Different Dance Technique and Dance Genre

Paulette U. Caisip
Batch 27
Different Dance Genre

1. Ballet – this genre serves as the backbone of distinct dance styles, because some of the ot
her genres are based on ballet. It utilizes music and dance to tell a story or express a
thought, concept or emotion. There are different kinds of ballet, the story ballets, plotless
ballet, classical ballet, neo-classical ballet, and contemporary ballet. Ballet is typically
danced to classical music and is done wearing slippers or pointe shoes.
 Story ballet – dances with narrative
actions.
 Plotless ballet- don’t have a storyline.
Rather, they use the motion of the body
and theatrical components to interpret
music, generate a picture or
communicate or emotion.
 Classical ballet- dance gracefully with
flowing movements. Also, it emphasizes
story ballet and narrative.
 Neo-classical ballet – this was introduced in the 20th century by choreographers
like George Balanchine. This dance increased speed and energy, manipulation of
classical form, non-narrative and one-act ballet.
 Contemporary ballet- this dance was influenced by the modern dance. It includes
floor work, turn-in of the legs, etc.

2. Jazz – this dance is strongly based on

originality and improvisation. This uses bold
and dramatic body movements to express their
feelings that includes body isolations and
contractions. This dance is referred to the
different dancing styles.

3.
3. Tap dancing – this is an exciting form
of dance. Dancers uses a special shoe
with metal taps. They use this to tap
their feet in order to create a rhythmic
patterns/sound and timely beats.
 4. Hip-hop – this a very energetic form of dancing. It
includes jazz, tap and rock. It enables the dancers to
perform with freedom of movements and showing
their own characters/personalities. The first hip-hop
was break dancing. Break dancing also known as b-
boy or b-girl is an athletic style of street dancing. It
is mainly consisting of moves formed near the floor.

5. Modern dance- this is a theatrical dance started to evolve late

in the 19th century in the United States and Europe, getting its
nomenclature and widespread achievement in the 20th century.
Modern dance choreography is very varied and can usually not
be classified as any particular style of dance, although many
styles of dance impact much of the motion.

6. Contemporary – this includes lyrical, ballet

and jazz. Contemporary dance is about
linking mind and body through movements
of dance. It is typically performed barefoot
and strongly regulated legwork is
emphasized. This style often enables
creative liberty for the dancer, and a range
of distinct songs can be danced.

7. Ballroom – this is also called as social dance

because it is usually dance with a partner.
Ballroom dancing is a partnership dance
where couples, using step-patterns, move
rhythmically, expressing the characteristics
of music. Ballroom dancing consists of two
styles: the Smooth, or Standard, and the

Rhythm, or Latin. The Smooth, Standard style

focuses on the elegance, grace and fluidity of
movement. The Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Viennese
Waltz and Quickstep are danced in this manner. The Rhythm, Latin style focuses on a
display of vibrant energy and a personal flair. The couple’s dancing pattern is syncopated to
the rhythm of the music. The couple usually dances in one spot of the dance floor. Included
in this style are the East Coast Swing, Jive, Rumba, Bolero, Cha Cha, Mambo, Samba and
Paso Double
Different Dance Techniques

1. À terre - touching the floor.

2. Abstract dance - A plot less work composed of pure dance movements, although the
composition may suggest a mood or subject.

3. B-boy/B-girl -break boy/break girl; a breakdance

4. Backflip- dancer flips over backwards. Generally followed by a front flip

5. Cachucha - A Spanish dance in 3/4 or 3/8 time with castanets

6. Cambre - In ballet, a bend from the waist to the side or to the back.

7. demi-tour - half-turn

8. developpe - An unfolding of the leg in the air.

9. Efface- A position of the body at an oblique angle and partly hidden.

10. Elevation- The ability to jump high into the air and give the appearance of remaining
suspended at the apex of the jump.

11. ferme - A closed position of the feet.

12. first position - feet in a straight line, heels touching.

13. Ganchos – hooks

14. Glissade - A gliding step which usually connects two steps.

15. Hand Spin - Also called the Hand Glide. Dancer spins on one hand with the body parallel to
the ground.
16. Headspin - in a headstand position, dancer spins by pushing with the hands.

17. Ibo - A pronounced movement of hips and turning of the head is typical.

18. Irish Hey - Irish dance, a round or figure dance.

19. Jete - A leap from one leg to the other in which one leg is thrown to the side, front, or back.
Grand jete: a large leap forward.

20. Jig - A number of variations of the jig are performed including the single (or soft), double,
treble, and slip jig. The music is 6/8 time.

21. Kabuki - A Japanese dance drama featuring stylized narrative choreographic movements.

22. Kaholo - Hula dance step.

23. Line - The length and stretch of the body from head to toe.

24. Line of Dance - The counterclockwise course followed by dancers progressing around a
room.

25. Marcha - Latin American version of our One-Step.

26. Mambo- this may be described as a riff or a Rumba with a break or emphasis on 2 and 4 in
4/4 time.

27. Ocho - a figure "eight".

28. Ouvert - In ballet, an open position of the feet.

29. Paradas - stops.

30. Patada - a kick.

31. Quadrille - It was a square dance in five sections, each in a different time.
32. Quickstep – this has a quick hopping steps set in with the smoother gliding
figures. 

33. Rhythm - The regular occurrence of accented beats that shape the character of
music or dance.

34. Rulo - a curl.

35. Sacada - a displacement of the feet

36. Salida - a basic walking pattern

37. Timing - dancing on time with the music.

38. Two Step - a simple dance, more or less double quick march with a skip in each
step done as rapidly as a couple can go

39. Variation - Any solo performance in a ballet.

40. Volte-  The man turns his partner around several times and then helps her to take a
high spring into the air

41. Zumba - fitness program inspired by Latin dance. Spanish slang for "to move fast
and have fun"
References

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https://www.coachup.com/nation/articles/popular-styles-of-dance
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