Stage Presence

Dance is defined as an art form which refers to movements of the body, mostly in a rhythmic motion to along to music.  Dance can be a form of social interaction, spiritual expression, or emotional connection amongst individuals.  It can also be thought of a form of nonverbal communication between individuals.  There are animals known to use dance as a form of communications and an example of this would be through a mating dance.

There are several forms of dance that can be expressed through figure skating, synchronized swimming, certain gymnastic routines, and sporting activities. Karate and Martial Arts are also viewed as some to be forms of dance.

What Constitutes Dance

There are many variables that constitute what is considered dance which may include levels of artistic, aesthetic, cultural, social, and moral constraints.  It can be performed for an audience in a social realm, it can be for one individual where it is more intimate, it may be ceremonial, or competitive.

Through your local library, there are loads of information that you can find on dance and other interesting subjects.  Schools frequently introduce young people to the resources that their local library holds through group tours.

Performing arts are forms of art where there is a use of the artists own face, presence, body, as a medium.  In 1711 the term performing arts first appeared in the English language. This can be expressed at a Performing arts Center which is a great place to learn of culture through individual, school, or group visits.  You will be introduced to a vast and complex sequence of amazing art and cultural pieces that will enlighten with a vast array of information.