Modern choreography types of dances are their names. Dance styles: list and description. Art Nouveau as the choice of the free


An art such as dance began to develop at the dawn of the emergence of mankind. Primitive tribes had their own, special ritual dances, which were an important part of their traditions and life. Their descendants, who began to build the first states, turned these gestures into part of the sovereign symbolism. Thus, the first types of dances appeared, which to a greater extent testified to the origin of man, to his roots. Today people dance everywhere, and at the same time their movements are no longer limited by any framework that the state determines. Well, let's take a closer look at what types of dances are in various parts of the world and how they become popular all over the world.

What is dance

This term refers to a type of art in which artistic images are transmitted through plastic and rhythmic body movements. Any dance is inextricably linked with a certain music that suits its style. During this “ritual”, certain positions of the human body, the figures that he can show, transitions from one pose to another are very important. Considering what types of dances there are in our time, it is easy to assume that there are simply an uncountable number of such figures and movements. That is why they are divided into categories, which largely depend on the place of origin of a particular dance, as well as on its other features (pair, group, single, etc.).

The history of the origin of dance art

Even during the existence of primitive tribes, the earliest types of dances originated. They were given names depending on the emotions they accompanied. For example, a tribe could try to bring rain after a long drought, and for this a special ritual was composed, during which people moved in a certain way. Through rhythmic body movements, they thanked their gods, met the birth of children and saw off their dead ancestors. As an art form, dance was founded in antiquity. At this time, special choreographic performances dedicated to the gods began to appear in Greece and Rome. At the same time, the very first oriental types of dances are developing in Babylon, Assyria, the Persian kingdom and other countries of Asia. In the Middle Ages, this art turned out to be legal because of the spiritual views of mankind. But with the advent of the Renaissance, it began to develop and improve again. In the 16th century, such a kind of choreography as ballet appeared, which soon became a separate art form.

Classics and its varieties

Professional dancers, learning this art from an early age, initially master classical dances. Their types depend on which program is taken as a basis - European or Latin. What unites these two subgroups is the good old classical choreography, which has much in common with ballet. The bottom line is that rehearsals are held precisely to classical music, dancers perform stretching, study positions, plies, piques and other choreographic techniques. In the future, the quality of the dance will depend precisely on the purity and correctness of the execution of all these movements.

European program

  • Slow waltz. This is the golden classic of the dance, which is always accompanied by the appropriate music in three quarters. For each measure, the dancers take three steps, with the first being the main one, the second determining the angle of rotation, and the third being the auxiliary one, allowing the weight to be transferred to the other foot.
  • Tango. Initially, it was an Argentinean folk dance, but later became incredibly popular all over the world and moved into the category of European classics. Its essence lies in the fact that two partners move energetically and rhythmically to the appropriate music (it is also called tango).
  • Viennese waltz. This is a kind of analogy to a simple waltz, only it is danced a little faster and more energetically.
  • Foxtrot. This is a fast and bright dance, which is performed both in pairs and in group mode. It was invented by Harry Fox (hence the name) at the beginning of the 20th century, and since then its popularity has not faded.
  • Quickstep. This is the fastest dance from the European classics. It is performed in 4/4 rhythm, and at the same time there are as many as 50 measures per minute. It takes years of practice and grueling practice to dance the foxtrot properly. It is important that all movements look easy, relaxed, and performed with incredible accuracy.

Latin American program

Here will be listed the popular types of dances, which today often go beyond the classics. On their basis, a wide variety of variations are created to simplify the choreography and make these dances accessible to everyone.

  • Samba. Brazilian dance that originated from the fusion of African and Portuguese traditions. It is danced in 2/4 time, with up to 54 measures per minute. In the classical version, it is performed to the beat of drums or other Latin percussion instruments.
  • Cha-cha-cha. Characterized by much slower choreography. Size - 4/4, there are 30 measures per minute. The most popular dance in Cuba, where it originated in the 20s of the last century. Today it is included in the classical dance program.
  • Rumba. The slowest and most intimate dance, which is always performed in pairs. Accuracy is not important here, as in other types of choreography. It is only important that the poses of the partners are very beautiful, that they form unique figures, and at the same time, each of their movements should be as plastic as possible.
  • Paso Doble. This dance has its roots in Spanish bullfighting. Here the partner often depicts a bullfighter, and his partner is a cloak. The essence of the choreography is a double step (which is why the name).
  • Jive. African-American choreography, which also originated in the 20th century and became widespread in the United States. Jive is danced in swing mode, but at the same time it is very different from the modern analogue of the same name. Size - 4/4, number of beats per minute - 44.

Ballet

All currently existing types of dances are based on ballet in one way or another. This art officially separated from general choreography in the 17th century, when the first French ballet school arose. What are the characteristics of ballet? Here the choreography is inextricably linked with the music and facial expressions of the performers. As a rule, each production has a specific scenario, which is why it is often called a mini-performance. True, in some cases there are also "scenarioless" ballets, where the dancers simply demonstrate their incomparable and precise skills. Ballet is divided into three categories: romantic, classical and modern. The first is always a mini-performance on a love theme ("Romeo and Juliet", "Carmen", etc.). The classical one can personify any plot (for example, "The Nutcracker"), but at the same time, its important element is the choreography based on acrobatics and excellent plasticity. Modern ballet includes different types of dances. There are also elements of jive, and Latin choreography, and classics. A distinctive feature is that everyone is dancing in pointe shoes.

Contemporary choreography

Nowadays, all over the world, regardless of traditions and religion, modern types of dances are popular. Their names are known to everyone, and at the same time almost everyone can learn to perform them. Such body movements do not require special stretching, preparation or natural plasticity. The main thing is to join the rhythm and become one with the music. We note right away that all the dances that will be listed below are the basis for the so-called "club choreography". These movements are quickly learned and mixed with each other by modern youth, resulting in a kind of mix that can be seen in any nightclub in any city in the world.

Modern dances

  • Tectonic. Originated in the 21st century on the basis of jumpstyle, hip-hop, popping, techno style and so on. Always dancing to fast electronic music.
  • Strip dance. This is the basis of any striptease, in other words, a dance that may involve further undressing. The essence lies in plastic movements, and also often in interaction with other objects. This is how the famous pool dance, lap dance, etc.
  • Go go. Erotic dance that does not involve undressing. Aimed at entertaining the public in the club. It can contain any plastic elements that will match the playing music.
  • Hakka. A dance that originated in the Netherlands, in hardcore circles. His movements are based on music in this style.
  • Jumpstyle. The dance based on jumps is one of the few modern dances that are danced in pairs. But at the same time, it has a feature - partners should not touch each other.
  • D'n'B Step. This is exclusively the attributes of the drum and bass style. Choreography always depends on the rhythm and tempo of the music.
  • Shuffle. The dance originated in Australia and is based on jazz. All movements, in particular the steps inherent in this style, are performed to electronic fast music at a faster pace.

