Greek dancesGreek dance (choros) is a very old tradition, being referred to by authors such as Plato, Aristotle, Plutarch and Lucian. There are different styles and interpretations from all of the islands and surrounding mainland areas. Each region formed its own choreography and style to fit in with their own ways. For example, island dances have more of a different smooth flow to them, while Pontic dancing closer to the Black Sea, is very sharp. There are over 10,000 traditional dances that come from all regions of Greece.
Acro danceAcro dance is a style of dance that combines classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements. It is defined by its athletic character, its unique choreography, which blends dance and acrobatics, and its use of acrobatics in a dance context. It is a popular dance style in amateur competitive dance as well as in professional dance theater and in contemporary circus productions such as those by Cirque du Soleil.
Sacred danceSacred dance is the use of dance in religious ceremonies and rituals, present in most religions throughout history and prehistory. Its connection with the human body and fertility has caused it to be forbidden by some religions; for example, some branches of Christianity and Islam have prohibited dancing. Dance has formed a major element of worship in Hindu temples, with strictly formalized styles such as Bharatanatyam, which require skilled dancers and temple musicians.
Group danceGroup dances are danced by groups of people simultaneously, as opposed to individuals dancing alone or individually, and as opposed to couples dancing together but independently of others dancing at the same time, if any. The dances are generally, but not always, coordinated or standardized in such a way that all the individuals in the group are dancing the same steps at the same time. Alternatively, various groups within the larger group may be dancing different, but complementary, parts of the larger dance.
Danse rituelleLa danse rituelle correspond à une fonction sacrée, religieuse, de la danse. Elle apparait dès la préhistoire, dans les cavernes habitées, dans des contextes aurignacien et magdalénien, dès le Paléolithique. Malgré leur variété, elles possèdent des caractéristiques constantes : la stéréotypie, répétition de mouvements, entraine une forme d'inconscience. L’excitation nerveuse est propice à une forme de possession. La danse transporte ainsi hors de la conscience, permet la communication avec la nature et est empreinte d'un caractère magique.
Step danceStep dance is a generic term for dance styles in which footwork is considered to be the most important part of the dance and limb movements and styling are either restricted or considered irrelevant. Step dancing includes clog dancing in which the steps are performed by performers wearing clogs. The sound of the clogs against a hard surface produces a characteristic sound which is an important element of the dance. Irish stepdance is a widespread form of step dance. The earliest feis, or competition, occurred in 1897.
Pas de deuxvignette|Grand « pas de deux » de Don Quichotte. En danse, l'expression « pas de deux » fait référence au nombre d'interprètes, hommes ou femmes, exécutant ensemble une séquence d'un ballet, d'une chorégraphie. On trouve également, plus rarement, des « pas de trois » et des « pas de quatre ». Le pas de deux fait généralement référence à la structure fixée par Marius Petipa au , à savoir la succession de : l'adage : suite de mouvements amples des deux danseurs sur un rythme lent, les variations : démonstrations techniques réalisées alternativement par les deux danseurs, la coda : morceau de bravoure réunissant les deux danseurs sur un rythme rapide.
Sequence danceSequence dancing is a form of dance in which a preset pattern of movements is followed, usually to music which is also predetermined. Sequence dancing may include dances of many different styles. The term may include ballroom dances which move round the floor as well as line, square and circle dances. Sequence dancing in general is much older than modern ballroom dances. With the exception of the waltz, invented around 1800, all dances in ballrooms were sequence dances until the early 20th century.
War danceA war dance is a dance involving mock combat, usually in reference to tribal warrior societies where such dances were performed as a ritual connected with endemic warfare. Martial arts in various cultures can be performed in dance-like settings for various reasons, such as for evoking ferocity in preparation for battle or showing off skill in a more stylized manner. It could also be for celebration of valor and conquest. Many such martial arts incorporate music, especially strong percussive rhythms. Exampl
Allemande (danse)L'allemande est une pièce de musique et une danse qui tient une place importante dans le répertoire musical et chorégraphique, principalement au . En musique, lallemande est un morceau de coupe binaire avec reprises, de tempo modéré et de rythme binaire à deux ou quatre temps (usuellement , parfois ou ), précédé d'une levée d'une à trois croches. Dans la suite de danses baroque, l'allemande occupe en général la première place avant la courante ; elle peut, éventuellement, être précédée d'un morceau de forme libre : prélude, ouverture, toccata, etc.
