Dance is mainly done through the movement of the body in tune to the rhythms of sound and music. It can be used to communicate, as a form of expression or understanding or as a method of social interaction. According to communication studies, dancing is one of the main forms of non-verbal communication between humans as well as animals. In fact a number of animal species like peacocks, bees and others are known to express a lot of behaviors through dancing.
In fact a number of other activities like swimming, gymnastics, skating and martial arts also follow some principles of dance. A number of factors such as tradition, society, culture and aesthetics determine and influence the type of dance. The art of creating dances is known as choreography. The person who creates or idealizes the dance form is known as the choreographer while the performer is known as the dancer.
Types of dancing
There are numerous types of dancing all over the world. These dance forms portray the tradition, culture as well as the lifestyle of their respective regions. Almost all over the world dancing is regarded as a form of enjoyment and as such is an integral part of festivals and events.Indian classical dance - The rich tradition and culture of India has paved path for a number of dance forms. They are performed with gaiety and enthusiasm all over the country. Some of the popular Indian classical dance forms are Kathakali, Bharathanatyam, Kuchipudi, Kathak and so on.
Ballet - Ballet is one of the main forms of western classical dance. It is a type of expressive movement of the body in tune with the music. It is a type of technique which is based on dance as well as music to portray a story or an event. World over, ballet is looked upon as an esteemed dance form and is popular among the nobility and the aristocrats.
Street Dance - Also known as vernacular dance is one of the improvised dance styles practiced today. It is commonly performed in streets, schools, dance studios, night clubs and other places. The main aspect of street dancing is that it is social in nature which encourages communication with the spectators and their participation. Some of the main forms of street dancing are funk dancing and hip-hop.
Jazz - Jazz is one of the most enjoyable dance forms which are based on the improvisation of the movement according to the sound and music. In most cases the form of expression is dramatic, bold and intriguing to captivate the audience.
In addition to these, some other popular forms of dance include Salsa, Belly dancing, Folk dance, Flamenco, Latin dance, Tribal dance, Country and Western dance, Contra dance, Swing dance, Modern dance, Tap dance and so on.
