Physical Education & Health 12: Nature of Dances

Vocabulary flashcards covering the nature of various dances, including ballroom styles, classical forms, cultural Indian dances, and Filipino folk dances.

Dance

A series of movements that follow the speed and rhythm of a piece of music, involving body movements of the hand, arm, and head, as well as moving from one space to another.

Dance Therapy

A practice where the experience of dancing helps a person to heal from within, serving as a form of expression to bring forth who they are and what they are passionate about.

Ballroom Dance

One of the most entertaining and elite styles of dancing that originated in Germany; it was initially for the privileged class of socialites and involves dancing with a partner.

Tango

A ballroom dance style where the male leads the female partner and the choreography varies between International Standard and American styles.

Waltz

A graceful ballroom dance performed to melodic, slow music that requires fluidity and delicate movement.

Viennese Waltz

A style of ballroom dance based on the original form of the waltz that originated in the latter period of the $18th$ century.

Cha-Cha-Cha

A rhythmic Latin-American dance that is energetic with movements that can be both fast and slow.

Jive

A lively Latin American ballroom dance style that was perfected in the $30s$ and $40s$ when dancers moved mostly to jazz music.

Paso Doble

An International Latin dance style based on the sounds and movements used in Spanish bullfights, with less emphasis on hip movement.

Rumba

A sensual dance from the International Standard and American styles known for slow hip movements and steps coordinated on a slow rhythm.

Samba

A beautiful and energetic dance with many forms, where steps differ between the ballroom style and traditional style samba choreography.

Lambada

A sexy and stylish Brazilian dance performed in couples or groups, popularized by the track 'Lambada' by the group 'Kaoma'.

Ballet

A dance style developed in France and Russia that portrays a story or idea through dancers gliding over the floor; categories include Classical, Neoclassical, and Contemporary.

Breakdance

A male-dominated form of street dance from hip-hop culture characterized by 'dance battles', 'Downrock', and the 'Freeze'; it was popularized by Michael Jackson.

Hip-Hop Dance

A street dance style originating in the $1970's$ in New York that includes maneuvers like popping and locking and is characterized by attitude and colorful dance-wear.

Tap Dance

A dance originating in the United States where the emphasis is on foot movements that create a tapping sound due to metal plates on the soles of the shoes.

Jazz Dance

An energetic and graceful dance with origins in African-American culture, featuring steps like the ball change, pivot step, toe rise, pirouettes, and the jazz walk.

Modern Dance

A dance style developed in the early $1900s$ as a reaction against the stiffness of classical ballet, focusing on the dancer's emotions, moods, and self-expression, often performed in bare feet.

Flamenco Dance

A major part of the culture of Spain that features beautiful songs, gorgeous costumes, and the use of the flamenco guitar.

Odissi

A classical Indian dance from Orissa distinguished by specific body movements and knowledge passed from teacher to student ($guru$ to $shishya$).

Bhangra

A lively dance from Punjab characterized by energetic movements of men accompanied by the beating of drums and colorful costumes.

Garba

A circular dance from Gujarat, India, performed for religious purposes; it includes influences from Raas, such as the $dandiya$ $raas$ performed with sticks.

Kathakali

A form of dance drama from Kerala, India, featuring striking makeup, elaborate procedures, and large decorative headgear.

Folk Dance

A dance developed by the people of a certain region or country.

Ethnic Dance

An indigenous dance from a certain race or country.

Dugso

A ritual dance of the Manobos in Bukidnon, Philippines, performed during harvest or the birth of a male heir as a prayer of thanksgiving and invocation for protection.

Binanog

A Filipino courtship dance inspired by the movement of the $banog$ (eagle), portraying bird flight through lively choreography.

Obando Fertility Rites

A dance ritual and Catholic festival celebrated every May $17-19$ in Bulacan, Philippines.

Kumintang

A name for several distinct dance and music styles probably originating in the Batangas province of the Philippines.

Sakuting

Originally a combat training dance for boys, it portrays a mock fight using striped or bamboo sticks about $1\frac{1}{2}\text{ feet}$ long.

Tinikling

A traditional Philippine national dance where dancers step over and between bamboo poles that are tapped together in coordination with the music.

Contemporary Dance

A dance style that includes techniques from ballet and modern dance, such as floor work and fall and recovery, while incorporating yoga, pilates, and martial arts.

Ballare

The Latin word meaning 'to dance', from which the term 'ballroom' is derived.

Cheer Dance

An organized sports activity involving routines of $1$ to $3$ minutes that combine dance, gymnastics, and stunts to cheer on sports teams.

Street Dance

A dance style that evolved from Hip-Hop and originated on streets and in clubs rather than studios, often seen in music videos.

Festival Dance

An organized event or cultural celebration where dance performances and competitions are used to show off talented groups or celebrate specific styles.