Dance: For Other Uses, See - "Dancer" and "Dancing" Redirect Here. For Other Uses, See and
Dance: For Other Uses, See - "Dancer" and "Dancing" Redirect Here. For Other Uses, See and
Dance: For Other Uses, See - "Dancer" and "Dancing" Redirect Here. For Other Uses, See and
Dance
Modern dance
Originating culture
various
Originating era
Antiquity
Dance can be categorized and described in various ways. It may be analysed purely by
its choreography, its repertoire of movements, or it may be classified according to its time or place of
origin. Yet study reveals many generic similarities in many different times and places.
An important distinction is to be drawn between theatrical and participatory dance. Nevertheless,
these two categories are not completely separate. Each may borrow from the other. Social dancers
may become professional or competitive dancers, may be watched by millions. Both may also have
special functions; they may be ceremonial dances performed only at one time of year, they may be
intended as an erotic dance, a war dance or a sacred or liturgical dance. Such dances allow
both emotional expression and invocation.
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Martial arts kata are often compared to dances, and sports such as gymnastics, figure
skating and synchronized swimming are generally thought to incorporate dance.