Different directions in dancing. How modern dances appeared

Striptease, Strip plastic, Pillon

Striptease is the art of seduction... It is interesting because it can reveal femininity, sensuality and sexuality in the dancer. Becoming on par with a man, the woman of our time increasingly forgets to be a woman. Strip classes refresh your instincts, break the shackles of constraint, and teach you to express feelings and emotions. Pole classes, in turn, provide amazing physical training.

Difficulties: Skills Required rhythmic gymnastics, good stretching and a beautiful figure.

Upper Break Dance, Dup Step, Popping, Electric Boogie

Dancers of these genres are real “dance magicians”, originating from the art of pantomime. What they do is amazing! Not for nothing, today there is no one cooler than breakers in modern dance. In their performances we see highest level control over the body the most complex elements, so unimaginable that sometimes it’s even painful to watch. Delight bordering on horror!

Difficulties: To really achieve something in breakdancing, you need to dedicate yourself to it. And you need to be extremely careful, there are some injuries.

Go-Go, Waaking, Vogue

Just what you need for fashionistas who crave the stage! Highest degree posing and acting. They play on the grace of shapes and lines, which advantageously reveal the beauty of a half-naked body. Vogue and Waaking are "pathos for white people." Vogue style is characterized by the posing of models, it imitates catwalk walking. The Waaking style, which took a lot from Vogue, is dominated by hand movements (the name itself translates as “waving hands”), many of the movements they borrowed from locking. Go-Go is a freer style, in which the previous two were mixed and elements of other styles, such as strip, were added. This is the most popular style of dancing nightclubs.

Difficulties: excellent physical qualities and moral readiness to perform on stage in practically underwear are required.

Jazz Modern, Contemporary Dance

A modern interpretation of ballet that preserves aesthetic traditions, but gives freedom and flexibility of technique, abolishing the rigid standards of the classics. These styles are based on choreography. Most of the higher educational institutions under modern dance presents Contemporary. But the paradox is that this genre is completely unsuitable for dancing to modern dance music. It's clean stage technology dance.

Difficulties: to achieve success in this style, you need to practice since childhood.

Classic. Choreography

The highest "theatrical" form choreographic art, the embodiment of the highest aesthetic ideals. This is an exclusively stage dance, focused on the viewer. It is characterized by strict standards and high requirements for performance techniques, many of which are carried out to the limit of human capabilities. In terms of complexity, the elements of ballet can only be compared with the elements of breakdancing.

Difficulties: professional pursuits ballet does not pass without a trace. Extremely high demands leave an imprint on the formation of the body, especially because you need to practice ballet from childhood, while the body is still pliable. Possible damage to ligaments, tendons, joints, overdeveloped separate groups muscles and much more.

Latin American dancing, salsa, hustle

These directions are extremely popular today. It's not just dancing, it's leisure, communication, discos. These styles bring people together: energetic, passionate movements, exciting swaying of the hips... Although these are mostly pair dances, they are organized in such a way that you can easily change partners and make new acquaintances. And they do not require special training; they are quite simple to learn.

Difficulties: on initial stage For lovers of difficulties, there are few difficulties, the main thing is to find a suitable partner.

Lower Break Dance

Low break- a masterpiece of our time, bordering on the impossible, going beyond the limits of human capabilities. It incorporates the elements and style of Hip-Hop culture and is performed to DubStep or Hip-Hop music. The technical essence of the style is control of “torque” in all possible positions, i.e. continue to rotate when changing position on any support points, even on the head. This is the most complex acrobatics superimposed on the rhythms of music. Suitable for short, stocky dancers.

Challenges: It is extremely difficult to prevent injuries

Flamenco

Spanish folk dance with obligatory traditional costumes. Flamenco is particularly dramatic and attracts a fairly mature audience. It is a spectacular and expressive genre, filled with passion. He is characterized by specific choreography of the hands, active tap-dancing trills and luxurious steps in flounces chic skirts in the gypsy manner.

Difficulties: a keen sense of rhythm is required

Oriental dance, Tribal

The art of seduction erotic dance East (ancient striptease). It is performed in specific costumes with ringing scales, which enhances the musicality of the dance and synchronization with the music. Oriental dance is rich in all kinds of techniques in plasticity, rhythm, and is replete with small details and decorations. Really professional dancers captivate by the beauty of the curves of the half-naked body and clear, finely drawn movements. Unlike other styles, “oriental dancers” delight with the expressiveness of their curvaceous forms and their ability to advantageously reveal the features of the female figure.

Difficulties: minor shaking, vibrations, harmful to the not yet formed female body.

Basics of modern dance, improvisation for the dance floor

Modern Dance Base- dance format for the dance floor, suitable for music of different genres. This is a universal dance technique that can be combined with any style, type and manner. There is no need to memorize dance sequences and choreographies; the dance is built on the principle of a designer: there are basic elements and rules for how they are combined with each other. Having studied several movements and learned how to combine them with each other, you can improvise under different music, a few months of training is enough for this. The entire dance is based on rhythm, plasticity and coordination of movements.

Difficulties: to achieve beauty and ease in improvisation, it takes time to restore atrophied muscle groups.

