The first category, according to different styles and characteristics of dance, includes: classical dance, folk dance, modern dance, modern dance and ballet.
Classical dance: based on national folk dance, it has been refined, sorted, processed and created by professional workers in past dynasties and passed down through long-term artistic practice. It is considered to be a dance with certain demonstration significance and classical style characteristics. Many countries and nations in the world have their own unique styles of classical dance. European classical dance generally refers to ballet.
Folk dance: it is a dance form created, accumulated and developed by the broad masses in the long historical process and widely circulated among the masses. It directly reflects people's thoughts, feelings, ideals and aspirations. Due to the differences in people's life and work style, historical and cultural mentality, customs and natural environment in different countries, nationalities and regions, different national styles and local characteristics have been formed.
Modern dance: it is a dance genre that rose in Europe and America at the end of the 9th century and the beginning of the 20th century. Its main aesthetic point of view is to oppose the formalistic tendency of classical ballet at that time, which was conformist, divorced from real life and simply pursuing skills; It is advocated to get rid of the shackles of the rigid movement procedure of classical ballet, and to express the true feelings of people freely with dance movements that conform to the laws of natural movement, and it is emphasized that dance art should reflect modern social life.
Modern dance (new dance): a new dance style different from the above three styles. It is often based on the needs of expressing content and shaping characters, eclectic, drawing on and absorbing dance expression means and methods of various styles and dance schools, and eclectic for our use, thus creating a unique new dance style different from the various dance styles that have been formed.
Ballet: It is a highly stylized theater dance, refined and processed by professional dancers in the court. Ballet is a transliteration of French ballet, which means to jump, or dance. Its original meaning is only the floorboard of actions with legs and feet as moving parts. In order to rebuild Gu Xi's dramatic ideal of integrating poetry, music and dance, French court dance masters created ballet, a comprehensive form of dance drama that integrates dance movements, pantomime gestures, facial expressions, theatrical costumes, music accompaniment, literary templates, stage lighting and scenery. It has dominated the western theater dance art for more than three hundred years and lasted for more than four centuries. It has been more than forty years since 1958 was established and introduced to ballets russes.
The second category, according to the characteristics of dance forms, includes: solo dance, duet, threesome dance, group dance, song and dance, musical, dance drama and so on.
Solo dance is a dance performed by a person to complete a theme, which is often used to directly express the thoughts and feelings of the characters and reveal their inner world.
Double dance, two people perform the same theme dance. It is often used to directly express the communication between characters' thoughts and feelings, and to show the relationship between characters.
Three people dance, three people perform together to complete a theme dance. According to its content, it can be divided into three different types: expressing a single emotion and an obvious plot, and expressing dramatic conflicts between characters.
Group dance, any dance with more than four people can be called group dance. Generally speaking, it is to express a general complex or to shape the image of the group. Through the change and transformation of dance formation and pictures, as well as the development of dance movements, postures and shapes with different speeds, strengths and amplitudes, a profound poetic artistic conception is created, which has strong artistic appeal.
Group dance is a relatively large dance work composed of several dances. Each dance is relatively independent, but it is unified in the same theme and complete artistic conception.
Song and dance is a form of artistic performance that combines singing and dancing. It is characterized by being good at singing and dancing, being good at both lyricism and narration, and being able to express the complex and delicate thoughts and feelings of the characters and a wide range of life contents.
Musical drama is a comprehensive performance form with song and dance as the main artistic expression means to express the drama content.
Dance drama is a dance work with dance as the main artistic expression means, which combines music and stage art (clothing, scenery, lighting, props) to express certain drama content.
First of all, the history of ballroom dancing.
Latin dances in national dances include samba, rumba, bullfighting, cha-cha and cowboy. These five dances are widely circulated in social occasions and sports dance competitions. Usually two people jump together, a man and a woman. There are different hugs, sometimes close hugs, and sometimes partners hug with one hand. The postures in these dances have been standardized and divided into different levels to facilitate teaching, and there are internationally unified terms, techniques, rhythms and beats. But beyond that, these dances have different origins.
