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Created on: 29-10-20 14:09

What is dance?

Move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps.

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What's the most popular dance style?And why?

Jazz, jazz is the most popular dance style as it includes features of many different styles such as ballet, modern, acro, hiphop and commercial!

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What is the purpose of rehearsal?

For a dancer to remember the steps and master the natural look of the movements there is nothing more effective than repetition and rehearsal. When dancers repeat movements over and over, motor memory kicks in and forces muscles to perform tasks without t

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How do we recognise different dance styles?

The way we recognise different dance styles is how all of them are different in their own way. For example contemporary and lyrical are both very soft and slow which is the complete opposite of street and hiphop as they are both very aggressive and not as

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Why can it be useful to use props in a dance?

Props are objects that dancers manipulate or use to enhance their dance. Dancers from all different cultures use props in many ways. Props may be manipulated for many reasons (for example, to exaggerate gestures, to create rhythms, to convey ideas or feel

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What are a couple key things a dancer needs to look presentable on stage?

Emotion/facial expressions, clear body movements and connection to the audience.

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How could someone stand out in a dance class?

1. Ask questions, dance teachers like a dancer who isn't afraid to speak up!
2. Don't be shy dance teachers love a good personality.
3. Be able to take corrections and try to listen carefully to what they tell you and really try to improve that piece of c

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