Dance-o-graphy

Dance is a form of expression that helps a person to discover a whole new world.

It is a physical and visual art form which has a immediate and massive impact on the spectator.

Dance has played an influential role in many other realms of art including painting, music, literature, is one of the art form which has evolved from ancient times to become one of the best mode of entertainment.

Dance provides a way to experience oneself in relation to the space around us. This experience may often come unmotivated.

One of the art form where body is used as a tool to express ideas, emotions, intellect etc,

Dance as social practice and a form of expressive culture goes beyond description of local custom, ceremonies and tradition. Every culture in the world has its own unique way of expressing. Though the emotions are the same it varies with its style, costumes and aesthetics.

In India Dance can be characterized into many forms. Indian classical, modern contemporary and western. Widely practiced dance in India is Bollywood, though it has its origin from Indian Classical and Broadway westerns. Bollywood dance has evolved through the decades and now Indian cinema has globalised Indian Dance to the world audience.

Some of the widely practiced dances across the world include Latin styles like Salsa, Merangue, Cha Cha Cha etc., Street dances like Hip hop, B-Boying, Locking and Popping etc. Jazz,Ballet etc.

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Spirit of a dancer

The study of dance requires a particular kind of dedication requiring the complete engagement of both mind and body discipline in order to master its technical aspects.

To be a very good dancer it takes immense discipline, dedication, sacrifice and more importantly passion. It is what separates a great dancer from a good dancer.

Ultimately if art is not a way to better ourselves in some way then it is not being utilized to its fullest potential.

It requires depth of our inner strength, perseverance, stability, balance in order to fulfill the rigors of reaching technical prowess.

A willingness to learn and to make changes is an important facet of development throughout a dancing career and it’s the same with life.