This report will tell you about all of the different kinds of dance and the history of

each type.

DanceBy Kristen

Anthamatten

Hip HopHip hop originally started on the streets. In has a variety of different urban styles. The main styles of hip hop is breaking, popping, and locking.

“You have to dance like nobody is watching.”-William W. Purkey

Barry YoungbloodBarry Youngblood is a hip hop master that has been teaching all across America. He has worked with many famous stars such as: Jennifer Lopez, Christina Aguilara, Pink, etc.

“Dance is a hidden language of the soul.” -Martha Gram

Hip Hop HistoryHip Hop started around sometime in the 1970’s. Hip hop came from the streets and that is where people did it. Breaking, popping and locking became popular in the 1980’s.

“Life is the dancer, you are the dance.” -Eckhart Tolle

Musical TheatreMusical Theatre comes from show tunes music and dancing, or singing and dancing. Many movies and musicals have this type of dance in them.

“Nobody cares if you can dance well, just get up and

dance.”-Dave Barry

Agnes de MilleAgnes de Mille was born in New York City in 1905. She had great success on Broadway with singing, dancing, and acting. She choreographed many dances throughout her career.

“Great dancer are not great because of their technique, they are great because of their passion.”

-Martha Graham

Musical Theatre HistoryIn some Greek plays, singing and dancing were incorporated. Musical theatre also came about in Ancient India. It later became popular in America.“Those who dance are considered

insane by those who cannot hear the music.” -George Carlin

JazzJazz dancing has a wide variety of different moves and styles. The most famous jazz move is probably “jazz hands”. It became very popular in the 50’s.

“The problem is not making the steps up but deciding which ones to

keep.” -Mikail Baryshnikov

Michael JacksonMichael Jackson, also known as “The King of Pop” is a very well known singer, dancer, and choreographer. He won many Grammys and sold many hit records.

“Some say even to walk is a dance.”

-Lilli-Alice Baxterhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awm3VRu2HFM

Jazz History Jazz developed in the 1900’s in New Orleans. Ballet choreographers started experimenting jazz. After that, jazz dance blew up all over America.

“Dance and sing your song while the party is still on.”

-Rasheed Ogunlaru

LyricalLyrical is a big bundle of ballet, jazz, and contemporary. It expresses feeling. In this type if dance, you dance more to the lyrics of the song, rather than the beats of the music.

“So just bust a move!”-Ava J. Abramowitz

Mia MichaelsMia Michaels is a dancer and choreographer. She specializes in lyrical and contemporary. She has worked with Madonna, Tom Cruise, Prince, and many others.

“Talk about dance? dance is not something to talk about. Dance is

to dance.” -Peter Saint James

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gN-4mO2EJ4U

Lyrical HistoryLyrical hasn’t been around for a long time like many other types of dance. Lyrical continues to gain popularity and is introduced to many dancers across the globe.

“Dance first. Think later. It’s the natural order.” -Samuel Beckett

Tap DanceTap dancing has been a tradition for a long time.Tap shoes have a piece of metal on the toe and heel area to add the loud sound effect.

“If you’re dancing and not enjoying it, you’re doing something wrong.”

-Kyle Hanagami

Savion GloverSavion Glover is a Broadway star. He is a tap dancer, actor, and choreographer. He has been in many big shows, such as: “The Tap Dance Kid”, “Black and Blue”, etc.

“To watch dance is to hear our hearts speak.” -Indian Proverb

Tap Dance HistoryTap dance started in the mid- 1800’s. Tap started to be featured in Broadway. Popular dancers began to do this type of dance as it became famous.

“There are shortcuts to happiness, and dancing is one of them.”

-Vicki Baum

Acro DanceAcro dance is a type of dance that has a lot of gymnastics and acrobatic moves. It requires much flexible ability and strength.

“It takes an athlete to dance, but an artist to be a dancer.”

-Shanna Le Fleur

Acro Dance HistoryAcro or “acrobatic dance” started in the United States and Canada in the early 1900’s. People soon recognized that it was difficult because of the great need of strength and flexibility.

“To touch, to move, to inspire. This is the true gift of dance.”

-Aubrey Lynch

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