The first category, according to the different styles of dance features to distinguish, there are: classical dance, folk dance, modern dance, contemporary dance and ballet.
Classical dance: on the basis of national folk dance, through successive generations of professional workers to refine, organize, process and create, and after a longer period of artistic practice, the test, passed down, is considered to have a certain exemplary significance and classical style characteristics of the dance. Many countries and nationalities in the world have their own unique style of classical dance. Classical dance in Europe generally refers to ballet.
Folk dance: it is a form of dance created collectively by the masses of the people in the course of long-term history, accumulated, developed and formed, and widely circulated among the masses. It directly reflects the thoughts and feelings, ideals and aspirations of the people. Due to the differences in the way of life and labor, historical and cultural mentality, customs and habits of the people of various countries, nationalities and regions, as well as the natural environment, thus forming different national styles and local characteristics.
Modern dance: a dance genre that emerged in Europe and America at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. Its main aesthetic point of view is to oppose the classical ballet's formalist tendency of sticking to the old ways, detaching from the real life and purely pursuing skills; it advocates to get rid of the classical ballet's overly rigid action programs, and to freely express people's true feelings with dance movements that conform to the laws of natural movement, emphasizing that the art of dance should reflect the life of the modern society.
Contemporary dance (new dance): that is, different from the above three styles of new styles of dance, it is often based on the content of the performance and the need to shape the characters, unconventional, borrowing and absorbing the various styles of various dance genres, a variety of dance means of expression and performance methods, and eclecticism, so as to use for me, so as to create a different from the various styles of dance has been formed with a unique new style of dance.
Ballet
Ballet: It is a highly programmed theatrical dance refined and processed by professional dancers in the court. The word ballet is originally a phonetic translation of the French ballet, meaning jump, or dance, its original meaning is just to legs, feet for the movement parts of the action of the general term. In order to re-establish the ideal of the drama of the ancient Hitchcock's integration of poetry, music and dance, the dance masters of the French court created ballet, which is a comprehensive form of dance drama integrating dance movements, pantomime gestures, facial expressions, theatrical costumes, musical accompaniment, literary tableaux, stage lighting and scenery, and other ingredients, and has dominated the western theater dance art for more than 300 years, and has been in the past for more than four centuries. It has been more than four centuries since the introduction of Russian ballet at the Beijing Dance School in 1958.
The second category, according to the characteristics of the dance expression to distinguish, there are: solo dance, duo dance, trio dance, group dance, group dance, song and dance, song and dance theater, dance theater and so on.
Solo dance, performed by a person to complete a theme of the dance, mostly used to directly express the thoughts and feelings of the characters and reveal the inner world of the characters.
Participant dance, performed by two people *** with the completion of a theme of the dance. Mostly used to directly express the exchange of thoughts and feelings of the characters and show the relationship between the characters.
Trio dance, by three people to perform a theme of the dance. According to its content can be divided into three different categories, such as expressing a single emotion and a certain plot, as well as showing the dramatic conflict between the characters.
Group dance, where more than four people dance can be called group dance. Generally for the performance of a generalized complex or to shape the image of the group. Through the dance formation, the picture of the iteration, change and different speed, different strength, different amplitude of the development of dance movements, gestures, modeling, can create a deep poetic mood, has a strong artistic infectious force.
The group dance is a relatively large-scale dance work composed of several dances. Each of these dances has relative independence, but they are unified in the **** the same theme and complete artistic conception.
Song and dance, is a combination of singing and dancing form of artistic performance. It is characterized by singing and dancing both long in lyricism, but also good at narrative, and can watch the complexity of the characters, delicate thoughts and feelings and a wide range of life content.
Song and dance drama is a kind of singing and dance as the main means of artistic expression to display the dramatic content of the comprehensive performance form.
Dance drama, dance as the main means of artistic expression, and a combination of music, stage art (costumes, sets, lighting, props), etc., to show a certain dramatic content of the dance works.
One, the history of the national standard dance
Latin dance in the national standard dance, including: samba, rumba, bullfighting, cha-cha-cha, cowboy. These five dances are popular both in social occasions and in sports dance competitions. Usually two people dance together, a man and a woman. Holding positions vary, sometimes in an intimate embrace, sometimes the partners hold each other's hands one at a time. The positions in these dances have been standardized and categorized into various levels for teaching purposes, with internationally standardized phrases, techniques, rhythms, and tempos. But otherwise, these dances have a variety of origins.