Romance (French, Spanish, Portuguese and Romanian) originated from ancient Latin and spread all over America, thus forming a culture. There are three kinds of dances from this place, one from Spain or France and the other from the United States, which contributed to the current international standard dance-Latin dance. Speaking of Latin dance, it is short for Latin America, not geographical Latin America. These three dances from Latin America are the fusion of native, European and black dances. In the early days, European conquerors imported blacks from all parts of West Africa to most parts of America, mainly because it was difficult for them to persuade indigenous people to work for them. There are so many blacks that it has reached 1553, which has surpassed the number of Europeans in Mexico. The governor ordered Charles of Spain to ban further influx of blacks. Dance plays an important role in European, black and indigenous cultures. 1569, the Mexican governor ordered the burial of the calendars of the abbatte people, because the main entertainment of the blacks had become dancing and became popular there. Then, the governor issued a decree that dancing can only be done on Sundays and festivals from 2 pm to 6 pm.
From17th century to18th century, the gradual integration of three cultures led to the emergence of a new culture called Creole Whispering. With the introduction of European dance into Latin America, they gradually accepted this culture. In Cuba, with the popularity of syncopation rhythm, the opposite dance became Habanella (a kind of tango-like dance). Later, with the integration with the rhythm of bar music, syncopation became stronger and stronger, becoming the abbreviation of "Zi". This rhythm has been used in Brazil since 1795, and one of the songs (love songs) was very popular in Europe at the turn of19th century. The complex syncopation rhythm has now become a feature of all Latin dances.
-1924, London, England, European and American dancers were initiated by Britain. On the basis of extensive study of traditional court dance, ballroom dance and Latin American dances, they standardized and beautified this. 1925 officially promulgated four dance steps: waltz, tango, foxtrot and trot, collectively known as modern dance. This kind of dance was first promoted and competed in western Europe, and then spread to all countries in the world, and was welcomed and loved by many countries.
-1950, Blackpool Dance Festival 1950 (Blackpool Dance Festival) is the first worldwide competition, sponsored by ICBD (World Dance Organization) in Britain, and the standardized dance is named international standard ballroom dance. Later, at the end of May each year, it was held in the Blackpool Dance Festival in Britain. With the continuous promotion of this dance in the world, it has also developed itself, and the Viennese waltz has been added to modern dance.
1960, folk dances in some countries in Africa and Latin America have been standardized and joined the Latin dance competition. There are also five Latin dances: rumba, cha-cha, samba, cowboy and bullfighting. Modern dance and Latin dance have different styles.
Modern dance, except tango, originated in continental Europe. Its music is sometimes passionate, sometimes touching and sexy, its movements are delicate and rigorous, and its clothes are exquisite, which embodies the gentlemanly demeanor of men and the charm of women in European countries. Men need to wear a tuxedo and a white bow tie; Ladies show their luxury, beauty, elegance and gentleness with elegant and gorgeous long skirts.
Latin dance, except bullfighting, originated in American countries, and its music is passionate and rhythmic. Guided by the incisive footwork, it is free and smooth, showing the graceful lines of women, touching people's hearts, charming in atmosphere, lively and enthusiastic, fully showing the breath of youth and joy, while men show the arrogant, magnificent and atmospheric personality beauty.
The Development of Social Dance in China
International standard ballroom dancing, as a noble and elegant sport, not only can adapt to the busy life of modern people, stretch their bodies and minds, but also has good social functions. Because it essentially represents the cultural and economic level of a country or region, it has been advocated by all countries and regions in the world and is becoming increasingly popular. Since the formal introduction of 1986, China has developed rapidly under the vigorous promotion in recent years.