According to the plot of the movie "Step Up" ...

After the first part of this wonderful film came out, young people actively began to study all kinds of street dances, which are characterized by freestyle and at the same time incredible plasticity and accuracy of movements. We list their main types, which have already become "street classics":

  • Hip-hop. This is a whole cultural trend that originated in the 70s in New York among the representatives of the working class. It covers not only unique choreography, but also slang, fashion, demeanor and other areas of life. Within the hip-hop culture, there are a wide variety of types of dances, more or less difficult to perform. These are breaking, DJing, MCing, club hip-hop and much more.
  • Breakdance, also known as b-boying. Initially, to be part of hip-hop culture, and then, due to its uniqueness, it became a separate dance.
  • Cripwalk. A dance that originated in Los Angeles. It is characterized by steps that are performed in the spirit of improvisation, at a very fast pace.
  • Popping. The dance is based on the rapid contraction and relaxation of the muscles, due to which the human body shudders. At the same time, it is important to observe certain positions and poses in which such movements look most impressive.

In the spirit of folk traditions

In each state, in addition to the flag and anthem, there is another equally important attribute - dance. Each nation is characterized by its own movements, its own rhythms and tempos, which have developed historically. According to the peculiarities of the choreography, one can easily determine what nationality a person is, what country he represents. Such productions are performed mainly in a group, but there are some exceptions when only two partners perform. Now we will look at the types of folk dances that are the most popular around the world. By the way, some of them became the basis of classical choreography, and some served as an excellent start for the development of street dances.

Dances of the peoples of the world

  • Attan is the official folk dance of Afghanistan. It is also performed by many neighboring peoples in various variations.
  • Hopak - dance of the peoples of Ukraine. It is always performed in national costumes, in a very fast and energetic rhythm. It is characterized by jogging, squatting, jumping and other active body movements.
  • Trepak is a primordially Russian dance, which is also widespread in Ukraine. It is always performed in two-part meter, accompanied by fractional steps and stomping.
  • Zika is a famous Chechen dance performed exclusively by men. As a rule, it is an accompanying element for important religious events.
  • Krakowiak is the most famous Polish dance. It is performed in a fast rhythm, always with a straight back.
  • Round dance. A dance game that was previously popular among many peoples. The rules are different everywhere, but the bottom line is that a huge number of people take part in the round dance.
  • Lezginka is the most famous choreographic performance in the Caucasus. It is danced by Chechens, Armenians, Georgians, Azerbaijanis and many other nations.

Types of oriental dances

In the East, the art of dance had a completely different development than in the countries of Europe and America. Men here always performed group mini-performances that accompanied some important events. The dance of a woman is a kind of mystery. A wife can only dance for her husband, and alone. Such a choreographic culture has been common for centuries throughout Western Asia, but in each country it has its own characteristics. Therefore, now we will consider what types of dances are in a particular state of the East and how they are characteristic.

  • Turkish. They are always performed in bright costumes, to fast music. They are characterized by rhythmic movements, very high plasticity and even acrobatics.
  • Egyptian. This is the most modest oriental choreography. The costumes are restrained, as well as the movements, the music is slow and measured. There is no place for frivolous body movements in Egyptian dances - this is considered debauchery.
  • Arabic. This is a real scope for improvisation and variation. If you know what types of dances there are in the East and how they are performed, you can put all the tricks and techniques together, and you will get an excellent production in the Arabic style.
  • Lebanese. The most unique and unusual. They combine elements of Turkish and Egyptian choreography. Therefore, fast and rhythmic movements alternate with slow and measured ones. The action is also characterized by the use of foreign objects (cymbals, canes, etc.).
  • Persian dance consists of graceful movements that mainly involve the hands, head and long hair.

How did belly dance come about?

Almost all women in the world dream of mastering this choreographic style, but only a few master it perfectly. Many attribute Middle Eastern roots to it, but in fact the dance originated in India. Even before the birth of Christ, this custom was transferred from their homeland by the gypsies to Egypt, where it became popular. Various types of belly dance began to emerge there, which soon spread throughout the Middle East. Well, consider which of them are now the most famous:

  • Dance with the snake. It requires a combination of plasticity and courage, as well as the ability to handle this animal.
  • Dance with fire. During the production, torches, candles, essential oil lamps and much more can be used, which glorifies the cult of fire.
  • Dance with cymbals. This percussion hand instrument is a relative of the Spanish castanets. Performing rhythmic body movements, the dancer accompanies herself.
  • Raks-el-Sharqi is a belly dance that involves the area from the navel to the hips.
  • Raks el Shamadam - an act in which a woman dances with a candelabra on her head. Very popular in Egypt.

Types of sports dances

Sports dances are a kind of analogue of ballroom classical choreography. The difference lies in the fact that the dancers are trained according to a more rigorous and enhanced program, with a special emphasis on stretching, accuracy of movements, and speed of their execution. An important component of any sports dance is not the beauty of the production, but the technicality of performing all movements. In general, this subgroup consists of choreographic productions known to us, among which there are standard European and Latin programs.

Conclusion

We examined what types of dances exist in different countries, decided on their styles and features. As it turned out, each choreographic production has its own pace, rhythm, and character of performance. Also, many dances cannot exist without facial expressions, certain costumes, style and even the mood of those who perform them. Therefore, if you are going to master this art, it is important to initially decide in which style you like to dance the most, and which one suits you best in terms of capabilities and even in terms of the structure of the figure. And in the future, for self-improvement, you only need diligence and practice. Dare!

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1. Introduction.

Currently, our society is showing great interest in dances of various styles and directions. This is due to the numerous shows that are shown on television: “Dancing” on TNT, “You are super! Dancing”, “Dancing with the Stars”, with the desire to lead a healthy lifestyle, to be beautiful, healthy, fashionable. Young people through choreography, using the plasticity of their bodies, express their feelings, views on life. Dance has become an integral part of youth culture. Accordingly, the speech included the names of dances unknown to our parents, grandparents. But the names of the dances of their era have not disappeared from the language.

Having become interested in the topic of dance names, we found out that it is difficult for a modern young person to find available information on this issue. There is little work in this direction.

We believe that a person engaged in choreography, who loves dance, must not only master the technique of its performance, but also understand the meaning of its name, know its origin. This is the only way to comprehend the "soul" of the dance.

