an artistic state of mind.
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