1986, the Ministry of Culture announced the establishment of China International Standard Dance Society and held the first national international standard dance performance once a year. (Guangdong dancers won the highest professional modern dance champion for eight times in a row) After more than ten years of ups and downs and the efforts of a generation, ballroom dancing has now become a major item in the construction of socialist spiritual civilization that governments at all levels in China pay attention to, from 1998,
Under the care and guidance of the government, all provinces and cities in China (including some small and medium-sized cities) have established international standard dance associations, and more and more people go dancing and learn standard dance. The international standard ballroom dancing teaching program broadcast by Beijing TV Station has a high audience rating. Relevant personnel conservatively estimate that there are 800,000 to 6,543.8+0,000 people in Beijing who like ballroom dancing, and the dancers are getting younger and younger. In recent years, ballroom dancing has developed rapidly in Guangzhou, Beijing, Shanghai, Zhengzhou, Nanjing, Harbin, Wuhan, Chongqing, Ningbo, Shenzhen, Nanchang and other cities.
Second, the national dance
Folk dance generally refers to a kind of dance form which is produced and spread among the people, restricted by folk culture, improvised but relatively stable in style, with self-entertainment as its main function. Folk dances in different regions, countries and nationalities are influenced by living environment, customs, lifestyle, national character, cultural traditions, religious beliefs and other factors, as well as the physiological conditions such as the age and gender of performers, and there are obvious differences in performance skills and styles. Folk dance has the characteristics of simplicity, various forms, rich content and vivid image. It has always been the source of classical dance, palace dance and professional dance creation in various countries.
Three modern dances
"Modern dance" mainly refers to the creation and expression of foreign modern dance action materials and creative ideas. This kind of dance works especially seek to break through the fixed pattern of classical ballet art, so that dancers can observe things with personalized eyes and express modern dance abstractly and freely.
Modern dance is a cultural phenomenon against the closure and rigidity of classical ballet. At that time, isadora duncan, known as the "mother of modern dance", launched a vigorous dance revolution to the stale old world of classical ballet. But Duncan never wanted to establish any new genre, just wanted to gain a kind of physical and spiritual freedom from the clean rules and regulations of ballet, so Duncan can only be regarded as a pioneer.
In the 1920s and 1930s, the depression and turmoil in Europe created an environment for the growth of modern dance. Real modern dance originated in Germany, and then developed rapidly in the United States. 1936, the dancer Mr. Wu Xiaobang brought modern dance from * * to China and called it "new dance", which was the earliest introduction and origin of modern dance in China.
When it comes to modern dance, most people shake their heads, either they have never seen it or they don't understand it. We should give modern dance a new concept of understanding. First of all, modern dance should be regarded as an art, but compared with other dance forms, it pays more attention to the artist's inner feelings and fully displays them through the body. Appreciating modern dance should not emphasize whether it can be understood, whether it expresses any theme, and whether it can be educated, but should appreciate the beauty it expresses through form and the feeling it brings you at that moment. Just like enjoying symphony and jazz, there is no question of understanding or not, but whether the music itself brings you beauty and reverie. Modern dance artists don't get some elusive and obscure things, but convey their inner feelings through modern dance and bring pleasure and beauty to the audience, which is different from other art varieties.
Dance can be divided into life dance and artistic dance. Life dance is a dance activity that people carry out for their own life needs; Artistic dance is a dance for the audience to enjoy.
Life dance includes: custom dance, religious sacrifice dance, social dance, self-entertainment dance, sports dance, educational dance and so on.
Folk dance, also known as festival dance, is a variety of mass dance activities held by many ethnic groups in China on festive festivals such as weddings, funerals, planting and harvest. In these dance activities, the customs, social features, cultural traditions and national personality characteristics of various ethnic groups are all shown.
Religion and sacrificial dance are the dance forms of religion and sacrificial activities. Mainly used to pray for the protection of the gods, drive away disasters and diseases, turn evil into good, prosper people and animals, harvest crops, or thank the gods for their gifts; Sacrificial dance is a ritual dance form to sacrifice ancestors. In the past, people used to express their memory of their ancestors or hope that their ancestors and gods would bless them.
Social dance is a kind of dance activity that people engage in social communication, enhance friendship and contact feelings. Generally, it refers to all kinds of ballroom dancing at the dance. In addition, the mass dance activities carried out by many ethnic minorities in various festivals in China are mostly social activities for young men and women to exchange freely and choose their spouses. So it can also be said that it is a social dance of all ethnic groups.