Shuffle, House, ElectroDance, Tecktonik, C-walk

Active styles for expressive youth: techniques with swings and jumps to music with a direct rhythm. Extremely energy-consuming, attract a lot of attention and require a lot of space. You will be unlucky if you find yourself next to such a dancer on a packed dance floor, fortunately this does not happen often, but at street festivals these styles have become a hit! These techniques turn you on - you just want to join in and start dancing. But there are not enough dancers for long, because... the set of movements is not particularly large or varied, and all are quite energetic.

Difficulties: finding a place to perform them

R'n'B, Hip-Hop

Initially, R’n’B is the culture of funk, jazz and soul. She also contributed to the emergence of rock and roll. Subsequently, R’n’B and Hip-Hop began to actively mix, because they are both part of African American culture. Today, R’n’B as a dance includes any possible techniques, but all of them are performed in a particularly pretentious manner, in the obligatory ultra-fashionable outfit. R’n’B classes are an excellent solution for those who want to “show themselves.” This style gives self-confidence, a feeling of one’s own coolness and sexuality, it is a cure for complexes and insecurities, which young people so lack; that is why this is a purely youth movement.

Hip-hop, however, serious direction, where the pathos is justified by the really cool training of the dancers who do not neglect breakdancing.

Difficulties: constant psychological pressure within the team, where the spirit of struggle and competition reigns.

Ballroom dancing

Pair dance with strict choreographic standards. Dancers are completely attached to their partner, who is extremely difficult to replace.
Flaws: injuries, occupational diseases. Considering that this is a professional dance for participation in competitions, the departure of a partner almost always entails collapse professional career dancer
Advantages: fully reveals the topic of interaction with a partner. The highest form of possible pair dance art.

Strip

This is the most ancient, and at the same time the most modern style of dance. It is constantly changing, as the standards of femininity and masculinity change. You can dance it in different ways, but the meaning does not change. This is a dance that arouses sexual interest, allowing you to enjoy your image, the effect you produce. This is the most emotional style of dance, in which the characteristics of male and female movements are maximally expressed. There is a very fine line here that separates the most beautiful and the most disgusting. Therefore, a highly qualified choreographer is simply necessary.

Club dance

Broad concept"club dance" includes many movements various styles. They can be performed synchronously or solo. Club dance today is divided into 2 directions: to music with a straight rhythm and to music with a broken rhythm. Straight rhythm is a classic Electonic music like Disco House, Techno, Progressive. Broken rhythm is a break beat, breaks, R’n’B, Hip-Hop.

Jazz - Modern

Originating at the time of the relevance of ballroom dancing, jazz-modern is a combination classical techniques, street dance styles, jazz improvisation.

Top break dance

A combination of all “old school” styles, such as plastic, slides, king-tat, robot. Break Dancing is exciting, vibrant, and colorful. For this reason it has become very popular. Break dancing first appeared in the South Bronx (Big Up's to da Bronx!) in the 70s. At first it was danced on cardboard boxes laid out on the street, which turned the sidewalk into a stage. Street dancers mixed aerobatic dance with martial arts and disco dance, and each performer crafted his own style. Music flowed from portable stereo recorders. Now this is a personal way to get in shape and have fun!

Go-Go

A dance technique that allows you to excite a crowd of spectators using standard artistic techniques, wide, amplitude movements that capture attention, courage and play. One of the main elements of Go-Go is the expression of sexuality and a minimal amount of clothing.

Street dance

In the early 70s, the USA formed great amount groups dancing in the streets, which later turned into culture. It incorporates a popular form filled with elements of various dance styles.

Stage, power style of synchronized dance, allowing you to work on quality and endurance. A large number of synchronized sequences of popular movements and courage are presented.

Power dance style for the stage, where the movements are performed in full force and at high speed. This style features a large number of “wide” movements, swings, rotations and turns.

Slide man (Moon Walk)

All kinds of moonwalks in all directions. This technique is perfectly combined with plastic. The style is based on moonwalks, which give the illusory effect of gliding across the floor. The style includes more than 20 types of gaits. Swimming or sliding on the floor is an illusion created with your feet. This creates the feeling that you are trying to go in one direction, but you are actually moving in another. A classic example of this effect is the 'Moonwalk' made by the famous Michael Jackson. Factual illusion is an old Pantomime trick.

Disco

As a result " psychedelic revolution“In the late 60s, a culture of music, fashion, and dance emerged. The manifestation of one’s individuality in this form is still relevant today. The disco style influenced many other styles that appeared later.

R&B

It has gained great popularity all over the world thanks to the music it is performed to. This super-fashionable dance trend helps you acquire not only excellent sports shape, but also provides an opportunity to show “aerobatics” in clubs. The style evolved from “Hip-Hop” and became more diverse and complex. The abbreviation “R&B” stands for “Rhythm and Blues”. As a rule, it is danced at the level of improvisation.

Trance

Trance as a stylization of dance technique, with a softer nature of movements based on the specific features of electronic trance music, has mainly absorbed movements that can be performed by anyone without special training. physical training. This is a dance of deep feelings that are not always clear to others.

Dance has always been associated with the spiritual side and mental state of a person. It is worth noting that even holidays and rituals were never held without a corresponding dance. Nowadays, there are a huge number of styles of this type of art, each of which has its own characteristics.

