Latin dance encompasses elements such as music, dance, clothing, temperament, etc., and focuses on expressing people’s inner deep spiritual world and distinctive personality that are difficult to express through language or other means. It is highly appreciated. The emotional interaction in Latin dance performances is unmatched by any other sports. Interaction is one of the important abilities that dancers should possess. The degree of interaction between dancers in Latin dance performances directly affects the interpretation of dance works, the degree of emotional investment of the audience, and the degree of participation and appreciation of dance works.
1. About interaction
Interaction is a communication activity and a process. Interacting people form a group, actively shape their own behavior, and use symbolic symbols, such as language, words, gestures, and expressions to express an idea, value, and thought. It mainly includes the process of psychological communication and behavioral communication, which is divided into three stages: self-interaction, interpersonal interaction and social interaction. Interpersonal interaction refers to interdependent social interaction activities that occur through the dissemination of information between individuals, individuals and groups, and groups and groups. It usually includes the following meanings: First, interpersonal interaction must occur between two or more people. Symbols of interdependence only exist between people. Second, for the purpose of interactive communication. In most interactions, people not only exchange information, but also exchange feelings, which will have an impact on the relationship between the two parties and may play a certain role in the formation of the surrounding environment. In short, interaction produces the self, and the self must be interpreted in social processes, in interaction. [1] People can achieve sociality and creativity through interaction with others.
2. Case description
Latin dance uses human body movements to express the dancer’s life experience, thoughts and emotions. In the 2009 World Latin Dance Superstars performance, there were many accidents in the dance performance of Latin dance prince Slavik and Russian dance partner Anna. There were several situations where they were unstable and the place where they should stay was not in place. But their interactions are undoubtedly the best. When two people dance, sometimes they condense thousands of tender feelings into one look, and a pull seems to pull their thoughts infinitely, and sometimes their passion explodes. In the end, when everything has gone away, they still look at each other with affection. Slavik's eyes were sometimes provocative, sometimes tender, and extremely lethal, conquering the hearts of everyone on the court. After their performance, the whole audience was in a sensation. Anna jogged around the venue for the curtain call. The audience stood up and applauded wherever they went, and the applause echoed the rhythm of the music. Slavik looked like a general escorting the princess, watching the princess lovingly, and the audience applauded. When he was boiling, he seemed to be unable to resist the temptation, and showed off his skills like a child, and received thunderous applause. Finally exiting the stage, Slavik took the last step into the crowd dragging his performance stool, turning his head and nodding his head, fully demonstrating the performer's performance charm.
3. Research on interaction in Latin dance performance
1. Internal interaction
1. Personal interaction
Latin dance performance form There are single dances, double dances, group dances, etc. Double dance requires two people to master their personal skills and cooperate with each other tacitly. The partnership of men and women is the most common performance form of Latin dance. During the Latin dance, the separation and reunification of love between men and women are shown. The charm of women and the masculinity of men are vividly displayed, giving people a beautiful enjoyment.
The personal interaction of Latin dance is the appeal shown in the performance. It is the unity of the dancer's inner temperament and external movement performance expressed through body movements under the accompaniment of music, which can be divided into internal modal expressions. and external morphological manifestations [2]. Internal modal expression refers to the inner thoughts and emotions of Latin dancers reflected through body language, which is the core of Latin dancers' performance. External morphological expression refers to the visible dance movements, dance costumes, rhythm and rhythm of Latin dancers.
2. The interaction between individuals and dance partners
Latin dance has single and female categories in domestic small and medium-sized competitions, but its project characteristics show that even if it is a single No matter how well the movements are performed, no matter how seamless the coordination between the two female partners is, there is no collaboration between a male and a female partner that can better reflect its value and significance. Interaction between dance partners is the key to good results. The three-time European DanceSport Championship champion Formica and her first dance partner's best result was fifth place. After Formica retired, Nikifornova invited him to return to the dance world. Their tacit cooperation and wonderful performances achieved world-renowned results. , won three consecutive European Championships. It can be said that the harmony between men and women is the core of Latin dance beauty [3]. When the dance partners pull together, it is like pulling their thoughts away infinitely, and the closing movement is a reunion after a long separation. Thousands of tender feelings are condensed into one point. In the end, even if they are far apart, they still remain. Their eyes met each other, tender and affectionate.
2. External interaction
1. Interaction with the live audience
Praise, cheers, support, applause, etc. are all exchanges of spiritual products, and These are the products of interaction between performers and live audiences. There is a sentence in "Sword Art" that can vividly describe interaction, that is, "the viewer is as depressed as a mountain, and the sky and the earth are depressed for a long time." It is the highest state of interaction. At the performance site, Latin dance makes the audience excited. The audience's appropriate and enthusiastic cheering is like a catalyst, which can stimulate the performer's internal motivation level. The more he explores his performance potential, the closer he will be to the audience. The interaction between the dancers and the live audience makes the audience realize that they are part of the scene, and the dancers are more likely to have the desire to dance for their confidants. For Latin dance performances, technical level is key, but the quality of the interaction between the dancer and the live audience is even more important.
2. Interaction with the media
Mass media guides the audience to focus on the competition process and allows dancers to show themselves more comprehensively to more audiences. It is a comprehensive and effective way. interactive channel[4]. Dancers first conquer the audience with their outstanding performance and grace during performances. They can also introduce their performances, training processes, and even their lives through electronic screens or unique and wise words before and after the performance, so that the audience can better interpret the dance. , understand and support dancers so that audiences and dancers can form a positive and healthy interactive relationship.
Latin dance performance emphasizes communication and the combination of input and output. Dancers show their own value through performances, and audiences gain spiritual enjoyment and spiritual shock through watching the competition, in which interaction plays a crucial role. The dancers, the audience, and the media work together to achieve a substantial improvement in the quality of interaction and jointly promote the rapid development of the Latin dance performance market.