believe. Learning dance is like learning another language! I know what you are thinking…dance is not a sport it is an art. Truth is the definition of sport is “an athletic activity requiring skill or physical prowess and often of a competitive nature” Dictionary.com. Competitive Dance takes at least 10 hours of practice each week, sometimes even more. Want to know more about this sport? Dance competitions are separated into categories, age divisions, amount of kids in the dance and level. Some of
that Competitive Dance is not a sport. But people who commit their lives to Competitive Dance don't agree. When people ask what sport do I do I say Competitive Dance then people tell me that it's not a sport. But technically it is because of many reasons but when people say it's not they don't have very good reasons many people say it could be either a sport or art but there is only one correct answer. Competitive Dance should be considered a sport and not solely a form of art. Competitive Dance
world renowned ballet dancer, stated this to voice that there are many components in dance that most people don’t realize. People see a dance as a whole and don’t think about all of the important pieces that go into it. The fundamentals of a competitive dance include choreography, technique, dedication, and competition, which are just as important as the finished product. To begin, choreography sets the tone of the dance and catches the judges’ and/or audience’s attention, but most people don’t understand
my life. I did not know if I would enjoy dancing on a competitive team. During the fall of 2011, my third grade year, I started attending Mrs.Karen’s hip-hop class on Tuesdays at The Leroux School of Dance. Mrs.Karen was a patient and encouraging dance instructor. My mother was a big part of this life changing event considering she was generous and caring during this experience. She worked full time and dropped me off and picked me up at dance practice five days a week. I was kind to my fellow dancers
physical activity, and it is. So a little girl thinks taking a dance class would be interesting and that she would be able to please her parents by this choice of sport. But when she comes to tell them what sport she would like to take up, they tell her dance is not a sport. Even after explaining to them that if someone is good enough they can compete, which is just like any other sport, this little girl’s dream of being a competitive dancer is crushed by her parents jaded view of what is considered
The Pressures of Dancers The typical idea of a dancer is that they are tall, slender, full of energy, and lucky because they dance with all of the “stars”. Much of this is true, however, what many people do not think of are the many hardships that a dancer goes through in order to achieve their high status in the dance world. It takes much hard work and determination along with good direction to become a dancer. However, nothing good comes without a price. Dancers often times have many pressures
Britta Peterson Dance History May 4 ,2016 . Swing Dance Influences History is constant . The universe is forever creating history that effects the present and the future . I would like to focus on one aspect of history that has and will forever influence America today . Swing dance is a crucial element in the develop-ment of American culture . Swing dance is a style that could only have developed in America during the 1920 's and have the impact that it did . Without swing dance in America ,
Swing Music During the nineteen thirties and nineteen forties a certain style of music became very popular. This style of music became known as "swing". It was performed using rhythmic 'riffs' and is referred to a style of dance and band arrangements. America maintained swing's popularity throughout the World War Two years when both large and small ensembles toured Army and Navy camps both at home and abroad. At home, swing was heard at bond sale rallies and community concerts. The new sub-culture
through their character transformations through dance, their movement on the dance floor directly impacts the way they carry themselves through life. In this paper I will explore three scenes, each scene will show different levels of progression in each character’s life, and I will show how the characters gain more power in their own lives the more successful they become with the movement of dance. Take the Lead follows the story of a Ballroom dance teacher, Pierre Dulaine, and the kids he begins
My Passion Lies with Dance Dancing has been a huge learning experience for me and the influence it has had on my life, I will never forget. I've learned teamwork as well as leadership, and for countless numbers of hours for 6 years I have spent my days devoting myself to practicing, perfecting and an open-mind. To me, dance is more than just a beautiful art form. Dance is a way to communicate with people and it should be respected and honored. I feel it is beautiful, exciting
ballroom dance that has evolved and developed into different types of dance such as the Jive, Lindy Hop, and West/East Coast Swing. Typically the swing is an upbeat dance done to a quicker tempo and rhythm. Swing can be found as early as 1800 but not taking flight til 1930 in Harlem after a Ziegfeld production. Swing is still around today and as popular as ever with competitions around the world. People can’t get enough swing in their life. Swing was said to come out of the merging of dances in Harlem
arts such as visual design. An activity of growing popularity for youth is dance. Dance involves both physical activity as well as creative artistry. Despite dance challenging the body’s physicality and mentality, it teaches the youth many life lessons that will benefit any career path the chose to follow. To begin, dance forces its participants to gain independence. Many dancers join competitive dance teams, or performance dance companies. These both require dancers to be in the space for several hours
Just imagine standing on your big toe for two hours! This is basically what it is like to do a ballet pointe class. Ballet is a type of dance that is probably the most callous style of dance to do. Most people view ballet as looking really accessible. That assumption is completely erroneous. Ballerinas just want to make ballet look effortless, when in fact ballet requires so much skill, focus, time, and strength. As a ballerina one must think about pointing their feet, aligning their hips, staying
extremely competitive, it requires a variety of skills & ability, and on top of that it is a form of cardio. Not only is dancing a sport, but it is a very competitive sport at that. People compete in dance competition internationally using a variety of different dances. For example, the TV shows “So You Think You Can Dance” or “Dancing with the Stars”. There is a set judge or judges to determine the winner of said competition. There are also dance battles which occur between two dancers or dance crews
Dance is a Sport As an athlete who spends countless hours practicing, building strength, working with my teammates, listening to feedback from my coach and refining my skills it is very frustrating when people say that dance is not a sport. I am a member of the Palm Desert High School Competition Dance Team. The Google search engine defines sport as: an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment. Based on
school or college really count. Dance consist of many different groups and styles. People can dance as a hobby, a serious passion, or you can dance as a career, teacher or participant. Also, many people don’t give recognition to the dancers who participate in the competitive dance world. Teams will practice over fifteen hours a week at times in order to perform a seamless and synchronized routine. In the definition of a sport “team competes against another” at a dance competition dancers compete in
comes to the realm of sports- dance. Dance requires a tremendous amount of training and creates an aura of competition in which people compete to be the best, win, and take home the trophy- just like in traditionally accepted sports. These sports, however, do not possess an element of psychological health threats that some competitive dancers unfortunately must account for due to the emphasis placed on physical appearance. Just like any
more specifically Irish dance. Traditional Irish Dance has extremely unclear origins. Traditional Irish dance was first noted during ancient times, so unfortunately there is no specific time period. For certain, Celtic music influenced Irish dance during the Viking occupation of Western Europe, which means its been alive since at least 700. Irish dance although has survived and continues to live and thrive. Many subgenres of Irish dance have been created. Since Irish dance has such a long history
Karen Hiday English 103 12 October 2017 Is Dance Considered a Sport? Three laps around the gym, minute long planks, crunches, sit-ups, and push-ups in a matter of thirty minutes. As a dancer, experiencing and realizing the strength that needs to be present in order for an athlete to grow is vital. We go through long hours of choreography sessions, pain and strain on our bodies, and vigorous training. Many people will disagree on the status of if dance is a sport or not. Well, what makes a sport
Each tumbling pass and stunt is judged on difficulty as well as technique. Dance, cheer motions, and jumps are judged on technique and sharpness. The more difficult a pass or stunt the more points awarded. It takes hours every week to practice and perfect a three-minute routine with these in it. There are specific divisions when