Indian classical dance styles like kathak, Indian folk, belly-dancing, jazz, Western popular, and more. Characterized by rapid hip shaking, dancers performing this cultural performance are accompanied by lively percussion, while they use hip and hand movement to bring to life stories of their daily lives. April 29th is International Day of Dance, which is the perfect time to celebrate the fabulous performing art which plays an integral role in so many cultures and countries around the world.
During this dance, a team of dancers, typically 9, carry a number of poles, which together holds up a representation of the Chinese dragon, which is typically made with a combination of fabric and bamboo. Dance is a way of expressing ourselves and telling a story, and in many cultures certain types of dance hold celebratory, spiritual and traditional values. All rights reserved. So we wanted to mark International Day of Dance in a truly special way, by celebrating the unique, awe-inspiring and iconic dance styles from around the world. It’s no secret that people everywhere, of all different walks of life and cultures, love to dance, a lot of people love to take dance classes, specially when it comes to DivaDance classes. This cultural dance is performed during celebratory festivals including weddings and the Chinese New Year. Originating amongst Chinese farming communities during the Han Dynasty of 180-230AD, the Dragon Dance is performed to ward off evil spirits and bad luck, and is thought to bring good fortune. Humans have been dancing to express themselves since the dawn of time, and from those earliest gatherings spring the many types of dance we know today. Head on over to Asia to experience the traditional Dragon Dance of China. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ✨ Reach out to your Studio Concierge directly or contact us by calling 919.363.2900 or emailing concierge@starquestdance.com for more information on this and all our 2021 events! var addy_text49cc89378e6be123728d7b11ba340ffb = 'donate' + '@' + 'pettitts' + '.' + 'co' + '.' + 'uk';document.getElementById('cloak49cc89378e6be123728d7b11ba340ffb').innerHTML += ''+addy_text49cc89378e6be123728d7b11ba340ffb+'<\/a>'; Bollywood dance is a dance form that is heavily used in Indian Bollywood films.
While some masks protected against evil, other masks are used to celebrate. Fun times ahead thanks to this "Road Trip" performed by Top Hat Talent for #SQDreamingOfTravelWeek on #SQOnStage!