dance
Dancing can be interpreted and defines in many ways. To some, it is to represent their cultural background and to others, it is an art form. In each, dancing is a way of telling a story or of expressing emotions. Most people have urges to dance, whether for fun or in front of an audience. While dancing is both an art form and for recreation, it is also for ritual purposes. As an art, dancing may tell a story, set a mood or express an emotion. A ballet dancer’s movements might illustrate the fluttering of a wounded swan. Some Oriental dances consist of symbolic gestures that tell a story completely through movement. Some believe that modern dance is perhaps more easily defined by what it is not than by what it is. Dance is truly an art form if feelings and ideas can be expressed and communicated. Sharing rhythm and movements give a feeling of unity among a group of people. In some societies, dancing leads to a different state of mind. These states can be interpreted as a signaling of spirits by possession, or the
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Dance Dancing, American Frontier, Indian Hindu, Nietzsche German, Mexico Spain, Australia Aborigines, Ballet Folklorico, Martha Grahm, art form, tell story, explores history, form recreation, recreation ritual,
Approximate Word count = 699
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)
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