The Romance languages (French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Romanian) have their roots in the ancient Latin language, which spread throughout most of the Americas, creating a culture. Three dances came from this place, one from Spain or France and the other from the United States, leading to the current set of international standard dances, Latin. When referring to the term Latin dance, this is an acronym for Latin and Americas, not for the geographic region of Latin America. The three dances from Latin America are a fusion of Native, European and Negro dances. In the early days, European conquistadors imported blacks from all over West Africa to most of the Americas, mainly because they had a hard time persuading the natives to work for them. So numerous were these blacks that by 1553 they outnumbered the Europeans in Mexico, and the viceroy ordered Charles of Spain to prohibit any further influx of blacks. Dance had a pivotal role in all three cultures: European, Negro, and Native In 1569, the Viceroy of Mexico ordered the burying of the calendar of the Aflatacs because the main entertainment of the Negroes had become dance, which had become popular there. Then the governor decreed that dancing could only take place on Sundays and holidays from 2:00 to 6:00 pm.
By the 17th and 18th centuries, the gradual fusion of the three cultures led to the creation of a new culture Creole . As European dances were introduced to Latin America, they gradually embraced this culture. In Cuba, with the popularity of syncopated rhythms, the opposite dance became the Habanera (a tango-like dance). Later, with the fusion of bar music rhythms, the syncopation became stronger and stronger and became shortened to "son", a rhythm that was already in use in Brazil in 1795, and one of its songs (the love song) became popular in Europe at the turn of the 19th century. Complex syncopated rhythms now characterize all Latin dances.
----1924, London, England, by the British initiated the European and American dance class people, in the extensive study of the traditional court dance, cotillion and Latin American countries on the basis of the various styles of morale dance, the standardization and beautification of this processing, in 1925 officially promulgated the waltz, tango, foxtrot, quick-step step four kinds of dance steps, collectively referred to as the modern dance. And this dance was first promoted in Western Europe and the competition, and then promoted to all countries in the world, by the welcome and love of many countries.
----1950, "Blackpool", England, by the British ICBD (World Dance Organization) hosted the first world competition "BLACKPOOL DANCE FESTIVAL 1950" ("BLACKPOOL DANCE FESTIVAL 1950"). "BLACKPOOL DANCE FESTIVAL 1950" (Blackpool Dance Festival), and the standardized dance was named International Standard Ballroom Dance, and a world-wide competition was held at the end of May every year in "Blackpool", England. With the continuous promotion of this kind of dance in the world, it has also been developed, and the Viennese Waltz has been added to the Modern Dance.
----1960, Africa and Latin America, some countries after the standardization of folk dance processing and increased the Latin dance competition, Latin dance also has five kinds of dance: rumba, cha-cha-cha, samba, cowboys, bullfighting. Modern dance and Latin dance styles are very different.
---- Modern Dance, in addition to tango, originated from the European continent, its music sometimes passionate, sometimes lingering sexy, delicate and rigorous movements, wearing very elaborate, reflecting the European countries, men's gentlemanly demeanor and women's charming. Men need to wear a tuxedo, white bow tie; women with flowing, colorful dresses to show their nobility, beauty, elegance, the beauty of the boudoir.
---- Latin dance, in addition to bullfighting, originated in the countries of the Americas, and its music is passionate and unrestrained with a sense of rhythm. To the drenching feet of the legal movement of the guide, free and smooth, showing the beautiful lines of women, moving into the mood, the atmosphere is charming, lively, enthusiastic, fully expresses the youthful joy of the breath, men show tough steel strong, imposing, majestic personality of the United States.
The development of international standard dance in China
International standard ballroom dance, as a noble and elegant movement, can not only adapt to the busy life of modern people, stretching the body and mind, and has a good social function. Because she essentially represents the culture and economic level of a country or region, countries and regions around the world to advocate, the popularity of the day, our country since 1986 after the official introduction, with the promotion of the past few years, the rapid development.
In 1986, the Ministry of Culture announced the establishment of the China International Standard Dance Society, and held the first national international standard dance performance, which is held once a year, (Guangdong players have been eight consecutive professional champion of the highest level of modern dance) more than a decade of wind and rain, a generation of hard work, now, the international standard dance business has become China's governments at all levels concerned about the construction of socialist spiritual civilization. From 1998, the national standard dance will be included in the Chinese Ministry of Culture "Lotus Prize" award single, the national standard dance cause from now on will open up a brand new chapter.
