Dance Forms

Dance Forms

1. Tap

   • Check out this fun, but very informative prezi on tap dance! https://prezi.com/1hrgw_h384z4/tap-dance-10-facts/
   • Metal plates on ball and heel of shoe
   • Focus on creating music with feet
   • Music can be any pace
   • Can start as a kid (3 years old)
   • Studied around the world

2. Jazz

   • Very upbeat
   • Can be associated with hip hop
   • Tend to travel (move around space)
   • Flappers came from jazz
     • Here is some information on flappers.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flapper
   • Incorporates other dance forms

3. Kickline

   • Requires flexibility
   • Fast paced
   • Kicks with dancers linked up
   • Improves posture
   • Rockettes are most popular
     • Click this link to learn some interesting facts about the Rockettes!  https://www.rockettes.com/blog/fun-facts-about-the-radio-city-christmas-spectacular-and-the-rockettes/
   • Create straight line with leg when kicking
   • Usually begin at high school age

4. Zumba

   • Great beginner zumba video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ra1kQED6S5w
   • Full body workout
   • Fast paced music
   • Can add weights
     • Adding weights to arms (usually 1lb or 5lb) can increase the exercise experience!
   • Latin inspired
   • High energy
   • Zumbatomic: Zumba for kids
   • Burn up to 1,000 calories in 1 hour

5. Ballet

   • Pointe involves dancing on your toes
     • Here's more information on pointe.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pointe_technique
   • Delicate costumes
   • Music is generally slow paced
   • Very graceful
   • Barres help improve posture
   • Not every dancer wears a tutu
   • Improves posture

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