Analytical Writing

Dance
When you think about dance you think about moving your body and working up a sweat. Actually that’s basically what dance really is, but there’s more than one type of dance. In our world today you will notice that we all do not dance the same way or have the same rhythm, and that’s what makes dancing unique. Dance is also known as a form of non-verbal communication, meaning that you don’t have to use any words to show how you’re feeling; your movements will describe it all. Today dance is a common term to all of us and to some it’s a big word because it means a hobby or a dream come true. In the following paragraphs I will be talking about hip hop, disco, ballet, jazz, and tap, which are all forms of dance.
A common dance that is known by many and comes from France and Russia is ballet. Ballet is a form of dance that is usually performed in concerts, plays, or maybe just for fun. There are professional ballet dancers all over the world. In many states around the world ballet is offered as a class that teaches you the basic steps of the dance, and some places even have classes where you can advance your level of dance. There are classes offered in San Francisco, the Pacific Northwest, and even in Georgia. There are also many types of ballet including classical, contemporary, and neoclassical. Each one of these has their own effect on the human life of the ones that are interested in ballet.
Jazz is another type of dancing that is old and very smooth. When most people thing of jazz they think of music, but it’s more to it than that. Jazz is an original African- American legacy from way back in the early 1900’s. The most popular type of jazz dancing is known as swing, which is usually done by couples but it can also be done alone. Today there are many jazz clubs around the world where you can go and see the people enjoying the dance and having a good time. There’s a big jazz club in New York known as the Blue Note, this is a great attraction for jazz dancing lovers. As like ballet, jazz classes are offered all over the world today for all ages and race who wants to learn the dance. In Chicago you can find many schools with this opportunity.
Tap is another form of dance that began in the 19th century. Tap dance is a method of using a special kind of shoe that makes loud noises that sound as if someone is tapping on something. This dance was performed mostly on street sides for money and to entertain people. In big cities such as New York and New Jersey you could find many tap dancers dancing, and many were even being paid by the watchers. Tap isn’t still around as it was years ago when it was first originated. Older generations, still consider this as one of the best dance movements in their time.
Disco dancing is also a well known dance. Disco was and still may be a dance that you would see being done in clubs, at concerts, or parties. It wasn’t only a dance but also a style that people adapted to. When you would think of disco you would think of the big afros, colorful clothes, and big platform shoes. These were all of the accessories that people wore when doing the disco, as it was called. The dance was done to energizing music, at disco parties that had spinning disco balls and colorful lights during the. Disco dancing has been a part of the dance scene since the early 1970’s.
Then there’s the most common dance that’s known by many of us today as hip- hop. Hip hop was first introduced to the world in New York in the early 1970’s. The dance is very popular today by many people and cultures around the world. It’s a dance of rhythm and beat. There are many different types of movements being introduced to us through hip-hop everyday. Even though hip-hop is a big dance, it’s also disliked by many because of the music that most of the movements are done to. In today’s world that music is known as R & B and Rap, along with the music comes many of the dances. Some of the most popular dances today are known as the Soulja Boy, and Walk It Out, and these are just a few to be named. It has put a spot in the world where it will never be forgotten. As with many of the other dances, hip-hop dance classes are available in many places.
So when you think of dance you can think of more than one type, because there are many styles and different types of music that people dance a certain way to. When you break them all down, you will see that none of them are alike in any way or form. The good thing about dance is that it’s some type for us all no matter what we may like from ballet, to jazz, to tap, to disco, all the way to hip hop. All of these dance methods haven’t just appeared today, but have been here for quite some time, some even centuries or more. Dance is one concept in the world that will never die.