In the government's concern and guidance, the country's provinces and cities (including some small and medium-sized cities) have set up the International Standard Dance Association, jumping the international standard dance, learning the international standard dance more and more people. The international standard ballroom dance teaching program broadcasted by Beijing TV has a very high ratings, and the people concerned conservatively estimate that there are 800,000 to 1 million people in Beijing who like to dance ballroom dance, and the dancers are getting younger and younger. In recent years, Guangzhou, Beijing, Shanghai, Zhengzhou, Nanjing, Harbin, Wuhan, Chongqing, Ningbo, Shenzhen, Nanchang and other places in the rapid development of the cause of international standard dance.
Two, folk dance
Folk dance refers to the generation and spread in the folk, subject to folk culture, improvisation, but the style is relatively stable, to self-entertainment as the main function of the dance form. Folk dances of different regions, countries and nationalities have obvious differences in performance techniques and styles due to the influence of living environment, customs, lifestyle, national character, cultural traditions, religious beliefs and other factors, as well as the physical limitations of performers' age and gender. Folk dance is not lacking in simplicity, form, rich content, vivid image and other characteristics, has always been the countries of classical dance, court dance and professional dance creation can not source.
Three modern dance
"Modern dance" mainly refers to the creation and performance of foreign modern dance movement materials and creative concepts, the works of this dance in particular the pursuit of breakthroughs in the classical ballet art of the fixed mode, allowing dancers to personalized vision to observe the things and do the abstract freedom of expression About Modern Dance
Modern Dance is a cultural phenomenon produced under the premise of opposing the closure and rigidity of classical ballet. At that time, Isadora Duncan, who is known as the "Mother of Modern Dance", launched a dramatic dance revolution to the old world of the old and stale classical ballet, but Duncan never thought of establishing any new genre, but only wanted to break away from the clear rules and regulations of ballet to create a new dance. Ballet's clear rules and regulations to obtain a kind of physical and spiritual freedom, so Duncan can only be regarded as a pioneer.
In the 1920s and 1930s, the depression and turmoil in Europe created an environment for modern dance to grow, and modern dance in the true sense of the word originated in Germany, and later developed rapidly in the United States. In 1936, Mr. Wu Xiaobang, a dancer, brought modern dance from ** to China and called it "new dance", which was the earliest introduction and origin of modern dance in China.
At the mention of modern dance, most people will shake their heads, either because they have never seen it, or they think they can't understand it, we have to recognize a new concept for modern dance. First of all, modern dance should be regarded as a kind of art, just relative to other forms of dance, it is more focused on the artist's inner feelings, and through the body to fully show. Appreciation of modern dance should not go to emphasize is not to understand, is not the expression of what the theme or can not receive education, but should appreciate it through the form of the beauty expressed by the body and bring you that moment of feeling. Just like appreciating symphony and jazz, there is no such thing as understanding what is called, what is called not understanding, but to see whether the music itself brings you a sense of beauty and reverie. Modern dance artists will not be able to get some puzzling, obscure things, but through modern dance and other art varieties of different methods to convey the inner feelings and bring pleasure and beauty to the audience.
Dance can be divided into two categories: life dance and art dance. Life dance is a dance activity that people do for their own needs; artistic dance is a dance that is performed for the audience to enjoy.
Life dance includes: customary dance, religious ritual dance, social dance, self-entertainment dance, sports dance, educational dance and so on.
Customary dance, which can also be called festival and ritual dance, is a variety of mass dance activities held by many ethnic groups in our country during marriage, funeral, planting, harvesting and some other festivals. In these dance activities, the table view of the customs and habits of various ethnic groups, social style, cultural traditions and national character traits.
Religious and ritual dances are dance forms for religious and sacrificial activities. Mainly used to pray for divine blessings, remove disasters and illnesses, turn misfortune into good fortune, people and animals flourish, a good harvest, or to thank the gods for their gifts; ritual dance, is a ceremonial form of dance to the ancestors. In the past, people used to express their nostalgia for their ancestors or hope for the blessings and blessings of their ancestors and gods.
Social dance is a dance activity for people to socialize, promote friendship and contact. Generally refers to a variety of social dance in the ball. In addition, many of China's ethnic minorities in a variety of festivals carried out by the mass of the dance activities, mostly young men and women for social interaction, free choice of spouse social activities, therefore, can also be said to be the social dance of the various ethnic groups.