Our study will be of interest to everyone involved in choreography, who is trying to learn as much as possible about their hobby, including from the point of view of the Russian language.

The relevance of our work due, on the one hand, to the important place occupied by choreography, dance, in the life of modern society, on the other hand, by the need for a partial lexical analysis of the names of modern dances, their systematization, since there are no available, written in popular language, works in this direction.

Research problem: the need to create a Popular Dictionary of Modern Dance Names for all those interested in choreography.

Purpose of the study: to create a manual, Popular Dictionary containing a lexical analysis of the names of modern dances.

Object of study: names of modern dances.

Research objectives:

    To study the literature, which contains a lexical analysis of the names of dances that are popular in modern society.

    Give definitions to the names of modern dances, having studied the history from the origin and appearance in Russia.

    Select material for compiling the Popular Dictionary of Modern Dance Names.

    Learn the rules for compiling a dictionary entry.

    Compile a Popular Dictionary of Modern Dance Names in alphabetical order.

Practical significance of our work lies in the fact that anyone interested in choreography can find in our Popular Dictionary the definition of the modern dance he needs.

Research methods: study of scientific and popular literature, analysis, search and comparative analysis, systematization and generalization of information.

2. The degree of study of the names of modern dances in scientific and popular literature.

Having asked the question of compiling the Popular Dictionary of Modern Dances, we decided to analyze the literature on this issue and available to the young reader. It should be noted that there are few such works.

First of all, I would like to highlight the "Concise Dictionary of Dances" edited by Professor A.V. Filippov. It is positioned as a popular science edition of cultural and philological orientation, intended for everyone who is interested in culture. In this source we find a huge variety of dances of the peoples of the world with an indication of their origin, a detailed description. At the same time, there is not a single popular modern name for a dance or dance direction, such as “twerg”, “hip-hop”, etc.

We tried to find definitions of modern dances in various dictionaries of foreign words. We turned to the "New Dictionary of Foreign Words" edited by Zakharenko E.N., to the "Modern Dictionary of Foreign Words" edited by Krysin L.P. , to the "School Dictionary of Foreign Words". These publications also could not help us in determining the lexical meaning of the names we needed.

Thus, we came to the conclusion that information about the names of modern dances and trends can only be found in articles from popular publications, on Wikipedia pages, and that our work on compiling the Popular Glossary of Modern Dance Names will be appropriate, relevant and in demand.

3. Review of the names of modern dances, their origin and features of use in Russian.

Modern youth dance is a rhythmic, bright phenomenon that allows you to get rid of everyday problems and, at the same time, requires great physical effort and work on yourself.

Dancing has now combined all possible historical forms: primitive, folklore, ballroom, sports. All dance styles and directions have a tendency to mix, penetrate each other.

There are no geographic and political boundaries for dance, therefore, in the 20th-21st centuries, a stream of foreign-language names of modern dances “rushed” into Russia. Leonid Petrovich Krysin wrote about this phenomenon in his work “On the Russian language of our days”, explaining this process by the intensification of relations with native speakers of foreign languages ​​after the collapse of the USSR. These foreign words (terms) completely retain traces of their origin and have not yet been assimilated into the Russian language.

Most of the names of modern dances (dance directions) came from the English language. This is hip-hop hip hop), dancehall (eng. Dancehall), vogue (eng. vogue), breaking Breakdance), contemp (eng. contemporary dance), house (English) house), trans (English) Trance), locking (eng. Locking), jumpstyle (eng. jump style), tectonist (distorted English. Tectonic), waking (eng. Waacking), drum and bass (eng. DrumandBassstep), half-dance (English . Poledance), twerk (eng. Twerk).

There are names that came from French (electro), Japanese (buto), Maori (haka).

Interestingly, there are no analogues of these terms in Russian yet.

All the above names of modern dances and dance styles will be reviewed and described on the pages of our Popular Dictionary. But before proceeding to its creation, you need to study the rules for writing a dictionary entry.

4. Rules for compiling a dictionary entry.

The words in the Dictionary are in alphabetical order. A dictionary entry is built as follows: an etymological reference (information about the origin of the word) is placed behind the heading word, then - interpretation, examples of the use of the word. An indication of belonging to a particular field of knowledge and stylistic characteristics are subject to interpretation. Sometimes at the word, instead of a detailed interpretation, a reference to another dictionary entry is given.

The title word is given in bold capital letters and is in its original form with an accent. The spelling of words and stress correspond to the current spelling and pronunciation standards. Etymological reference is given after the head word in square brackets. Each word is accompanied by an indication of the source of the borrowing. Sign< означает "из", "происходит от...", "восходит к...". В этимологической справке приводится слово, которое послужило основой заимствования -этимон. При подаче этимона используется латинская графика. Если значение заимствованного слова совпадает со значением слова в языке-источнике, то перевод обычно не дается. ДЕ"НДИ[англ. dandy] - изысканно одетый светский человек; щеголь, франт.Толкованиеявляется основным элементом словарной статьи. Оно, как правило, носит энциклопедический характер, раскрывает выражаемое словом понятие, включая необходимые научные, технические, исторические и другие сведения о предмете, явлении, оставаясь при этом максимально кратким.

5. A popular dictionary of modern dance names.

BREAK-DA "NS [English breakdance] is a street dance that gave rise to hip-hop. Today, there are two main types of this dance: lower extreme - the dancer performs mainly acrobatic and power tricks on the floor; upper break dance is based on the plasticity of the body: these are body movements in space and fixes, which at first glance contradict all the laws of physics and gravity.The dance came from New York.Breakdance originated in the late 60s, but it is generally accepted that as a separate dance it formed in 1973.

BU "TO [Japanese 舞踏] is an avant-garde dance form that originated in Japan.

Appearing in the late 50s, butoh was a completely new form of dance. There are no jumps, jumps, rotations in butoh. Sometimes there is no movement at all - just holding a position, standing or squatting with no apparent intention of ever getting up again. Butoh performers make effective use of the Japanese sense of time, which pulsates in such a subtle rhythm that it is almost impossible to notice it. Butoh dancers are not just dancing, but rather enjoying human experiences - screaming, crying, hugging, eating and drinking. They bring us face to face with our existence as human beings with their own unique personality. There is an effect of embodied expression, representation of bodies in their real form of existence.

WA "KING [eng. Waacking] is the commercial name for the dance, which appeared in connection with its spreading popularity (from waack - waving arms),

Waking originated as part of the locking culture in 1972-1973. Waking includes the art of clear poses and lines (voque) and podium penetrations (one way walking). Now waking is constantly used to create spectacular shows, but you should always remember that after all, it is no longer choreography, but self-expression and individuality. Modern wacking is popular as the basis for flamboyant, extravagant dance performances.

