Sunday, April 29th is International Dance Day! This day is to celebrate the art of dance, and everyone can be a part of it! International Dance Day was created by International Theatre Institute (ITI). Dance is a great way to be active or perform; it’s my favorite thing to do, and I don’t know where I’d be without it.
There are multiple definitions of dance. Dance can be defined as a fine art or as a form of moving lively or in a rhythmic kind of way. There are various styles of dance too, such as jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, cultural, ballet, ballroom, and more. Today many young kids go into dance studios where they can enter competitions or perform with companies in recitals. Dance is ubiquitous. It can be on the media, live through performances and theatre, and taught in classes. This article is to appreciate these various styles of dance.
Hip-Hop
From So You Think You Can Dance
Ballet
From The Red Shoes
Lyrical
From Dance Moms
Ganking
From Brian Friedman Choreography
Contemporary
From Dancing with the Stars
Jazz Funk
From Blake Mcgrath Choreography
Musical Theatre
From The Greatest Showman
Tap
From La La Land (Begins at 1:17)
Modern
From Before
Dance is truly an art. People don’t consider it a sport, but dancers take the time to constantly practice, stretch, and rehearse. Hours go into it and injuries happen easily, just like any other sport. I have friends who tell me all the time how much they wish they could move their bodies the same way popular dancers do, but their bodies “physically can’t.” Watch a couple of dances Sunday and appreciate human bodies creating art!
Only image is from Natalie Tyler Photography
https://www.international-dance-day.org/celebratingdanceday.html
https://www.dance-teacher.com/brian-friedman-2392312325.html