Self-indulgent dance is a dance activity in which people entertain themselves for the sole purpose of self-indulgence. Use dance to express and vent their inner emotional impulses, so as to obtain the full satisfaction of aesthetic pleasure.
Sports dance, is a combination of dance and sports, artistic and aesthetic way to exercise the body, so that the physical and mental development of the new varieties of dance. Such as a variety of fitness dance, rhythm ****, middle-aged and elderly disco, ice dance, water dance, as well as China's traditional martial arts in the sword dance, sword dance and symbolic simulation of a variety of animals, a specific image of the Elephant Boxing, the Five Animal Play and so on are.
Educational dance, refers to the school, kindergarten and other aesthetic education dance activities, as well as the opening of the dance course, used to cultivate and beautify human thought and feelings, moral feelings ****, cultivate human solidarity and love, strengthen the etiquette, as well as to promote the physical and mental health can play a role in the subtle.
Artistic dance refers to professional or amateur dancers, through the observation of social life, experience, analysis, concentration, generalization and imagination, artistic creation, so as to create a distinctive thematic ideas, emotionally rich, complete form, with a typical artistic image, by a small number of people on the stage or the square performances for the public to enjoy the dance works. Because of the many varieties of artistic dance, according to the different artistic characteristics, can be roughly divided into three categories.
The first category, according to the different styles of dance features to distinguish, there are: classical dance, folk dance, modern dance, contemporary dance and ballet.
The second category, according to the characteristics of the dance expression to distinguish, there are: solo dance, duo dance, trio dance, group dance, group dance, song and dance, song and dance theater, dance drama and so on.
Solo dance, performed by a person to complete a theme of the dance, mostly used to directly express the thoughts and feelings of the characters and reveal the inner world of the characters.
Participant dance, performed by two people *** with the completion of a theme of the dance. Mostly used to directly express the exchange of thoughts and feelings of the characters and show the relationship between the characters.
Trio dance, by three people to perform a theme of the dance. According to its content can be divided into three different categories, such as expressing a single emotion and a certain plot, as well as showing the dramatic conflict between the characters.
Group dance, where more than four people dance can be called group dance. Generally for the performance of a generalized complex or to shape the image of the group. Through the dance formation, the picture of the alternation, change and different speed, different strength, different amplitude of the development of dance movement, posture, modeling, can create a deep poetic mood, has a strong artistic infectious force.
The group dance is a relatively large-scale dance work composed of several dances. Each of these dances has relative independence, but they are unified in the **** the same theme and complete artistic conception.
Song and dance, is a combination of singing and dancing form of artistic performance. Characterized by singing and dancing both long in lyricism, but also good at narrating, can watch characters complex, delicate thoughts and feelings and a wide range of life content.
Song and dance drama is a kind of singing and dance as the main means of artistic expression to display the dramatic content of the comprehensive performance form.
Dance drama, dance as the main means of artistic expression, and a combination of music, stage art (costumes, sets, lighting, props), etc., to show a certain dramatic content of the dance works
American dance category
Disco
In the 1970s, popular in the world of a mass of self-indulgence in the dance, is one of the jazz dances created by the blacks in the United States. Emerging from the
70s, it was initially popular only in the black ghettos of small towns in the United States and among the Latin American underclass, and was not
noticed, and was even frowned upon by the upper classes. But it didn't take long for it to spread rapidly until it became popular all over the world. Disco
music emphasizes an exaggerated alternation of strength and weakness to induce an inner rhythmic impulse to dominate the dance, than the traditional waltz
z, tango, etc., more free, highlighting the personality. Dance movements can be improvised with the rhythm of the music.
American folk dance
In the United States, the term folk dance refers to a much wider range than in some countries, traditional dance, ceremonial dance,
social dance, ballroom dance in many dances can be called folk dance, it is often difficult to distinguish between the boundaries between them
, which is related to the composition of its dance culture. American folk dances are divided into three main parts; Indian dances; dances of European immigrants
and their descendants; black dances. Indian dances include social, ceremonial, and labor life
closely linked, used for healing and so on, almost always counterclockwise circle dance, which are often seeped
through the "supernatural power" worship. The Indians were largely unwritten, and careful preservation of traditional dances and songs was
important, so they rarely blended with foreign dances. European immigrants -- the British, Irish, French,
Germans, Spaniards, etc. in the influx of the North American continent at the same time, brought their own traditional folk dances, court dances,
dance hall dance, they combined with the new conditions of life in the region to transform these dances to create a new dance with the characteristics of the U.S.
