Dance Elements
Dance element that is usually given by the music
Time / Rhythm
Dances that are made to be presented on stage with the purpose of entertaining an audience
Concert Dances
Style of concert dance created in Italy and later perfected in the courts of France
Ballet
Dance element that refers to the place where dancers move
Space
Dances with the purpose of representing traditions, and build an identity
Social / Folk Dances
Style of Dance created in New Orleans, US that explores improvisation
Jazz
Dance element that represents the quality of movement or energy of the dancer's actions
Force
Dances created for the Gods
Ritual Dances
Style of Dance that comes from The Bronx, NY and includes acrobatic steps
Hip Hop
The actions that move from one place to another are called:
Locomotor Actions
The Mexican National Folk Dance is
Jarabe Tapatío
Dance style that comes from Spain, and uses zapateado just like Mexican Folk
Flamenco
The action of expressing with body language and gestures is known as:
Pantomime
BONUS
Mention another style of dance that is not a Folk dance
BONUS