VOG Vogue] is a style of dance based on model poses and a runway walk. How dance begins its history in the 70s. The style originated in Harlem Prison, located in New York's northern Manhattan borough, where inmates amused themselves by imitating the poses of magazine models. Initially, it was the usual copying of poses. Subsequently, the poses were supplemented by movement and music, transforming into a dance. Distinctive features: fast hand movement technique, frilly mannered gait, falls, rotations, copious number of poses, emotional game. Vog is performed to music in the style of House. Wok brought freshness and new breath to modern choreography.

JA "MPSTYLE [Eng. Jumpstyle] is a dance style that has spread in Europe in recent years, mainly in the Netherlands, Belgium, as well as in the north of Germany and France. Dances are held to energetic electronic music, each dancer in his own way to the rhythm of the music performs movements similar to jumps, for which the style got its name.If there are several dancers, they should not touch the partner.Asynchronous actions are welcomed by different dancers.

DRAM-N-BASE [English - Drum and Bass] is a street dance, an attribute of a youth subculture, performed to music in the style of DnB, most often at so-called gatherings (informal gatherings or D "n" B-parties ), battles (dance competitions, from English battle - battle).

Drum and bass absorbed elements of break-beat and hip-hop. It is performed in comfortable sneakers or sneakers with flat soles, and most often jeans or pants that do not restrict movement.

DE "NSHALL [eng. Dancehall] is a Jamaican street dance, literally - "dance hall." This style owes its name to the spaces, rooms (halls) in which the Jamaicans dance. There are several styles: energetic and tough male style, as well as sensual and graceful feminine.The dance hall style is distinguished by amplitude movements, where the emphasis is on certain parts of the body, such as waves or shaking.This allows you to fully express emotions through body movements.

CONTE "MP [Eng. Contemporary] - it is a modern, constantly evolving style, in which the search for expressive forms is still ongoing. Contempo is not a single unambiguous style, but a combination of dance techniques from Western (classical dance, modern jazz) and Eastern (qigong, tai chi quan, yoga) art of movement. Contempo - a tool for the development of the body and the formation of individual choreographic vocabulary. Contempo is characterized by research orientation through the interaction of dance with the developing philosophy of movement and the capabilities of the human body. Usually the contempo is danced barefoot. The main thing in contempo is the pleasure from dance, movement, improvisation.

TRANS Trance]- this is a dance - improvisation, a dance of the spirit, free from illusions, a dance of power, where the dancer is primarily a person, an artist, and not a performer of someone else's canon. In trance, there is no melody and vocals, which frees the dancer from following their will, and the rhythm contributes to free improvisation and finding a "new self". Trance is based on content and state. The attitude to dance is deeper, it resembles a journey through space and time. Creativity and liberation are important here. This gives strength, energy, raises above everyday life. The dance is very energy-intensive, it is performed for long exits. The dance is based on the swing and vibration, which either spreads throughout the body, or concentrates in the shoulders, elbows, and palms. The goal is to show the frailty of all worldly passions and lead the dancer to higher spheres.

TWERK [English] Twerk] is a type of dance that involves the active work of the hips and buttocks, while the upper body must remain practically motionless. Twerk is also called booty dance and booty shake. This extravagant dance does not leave anyone indifferent. It attracts with looseness of movements, surprises with a certain primitiveness, mixed with modernity, and simplicity.

TEKT "ONIK [eng. Tecktonik] is a new dance movement of the 21st century, which contains elements of electro, hip-hop, locking, techno, etc. The typical appearance of tectonics dancers is skinny jeans, trousers, a tight short T-shirt with tectonics symbols, a white belt, wristbands, leg warmers in bright colors on the arms, basketball-style sneakers.In addition, "futuristic" and sometimes even "gothic" hairstyles are present on the heads of the dancers.

HA "KKA [English Hakka] is a dance style that appeared in the late eighties. The impetus for its appearance was the development and wide popularity of the musical style hardcore. There is no exact data on the possible ancestor of this dance. It is known that the dance style appeared almost at the same time with the emergence of a new "heavy" musical style. Due to the ultra-fast pace of hardcore compositions, which is equal to 150-200 beats per minute, the movements of the dance style itself are also quite energetic: their frequency should coincide with the main bass beats of the composition. Hakku includes a number of elements that form the basis of this dance, the rest is improvisation. Improvisation is carried out within the strict framework of the hardcore subculture. The basic movement of this style is a rhythmic stepping of the legs with periodic throwing them one after the other. From time to time, new foot movements (throws) are added to the dance. The dancer's hands are in free flight, this is pure improvisation. The main thing is that they emphasize the musical pattern of the work, repeat the rhythm of the melody.

HA "US [English House] is a dynamic and positive dance style. It was born when house music appeared - in the 80s. House music is very fast, rhythmic, energetic, and so is the dance style born of it - house.This style is composed of dance movements of breakdance, hip-hop, jazz, disco, latin, which makes it one of the most interesting and popular dance styles.Dance house at the beginning of its development was hard and sharp, the movements were performed with strained hands and clearly fixed, the body had to be rigid, and the gait - solid. Gradually, the movements of the dance became more plastic, free, relaxed. Soft, springy movements of the legs appeared, a gait repelled from the floor. A peculiar swing and wide amplitude movements of the body and arms were preserved. House dance moves are based on three basic elements.

The first one is house jacking ), that is, rocking the body to the rhythm of the music.

Movements should be smooth and fast, they involve the pelvis, back, neck.

The second obligatory element of house style is an acrobatic wave (House lofting).

The third element is House footwork: steps, pushes, "springs", rotations that came to the House from African dances and jazz.

SHAKE [ English shaek] is a modern English pair dance, which is characterized by improvisation and sharp shoulder movements in the manner of the stage behavior of the Beatles.

ELE "CTRO [eng. Electro dance] is a dance that was born in the 50s of the twentieth century. It involves high speed, high range of motion, turns. In electro, the dancer who hears the music perfectly and can show it through his body is good. Choreography of electro style , is not very difficult, but for a complete study and understanding, you should learn to analyze and understand vocals and music well, for this you need a lot of time.

    Conclusion

In our work, we studied the literature on the names of modern dances that have recently entered our lives and, consequently, our language. It turned out that there are practically no such works. A person who is passionate about choreography has to collect material bit by bit.

Having studied the rules for compiling a dictionary entry, we created our own Popular Dictionary of Modern Dance Names, which includes 15 concepts.

Our Dictionary will soon be printed in 10 copies to replenish the library of the Smelovskaya secondary school, to be presented to the head and members of the dance group of modern choreography, which the author visits.

