Dance is an art form which is done with body, mind, and soul. A dance done by our body alone is incomplete-It has to have the right expressions and involvement of the dancer, his her inner self. Dance must be done with a lot of passion, for it to bring out the beauty of the music or song.
From the hunting dances depicting the pray and hunting scene. during the caveman time, to the present day fusion or modern dance, dance has evolved in every cultured in east and west.
Dance generally are rhythmic, repetitive with slow movement or fast movement maintaining coordination between the music, steps, expression, and grace. though any person who likes music may dance a little or use steps according to the rhythm, Very few people bring out the expression of emotion involved. So anyone can dance but not all are good dancer though the dances which are performed for an audience are mostly traditional and presented after practice. To understand the minutest details of expression in these dance one must know the meaning of a variable symbol or 'mudras' shows by the dancer. Whereas in the informal or dances which are just done for pleasure or entertainment, rigid rules as steps are not followed. It's more adaptable, spontaneous and less complicated in expression.
Dance is a pure art at a higher level and the other is art which appears to the common man. All the different expression of joy, fun, anger, sorrow, surprise, love or hate can be expressed in today's dance. But in simple ways. The importance has shifted from showing right expression, gracefully to the feels. ' nice or good ' of dancing. Today dancing is not just an art but an outlet to release our fears and enjoy and feels good about ourselves.
Dance has been and is an expression of different phases of the life. It is performed during birth, initiation into adulthood, marriage or even death. Its performed to express our devotion to gods please the gods and invoke the gods in a different culture.
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