The Indian people were very careful to preserve the traditional dances and songs of great significance, so few and foreign dances fused. They adapted these dances to the new conditions of life in the region and created new
dance forms with American characteristics. Among the most popular are the square dance, which is related to the English country dance and the French Cadrile dance, with many variations;
round dance, apparently in pairs of waltz, polka, Saudische and other dances evolved on the basis of the dance along the ballroom perimeter
round the rotating marching dance; the collective game of dance is usually dancing and singing, the bystanders are also singing and clapping and the dance
national dance styles. From the 17th century, 8 million black Africans were transported to the United States as slaves, and they brought the passion and syncopated rhythm of black African dance (i.e., changing the tradition of European music with heavy beat in the first beat to
putting the heavy beat in the second beat or the weak beat), and the black dance and the white dance fused and exchanged, and created new dance forms, for example, tap dance and jazz dance is a combination of the Irish wooden bottom shoes and the Irish wooden bottom shoes. Jazz dance is to change the rhythm of the Irish Wooden Shoe Dance into a syncopated rhythm, and contrary to the Irish kind of
stiff torso, expressionless dance, added body and arm movements, forming a completely new type of dance. Black slaves
mimicked and mocked the strutting white slave owners, creating the gait dance. Others, such as the foxtrot, blues, and charl
Stones also became popular new dances. Many of these dances went on to become popular modern ballroom dances, not
only throughout the United States, but also in continental Europe.
Tap dance
A kind of rhythmic dance with the foot hit the ground. It is derived from the wooden shoe dances of Ireland and Lancashire. Its basic technique is
with the heel, foot, half-foot, toe hit the ground to make a loud sound, with rich and complex rhythmic changes to please the audience.
The performance requires the addition of a metal plate to the forefoot of the dance shoe to make the sound of hitting the ground crisp and clear. Tap dance in the early 20th century
in the United States vaudeville theater popular, and appeared a number of professional performers specializing in tap dance performance, the most famous
B. Robinson, E. Powell, F. Astaire, P. Dreiber, R. Borg and A. Miller. This dance
had a resurgence of popularity in the 1970s and was all the rage.
Square Dance
By four pairs of partners standing in a four-square dance form, especially the American square dance, which has become the American folk dance culture
a very distinctive part. The square dance originated from two derivatives of the English country dance: one is from the English wheel dance, rhythmic
distinctive, complex pattern dance - Kentucky running dance; one is very popular in the era of Louis XV, quadrilateral French
country pair dance - Cotillon. -Cortillon. The square dance usually consists of a series of "patterns," each of which has a symmetrical formation, while the steps are simpler and the order of the "patterns" is prearranged. The order of the "patterns" is prearranged, and a leader (either one of the dancers or another person who does not participate in the dance) directs the timely transition of the "patterns" by shouting, which can
enough to inspire the dancers with rhyming words and phrases in the context of the situation (and sometimes in dialect) to enliven the atmosphere, sometimes
sometimes
in the form of a dance, and sometimes
in the form of a dance. Sometimes
the dancers also call out the words and phrases that correspond to him. American square dance in the development process absorbed England, Scotland, France
Country and other European countries, as well as Mexican dances or folk games, the formation of a wide variety of variants.
Sport dance, also known as "international standard ballroom dance". One of the sports programs. It is a walking pair dance competition program with men and women as partners. Divided into two groups, ten types of dance. Among them, the standard dance (modern dance) group contains waltz, Vienna waltz, tango, foxtrot and quickstep, Latin dance group includes rumba, cha-cha-cha, samba, cowboy and bullfighting dance. Each dance category has its own dance music, dance steps and style. According to the music and movement requirements of each dance, they are organized into their own sets of movements.
The standard ballroom dance originated from the ancient folk dance, through the pair dance, circle dance, line dance, collective dance and other evolutionary processes, and became a widely spread social dance. 1820s, the Royal Dance Teachers' Association of the original "dance", "dance", "dance", "dance" and so on, standardize and organize the competition method, the formation of international standards of ballroom dance, and held in Berlin, Germany, in 1947. The first World Standard Ballroom Dance Championship was held in Berlin, Germany in 1947. Now it has developed into a competitive program with high artistry and strong skills.