Our Glossary will be updated with new concepts.

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It is not very likely that you will be invited to a social ball, you are much more likely to be in a club or at a party of friends in a different democratic setting.

The ability to dance will come in handy everywhere. Having mastered the technique, you will feel confident, increase self-esteem, improve posture and figure, change internally, feeling incomparable pleasure. Find out which modern dances for girls are the most popular and where to learn fashionable dance moves.

Dancing as a useful hobby

Possession of one's body in dance is given to almost all people, but excessive modesty prevents many from realizing themselves. If you are shy in companies and refuse men who invite you to dance, rebuild yourself internally. Especially modest girls can try to learn how to dance modern dances at home by turning on their favorite music and improvising in front of a mirror.

This hobby is suitable for women of all ages, with any weight and body type. Do not be shy if you have a non-standard figure, lush hips, large breasts or a protruding tummy.

Dancing is useful not only for mood and beauty, but also for good health. Thanks to dance movements, blood flow increases, lung function improves, and the heart strengthens. After regular classes, posture improves, coordination of movements and the work of the vestibular apparatus normalize.

For every girl and woman there is a suitable type of modern dance, in which it is easy to turn flaws into virtues. Dancing regularly, girls become more feminine, their gait and facial expressions change. The choreography teaches the art of seduction and coquetry, playfulness and a confident look. At the same time, dancers know how to keep their distance and are never toys in the hands of a man.

Where to learn to dance quickly and beautifully

There is two ways to learn to dance- independently and under the guidance of a teacher. The first option is ideal for those who once studied choreography, and now just want to master a new style. The second guarantees success for everyone.

Homeschooling and its features

For self-study, girls can use video lessons on modern dance, read books on choreography, watch films, study theory in magazines.

It is important not to neglect the recommendations of the virtual choreographer, but to strictly follow them. More importantly, find good courses and materials for self-study. It is better to choose a few, and only then weed out the extra ones, having understood the nuances.

For starters, of course, you can do without a suit, but a suit helps you tune in to the right mood and immediately teaches you to move according to your clothes. Be sure to need suitable music, which will help you choose the training lessons and a description of the dance.

It is better for beginners to choose directions in which improvisation allowed. As a rule, these are "natives" of street styles, they do not require special training, costumes and a partner. Having mastered the technique of free dance styles, you will feel confident on the dance floor.

It is more difficult to master classical styles in which you need to learn the position of the body, head, hands, basic positions and steps. Such directions require classes with a teacher at home or at school.

Education in schools and studios

If you are accustomed to take everything seriously and want to be not only a participant, but also the central link of the dance floor, then it is better to enroll in a modern dance school.

Benefits of studying in the studio:

  1. Experienced teachers, good schools have professional choreographers.
  2. No need to think about where to find a partner or team for pair and group dances.
  3. Professional dance hall with mirrors, the right music.
  4. A special atmosphere and new friends with similar interests.
  5. For girls - the opportunity to find a mate not only for the waltz, but for life.

To find out what services such schools provide, we called the studio fashion dance, working in Moscow, and asked a few questions.

What dance styles can you teach a beginner?

We have a lot of directions, ranging from waltz and tango, including ballroom and modern, trendy Latin American and oriental dances, and ending with go-go and erotic styles for special occasions.

And what, you can teach any girl to dance?

For each client, we find the most suitable style for him, taking into account personal data and wishes. There are no people who do not know how to dance, this is given to man by nature, the main thing is to open up correctly.

And with what wishes come to you most often?

The most popular direction among boys and young girls is modern dance, older women want to learn belly dancing, and ladies who have free time in retirement are drawn to the waltz.

The global problem of modern youth is marriage. Especially for newlyweds, we opened a course pre-wedding preparation, within which we stage the dance of the bride and groom, father and daughter, friends and girlfriends.

What do you need to get started and how much does it cost?

First you need to come to us and express your wishes. We help to orient in the names and styles, jointly select a group and a teacher. Further, everything is individual, including prices. We have a lot of discount programs. Better go to the dance school website fashion dance If you don't understand, call us, we'll be happy to tell you everything!

Types of modern dances for beginners

It is easiest for beginners to master the styles of modern dance, in which there are no clear rules for choreography. Small flaws are practically not noticeable here, they are mistaken for improvisation and personal highlights of the girl.

Free dance - the choice of dreamers

Free, also known as rhythmoplastic or plastic dance, appeared at the beginning of the last century. The basis of this dance style is ballet, diluted with free movements from everyday life. The main essence of this direction is emancipation, energy, interaction with the environment.

In free dancing to modern music, improvisation, spontaneity, and creativity are encouraged. Perhaps this is the best choice for beginners, since there are no strict rules for choreography and technique, but there is an opportunity for self-expression.

Girls can perform free dances both alone and in a pair with a man. The absence of strict limits is a guarantee that you will not look bad dancing, because everyone can come up with their own movements.

Art Nouveau as the choice of the free

Art Nouveau arose against the background of the rejection of traditional ballet techniques. His credo is the rejection of canons and conventions, the embodiment new choreography. Modern came to modern girls from the twentieth century. One of the founders of the direction was Isadora Duncan. Another dancer who contributed to the development and popularity of the style is Mary Wigman, who abandoned traditional beautiful movements in favor of unusual and even shocking ones.

Modern is danced barefoot, its main choreographer is nature. The technique cannot be called complicated, the main component of success is the emotionality of the dancer. Sensuality in every movement is a guarantee of your own pleasure and the delight of others.

Electro - youth direction

Electro is one of the most popular trends in the list of modern dances for girls, accessible to beginners. In fact, this is a street dance that was born in the middle of the last century to club music. Electro is danced more with the hands than with the body, so it is ideal for beginner dancers and people with weak physical training.

There are two directions:

  1. Milky Way - calm movements, somewhat similar to the performance of an actor on stage. Each exit of the dancer is a small performance with a beginning and an end. It is better to start learning to dance electro from this type, then moving on to a more complex direction.
  2. Electro - active movements, smoothly turning into each other at high speed. The main thing here is to feel the music and understand what they are singing about in the song so that the movements do not contradict the meaning.

Tectonic - dynamics and energy

Tektonik is another modern dance direction for girls and guys. Tektonik combines dance elements of techno, hip-hop, popping, locking. True fans stick to a certain style of clothing - skinny jeans, tight T-shirts, basketball-like sneakers. They are distinguished by futuristic hairstyles with gothic elements.

However, there are no strict requirements, you can dance tectonics in any clothes and with any hairstyle. Not only tight-fitting, but also loose clothing is allowed - hoodies, shorts, tops. Most suitable for movement flat shoes.

