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Or Raks Sharqi involves isolating different parts of the body (hips, shoulders, chest, stomach etc.). In bellydance there is a focus upon the core muscles of the body producing the movement rather than the external muscles of the body. Egyptian bellydance in particular has an emphasis on facial emotions which can be compared to lyrical dance. Due to the diversity of styles and 'origins' of the dance, many of the moves are referred to by a wide variety of different terminology which include: Shimmies, Hip drops, Undulations, Figure Eights, Circles and Slides.
dance is an important part of the culture of the Pacific Islands The dance is composed of complex set of moves with deep meaning attached to each gesture according to the words in the music. In this dance, the hands tell the story. In the early age of Polynesian dancing, performances were symbolic and significant, not just an art form. There are many different styles of Polynesian dance, and the variations have to do with movement. These dances usually mimic scenes from everyday life, such as courtship to fishing.
Bollywood is the term used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai, India. The dancing in Bollywood films are primarily modeled on Indian dance: classical dance styles, dances of historic northern Indian courtesans or folk dances. In modern films, Indian dance elements often blend with Western dance styles (Hip Hop), though it is usual to see Western pop and pure classical dance numbers side by side in the same film. The hand gestures called, Mudras, are symbolic and emphasize the concentration on the Divine. These gestures are directly derived from the Hindu Gods and Goddesses.
is a lively, rhythmical dance of Brazilian danced under the Samba music. Samba no pé is a solo dance that is most often danced impromptu when samba music is played. The basic movement involves a straight body and a bending of one knee at a time. The feet move very slightly - only a few inches at a time. The rhythm is 2/4, with 3 steps per measure. It can be thought of as a step-ball-change. The dance simply follows the beat of the music and can go from average pace to very fast. Men dance with the whole foot on the ground while women, often wearing heels, dance just on the balls of the foot.
is a form of performing art, a combination of dancing and gymnastics. It involves dancing sensually with a vertical pole. A similar pole (Chinese poles) is used in cabaret/circus and stage performance in a non-erotic environment. Advanced pole dancing requires significant strength, flexibility, endurance, and the ability to hold your own body weight. Pole dancing is now regarded as a recognized form of exercise and can be used as both an aerobic and anaerobic workout.
A classical dance form originating in the renaissance period which is characterized by grace and precision of movement and by elaborate formal gestures, steps, and poses. This dance form serves as a base for all types of dance forms. The practice of Ballet can help you gain more strength, greater flexibility, better body alignment, confidence in movement, comfort through stress reduction, and infinite grace. This dance form is the most disciplined of all dance forms.
is a popular style of street dance that was created and developed as part of hip-hop culture among African Americans, and later on Latino youths in New York City. The dance consists of four primary elements: toprock, downrock, power moves and freezes/suicides. It is danced to both hip hop and other genres of music that are often remixed to prolong the musical breaks. The musical selection for b-boying is not restricted to hip-hop music, as long as the tempo and beat pattern conditions are met. A practitioner of this dance is called a b-boy, b-girl, or breaker.
Hip hop is a very energetic form of dancing. It is unique in that it allows its dancers to perform with freedom of movement, adding in their own personalities.Hip hop dance steps require skill and experience to perfect. Hip hop dancers practice a lot in order to master basic steps and movements that appear simple when performed.
An aerobic dance / workout experience which encompasses the music and technique of Bellydance, Indian Dance,Samba, and Polynesian Dance. Divas Fit uses weights in order to further condition your body and muscles.
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