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Humans have been dancing to express themselves since the dawn of time, and from those earliest gatherings spring the many types of dance we know today. Some, like folk dancing, have roots that go back centuries; other styles, like hip-hop, are decidedly modern. Each form has its own style, but all of them are united by their common goal of artistic expression and the celebration of the human body.
indian dances
indian dances
Dance in India comprises numerous styles of dances, generally classified as classical or folk. As with other aspects of Indian culture, different forms of dances originated in different parts of India, developed according to the local traditions and also imbibed elements from other parts of the country. Folk dances are significant in rural areas as the expression of the daily work and rituals of village communities. A lot of the dance styles depend upon the regional positioning of the ethnic group. Factors as small as east or west of a river result in a change of dance form. The religious affiliation affects the content of the songs and the actions in a dance sequence. Another major factor affecting their content are the festivals as harvest. Contemporary dance in India encompasses a wide range of dance activities currently performed in India. It includes choreography for Indian cinema, modern Indian ballet and experiments with existing classical and folk forms of dance by various artists.
Bhavai is a genre of folk dance popular in Rajasthan state in western India. The performers balance a number of earthen pots or brass pitchers.
Folk Artists from Haryana singing Ragini. It is very popular in Haryana and Uttarpradesh States.
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AMERICAN dances
Dance is an important part in the culture of the American people. American Dance is a very special art. Many dances are performed for family events, such as weddings and birthdays. Some dances are performed for fun, others to help the harvest, and some for religious ceremonies. The dances have been passed down through the generations, and are still practiced today. America is the home of the hip hop dance, tap dance and its derivative Rock and Roll, and modern square dance which is associated with the United States of America due to its historic development in that country—twenty three U.S. states have designated it as their official state dance or official folk dance.
russian dances
russian dances
Russian dance is an important part of Russian culture. Russian dances were influenced by cultures from eastern Orient and western Occident.Many Russian dances became known from the 10th century. Russia witnessed various invasions from other countries. Due to its location and size the country also came into contact with many different cultures through migration and trading. In turn, a Eurasian cultural mix of music and dance helped develop Russian dances.Both furiose and gentle music is the basis for Russian dances.The most famous characteristics of Russian dances are the Russian squat work , stomping and the split jumps.
Credits: Text by Deepanshu, JNV Jhajjar, presentation on American Dance by Nari, RBS, USA,Song video by Voznesenskaya School ,Russia
References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dance_in_India, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_folk_dance
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