It is customary to distinguish two groups of tectonics - heavy and soft. Each group includes several types of dance. It is difficult to learn dance elements on your own, it is better to do it in a group or with a teacher.

Breakdance is a favorite of plastic

Breakdance is a dance for modern girls who own acrobatics, which originated in the seventies of the last century. Breakdance literally covered the masses with a wave in 1984 after the release of the movie Beat Street. They began to dance it at discos, in clubs and even at school parties.

Break is divided into two large groups - lower and upper:

  • The top break is similar to the popular disco dance. It is characterized by sharp interlocking movements of the arms, legs and the whole body. The upper break group includes many stylistic trends.
  • Bottom breakdancing is more challenging and filled with acrobatics. It is danced on the floor, it needs physical preparation and strength to hold the body. This type of modern dance is more suitable for boys than girls.

Break clothes need to be as comfortable and convenient as possible. Girls are b-girls, breakdancing in beautiful sportswear of famous brands to look stylish and attractive. With a short haircut, there is no problem, but the owners of long hair need to take care that the hair does not interfere with movements.

Hip-Hop - naughty and rhythmic

Hip-Hop originated in New York's working-class environment in the mid-seventies. Within a few years, he became part of the youth culture in many countries. In the late nineties, Hip-Hop became a full-fledged component of the music industry. Nowadays, this direction is distinguished into a fashionable subculture, this is a popular style that has become a lifestyle for some.

Hip-hop is danced to rhythmic music, including rap. Rhythm, as a rule, is set by DJs, and dancers and dancers need to have time to hear the music and think over the movements to it.

Contempo - the flight of the soul

Contempo successfully combines several dance styles. He attracts girls with the simplicity of movements and the ability to improvise. The founders of the contempo, among whom was Isadora Duncan, did everything so that everyone could master this dance.

Contempo training should begin with the preparation of muscles, joints and ligaments. The bottom line is the alternation of tense muscles with a sharp relaxation. The contempo is built on the contrast of ups and downs, characterizing contradiction and balance. It is better to dance barefoot, so that nothing interferes with freedom.

Hakka - the choice of modern girls

Hakka appeared in the eighties of the twentieth century, thanks to the hardcore musical direction. The energetic movement of this distinctively named modern dance dictates heavy rock bass beats. This is one of the most emotional dance styles that requires endurance and sports training from girls.

During exercise, you can even lose weight, as a lot of energy is expended and calories are burned. Hakka strengthens the muscles of the legs, pumps up the hips and makes the lower body more toned and slender.

At the same time, Hakka is easy to learn for beginners, there are few basic elements in it, and everything else is improvisation that fits into the style.

Go-Go - for disco stars

Go-Go originated in the mid-sixties of the last century, initially it was one of the ways to entertain visitors in entertainment venues, festivals, clubs, and discos. Go-Go came to Russia only in the nineties, it was actively used not only in clubs and discos, but also to draw attention to any social events.

No need to consider Go-Go something obscene, a dancing woman is always remains unavailable. At the dawn of Go-Go dancers were even hung up in cages so that men would not even think about the possibility of approaching.

The ability to dance Go-Go is necessary for self-confident girls who love to attract attention and be in the center of events. Go-Go will come in handy in a club or disco, it will teach you to catch the rhythm, control your warmth, play and improvise.

The best dance directions for women

For women who look at dance as a hobby and one of the opportunities for self-realization, there are many modern trends. You need to proceed from the existing skills and initial physical fitness. Gradually, the bar can be raised, moving on to more complex styles.

Oriental and Indian dances for beginners

Oriental charm will never go out of fashion, because the spirit of the East leaves no one indifferent. All exclusively feminine, they are playful and light. Modern types are ideal for girls and women who cannot be classified as thin - curvaceous and even a protruding tummy are welcome. After a few lessons, the little ones forget about their complexes and serve them as their virtues.

Most Popular three directions:

  • Egyptian - it is characterized by modesty, more closed clothes;
  • Arabic - one of the main roles is played by hair, the play of loose hair is an element of dance;
  • Turkish - revealing outfits, contact with the audience, dancing on the table.

Belly dance is the most favorite oriental dance, bright, spectacular, fabulous. You can learn it on your own, but it is better to attend at least a few classes at school. For belly dancing, a costume, jewelry, and makeup are important. Since the beginning of the twenty-first century, belly dance has come out of the underground and even entered the structure of the All-Russian Dance Organization.

Alluring Indian melodies make you start dancing even those who have never learned to dance. Indian choreography is based on Natya- dance-musical style, born from the theory of Bharata Muni "Natya-shastre". Not only movements are important, facial expressions, eye play, internal energy play a huge role here. These skills will not interfere in life.

List of popular pair dances

Pair dances, both ballroom and modern, help girls quickly find a common language with men, learn to be in a pair, dominate and obey, depending on the situation. For shy girls and women, this is the best way to get rid of excessive modesty and awkwardness from the touch of a man.

The most popular modern pair dances:

  • Waltz - slow, which does not lose popularity and is constantly evolving. The ability to dance a waltz is a sign of good taste.
  • Tango is an old Argentine dance, which is still called modern. Today, tango is divided into many types: Argentinean, Uruguayan, ballroom, Finnish and others.
  • Balboa - very close contact with a partner, the bodies should be pressed tightly against each other so that there is no gap. There are not many movements, so this modern dance is great for beginners.
  • Rock 'n' roll is a rhythmic pair dance with uninhibited movements. Rock 'n' roll requires acrobatic skills and long workouts, it's best to train with one partner as it requires a lot of lifts at a fast pace.
  • Flamenco is a bright cocktail of Moroccan, Spanish and Gypsy motifs, full of improvisation and mystery.
  • Paso doble is a dance style that is reminiscent of Spanish bullfighting. The man plays the torero, and the girl plays the cloak or mulet in the hands of the matador.
  • Rumba is a dramatic dance of love to the rhythms of African drums superimposed on clave rhythms. Modern rubma is divided into ballroom, Cuban, African and gypsy.

When choosing a dance, be guided by the initial training, posture, endurance, the work of the vestibular apparatus. This does not mean that you have to tie yourself down, just start small. You may first need to do or, and only then move on to dance exercises.

List and descriptions of modern dances prepared with the participation of fashion dance schools. Especially for the online magazine "Women's Hobbies".

- very dynamic and fast dance. It belongs to free-style street dances, improvisation is welcome here. There are many styles of dance from very plastic to frankly aggressive.

is a style expressing precision and grace of movement. Its other name is LA Style, and this is one of the most spectacular and spectacular dances. Combining many directions, the dancer makes a dance specifically for the composition. It looks very spectacular.