Self-entertainment dance is a dance activity with the sole purpose of self-entertainment. Use dance to express and vent one's inner emotional impulses, so as to obtain the full satisfaction of aesthetic pleasure.
Sports dance is a new dance that combines dance and sports, exercises the body in an artistic and aesthetic way, and makes the body and mind develop in an all-round and healthy way. Such as various fitness dances, rhythms, discos for middle-aged and elderly people, ice dances and water dances, as well as sword dances, knife dances, pictographic boxing symbolizing the simulation of various animals and specific images, and Wuqinxi in China traditional martial arts.
Educational dance refers to the aesthetic dance activities in schools and kindergartens, which can play a subtle role in cultivating and beautifying people's thoughts and feelings, cultivating people's unity and friendship, strengthening etiquette and improving physical and mental health.
Artistic dance refers to artistic creation by professional or amateur dancers through observation, experience, analysis, concentration, generalization and imagination of social life, thus creating dance works with distinctive themes, rich emotions, complete forms and typical artistic images, which are performed by a few people on the stage or square for the masses to watch. Due to the variety of artistic dances, they can be roughly divided into three categories according to different artistic characteristics.
The first category, according to different styles and characteristics of dance, includes: classical dance, folk dance, modern dance, modern dance and ballet.
The second category, according to the characteristics of dance forms, includes: solo dance, duet, threesome dance, group dance, song and dance, musical, dance drama and so on.
Solo dance is a dance performed by a person to complete a theme, which is often used to directly express the thoughts and feelings of the characters and reveal their inner world.
Double dance, two people perform the same theme dance. It is often used to directly express the communication between characters' thoughts and feelings, and to show the relationship between characters.
Three people dance, three people perform together to complete a theme dance. According to its content, it can be divided into three different types: expressing a single emotion and an obvious plot, and expressing dramatic conflicts between characters.
Group dance, any dance with more than four people can be called group dance. Generally speaking, it is to express a general complex or to shape the image of the group. Through the change and transformation of dance formation and pictures, as well as the development of dance movements, postures and shapes with different speeds, strengths and amplitudes, a profound poetic artistic conception is created, which has strong artistic appeal.
Group dance is a relatively large dance work composed of several dances. Each dance is relatively independent, but it is unified in the same theme and complete artistic conception.
Song and dance is a form of artistic performance that combines singing and dancing. It is characterized by being good at singing and dancing, being good at both lyricism and narration, and being able to express the complex and delicate thoughts and feelings of the characters and a wide range of life contents.
Musical drama is a comprehensive performance form with song and dance as the main artistic expression means to express the drama content.
Dance drama is a dance work that takes dance as the main artistic expression means and combines music and stage art (clothing, scenery, lighting, props) to express certain drama content.
American dance category
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A popular self-entertainment dance in the 1970s is one of jazz dances created by African-Americans. from
It rose in the 1970s, and at first it was only popular in the black communities of small towns in the United States and the lower classes in Latin America, not people.
Concern, even despised by the upper class. But it didn't take long for it to spread quickly until it became popular all over the world. discotheque
Music emphasizes that the inner rhythm impulse is repeatedly induced by exaggerated alternating strength to dominate the dance steps, which is more important than the traditional waltz.
Dance, tango, etc , more freedom, more prominent personality. Dance movements can be improvised with the rhythm of music.
American folk dance
In the United States, the term folk dance refers to a much wider range than some countries, such as traditional dance, ritual dance,
Social dance and many dances in social dance can be called folk dance, and it is often difficult to distinguish the boundaries between them.
This is related to its dance culture composition. American folk dance is mainly divided into three parts; Indian dance; European immigrants
The dance of its descendants; Black dance. Indian dance includes social activities, rituals and working life.
Closely related, used to treat diseases, etc. Almost all of them are counterclockwise circular dances, which are often infiltrated.
There is a worship of "supernatural power". Most Indians have no writing, and they carefully preserve traditional dances and songs.
