Assignment Five: Dance

1. Discuss why people dance
   People dance for various reasons. People may dance to perform, to praise, to celebrate, to exercise, to express themselves, to socialize, to spend quality time with their partner, and finally to have fun. 


2. Discuss the difference between modern dance and modern ballet.
    Some of the more obvious differences between modern dance and modern ballet would be the costumes. In modern dance the costumes are usually more loose and dancers are usually barefoot. Modern ballet is more traditional in style and focuses on positions and fluid movements. Modern dance is more about dramatics and may have sharp motions and movements. Also in modern dance the hands many be turned out while in ballet the hands are usually turned in. 


3. Describe the particular period that dance began in the western world.
    The western world began in the early 20th century when jazz was introduced to America. During the Great Migration of African-Americans from the south to the north American music was born and alongside it came American dance. During this time many Caucasian Americans turned to their African-American counterparts for popular dances such as the Jitterbug, Charleston, and the Lindy Hop. In the 50s and 60s artists like Chubby Checkers cultivated such dances as the twist for the enjoyment of all races. As time went on other races ) brought their dances to the western world.