Standard dance (Standard), also known as "modern dance". One of the sports dance group. Content includes waltz, Vienna waltz, tango, foxtrot and quickstep. Characterized by the start of the close holding position, along the dance line counterclockwise direction around the field. The footwork is standardized and rigorous, and the upper body and hips remain relatively stable and upright, completing a variety of forward, backward, lateral, rotating, modeling and other dance movements. It has a dignified and elegant gentleman's demeanor. Most of the tunes are lyrical and beautiful, with a strong sense of melody. Dress elegant and noble, generally male tuxedo, female knee-length fluffy dress.
Latin dance (Latin) one of the sports dance group. Content includes rumba, cha-cha, samba, cowboy and bullfighting dance. Characterized by the dance partners can be close to each other, can be separated. Each partner changes direction and angle radially within a fixed range to show their dance posture. Steps are flexible and varied, and each type of dance accomplishes various steps and expresses various styles through different technical requirements for hips and body swing. The dances are charming and graceful. The style is lively and enthusiastic. The tunes are romantic, lively and warm, with a strong sense of rhythm. The dress code is romantic and unrestrained, with men wearing tight or loose-fitting clothes with short tops and long bottoms, and women wearing short tight skirts, revealing the beauty of female curves.
Waltz (Waltz) with a w said. Also known as the "slow three steps". One of the modern dance program. Dance melody is beautiful and lyrical, the rhythm is 3/4 of the slow plate, 28 to 30 bars per minute. Three beats per bar for a group of steps, one step per beat, the first beat for the heavy beat, three steps a cycle of ups and downs. Through the knees, ankles, soles, and heel and toe movements, combined with the body's lifting, tilting, swinging, and driving the dance steps, the dance moves, making the dance ups and downs, and the dance posture is gorgeous and elegant. It is a change of Vienna Waltz (fast three-step) dance. in the mid-19th century, the Vienna Waltz to the United States, the United States at that time advocate soothing, beautiful dance and music, so the fast-paced Vienna Waltz gradually changed into a melodious, slow, lyrical melody of the slow waltz, the dance is also changed into a coherent and sliding slow step, that is, today's waltz dance.
Vienna Waltz (Viennese Waltz) with V said. Also known as the "fast three steps". One of the modern dance program. Dance melody is smooth and gorgeous, the rhythm is easy and fast, 3/4 beat rhythm, 56 to 60 bars per minute, each bar for three beats, the first beat for the heavy beat, the fourth beat for the second heavy beat. The basic pace is six steps in six beats, two bars for a cycle, the first bar for a rise and fall. The basic movement is the left and right fast rotating steps, completing the techniques of reversing, tilting, swinging, lifting and so on. The dance steps are smooth and light, dancing and gyrating, warm and exuberant. The dance is elegant and solemn. Originating from Austria, it is a kind of farmer's dance, in which men and women dance in a circle in pairs, holding their waists and shoulders*** together, so it is called "round dance". The famous Johann Strauss for the waltz composed a number of famous round dance music.
Tango (Tango) with a T. One of the modern dance programs. One of the modern dance programs. 2/4 time rhythm, 30-34 bars per minute. Two beats per bar, the first beat is a heavy beat. There are quick and slow steps, and the quick step (quick) takes up half a beat and is represented by Q. The slow step (slow) takes up one beat and is represented by S. The basic rhythm is slow, slow, quick. The basic rhythm is slow, slow, fast, fast, slow (S, S, Q, Q, S). The rhythm of the dance has pauses and emphasizes syncopation; the dance steps are staccato and powerful, dashing and bold; the body has no ups and downs, no lifts and no rotations; the expression is serious, and there is a flickering movement of the head with a left and right look. It originated from the Argentine folklore, and was introduced to the European upper class in the 20th century, and then popularized in countries all over the world.
Foxtrot is also known as "Fox". F is used to indicate. One of the modern dance program. Dance lyrical and smooth, the rhythm is 4/4 beat, 28 to 30 bars per minute, each bar for four beats, the first beat for the heavy beat, the third beat for the second heavy beat. The basic pace is four beats to walk three steps, every four beats for a cycle. The first step is a slow step (S), accounting for two beats; the second and third steps are fast steps (Q), each accounting for one beat. The basic rhythm is slow, fast, fast (S, Q, Q). The movements of ankles, soles and palms and toes are used to complete the lifting and undulating, emphasizing the reverse, shoulder guidance and tilting techniques. The dance is smooth and fluid, with a wide stride, and an elegant and graceful dance style that resembles flowing clouds and water.It originated in Europe and the United States in the 20th century, and has since become popular all over the world.
