The History of

Dan SimakSean ValentineElaine Cotter

Rachael JensonHaleGich Daqniek

History of Dance

There is no definite date where certain dances originated1.Experts suggest (through the analysis of cave painting) that dancing has been around since beginning of life2.Used for mating, communication, rituals & offerings

General Types• Ballet

• Jazz

• Hip Hop

• Swing

• Tap

• Modern

• Swing

•Contra

•Country/Western

•Belly

•Flamenco

•Latin Dance

•Folk Dance

Why People Dance

• Dance is a way to express emotion• Dance differs by region and culture• Main reasons why people dance

– Fun– Exercise– Stress Relief (Letting Loose)– Spiritual– Tradition

American Dances

– The Two Step (1813)– The Waltz (1880)– The Cake Walk (1899)– The Fox Trot (1920)– The Charleston (1926)– The Lindy Hop and Jitterbug (1933)

Modern Dancing

• Break Dancing– Formed in the streets– Developed as Hip Hop/Rap music developed

• Bump & Grind• Based off of Songs (Two step, Soulja Boy, Duggie, Cha

Cha Slide, John Wall, Shufflin’, etc.)• Disco

African Dance

• Essential role in the culture of tribes• Right of passage, communication, also

strengthen the bonds within the tribe• Most villages have “dance master” who leads

and teaches members• Drums, gourds, stomping, clapping, and

singing helped develop the beat

Spanish Dance

• Salsa• Flamenco• Merengue

Famous Dancers

• Michael Jackson• Britney Spears• Jofre Ballet• Sammy Davis Jr.• Olga San Juan

Animals shaking what der momma gave dem

The Evolution of Dance

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