A little about the history of dance

As mentioned above, dance is an art form that existed in ancient times. Literally everything had its own special style of dance: everyone rite, every holiday or event, not to mention individual peoples and tribes. In any case, it has always been important for a person, and earlier dances were more sacred character and in certain cases could only be carried out knowledgeable people who invest in this action deep meaning. Today, the art of dance is accessible to everyone, and the world knows a huge variety of dance styles and trends.

With the development of humanity, choreography also developed. Early with her help shamans caused rain and performed rituals, then, era after era, it became more diverse and colorful, different peoples created own directions and styles, they selected appropriate outfits for them, and began to divide them into men's and women's. Each style acquired its own rhythm and movement.

Since ancient times the most famous and mass direction there was a folk dance that was performed at all holidays and other events, but now this style is preserved only on stage, although in a number of countries it is still popular and performed at weddings and other celebrations. Today, modern rhythms and youth trends corresponding to modern music have gained the greatest popularity.

How modern dances appeared

Modern styles dances began to appear in the first half of the 20th century, gradually displacing ballet art into the background. At first they penetrated the masses unnoticed, but then various schools began to open that no longer adhered to the old rules. Thus, the ballet that for a long time held leadership positions, began to be relegated to secondary roles.

In general, that period was characterized by unpredictable changes not only in choreography, but also in music. First began to gain popularity free style, where all conventions were absent, and they were replaced by freedom and improvisation.

Styles Popular Today

It is worth noting that choreography never stands still, and even today the emergence and formation of new dance styles is proceeding at an active pace. But speaking more generally, it is worth highlighting several styles that emerged at the end of the 20th century and are still popular today. and here is their description:

Some of the dance styles presented are created primarily only for girls, but for the most part they can be performed by both sexes.

Today choreography should be free, modern, permeated with improvisation, and it has all these qualities street dance. It is interesting precisely because it is performed by non-professionals and includes movements from almost all dance styles, even classical ones. An interesting combination of one style with another, adapted to each other, filled with unusual beauty, so the well-known hip-hop, popping, and many others stood out here.

Dancing for girls

Due to the fact that choreography still attracts more female attention than male attention, among the various dance styles there are a number of specifically female ones:

• Bellydance, also known as East Dance or belly dancing. This style has gained unprecedented popularity among girls due to its color and incredible beauty. This is a truly feminine direction in choreography, which not only develops plasticity, but also strengthens women Health. Belly dancing can be soft and smooth and at the same time rhythmic and filled with many movements;
• Strip plastic is another popular style that develops the grace of the female body. Thanks to strip plastic, stiffness and complexes go away. This is a fairly frank dance, reminiscent of a striptease, but excluding the element of nudity;
• Go-Go dance is a club dance that combines rhythm and elements of strip dance;
• and, in fact, just a club dance, which includes elements from hip-hop, funk, go-go and many others. Here, both a combination of several styles and the separate selection of one of them is allowed.

In addition to these styles, such styles as modern, vogue, booty dance and many others are also popular. It is almost impossible to list all the styles, because there are very, very many of them, but they all have the right to be noticed, since each of them has its own beauty and grace, its own unique rhythm and accent. Dance has always been, is and will be an integral part of a person’s life, because emotions and state of mind are transmitted through it.

• Regular dancing will make your body slimmer. During training, from 200 to 800 kcal are burned per hour - no worse than during fitness classes.
• You can strengthen the respiratory organs and heart, increase the body's endurance, and cleanse blood vessels of cholesterol.
• and your gait is something you can be proud of after regular exercise. Dancing will help you learn to hold your back correctly.
• You will develop excellent coordination, reaction speed and body flexibility.
• You will become sociable and confident.
• Learn not to be shy own body and move beautifully to the music.
• You will have the opportunity to express yourself. In dance, a person is completely liberated, which contributes to psycho-emotional relief.
• You are guaranteed a great mood. After the gym or fitness training, many people feel tired, but after dancing, on the contrary, they feel a surge of strength and vigor.

Which direction to choose

Hip-hop is a cheerful, playful and very energy-intensive youth dance genre. You will be able to express your emotions, experiences or protest, and relax thanks to the movements that the body itself prompts. This is drive and adrenaline, the spirit of competition and leadership. The rules and restrictions are blurred here, but at the same time a bright, clear style is felt.

This direction is characterized by downward movements, relaxed bent knees and a low-slung body. High jumps are replaced by sliding along the floor, there is a quick unexpected transition from wavy and slow movements to sharp and clear ones. The dancer should appear completely relaxed and the dance should appear free-flowing.

Who is it suitable for?

Anyone who is young or feels young, confident and daring. Hip-hop can be a healthy hobby for your child. For children and adolescents, it will help strengthen the musculoskeletal system, correct slight stoop and form a proportional figure. Moreover, this dance direction fosters strong-willed qualities and determination, and helps to show individuality.

According to the study Kids inactive most of the time during dance classes, hip-hop is the most useful dance style for a child: 57% of the duration of the workout a person is in motion. Scientists recognized flamenco as the least active: in this case, children were active only 14% of the time.