It's also free style. It combines the best elements of various directions. This dance contains many small elements, smoothly flowing from one to another. This is a very beautiful and contradictory dance at the same time.

- fashionable, very dynamic dance. Here, the active work of all the muscles of the body is welcomed, many styles are combined. The dance originated in one of the nightclubs and quickly spread among young people. Today, house is a very interesting dance in style, requiring serious preparation and great endurance of the dancer.

- a style in which elements of classical jazz are present. However, this is a more free dance, improvisation is also welcome here. You can see the brightest elements of street styles. Dance contributes to the development of endurance, plasticity, gracefulness of movements. Looking for a way to express yourself? He is for you.

quite an interesting style. He uses ballet technique but avoids well-defined movements. This dance is a great way of self-expression, it allows you to bring something new to modern choreography. This style will help to work out the technique, learn to control your own body, observe the coordination of movements.

This dance combines two types of movements: slow rotations of the pelvis and lower back and rhythmic movements of the buttocks. This is a very passionate dance, it is based on the excellent control of one's own body. Classes in this style will betray the girl more grace, courage and looseness.

- a style that originated on the dance floors of Jamaica. It is performed to reggae music with the addition of modern arrangements. The dance is a reflection of culture, customs, traditions and Jamaica. Its performance helps to relax, and the incendiary rhythm charges with an excellent mood.

- candid dance. It is a mixture of elements of hip-hop and gentle, sexy Latino. Can be performed in pairs or solo. The style was developed in Latin America, but today it is quite popular all over the world. Performed to reggae music with elements of rap, techno music.

There are no complex elements in the dance. Many begin to dance from the first lesson. The direction is a mixture of elements of hip-hop and ritual African dances. The dancer completely relaxes and allows his body to move freely to the rhythmic sounds of the music.

- an eccentric dance. It has everything: femininity, provocation, sexy rhythms of pop music. Choreography is set for each specific track. The style is reminiscent of jazz-funk, but performed in heels. The direction seems complicated only at first glance.

Lady's style. The main distinguishing feature of the style is a pronounced sexuality. This dance is great for girls. Indeed, thanks to him, they will be able to reveal the grace of the body, become more feminine and attractive.

Go-Go Fusion is a club style that combines a huge number of directions. The ability to move beautifully, to feel the musical rhythm, to be able to quickly switch and improvise is important here. This dance will allow the girl to move confidently and with pleasure, to any club composition.

The dance originated from striptease. His main movements are aimed at the disclosure and development of his own sexuality. Dance helps a girl to love her body, to become more relaxed, to find charm and grace. Here you do not need to undress, it is important to learn how to express your passion through movements.

Frame up strip. The main distinguishing feature of the style is provocation. This is a dance of expression. Here you can show passion, hatred, desire. When performing this dance, there are no limits in the form of embarrassment or decency. The style combines the rhythms and movements of the latest trends.

R'n'B - the style is in many ways similar to hip-hop, but it is more harmonious. It reflects the sexuality and technique of the dancer. Performed to the music of African American performers. The style is distinguished by extraordinary lightness and sensuality. Here, smooth movements are replaced by hard fixations through the most unexpected transitions.

technical dance. It alternates between rapid contraction and relaxation of the muscles. The technique of execution differs from other modern trends, because here the movements are unnatural. The direction originated on the basis of the movements of dancers during improvisations, therefore it simultaneously contains the basic elements of different dance styles and the latest elements.

Zumba. This dance is a combination of dance moves and aerobics. Dynamic dance allows you to alternately load different muscle groups, gradually modeling the body, burning extra calories. The direction allows you to hone your plasticity, feel the musical rhythm, get a charge of positive energy.

Tribal is a new direction of oriental dance. Oriental-style movements in the form of rotations of the hips and abdomen are complemented by new elements of the dances of the peoples of Spain, India and Africa. The music for this dance is reminiscent of the ritual compositions of the ancient tribes. Girls who perform it learn to reveal their inner attractiveness and sexuality.

Club Latin. The graceful performance of the beautiful elements of Latin American dances to the rhythms of Cuban music is the main direction of the dance. Contrary to popular belief, you can also improvise here. Perfect posture, graceful gait and graceful movements - that's what you get as a bonus, doing this type of dance.

- it's not just a style, it's a show, sheer improvisation. Here the direction is set, and where the dancer chooses to move. The emergence of the style is as unusual as its implementation: initially, this direction copied the famous theatrical poses of actress Gretta Garbo. Today the style is adapted to house culture.

Contamination. The style is a symbiosis of modern jazz and hip-hop. Choreography allows you to combine the basic movements of each of the directions. This dance is incredibly dynamic, it can be performed to any music. This is an experimental dance, where a new choreography is born from each basic element.

The name speaks for itself. This direction allows you to tighten all muscle groups, performing elements of dance and exercises. A special combination of loads of various types helps to maintain physical fitness, to find a toned body. Thanks to this direction, you will get not only a beautiful figure and posture. But you will also find peace of mind and a good mood.

- This is a set of exercises that helps to get a great stretch. The complex allows you to make your ligaments and muscles more elastic. These exercises will help increase the length of the legs. A good stretch is necessary for any dancer, and most girls dream of it.

Body Ballet is a direction for those who choose grace, sophistication and lightness. The body badet is based on classical ballet, therefore, during these trainings, you are guaranteed to acquire a noble posture and softness of movements. Do you want to get a more plastic, flexible and toned body? Start doing body ballet.

is a clear and dynamic dance that combines elements of various dance styles. Here they will teach you how to dance, easily adapting to a variety of styles of music. In training, you will get the necessary experience in order to light up any dance floor.

Girly hip hop. The basic dance moves are taken from hip-hop and jazz-funk styles. However, here the choreography is smoother, softer. The manner of presenting oneself to the public has been worked out, the style of movements is more focused on entertainment.

Choreography is a new direction that has absorbed elements of a variety of dances. This is a very specific, multifaceted action. The important thing here is that there is no tension. Style does not require preparation, there are no prohibitions in it.

Krump is a harsh, aggressive dance. Crump reflects the character of the dancer and his worldview. The dancer quickly alternates movements, does it abruptly, performs many jumps. If this is a dance in pairs, it sometimes resembles a fight.

Jazz Modern is a unique dance where jazz culture with unusual African motifs miraculously combines with modern style. Here, improvisation is combined with broken movements, so the dance is ideal for people who want to express themselves.

