Dance
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| '''Dance''' (from [[French language|French]] ''danser'' generally refers to [[Motion (physics)|movement]] used as a form of [[Emotional expression|expression]], [[social]] [[social interaction|interaction]] or presented in a [[spirituality|spiritual]] or [[performance]] setting. | '''Dance''' (from [[French language|French]] ''danser'' generally refers to [[Motion (physics)|movement]] used as a form of [[Emotional expression|expression]], [[social]] [[social interaction|interaction]] or presented in a [[spirituality|spiritual]] or [[performance]] setting. | ||
| + | ==Dancing and music== | ||
| + | :''[[dance music]]'' | ||
| + | Many early forms of music and dance were created and performed together. This paired development has continued through the ages with dance/music forms such as: [[jig]], [[waltz]], [[Tango music|tango]], [[disco]], [[Salsa (dance)|salsa]], [[electronica]] and [[Hip hop music|hip-hop]]. Some [[musical genre]]s also have a parallel dance form such as [[baroque music]] and [[baroque dance]] whereas others developed separately: [[Classical music era|classical music]] and [[classical ballet]]. | ||
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| + | Although dance is often accompanied by [[music]], it can also be presented independently or provide its own accompaniment ([[tap dance]]). Dance presented with music may or may not be performed ''in time'' to the music depending on the style of dance. Dance performed without music is said to be ''danced to its own rhythm''. | ||
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| + | [[Ballroom dancing]] is an art although it may incorporates many fitness components using an artistic state of mind. | ||
| == See == | == See == | ||
| *[[Dance music]] | *[[Dance music]] | ||
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- "The desire to dance is innate; it has exerted a constant influence on music." --Last night a dj saved my life: the history of the disc jockey
Dance (from French danser generally refers to movement used as a form of expression, social interaction or presented in a spiritual or performance setting.
Dancing and music
Many early forms of music and dance were created and performed together. This paired development has continued through the ages with dance/music forms such as: jig, waltz, tango, disco, salsa, electronica and hip-hop. Some musical genres also have a parallel dance form such as baroque music and baroque dance whereas others developed separately: classical music and classical ballet.
Although dance is often accompanied by music, it can also be presented independently or provide its own accompaniment (tap dance). Dance presented with music may or may not be performed in time to the music depending on the style of dance. Dance performed without music is said to be danced to its own rhythm.
Ballroom dancing is an art although it may incorporates many fitness components using an artistic state of mind.
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