Dancing, in simple terms, can be defined as, “moving
our body according to music in a rhythmical way.” We can get the rhythmical
action by using our feet, knees, hips, chest, shoulders, hands, fingers, head,
eyes, etc. However, the condition is that we have to move our body by following
the music. Dancing styles can be categorized based on the number of interacting
dancers, which are mainly: solo dance, partner dance and group dance.
Dances are performed for various purposes such as Ceremonial Dane, Competitive
Dance, Performance Dance, Cultural Dance, Social Dance etc.
Social
Dancing means different types of solo, partner and group dances performed at
social events. Social events mean “an occasion organized for
entertainment.” The purpose of social dancing is mainly the self-enjoyment of
one another. They don’t perform the dance either to the audience or to compete
with one another. Their main focus is enjoyment by dancing.
There
are so many social dancing styles around the world. As an example: Jive,
Cha-Cha, Rumba, Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Night Club Two Step, Waltz, Hip Pop,
Free Style…. Some dances can be used for several purposes. Cha-Cha, Jive,
Rumba, can be used for competitions, as a Latin American dance and also as a
‘performance dance’ by performing on a stage. Even though Salsa, Bachata are
generally recognized as Social dances, sometimes we use those for competitions
too. Likewise if there is a dance which we can enjoy by dancing at social
events as solo, partner or group dance, it is a social dance. Many social
dances are partner dances.
There
are many dancing categories around the world to fulfill above purposes such as
Ballroom Dancing, Latin American Dancing, Rhythm Dancing, Smooth Dancing, Club
Dancing, Country Dancing, Swing Dancing etc.
WHAT ARE
THE OTHER AREAS YOU CAN EXPECT IN LEARNING DANCING
Exercise
Social skills
Listening skills
Self confidence
Communication skills