Quickstep (Quickstep) with Q said. It is one of the modern dance programs. The dance music is bright and cheerful, and the dance steps are light and flexible, with a strong sense of jumping, which is a kind of light and joyful dance in sports dance. The rhythm is 4/4 beat, 50 to 52 bars per minute. Four beats in each bar, the first beat is the heavy beat, and the third beat is the second heavy beat. The steps are divided into quick and slow steps. The quick step is indicated by Q, and the time value is one beat; the slow step is indicated by S, and the time value is two beats. The basic rhythm is slow, slow. Fast, fast, slow. The combination of dance steps includes jumping steps, swinging legs, sliding steps and other movements. Originated in the United States, it became popular in Europe, America and the world in the 20th century.
Rumba (Rumba) with R. It is one of the Latin dance programs. The rhythm is 4/4 beat, 27 to 29 bars per minute. Four beats per bar. The melody is characterized by a strong beat falling on the fourth beat of each bar. The steps start on beat 4 and consist of one slow step and two fast steps. The four beats go three times, with the slow step taking two beats (beat 4 and the first beat of the next measure) and the fast steps taking one beat each (beats 2 and 3). The hips swing three times. Hip movement is formed by controlling the center of gravity of one foot to the other foot to move to the sides for "∞" type swing. It has a beautiful, graceful, soft and lyrical style. It is closely related to Spanish and African dances, and has been developed in Cuba.
Cha-Cha-Cha (Cha-Cha-Cha) is represented by C. It is one of the Latin dance programs. It is one of the Latin dance programs. The rhythm is 4/4 beat, 30 to 32 bars per minute. Four beats per bar, the strong beat falls on the first beat. Five steps are taken on four beats, including two slow steps and three fast steps. The first step is stepped on the second beat, with a time value of one beat; the second step takes up one beat: the third and fourth steps each take up half a beat; the fifth step takes up one beat and is stepped on the first beat of the dance. The hips swing to the sides six times per measure. The dance music is enthusiastic and unrestrained, and the dance steps are fancy and sharp with a fast step frequency and witty humor. It originated in Africa and was later introduced to Latin America and developed in Cuba.
Samba (Samba) with S. One of the Latin dance programs. Dance music is cheerful and warm, the rhythm is 2/4 beat or 4/4 beat, 52 to 54 bars per minute. The strong beat falls on the second or fourth beat of each measure. Each measure is completed with a basic step. The steps alternate between full-footed and half-footed steps, and the whole body swings forward and backward by bouncing up and down on the knees and traveling around the field along the line of the dance, which is a "wandering" type of dance. It is characterized by great mobility, strong sense of rhythm, compact swaying steps, and a warm and unrestrained style. It originated in Brazil and is the dance of the annual Brazilian Carnival.
PasoDoble (PasoDoble) with a P. One of the Latin dance programs. The music is a Spanish march with a strong and powerful melody. The rhythm is 2/4 beat, 60 to 62 bars per minute. One beat, one step, eight beats, one cycle, characterized by a large flow of dance steps, along the dance line around the field, wandering dance. The dance posture is upright, without crotch movements and excessive knee flexion and extension. The dance is completed with ankle joints and flat feet on the ground. The dance is distinctive in movement and static, with a strong sense of strength, rapid force generation, and agile and staccato closing steps. It originated in France and flourished in Spain, and was created according to the bullfighting scenes in Spain. Male bullfighters, imposing, strong and fierce, female red cape, valiant, soft and varied.
Cowboy dance (Jive) with J said. One of the Latin dance program. The melody is cheerful, strong jumping, the rhythm is 4/4 beat, 42 to 44 bars per minute, six beat jump eight steps. It is a combination of basic steps, parallel steps, jumps and rotations. It requires the feet to be on the ground and the waist and hips to swing in a pendulum style. It is characterized by agile steps, jumping, and relaxed, enthusiastic and cheerful dance posture. Originally from the United States, the original American western cowboys tap dance, the popularity of jazz in the 50s, accelerated and perfected this dance, but the style of the western cowboys to maintain the United States robust, romantic, bold temperament.