Peculiarities

• The main distinguishing feature: hip-hop is danced not to the rhythm of the melody, but to the beat, which must be recognized and clearly captured in the musical composition.
• This is not just a dance, but a way of self-expression and a lifestyle. Hip-hop fans often wear clothes that emphasize their freedom: wide pants, sneakers, baseball caps, hoodies.
• Hip-hop is always open to experimentation and improvisation. Character plays an important role in this direction, namely confidence, self-affirmation, a certain stubbornness and perseverance. This type of dance will help you become more courageous, psychologically liberated and open in communication.
• This dance perfectly works the muscles of the legs, arms and shoulder girdle, and improves fine motor skills.

Contraindications

Hip-hop can be considered a set, so the contraindications are standard, as for regular training. People who have problems with their knee joints should be especially careful about such activities, as they place a lot of stress on them.

The workouts combine aerobic exercise with elements seductive dance. Each lesson includes a warm-up, including stretching, and learning dance moves. The muscles of the legs and arms, hips and buttocks, abdomen, back and chest receive an excellent workout.

Beginners will have to master the basic elements: waves with the body and arms, circular movements with the hips and chest, arches in the back while standing, sitting and lying on the floor. As you progress, the training includes complicated dance sequences with elements of acrobatics (splits, flips, stands).

Who is it suitable for?

This type of dance is created for all girls and women, regardless of their physical shape, appearance and age. If you not only strive for a beautiful figure and graceful gait, but also want to learn to love yourself, attract and seduce the opposite sex, then strip plastic surgery is ideal for you.

Peculiarities

• Strip plastic will help you overcome complexes more easily, will give you the opportunity to see your body and its advantages in a new way, as well as correct or hide shortcomings. After regular exercise, you will not only look better, but also feel more confident and attractive.
• When teaching this style, much attention is paid to posture and movement, without which high-quality performance of dance elements is impossible.
• The program also includes a fashion show. A few weeks will pass, and you will begin to move smoothly and relaxed, and your gait will become easy.
• Another advantage is that many movements are done with a bend in the lower back. Usually these muscles are poorly developed due to a sedentary lifestyle. This type of dance will be an excellent prevention of diseases such as scoliosis and osteochondrosis.
• During such training, transformation occurs, you will be able to reveal your sensuality and tell about secret desires, try on different roles - from a modest housewife to a vamp. You will master the art of attracting men and learn how to arouse their interest.

Contraindications

Diseases of the respiratory system, heart, blood vessels and joints can become an obstacle to exercise. With osteochondrosis, there is a limitation: you cannot twist the spine too much. At the same time, strengthening the back and abdominal muscles, stretching the muscles of the hips, shoulder girdle and pelvis will help significantly alleviate the symptoms of the disease.

This is one of the sexiest trends that helps prolong a woman’s youth and attractiveness. Mandatory components of oriental dances are blows (sharp movements of the hips) and vibration combined with smooth waves, circles, and figure eights. Coordination of movements is very important. The dance drawing should look holistic, capturing all the attention of the viewer.

Who is it suitable for?

Ideal for mature women. Unlike jogging or aerobics, belly dancing is a gentle form of physical activity. This means you can perform movements without putting undue stress on your knees, legs, and feet.

Peculiarities

• You can start mastering the eastern direction even if you are in poor physical shape: belly dancing will independently prepare your body for the necessary stress.
• This type of activity helps to shape a feminine figure. Since the movements of the hips in this dance are quite complex in terms of coordination, those muscles are worked out that are difficult to use during regular exercises. Such a fPhysical exercise promotes healthy labor and makes labor easier.
• After 2-3 months of belly dancing, women feel better with gynecological diseases. Blood circulation improves, especially in the pelvic organs, inflammation of the appendages goes away, and menstrual pain is forgotten.
• By practicing only oriental dances, you cannot create a perfect figure, since this is a fairly similar load. Not all muscle groups are involved here, for example, the back of the thigh, gluteal muscle, and triceps practically do not work.

Contraindications

Latin American dances (salsa, bachata, cha-cha-cha, mamba, rumba)

Latin American dances are known for their excitement, impulsiveness and positivity. The classes consist of three parts:

• Warm-up - semicircular rotations of the head, hips, circular movements of the shoulders, etc.
• The main part is learning the movements and repeating them many times.
• Cool down - usually static stretching exercises and dance movements at a slow pace.

Who are they suitable for?

This type of training is ideal for energetic and emotional people. It embodies the fiery rhythm and clarity of movements. Latin American dancing is also a great way to warm up a couple's relationship or make new acquaintances.

Peculiarities

• The main feature of such dances is Full time job thigh muscles with a fixed back position and a springy step. Therefore, the main load falls on the muscles of the shoulders, lower back and legs. This type of dance also helps improve heart rate.
• One of the important features is that you won’t even notice the load on the body as a whole. The maximum you will feel is slight pleasant fatigue. This is due to the proportionality of the load on the entire body.
• By actively practicing Latin American dancing, you can not only lose weight, but also pump up your thighs, if you are inclined to do so.

Contraindications

In the presence of cardiovascular diseases and problems with the musculoskeletal system, such dances are contraindicated.