It is of great significance, so it is rarely integrated with foreign dances. European immigrants-British, Irish, French,
Germans and Spaniards poured into the North American continent, bringing their own traditional folk dances, court dances,
Social dance, they combined with the new local living conditions to transform these dances and create a new dance with American characteristics.
Dance form. Among them, the most popular is square dance, which is related to English country dance and French Cadrill dance, with many variants;
Round dance, obviously based on waltz, polka and Soddy, developed along the ballroom week.
A dance that moves around a circle; Group games and dances are usually sung while dancing, and onlookers clap their hands while singing.
The movements are generally simple, lively and interesting, and you can change partners at any time. The Development and Beauty of American Black Dance
The formation of China's dance style plays an important role. Since the17th century, 8 million African blacks have been brought to the United States as slaves.
They brought the passion and syncopation rhythm of African black dance (that is, changed the tradition of reshaping European music in L-beat)
Put the remake on the second beat or weak beat), black dance and white dance combine to create new dance forms, such as
Tap dance and jazz dance change the rhythm of Irish wooden shoe dance into syncopation rhythm, which is contrary to Irish style.
Stiff, expressionless dance, combined with body and arm movements, forms a brand-new dance. Black slaves
They imitated and mocked the arrogant white slave owners and created gait dance. Others such as foxtrot, blues and shire.
Winston and others have also become popular new dances. Many of these dances later became popular modern ballroom dancing, didn't they?
Not only in the United States, but also in continental Europe.
tap dance
A rhythmic dance with feet on the ground. Wooden shoe dance originated in Ireland and Lancashire. Its basic skills are
Hit the ground with heels, soles, half soles and toes to make a sound, and please the audience with rich and complicated rhythm changes.
When performing, it is necessary to add metal pieces to the front foot of the dancing shoes to make the sound of landing crisp and pleasant. Tap dancing began in the early 20th century.
Popular in American vaudeville theaters, there are many professional actors who specialize in tap dancing, the most famous of which are.
There are B. Robinson, E. Powell, F. astaire, P. draper, R. Borg and A. Miller, etc. This kind of dance
It was popular again in the 1970s, and it was all the rage.
square dancing
A dance form in which four couples stand in a square, especially the American square dance, which has become an American folk dance culture.
Very distinctive part. Square dance originated from two derivatives of English country dance: one is round dance and rhythm from England.
A unique and complicated pattern dance-Kentucky running dance; One is the square method which is very popular in Louis XV.
Country-to-country dance. Square dance usually includes a series of "patterns", and the dance formation in each "pattern" is
Symmetry, but the dance steps are relatively simple. The order of "tricks" is arranged in advance, and a lead dancer (can be a dance).
One of the passers-by can also be another person who doesn't participate in the dance) uses shouts to command the timely transformation of "patterns" He can
Shout rhyming words (sometimes in dialect) to motivate the dancers and make the atmosphere lively. Sometimes,
The dancer also shouted his counterpart. American square dance has absorbed England, Scotland and France in its development.
China and other European countries, as well as Mexican dances or folk games, have formed various varieties.
Sports dance is also called "international standard ballroom dance". One of the sports. It is a walking duet competition with men and women as partners. There are two events and ten kinds of dances. Among them, standard dance (modern dance) includes waltz, Viennese waltz, tango, foxtrot and quickstep, and Latin dance includes rumba, cha-cha, samba, cowboy and bullfighting. Every dance has its own steps and styles. According to the music and movement requirements of various dances, combine them into their own complete sets of movements.
Standard ballroom dancing originated from ancient folk dance, and experienced the evolution of duet, circle dance, progressive dance and group dance, and became a widely circulated ballroom dance. 19 After the 1920s, the Royal Association of Dance Teachers standardized the original "dance types", "dance steps" and "dancing postures", and formulated the competition methods before the formation of international standard ballroom dancing, and held the first world standard ballroom dancing championship in Berlin, Germany on 1947. Now it has developed into a highly artistic and skillful competitive event.
