What do we know about dance variety?

Dance ... Variety, ballroom, folk, modern. Can not he be fascinated? As a child, we all strive to move like our idols. We are posing in front of a mirror, imagining and fantasizing. And only the most determined of us finally dare to enroll in the appropriate section or circle.

According to experts, this kind of physical exercises seriously help in the formation of posture in the younger generation, which leads a predominantly sedentary lifestyle. That is why, apparently, children's dances have recently become more and more popular. Everyone, regardless of age, strives to be healthy and attractive! It is always fashionable, which means it should be in demand.

But what is dance (pop, classical, modern - kind of now does not really matter)? Is it possible to give a sufficiently broad definition?

This we will try to discuss in this article.

What is meant by dancing?

From the point of view of professionals, contemporary dance music is considered a musical-choreographic miniature with a clearly expressed idea of dramatic construction:

• Exposure;
• The outset;
• Denouement or culmination;
• Final.

Also under the dramatic construction of variety dance is meant not only its plot, but also expressive dance-playing or dancing episodes of the art number.

In addition, it is necessary to provide an element of surprise in the staging decision or in the nature of the dance performance.

Dance variety. Main characteristics

The main characteristics of pop singles include light adaptability to a variety of conditions, the concentration of artistic expressive means and short-term.

Depending on the technique of the genre used in pop dance it is classified as everyday, classical, rhythmic (step, tap dance), plastic and acrobatic.

The variety of means of choreography, music, vocals, directing, scenography, light, costumes, scenery and various technical effects is vividly expressed in the variety dance. Thanks to these distinctive characteristics, pop dances have created the basis for the emergence of a show - a new trend in the stage.

Varieties of variety dances

There are the following types of variety dances:

• Classical variety dance, almost combined with acrobatic virtuosity of supports;
• Acrobatic variety dance with the determined internal tendencies of different thematic images: lyrics, heroics, grotesque;
• Narrative-dancing miniature or plot-characteristic pop dance;
• Popular pop solo or mass dance;
• Military variety solo or mass dance, created by elements of pantomime, drill exercises and folk dance movements, performed under military and folk music;
• Rhythmic variety dance with the techniques of ballroom, everyday dance, tap dance and step dance.

As we see, modern variety dance includes many components, borrowed from other styles and directions.

Why do kids have to dance?

Children need to dance not only for obvious joy and pleasure, but also for good physical preparation.

A whole system of dance and physical exercises is included in the sports dance dances, which develop dexterity, endurance, flexibility, coordination of movements, develop a correct posture, strengthen joints and muscles, teach orientation in space and develop a sense of rhythm.

While doing sports-variety dances, children will be able to learn and study:

• Elements of modern dance;
• Elements of classical dance;
• Details of folk dance;
• Exercises with objects (skipping rope, ribbon);
• Exercises without objects (jumps, twists, swings, waves, etc.);
• Acrobatic exercises ;
• Rhythmic exercises for coordinating movements with music;
• Elements of sports and rhythmic gymnastics;
• Elements of pantomime;
• Exercises from different sports.

The rich variety and available exercises effectively influence the organism and give the opportunity to dance to children of different age categories. Modern pediatricians often advise parents to find a suitable variety dance ensemble for children in their own town and to enroll in classes. Harm from such pastime will not be exactly, and the advantages, as they say, are obvious.

What you need for dance classes

Parents often worry about the fact that such hobby will become very burdensome for the family budget, although in most cases it is no more than a delusion.

To start dancing, you just need to have a comfortable sports form, dance shoes (Czechs, ballet flats or jazz) and a good mood.

All classes (no matter what direction you prefer: pop dance, ballroom or, say, classical) are conducted according to the principle from easy to difficult, so for the beginning you study the main ligaments, movements and small statements from different directions.