One of the most popular workouts for weight loss. It has spread to more than 180 countries. This fitness program combines elements of hip-hop, salsa, samba, merengue, mambo, flamenco and belly dancing. Its goal is to work out maximum amount muscles, without exhausting you with repeated repetitions of trivial exercises.

The direction was invented by Colombian Alberto Perez in the late 90s. He was a professional choreographer and dedicated his entire life to teaching others Latin dance. Later, Zumba became the basis for the training of many stars (Shakira, Beyoncé, Britney Spears).

Who is it suitable for?

Zumba does not tolerate restrictions; it can be practiced by people of any age, men and women with any abilities and skills. All choreographic movements are simple and clear.

Peculiarities

• The workout is like a party where everyone dances using simple combinations of movements.
• To start practicing, you don't need any special physical training, so Zumba is great for beginners.
• The dance program is very varied, which means you won’t get bored.
• The emphasis in training is on the lower body, which allows you to tighten your muscles and get rid of cellulite.

Contraindications

Categorical contraindications are hernia of the lumbar spine, displacement of the vertebrae, diseases of the bones, ligaments, joints, thrombosis, problems with the heart muscle, high blood pressure, post-traumatic period, pregnancy at any stage.

Contempo is a combination of dance techniques from Western (classical dance, modern jazz) and Eastern (qigong, tai chi, yoga) art of movement.

The basic exercises are constructed by analogy with classical and modern ones: from simple to more complex. The class includes exercises on the ground (floor work), relaxation techniques, and stretching.

Who is it suitable for?

For lovers and professional dancers. The height, weight, and build of a person are not important here. Contempo is suitable for you if you want not only to maintain good shape and move beautifully, but also to get to know yourself.

Peculiarities

• Globally, contemporary dance differs from other dance styles in its inward orientation, interest in the quality of the moving body, its relationship with space, time, and partner. The dancer accumulates energy, thoughts, emotions within himself, and then gives them to the viewer.
• The peculiarity of the dance also lies in the alternation of muscle tension and relaxation, falling and rising, sudden stops (often on straight legs), and balancing.
• Breathing during contempo should be measured, as if it continues to move. Martial arts brought this requirement into dance.
• Contempo gravitates more towards the floor, while emphasizing the lightness and expressiveness of movements. Usually danced barefoot.

Contraindications

Standard restrictions for physical activities. Moreover, this type of dance is quite difficult, exhausting, and you need to be in excellent condition. psychological form for training. Prolonged stretching and practicing jumping can exhaust a person with a fine mental organization and bring him into a state.

This is a rather complex set of movements, during which you need to keep your whole body tense. Training is often exhausting, with a fairly heavy load. Before starting, a 15-minute warm-up is necessary to warm up the main muscle groups, after which training begins basic elements dance. To perform this style, not only the dancer’s movements are important, but also his appearance, especially shoes. The most famous type of Celtic dance that everyone knows about is step.

Who are they suitable for?

Patient people who are attracted by the theme of social dancing. This style is characterized by complex combinations, the elements of which will have to be learned not only in class, but also at home (perhaps even mentally).

Peculiarities

• You'll have to get used to a rather unusual position. The dance is performed on half toes (the dancer raises his heels and stands on his toes), the upper body is motionless, and the arms are always lowered. The basic rule is fast footwork.
• This is a group dance, so you have to, on the one hand, give up all liberties, and on the other, develop a sense of partnership when you feel like one with other people. Psychologists assure that such training is especially useful for those who have difficulty joining a team or are afraid of communication.
• The music has a clear rhythm and requires the same precise steps. It is important to hit both the note and the foot.
• Another interesting feature is that it is better not to practice any other dances before starting training. Classical choreographic preparation often gets in the way. For example, in ballet the feet and hips are strongly turned to the sides. Here, on the contrary, the legs are always crossed. And you should completely forget about your hands.
• The Celtic dance system is extremely interesting because it heals the spine without missing a single section, no worse than a real doctor. The habit of keeping your back straight will form after several weeks of regular exercise.
• Constant training will form ideal calf muscles. Although any type of dance has a positive effect on the leg muscles, Celtic dance gets a well-deserved gold medal.
• This type of activity does not put any strain on the arms, so if necessary (or if desired), you need to work this area separately.

Contraindications

Large impact loads (jumps) do not allow those who have problems with the heart, blood vessels, spine, etc. to practice Celtic dancing. Progressive varicose veins are also a contraindication.

We looked at several main dance directions from which you can begin to get acquainted with the world of dance. Take a few classes and you'll see what's right for you. When choosing, consider your age, the difficulty of training, your physical condition and goals.

An incendiary samba, an elegant waltz or a mesmerizing belly dance - any of these dances will have a positive effect on the condition of the muscles, and an elastic tummy is not a myth, but a reality. The thing is that there are cortisol receptors in the abdominal area, and it is this hormone that helps actively burn fat. Intense physical activity stimulates the production of cortisol in the body, and dancing, according to researchers, actively burns accumulated fat in the abdominal area.

Choosing a dance direction

If we're talking about not about mindless trampling to the music, but about serious dance classes with a teacher, then choosing one thing can be very difficult. All dance directions attractive in their own way, but which one is right for you? Dance experts advise making your choice based on your temperament.

