Dance is a great way to get active while learning great skills you can use for the rest of your life. Whether you want to work as a dancer one day or you’re interested in dancing with your friends and family, you can learn more about the different types of dance and how to do it. Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s also easier than ever to watch professional dance performances from the comfort of your home, so you can watch them over and over again to try to pick up some tips and techniques.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”36326″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”Fade In” animation_easing=”default” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][vc_column_text max_width=”1000″ el_class=”.blogpostfont” css=”.vc_custom_1659552609221{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;}”]\n
Elements of Dance<\/a><\/p>\n This page breaks down what we see and hear when we watch people dance, including the different types of movements.<\/em><\/p>\n Dance Forms<\/a><\/p>\n PBS has compiled hundreds of videos that can help you learn how to do different dances and where these different types of dance came from.<\/em><\/p>\n Dancing Alone Together<\/a><\/p>\n Dancing Alone Together was created during the COVID-19 pandemic to bring dancers together for online classes, prompts, and watching performances and films. This site has a bunch of videos of dance classes that you can follow along with.<\/em><\/p>\n Dance Games<\/a><\/p>\n These dance games are a great way to keep yourself from being bored, make great rainy-day activities, and are a fun party activity you can do with friends!<\/em><\/p>\n National Dance Day<\/a><\/p>\n National Dance Day was started in 2010 to promote health and well-being. It’s meant to be accessible to everybody, including online videos as well as in-person events all over the country.<\/em><\/p>\n Using Dance to Promote SEL Skills<\/a><\/p>\n Dancing in the classroom using simple movements is great for social and emotional learning. You’ll be learning even when you feel like you’re taking a break from learning!<\/em><\/p>\n Integrating Music, Drama, and Dance to Learn and Explore<\/a><\/p>\n Bringing music and dance into the classroom when you’re learning about other things, like science or history, can help you learn better. <\/em><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”36325″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”Fade In” animation_easing=”default” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][vc_column_text max_width=”1000″ el_class=”.blogpostfont” css=”.vc_custom_1659552618474{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;}”]\n If You Can Walk, You Can Dance<\/a><\/p>\n Even if you’ve never danced before, you can do it! There are a few basic steps every beginner should know, and this page helps to break down those steps so you can feel like a real dancer sooner than you think.<\/em><\/p>\n Do You Wanna Dance?<\/a><\/p>\n Dance can be broken down into five parts: body, action, space, time, and energy. These five things work together in different ways to create every dance.<\/em><\/p>\n Learn Six Iconic Dance Moves Through the Decades<\/a><\/p>\n Watch these videos to learn some of the most popular dance moves from the 1920s through the 2000s so you can bust a move on the dance floor!<\/em><\/p>\n How to Stretch Before Every Dance Class<\/a><\/p>\n It’s important to stretch before every dance class so your muscles are ready to work and you don’t get injured.<\/em><\/p>\n A Mini-History of Dance Education<\/a><\/p>\n Dance has been a part of U.S. public schools for years. This article explains how it has evolved over the years to fit the needs of students.<\/em><\/p>\n From Margins to Mainstream: A Brief Tap Dance History<\/a><\/p>\n Learn all about how tap dancing started in the United States and how its humble beginnings and unique form of movement and rhythm went on to gain popularity during the 20th century.<\/em><\/p>\n A Brief History of Ballet<\/a><\/p>\n Ballet has been around since at least the 15th century, but it has grown and changed over the years.<\/em><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”36324″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”Fade In” animation_easing=”default” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][vc_column_text max_width=”1000″ el_class=”.blogpostfont” css=”.vc_custom_1659552625888{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;}”]\n All About International Dance Day<\/a><\/p>\n International Dance Day was founded in 1982 to honor the creator of modern ballet, Jean-Georges Noverre. It’s a day to celebrate dance as an art form that brings people together.<\/em><\/p>\n The Importance of a Good Warm-Up<\/a><\/p>\n Dancers should always warm up before class to prepare the body and mind for the challenges ahead.<\/em><\/p>\n Common Dance Injuries and Prevention Tips<\/a><\/p>\n Just because dancing is fun and looks easy doesn’t mean it doesn’t require strength, flexibility, and stamina! You can even get hurt while dancing, just like with any other physical activity. This page lists some of the most common injuries dancers get while practicing. <\/em><\/p>\n Kids in the Dance Classroom<\/a><\/p>\n Teachers can instill a love of dance in the classroom, and students will love it because dancing helps you to get your extra energy out.<\/em><\/p>\n Dance Party!<\/a><\/p>\n Listen to your favorite song and take turns copying each other’s dance moves in this fun game you can play with friends or family.<\/em><\/p>\n Which Dance Class or Style Is Good for Beginners?<\/a><\/p>\n Since each person is different, the type of dance class you should start with might be different, too.<\/em><\/p>\n Dance Isn’t Just Good: It’s Great!<\/a><\/p>\n The benefits of taking dance classes go beyond just letting off energy: It’s great for your physical and mental health, too!<\/em><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”36327″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”Fade In” animation_easing=”default” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][vc_column_text max_width=”1000″ el_class=”.blogpostfont” css=”.vc_custom_1659552643787{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;}”]\n Alvin Ailey All Access<\/a><\/p>\n Watch Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performances from your own home.<\/em><\/p>\n Educational Movement<\/a><\/p>\n This project is designed to help you and your friends learn to dance in class in a way that helps you think more creatively while having fun.<\/em><\/p>\n Ballet and Modern Dance<\/a><\/p>\n Ballet is a good starting point for most other forms of dance because so many dance styles use some of the basic ballet techniques.<\/em><\/p>\n Modern Dance for Kids<\/a><\/p>\n Modern dance is great for expressing emotion through movement as well as a fun form of exercise.<\/em><\/p>\n History of Dance<\/a><\/p>\n Dancing has been around about as long as people have! While not every style of dance is recorded in our history, we know a lot about where different dances came from and when they started.<\/em><\/p>\n Dances of the World<\/a><\/p>\n Use the map to learn about some popular dances all over the world.<\/em><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”36328″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”Fade In” animation_easing=”default” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][vc_column_text max_width=”1000″ el_class=”.blogpostfont” css=”.vc_custom_1659552741542{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;}”]\n Tap Study Guide<\/a><\/p>\n This study guide teaches you everything you need to know about tap dancing, from its history to the counting system that tap dancers use.<\/em><\/p>\n Pro Tips for Young Dancers<\/a><\/p>\n If you’ve ever wanted to be a dancer when you grow up, these tips from pros may inspire you.<\/em><\/p>\n Fun and Simple Stretches for Kids<\/a><\/p>\n Always stretch before dancing! Here are a few easy stretches you can try to get started.<\/em><\/p>\n Kids Dance Outreach: Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion<\/a><\/p>\n Kids Dance Outreach (KDO) is designed to get kids just like you involved in dance programs.<\/em><\/p>\n Get Up Out of Your <\/a>Seat<\/a>: Music and Dance<\/a><\/p>\n Use these videos and physical activities to get active using music and dance.<\/em><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” centered_text=”true” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text max_width=”1000″ el_class=”.blogpostfont”] Dance is a great way to get active while learning great skills you can use…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":36329,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3,7],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-36322","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-learn","8":"category-theater"},"yoast_head":"\nHome Theater Seating<\/h5>\n
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