Standard dance is also called "modern dance". One of the sports dance events. The contents include waltz, Viennese waltz, tango, foxtrot and quickstep. It is characterized by starting from the close-fitting grip and marching counterclockwise along the dance line. The footwork is standardized and rigorous, the upper body and crotch remain relatively stable and straight, and various dance movements such as forward, backward, sideways, rotation and modeling are completed. There is a dignified and elegant gentleman demeanor. Most of the tunes are lyrical and beautiful, with a strong sense of melody. Dressed elegantly, men usually wear tuxedos, and women wear knee-length fluffy dresses.
Latin dance is one of the sports dance events. The content includes rumba, cha-cha, samba, cowboy and bullfighting. Its characteristic is that couples can be close or separated. They each change direction and angle radially within a fixed range to express dance. The footwork is flexible and changeable, and various dances complete various steps and show various styles through different technical requirements for crotch and body swing. The dance is charming and elegant. Lively and enthusiastic style. The melody is romantic, lively and warm, with a strong sense of rhythm. Romantic and free to dress, men wear tight or loose clothes, with short tops and long bottoms, and women wear tight skirts, revealing the curvaceous beauty of women.
Waltz is represented by W, also known as "slow three step". One of the modern dance competitions. The dance music is beautiful and lyrical, with a rhythm of 3/4 adagio, 28 ~ 30 bars per minute. Three beats per bar is a set of dance steps, each beat is a step, the first beat is a remake, and the three steps are a ups and downs cycle. Through the movements of knees, ankles, palms, heels and toes, combined with the lifting, tilting and swinging of the body, the dance steps are driven to move, making the dance steps undulating and elegant. This is a variation of the Viennese waltz (Fast Three Steps). /kloc-in the middle of the 0/9th century, the Viennese waltz spread to the United States. At that time, the United States advocated slow and beautiful dance and music, so it gradually turned the fast-paced Viennese waltz into a melodious and slow waltz with expressive melody, and the dance also became a continuous and sliding slow rhythm, which is now the waltz.
Vienna Waltz is represented by V, also known as "three paces". One of the modern dance competitions. Dance music has a smooth and gorgeous melody and a relaxed and lively rhythm. The rhythm is 3/4 beats, with 56-60 bars per minute and three beats per bar. The first beat is a remake and the fourth beat is a second beat. The basic steps are six beats and six steps, the second paragraph is a cycle, and the first paragraph is a ups and downs. The basic action is to quickly rotate left and right, and complete reflexive, tilting, swinging and lifting skills. The dance steps are smooth and light, swaying and full of passion. The dance is elegant and solemn. A peasant dance originated in Austria, which is called "round dance" because men and women dance in a circle with their waist and shoulders supported in pairs. The famous johann strauss wrote many famous waltzes for waltzes.
Tango is one of the modern dance events represented by T. 2/4 beat rhythm, 30 ~ 34 bars per minute. Two beats per bar, the first beat is a remake. There are quick steps and slow steps, with quick steps accounting for half a beat, expressed by Q; Take a beat slowly, denoted by S, and the basic rhythm is slow, slow, fast, fast and slow (S, S, Q, Q, S). The rhythm of the dance music has a pause, emphasizing syncopation; The dance steps are abrupt and powerful, natural and unrestrained; No ups and downs, no ups and downs, no rotation; Serious expression, glance left and right, head flashing action. Originated from Argentine folk, it was introduced to the upper class in Europe in the 20th century, and then it became popular all over the world.
Foxtrot is also called "fox". One of the modern dance events represented by F. The dance music is lyrical and smooth, with a rhythm of 4/4 beats, 28-30 bars per minute, and four beats per bar, with the first beat being a remake and the third beat being a second beat. The basic steps are four beats and three steps, and every four beats are a cycle. Fast and slow, the first step is slow (S), accounting for two beats; The second step and the third step are quick steps (Q), each taking a beat. The basic rhythm is slow, fast and fast (s, q, q). Complete the ups and downs with the movements of ankle, sole and palm toe, and pay attention to reflexive, shoulder guide and tilting techniques. The dance steps are smooth and smooth, the stride is wide, and the dance is elegant, calm and elegant, like flowing water. The 20th century originated in Europe and America, and became popular all over the world.