The famous psychologist Carl Jung, among other things, studied the influence that choreography has on people. Based on the results of his research, he divided all the dances that existed at that time into two types: extroverted and introverted.

Extroverted dances are free and inharmonious; with the help of such dances a person is freed from negative emotions and suffering, such dances are used as therapy for severe affects.

Introverted dances, as opposed to extroverted ones, are clear and harmonious, they are distinguished by the dancer’s special joy and love of life, and with their help positive emotions are expressed.

Dancing for choleric people

The nature of choleric people is such that they behave unrestrainedly and can be hot-tempered. Their movements are sharp and impetuous, and their speech is characterized by passion and confused intonations. Cholerics are characterized by sudden mood swings and straightforwardness in relationships with others.

Perfect for such emotionally unstable individuals club dancing. Various rhythms and movements will help reveal all the body's abilities. Hip-hop, RnB shuffle, funk, Go-go dance - these are all club dances that will help a choleric person show his fickle nature and throw out raging emotions.

Hip-hop (video)

Dancing for phlegmatic people

The behavior of phlegmatic people is measured, such people are distinguished by icy calm and leisurelyness, it is difficult to anger them. Phlegmatic people are consistent in their work and are highly efficient.

Ideal for phlegmatic people would be Folk dance, which includes Irish dances, and flamenco, and belly dance, and Russians folk dances. Exactly these dance directions will help phlegmatic natures to open up better; such people pass through themselves all the traditions and meaning inherent in the dance. Despite their outward restraint, phlegmatic people are excellent dancers; it is not difficult for them to monitor the position of their arms and legs in the dance; they have excellent coordination. But you shouldn’t be scattered between several dances; for serious classes, it’s enough to choose one type.

Irish dancing (video)

Dancing for the melancholic

Shyness and uncertainty, secrecy and the desire for loneliness - these are distinctive features character of melancholic people. They are very easy to offend, and the slightest failures cause them to withdraw into themselves and become self-reproachful.

For such vulnerable natures, the best option would be classical ballet, body ballet. Body ballet is a modern option classical dance, adapted for classes in a fitness center. All types of classical dance have an excellent effect on posture, promote weight loss, and benefit the respiratory system.

This style of dance helps to gain self-confidence, relieves attacks of melancholy and depression, and normalizes the functioning of the nervous system.

Body ballet (video)

Dancing for sanguine people

Fun until you drop, sociability, love of life - this is the life credo of sanguine people. Such people are not inclined to despair in the face of difficulties and failures; they easily join even unfamiliar companies, at the same time they are responsive and distinguished by their high efficiency and their interest in the work.

For such extraordinary and bright people fits perfectly Latin American dances: rumba, salsa, samba, cha-cha-cha. Incendiary and bright dancing ideal for these emotional natures.

Salsa (video)

There is no great chance that you will be invited to a social ball; you are much more likely to end up at a club or at a party of friends in another democratic setting.

The ability to dance will come in handy everywhere. Having mastered the technique, you will feel confident, increase self-esteem, improve your posture and figure, change internally, and feel incomparable pleasure. Find out which modern dances for girls are most popular and where to learn fashionable ones dance moves.

Dance as a useful hobby

Control of one's body in dance is given to almost all people, but many are prevented from realizing themselves by excessive modesty. If you are shy in company and refuse men who invite you to dance, restructure yourself internally. Especially modest girls can try to learn how to dance modern dances at home by turning on their favorite music and improvising in front of a mirror.

This hobby is suitable for women of all ages, weights and body types. Don't be shy if you have a non-standard figure, curvy hips, large breasts or a protruding tummy.

Dancing is good not only for your mood and beauty, but also for good health. Thanks to dance movements, blood flow increases, lung function improves, and the heart strengthens. After regular exercise, posture improves, coordination of movements and the functioning of the vestibular apparatus are normalized.

For every girl and woman there is suitable look modern dance, in which it is easy to turn disadvantages into advantages. By dancing regularly, girls become more feminine, their gait and facial movements change. Choreography teaches the art of seduction and coquetry, playfulness and a confident look. At the same time, dancers know how to keep their distance and are never toys in the hands of a man.

Where to learn to dance quickly and beautifully

Eat two ways to learn to dance– independently and under the guidance of a teacher. The first option is ideal for those who once studied choreography, but now just want to master a new style. The second guarantees success for everyone.

Homeschooling and its features

For independent training, girls can use video lessons on modern dance, read books on choreography, watch films, study theory in magazines.

It is important not to neglect the recommendations of the virtual choreographer, but to strictly follow them. Even more important is to find good courses and materials for self-study. It’s better to choose a few, and only then weed out the extra ones, understanding the nuances.

To begin with, of course, you can do without a suit, but a suit helps you get in the right mood and immediately accustoms you to movements taking into account clothing. You definitely need suitable music; training lessons and a description of the dance will help you choose it.

For beginners, it is better to choose directions in which improvisation is allowed. As a rule, these are “originals” from street styles; they do not require special preparation, costumes or a partner. Having mastered the technique of free dance styles, you will feel confident on the dance floor.

It is more difficult to master classical styles, which require learning the position of the body, head, arms, basic positions and steps. Such areas require classes with a teacher at home or at school.

