Dance-the movement of the body in a rhythmic way, with music and given space, expressing an

idea or emotion, releasing energy, taking delight in the movement itself.

Specific benefits of dance

-Physical
-Mental / Emotional
-Social
-Cultural

Physical
-develops cardiovascular and muscular endurance
-improves coordination, balance, flexibility, and body composition
-lower risk of cardiovascular dieases

Mental
-helps keep the brain sharp
-decreases incidence of dementia and alzheimer's diseases
-decreases depressive symptoms
-increass self-esteem and improve body image
-aids in releasing emotional and physical tension

Social
- give sense of togetherness within a group
-encourages positive social interaction and interpersonal relationship in a group
-contributes to the individual’s potential for self- actualization in society

Cultural
-promotes cultural values

Creative Rhythms
-sometimes called fundamental rhythms or natural dances.
-product of exploration and improvisation of movements as children learn to move the parts of
their body and to use them as instruments of expression.

Folk/ Ethnic
-social dance that becomes part of a tradition or custom.
-express aesthetics of a particular culture.

Social and Ballroom

-social gathering with the more formal atmosphere than the simple and informal parties in which
the recreational dances are the usual forms.
Recreational Dance
-primarily for social, educational, or health benefits; including socia dance and amateur dance
instruction and performance

Creative Dance
-contemporary form of dance that combines movement and artistic expression, without the need
for specific training.

Ballet-started in 15th century Samba-late 19th century

Tap Dance-Mid 1800’s Acrobatic-1900’s
Tango-1890’s Jazz-1900’s
Animal-1895-1918 Cha-Cha-1953
Robot-1967 Krumping-2000