18-19^th centuries in Europe.

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·         Dance sport/competitive dancing helped revive interest in ballroom dancing.

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popular with masses in the early 1900s

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·         Graceful & traditional dance in ¾ time

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·         Smooth & flowing motion with 3 steps in each measure of music

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elegant dance & smooth

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·         flowing pattern across the dance floor

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·         music in 4/4 time with simple walking step and a swaying motion

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  Lively & energetic dance

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Fast-paced movements and a light, bouncy step

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Performed to upbeat music

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Dancers move briskly across the floor.

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Passionate & dramatic dance known for its close embrace and sharp, staccato movements

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·         Often danced to music with a distinct rhythm

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·         Intense connection and expression between the partners

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2 type of ballroom

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·         Fun and rhythmic

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·         Lively Latin music & features a distinct (a)   sound in the steps making it easy to identify.

Lively & energetic dance style

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brazil

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vibrant rhythms, quick footwork and swaying hip movements

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·         Known for its festive and celebratory feel, often danced during carnival and other joyful occasions.

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·         slow & romantic dance style

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·         focuses on sensuous movements and expression.

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·         often danced to Latin music and involves rhythmic hip motion and close connection between partners.

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upbeat & lively dance style

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§  (known) for energetic kicks & flicks, fast footwork, and bouncy movements.

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§  typically danced to lively music, and it has a fun and playful feel to it

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§  Connect the mind & body through fluid dance movements.

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§  spontaneity and self-expression

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§  Western concert/theatrical dance

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§  More rules

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§  Restriction of classical ballet that focuses on

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§  Creation of movements to match a dancer’s feelings and purpose.

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§  LATE 19^TH AND EARLY 20^TH CENTURIES

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Explore the unknown

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§  Genre of concert dance that concern NON-CHOREOGRAPHIC MOVEMENTS

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§  Less organized & u have less idea of what to expect, this makes it more vague and individualistic

 

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