Training in schools and studios

If you are used to taking everything seriously and want to be not only a participant, but also the central link of the dance floor, then it is better to enroll in a modern dance school.

Advantages of studying in the studio:

1. Experienced teachers in good schools– professional choreographers.
2. No need to think about where to find a partner or team for pairs and group dances.
3. Professional dance hall with mirrors, the right music.
4. A special atmosphere and new friends with similar interests.
5. For girls, this is an opportunity to find a partner not only for a waltz, but for life.

To find out what services such schools provide, we called the studio Fashion Dance, working in Moscow, and asked a few questions.

What dance styles can you teach a beginner?

We have a lot of styles, ranging from waltz and tango, including ballroom and modern, fashionable Latin American and oriental dances, to go-go and erotic styles for special occasions.

So what, you can teach any girl to dance?

For each client we find the most suitable style for him, taking into account personal data and wishes. There are no people who do not know how to dance, this is given to man by nature, the main thing is to open up correctly.

What wishes do people come to you with most often?

The most popular trend among boys and young girls is modern dancing, older women want to learn belly dancing, and ladies who have free time retired, drawn to the waltz.

The global problem of modern youth is wedding. We have opened a course especially for newlyweds pre-wedding preparation, in which we stage a dance of the bride and groom, father and daughter, friends and girlfriends.

What do you need to start training and how much does it cost?

First you need to come to us and express your wishes. We help you navigate names and styles, and together we select a group and teacher. Everything else is individual, including prices. We have a lot of discount programs. Better go to the dance school website Fashion Dance, and if it’s not clear, call us, we’ll be happy to tell you everything!

Types of modern dances for beginners

It is easiest for beginners to master modern dance styles, which do not have clear rules of choreography. Small flaws here are practically unnoticeable; they are taken for improvisation and the girl’s personal highlights.

Free dance - the choice of dreamers

Free dance, also known as rhythmic or plastic dance, appeared at the beginning of the last century. The basis of this dance style is ballet, diluted with free movements from ordinary life. The main point This direction is emancipation, energy, interaction with the environment.

In free dancing to modern music, improvisation, spontaneity, and creativity are encouraged. Perhaps this the best choice for beginners, since there are no strict rules of choreography and technique, but there is the possibility of self-expression.

Girls can perform free dances either alone or in pairs with a man. The absence of strict boundaries is a guarantee that you will not look like a bad dancer, because everyone can come up with their own moves.

Modernity as the choice of the free

Modernism arose against the backdrop of the denial of traditional ballet techniques. His credo is the rejection of canons and conventions, the embodiment new choreography. Modernity came to modern girls from the twentieth century. One of the founders of the movement was Isadora Duncan. Another dancer who contributed to the development and popularity of the style is Mary Wigman, who abandoned traditional beautiful movements in favor of unusual and even shocking ones.

Modern dance is danced barefoot, its main choreographer is nature. The technique cannot be called complex; the main component of success is the dancer’s emotionality. Sensuality in every movement is a guarantee of your own pleasure and the delight of others.

Electro - youth direction

Electro is one of the most popular destinations in the list of modern dances for girls, accessible to beginners. In essence, this is a street dance, born in the middle of the last century to club music. Electro dance more with your hands than the body, so it is ideal for beginner dancers and people with poor physical fitness.

There are two directions:

1. Milky Way - calm movements, somewhat similar to the performance of an actor on stage. Each dancer's appearance - small performance with a beginning and an ending. It is better to start learning to dance electro with this type, then moving on to a more complex direction.
2. Electro – active movements that smoothly transform into each other at high speed. The main thing here is to feel the music and understand what they are singing about in the song, so that the movements do not contradict the meaning.

Tectonics – dynamics and energy

Tectonic is another modern dance direction for girls and boys. Tectonic combines dance elements of techno, hip-hop, popping, and locking. True fans adhere to a certain style of clothing - skinny jeans, tight T-shirts, basketball-style sneakers. They are distinguished by futuristic hairstyles with gothic elements.

However, there are no strict requirements; you can dance tectonics in any clothes and with any hairstyle. Not only tight-fitting, but also loose clothing is allowed - hoodies, shorts, tops. Best suited for movement flat shoes.

It is customary to distinguish two groups of tectonics – hard and soft. Each group includes several types of dance. It is difficult to learn dance elements on your own; it is better to do it in a group or with a teacher.

Breakdancing is a favorite of the flexible ones

Breakdancing is a dance for modern girls who master acrobatics, which originated in the seventies of the last century. Breakdancing literally hit the masses with a wave in 1984 after the release of the film Beat Street. They began to dance it at discos, clubs and even at school parties.

Break is divided into two large groups - lower and upper:

• The top break is similar to a popular disco dance. It is characterized by sharp clutching movements of the arms, legs and the whole body. The top break group includes many stylistic trends.
• Lower breakdancing is more complex and filled with acrobatic tricks. It is danced on the floor and requires physical fitness and strength to hold the body up. This type of modern dance is more suitable for boys than girls.

Break clothes need to be as comfortable and convenient as possible. Girls - b-girls, breakdancing in a beautiful sportswear famous brands to look stylish and attractive. There are no problems with a short haircut, but those with long hair need to take care that the hair does not interfere with movements.