Break dance is one of the offshoots of hip-hop, which has gained immense popularity for the contradiction of movements with the basic laws of physics and gravity. A very spectacular dance that allows you to express yourself to the fullest. There is a set of basic elements here: the dancer is invited to independently build a dance to the rhythm of the sounding music.

C-walk is a dark, rather cynical dance, invented by one of the criminal gangs in Los Angeles. He received his recognition thanks to famous rap artists.

female dancehall. A special part of the dance is women's steps, the performance of which is only for girls. The elements of the dance are aimed at revealing the femininity of girls. Here you will learn to control your own body to the fullest. A special set of movements allows you to strengthen the muscles of the press, buttocks and thighs.

Bellydance is a special female dance related to the East. It is very useful for women's health, harmony with their body. Age, physique of a woman does not play any role. Elements of dance help to strengthen muscles that are not usually involved in everyday life, but play an important role during childbirth. Belly dance classes strengthen posture, develop flexibility.

If a person does not like to dance, then he has not yet found his dance. The benefits of rhythmic movements to music have been proven even by doctors. It's a great hobby, a great way to pass the time, and an enjoyable type of exercise.

innumerable, everyone can find what he likes. Today we will talk about several topical areas. Some of them have appeared only in our days, some are gaining a second wind after many years of oblivion. Turn on the music, we're starting!

Modern dance styles for girls: list

How to stay in sports physical shape? Choose a dance lifestyle! Ownership of the body is given to everyone, but due to excessive modesty, not everyone can realize themselves in the indicated direction. Those who are especially modest can study at home, but it is more difficult and will take more time. In the case of pair types, if there is no pair, you will have to go to classes.

Dancing is good for health, both physically and mentally. Benefits for dancing:

  • positive attitude;
  • the formation of an even posture;
  • physical activities;
  • normalization of coordination of movements;
  • stabilization of the vestibular apparatus;
  • strengthening the heart;
  • improvement in lung function;
  • fun pastime;
  • self-confidence;
  • new hobby.

This kind of art is an alternative to physical exercises in the gym. Such a hobby is suitable for representatives of all ages, physical fitness, body type, weight.

Dance moves turn flaws into winning virtues. Femininity will appear, gait will change, gestures will become smooth.

Modern trends contain dozens and even hundreds of styles. Consider popular and interesting varieties.

Twerk

Twerk, shake, booty dance - it's all about him. The dance direction, in which the masterful ability to shake the booty comes to the fore, came from Africa, and spread thanks to Miley Cyrus, who performed it incendiary at the MTV awards.

Booty dance - solo hips and buttocks. The dancers write out eights, vigorously contract their muscles, “vibrate” their booty (this element is called a “shake”). The upper body is practically not involved, but the performer has to tighten the upper abs properly in order to "keep the bottom".

Twerk does not imply a strictly defined rhythm or music. It is usually performed to rap and hip-hop.

Short shorts, bikinis, tight leggings or leggings are worn for performances and training. Shoes are required as comfortable as possible, so sneakers or sneakers are more often chosen. Also use knee pads so as not to get injured or bruised during a fast or long element.

Dancing booty dance, you will feel like a wild woman, inviting and frank, and at the same time it’s good to pump up your legs and buttocks.

Vogue

Vogue is a dance of poses. It appeared back in the 70s, when the professional modeling business began to gain momentum. People who could not get on the catwalks gathered in groups and imitated fashion models, depicting their frilly poses. Then music appeared, and just imitation turned into a cultural phenomenon.

Vog is characterized by emotionality, active rotation of the hips and arms, hypertrophied mannerisms, rhythmic falls. The main thing is to keep your face!

Vogue is performed under House, in tight, figure-hugging clothes, and certainly in high heels! The main element of culture are battles - competitions of dancers.

Despite the mannerisms and hypertrophy, vogue is a technical direction. Each gesture is carefully worked out, even the position of the hands matters, so a thorough warm-up takes place at the beginning of the workout.

Contact improvisation

Not all modern dance styles for girls involve solo performances or long-term mastery of choreography. Contact improvisation or CI is a movement of the soul, a way to feel your partner or try to recognize a stranger. The history of this direction begins in 1972, the progenitor is Steve Paxton, an American choreographer.

The main task is to keep continuous contact with the partner, continuing to move without freezing. Partners can touch as they like - with their backs, heads, hands.

Choreography and beauty of performance are not particularly important here, the essence lies in inner experiences and sensations. They dance KI in loose clothing that does not restrict movement, often barefoot, to calm, meditative music.

Today, CI is actively used in psychotherapy - the search for a point of contact in rhythmic expressive body movements to a musical composition helps couples to get to know and feel each other better.

Bachata

Another pairing style on our list is hot bachata. It appeared in the Dominican Republic in the bitter years of the early 20th century, when the only happy entertainment for the impoverished people was love and dance movements to music.

Bachata involves very close contact. Ligaments are mostly circular and smooth, no sharp turns or throws over the shoulder. The partner gently moves from one side to the other, the steps of the dancers are small and accurate, the hips move freely.

Bachata is also a style of music, so you won't have to choose a melody for a long time.

The form of clothing for classes is a skirt or dress for a lady, a suit for a gentleman. Shoes - shoes with heels in order to emphasize the movements of the hips. Dance movements of the body are sensual and passionate, but not sharp and assertive as in tango.

Popular styles, like hundreds of years ago, reflect the prevailing moods in society. Rhythmic and erotic movements based on close contact of partners are becoming more and more popular. Who knows, maybe we're getting closer?

go-go

The direction appeared in the mid-60s in the last century. Initially, it was a way to entertain guests in clubs, festivals, discos. It appeared in Russia later, in the 90s. Even if you are not a fan of nightlife, it is worth learning a few ligaments.

The ability to dance in the Go-Go style will give self-confidence to any girl, teach you to catch the rhythms of music, control your body, and improvise beautifully.

Go-Go is distinguished by dynamic, temperamental, bright ligaments. Although it is considered a club erotic dance, it has nothing to do with striptease. The dancers don't undress to the music. Clothing can be chosen both revealing and more closed.

East style

Oriental dancing is the art of seduction that came from the east. Oriental charm is always fashionable and popular, perfect for beginner dancers. An exclusively feminine direction, ideal for owners of magnificent forms.

The movements are light, sensual, spectacular, fascinate with the beauty and grace of the curves of the body, help to forget about the complexes.

Performed exclusively in special "costumes". The right image will help you tune in to the oriental pace.

Popular destinations:

  • Arabic - a popular direction in which gestures with loose hair play a key role;
  • Egyptian - modest movements, more closed stage costume;
  • Turkish - accompanied by revealing outfits, contact with the audience, there are dance movements on the table.
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