IN SYNC:

ENTERTAINMENT
IN DANCE
GROUP 2 - BPED II-2
 INTRODUCTION

Dance as an entertainment art can be found

throughout the world. Entertainment dances
are designed to be delightful and to share the
pure joy of dance, beauty, and energy.
The dance is a art, and at the same time,
it is a entertainment. As a sport, dance is
physically exerting and requires skill
from the participants. Dancers even
compete for entertainment and prizes.
As an art, dance is a form of expression.
What does it mean to dance in sync?

The dance in synchronized when which two

or more people or things move or happen
together at the same time and speed.
Dancing provides physical,
mental refreshment and relaxation.
Laughter and fun dancing can provide
a lot of entertainment.
 HISTORY
AND TRIVIAS
When did dance as entertainment start?

The first written records of dance date back some

4,000 years to the ancient Egyptians. Dance was a
crucial element in festivals for their gods. The ancient
Egyptians also brought skilled dancers from central
Africa to Egypt to provide entertainment.
 HOW ENTERTAINMENT DANCE
USED IN LATE HISTORY

Many dances of the early periods were performed

as a ritual to the gods who ancestors believed
needed to be kept entertained for world peace.
Dance used in many celebrations and until now.
Throughout history we can notice that dance had
many uses such as also community dance,
harvesting and worship.
WHAT ATTRACTS PEOPLE TO DANCE
AND WHAT MAKES DANCE
PERFORMANCES SO ENTERTAINING
TO WATCH?
 THE MOST ENTERTAINING
DANCES IN 20TH CENTURY

Jazz is the most popular style of dance

among dancers. Jazz combines all dance
styles in a high energetic dance that is
without conventional boundaries.
 THE MOST ENTERTAINING
DANCES IN 20TH CENTURY

Ragtime and jazz dance were both iconic

dances of the 20th century. Both of them
contained syncopated rhythms and dance steps
that were very different from the polite and
proper dance steps from centuries before.
 THE MOST ENTERTAINING
DANCES IN 20TH CENTURY

Ballroom dancing is also one of the most entertaining

and elite styles of dancing. In the earlier days,
ballroom dance was only for the privileged class of
people, the socialites if you must. This style of dancing
with a partner, originated in Germany, but is now a
popular act followed in varied dance styles.
DID YOU KNOW THAT THERE IS
A ENTERTAINMENT DANCE
THAT USED TO BE FUNNY?
 THE COMIC DANCE

Nature of dance that depict funny

movements for entertainment is called
Comic Dance. In this dance, a person
mimics other characters usually
animals, which is of comical nature.
Nowadays, dance is used in the
entertainment industry in many ways. It is
used in movies, music videos, and even
commercials.
Dance can be a source of social connection,
emotional expression, aesthetic pleasure,
and cultural significance. The rhythmic
movements, music, and skilled performance
can captivate our attention and evoke a
range of positive emotions, making dance
an enjoyable and enriching experience for
many people.
THANK YOU
FOR LISTENING !