Hip-Hop – mischievous and rhythmic

Hip-Hop originated among the working class of New York in the mid-seventies. Within a few years he became part of youth culture in many countries. In the late nineties, Hip-Hop turned out to be a full-fledged component music industry. Nowadays, this trend is distinguished as a fashionable subculture; it is a popular style that has become a lifestyle for some.

Hip-hop dances to rhythmic music, including rap. The rhythm, as a rule, is set by DJs, and dancers need to have time to hear the music and think through movements to it.

Contempo - flight of the soul

Contempo successfully combines several dance styles. It attracts girls with its simplicity of movements and the ability to improvise. The founders of contemporary dance, including Isadora Duncan, did everything so that everyone could master this dance.

Contempo training should begin with the preparation of muscles, joints and ligaments. The essence is alternating tense muscles with sharp relaxation. Contempo is built on the contrast of falls and rises, characterizing contradiction and balance. It is better to dance barefoot, so that nothing interferes with freedom.

Hakka - the choice of modern girls

Hakka appeared in the eighties of the twentieth century, thanks to the hardcore musical direction. The energetic movements of this distinctively named modern dance are driven by the bass beats of heavy rock. This is one of the most emotional dance styles, requiring endurance and athletic training from girls.

During training, you can even lose weight, as a lot of energy is spent and calories are burned. Hakka strengthens the leg muscles, pumps up the thighs and makes the lower body more toned and slender.

At the same time, Hakku is easy for beginners to learn; it has few basic elements, and everything else is improvisation that fits within the framework of the style.

Go-Go - for disco stars

Go-Go originated in the mid-sixties of the last century; initially it was one of the ways to entertain visitors in entertainment venues, festivals, clubs, and discos. Go-Go came to Russia only in the nineties; it was actively used not only in clubs and discos, but also to attract attention to any public events.

There is no need to consider Go-Go as something obscene, a dancing woman is always remains inaccessible. In the early days of Go-Go, dancers were even hung in cages so that men would not even think about approaching them.

The ability to dance Go-Go is necessary for self-confident girls who love to attract attention and be in the center of events. Go-Go will be useful in a club or disco, it will teach you to catch the rhythm, control your warmth, play and improvise.

The best dance styles for women

For women who look at dance as a hobby and one of the opportunities for self-realization, there are many modern trends. You need to proceed from your existing skills and initial physical training. Gradually the bar can be raised, moving to more complex styles.

Oriental and Indian dances for beginners

Oriental charm will never go out of fashion, because the spirit of the East leaves no one indifferent. All are exclusively female, they are playful and light. Modern views ideal for girls and women who cannot be classified as thin - curvy figures and even a protruding tummy are welcome. After just a few lessons, the plump girls forget about their complexes and present them as their advantages.

Most Popular three directions:

• Egyptian - it is characterized by modesty, more closed clothes;
• Arabic - hair plays one of the main roles, the play of loose hair is an element of dance;
• Turkish – revealing outfits, contact with the audience, dancing on the table.

Belly dancing is the most beloved oriental dance, bright, spectacular, fabulous. You can learn it on your own, but it is better to attend at least a few classes at school. For belly dancing, costume, jewelry, and makeup are important. Since the beginning of the twenty-first century, belly dancing has come out of the underground and even entered the structure of the All-Russian Dance Organization.

Alluring Indian melodies make even those who have never learned to dance start dancing. Indian choreography is based on Natya- a dance and musical style born from Bharata Muni’s theory of “Natya Shastra”. Not only movements are important, facial expressions, eye play, and internal energy play a huge role here. These skills will not interfere in life.

List of popular couple dances

Pair dancing, both ballroom and modern, helps girls quickly find mutual language with men, they are taught to be paired, dominate and submit, depending on the situation. For shy girls and women, this is the best way to get rid of excessive modesty and awkwardness from a man’s touch.

The most popular modern couple dances:

• Waltz is a slow one that does not lose popularity and is constantly evolving. The ability to dance a waltz is a sign of good form.
• Tango - ancient Argentine dance, which is still called modern. Today tango is divided into many types: Argentinean, Uruguayan, ballroom, Finnish and others.
• Balboa - very close contact with the partner, the bodies should be pressed closely together so that there is no gap. There are not many movements, so this modern dance is great for beginners.
• Rock and roll - rhythmic couples dance with relaxed movements. Rock and roll requires acrobatic skills and long training, it is better to train with one partner as it requires a lot of support at a fast pace.
• Flamenco is a vibrant cocktail of Moroccan, Spanish and gypsy motifs, full of improvisation and mystery.
• Paso Doble – dance style, which resembles a Spanish bullfight. The man plays a bullfighter, and the girl plays a cloak or mulet in the hands of a matador.
• Rumba is a dramatic dance of love to the rhythms of African drums overlaid with clave rhythms. Modern rubma is divided into ballroom, Cuban, African and gypsy.

When choosing a dance, focus on initial training, posture, endurance, and the functioning of the vestibular apparatus. This doesn’t mean that you have to limit yourself to limits, you just need to start small. You may need to do or first, and only then move on to dance exercises.

The list and descriptions of modern dances were prepared with the participation of Fashion Dance Schools. Especially for the online magazine “Women’s Hobbies”.