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| Rhythmic movement of the body in time and space. May considered the oldest art form, as it predates language. |
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| practiced for variety purposes, including part of ceremonies, rituals, and rites of passage; communicate, tell sotries, and pass down information to celebrate or mark special occasions; to connect with one another or foster community; and to express individual or collective emotions, moods, or feelings. |
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| means "to stretch" or "to drag" shows that it used to express feelings or tell stories Greek work "Damson" |
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| During Italian Renaissance, form of ballet, in which choreographed with classical music. (before evolving in france/russia into concert dance meant for public performance) |
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| Type of partner dance originating at the end of 16th in France. Used as shorthand for any partner dance(Ballroom today evolved into 2 main subgenres: standard/smooth AND latin/rhythm) |
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| During mid 20th, now is one of the most popular and technical form of dance studied and performed professionally (in the US and Europe) |
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| Dates back to early 1970s in New York/California, Main style includes breaking, locking, and popping (Evolving out of Funk and development of break beat) |
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| Roots in 17th african traditions, brough to america via atlantic slave trade, as slaves continued dancing traditions in Brazil, the US and elsewhere on the continents |
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| Tytpe of percussive dance characterised by the "tap" of shoes hitting the floor as the person dances. Often wear metal "Taps" on the heel and toe of a shoe to accentuate the sound. |
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| Celebrated worldwide with people of different cultures and religions using various forms to portray emotions, stories, historical events, or even aspects of daily life. Also accompanied by traditional music to further enhance the cultural experience. |
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| Famously known for its fabulous display of footwork and dance formations. Originated in Ireland. Form of traditional dance has been popular hundreds of years among irish people. (popularised by shows such as riverdance) |
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| Being a broad genre of dance, primarly arose from western countries such as the USA and Germany during the late 1900s. Purpose: to rely on dancers' interpretation of music and feeling to guide movements |
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| A variation of Jazz dance that developed between 1920s and 1940s as a response to the growing popularity of swing jazz in America |
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| Regarded as founder of Philippine contemporary dance. Trained in both classical ballet and modern dance in Philip/abrod. Works "Amada(1969)" draws from filipino folklores and blends it with modern dance elements. |
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| Pioneering folklorist and educator as "Mother of Philippine Folk Dance" |
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| Multi-Awarded choreographer, Best known for her neo-ethnic dance styl,e which fuses modern dance with indigenous filipino movement/themes. works: "Encantada" reflects themes of mythology, nature, and human responsibility. often highlights filipino identity, ritual, and environmental issues. |
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| Born Iloilo city. Dance director of Bayanihan Philippine National Folk dance(Now Bayanihan Dance Company) oldest dance company in the country. Choreographed creative dances based on her impressive research on cultural dances. Some of her most recognzied dances: Singkil, Vinta, Tagabili, Pagdiwata, and Salidsid |
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| Lucy Patrimonio Jumawan-Sauer |
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| Dance Icon of Negros Oriental, Founder of foundation University Buglas-sayaw Dance Co. and Siliman University Dance Co. 1959. Choreographer/Director of the Philippine Dance Performance in the first Folkloric Festival at the Sydney. Operan Hosue1976. FIrst lady Imelda Romualdez Marcos presented department under her directorship |
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| Born on Negros Island. Started teaching dance 1973. Took up formal ballet class with Isham Clark in San Diego, USA and jazz with JUn Appel. Studied Russian vaganova method for ballet under Luminitza Demutriscu, and passed royal ballet academy of dance under Florence Sinclair |
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