The quickstep dance, represented by Q, is one of the modern dance events. The dance music is cheerful and bright, with light and flexible steps and strong sense of jumping. It is a light and cheerful dance in sports dance. The rhythm is 4/4 beat, with 50 ~ 52 bars per minute. Four beats per bar, the first beat is a remake, and the third beat is a remake. There are quick steps and slow steps. The trot is represented by q, and the duration is one beat; Slow walking is indicated by s, and the duration is two beats. The basic rhythm is slow and slow. Quick, quick, slow. The combination of dance steps includes jumping, swinging legs, sliding and so on. Originated in the United States, it was popular in Europe, America and even the world in the 20th century.
Rumba is one of the Latin dance events represented by R. The rhythm is 4/4 beat, with 27 ~ 29 bars per minute. Four beats per bar. The melody of music is characterized by the strong beat falling on the fourth beat of each bar. The dance steps start from the fourth beat and consist of a slow step and two quick steps. Take three steps in four beats, take two beats slowly (the fourth beat and the first beat in the next bar), and take one beat quickly (the second beat and the third beat). Swing your crotch three times. Hip movement is an "∞"-shaped swing from one foot to the other. Has a graceful, graceful and lyrical style. Its appearance was closely related to dances in Spain and Africa, and it was later developed in Cuba.
Exactly represented by C. One of the Latin dance events. The rhythm is 4/4 beat, with 30 ~ 32 bars per minute. Four beats per bar, and the strong beat falls on the first beat. Four beats and five steps, including two slow steps and three quick steps. The first step is to step on the second beat, and the time value accounts for one beat; Take a beat in the second step: take a half beat in the third and fourth steps; Step five, take the beat and step on the first beat of the dance music. The crotch swings to both sides six times per bar. Dance music is full of passion, neat dance steps, fast pace and humor. Originated in Africa, then introduced into Latin America and developed in Cuba.
Samba is one of the Latin dance events represented by S. The dance music is cheerful and enthusiastic, with a rhythm of 2/4 beat or 4/4 beat, with 52 ~ 54 bars per minute. The strong beat falls on the second beat or the fourth beat of each bar. Complete a basic dance step in each bar. The dance steps are alternately completed between full-foot stepping and half-foot stepping. The whole body swings back and forth through knee flexion and extension and moves around the field along the dance line, which belongs to "wandering" dance. It is characterized by great mobility, strong sense of dynamic rhythm, compact gait and passionate style. Originated in Brazil, it is the annual carnival dance in Brazil.
PasoDoble is represented by P., one of the Latin dance events. Music is a sonorous, majestic, vivid and powerful Spanish March. The rhythm is 2/4 beat, with 60 ~ 62 bars per minute. One beat, one step, eight beats and one cycle, characterized by large flow of dance steps, marching around the field along the dance line and dancing around. Dance tall and straight, no crotch movements, excessive knee flexion and extension. Ankle and sole flat on the ground to complete the dance steps. It is characterized by clear movements, strong sense of strength, quick force and fast pace. It originated in France and prevailed in Spain. It was created according to the bullfighting scene in Spain. The man is a matador, majestic, and the woman is a red cloak, full of heroic spirit and full of femininity.
Swing dance is one of the Latin dance events represented by J. The melody is cheerful and jumping, with a rhythm of 4/4 beats, 42 ~ 44 bars per minute, six beats and eight steps. It consists of basic dance steps such as stepping, merging, jumping and turning. The sole of the foot is required to step on the ground, and the waist and crotch are required to swing like a pendulum. It is characterized by agile dance steps, free jumping, relaxed, enthusiastic and cheerful dance. Originated in the United States, it was originally a tap dance by cowboys in the western United States. The popularity of jazz in the 1950s accelerated and improved this dance, but it still maintained the vigorous, romantic and bold style of cowboys in the American West.