The history of dancing

The job of feet is walking, but their hobby is dancing.”
Amit Kalantri
The earliest evidence of the existence of dance comes from rock paintings found in
India, 9,000 years old, depicting various scenes of hunting, childbirth, religious rites,
burials and, most importantly, drinking and dancing together.
Like cave paintings, the main purpose of the dance is probably a ritual: to calm the spirit
of nature or to accompany the rite of passage. The movement of the dance is naturally
accompanied by rhythmic songs. Many dances are of a religious nature, such as the
rain dance of the Chinese shamans.
In most ancient civilizations, dancing before a god is an important element of temple
ritual. Sacred events at Greek shrines, such as the 8th century BC Olympics, open with
the dance of the temple maidens. Egyptian paintings dating from around 1400 BC
depict another everlasting fascination with dancing. The form of classical dance based
on them, known as Bharata Nhyam, is still performed by highly qualified professionals.
The history of dance is rooted in the history of mankind, like any language, art or
religion. Many modern dance forms date back to the historical, traditional, ceremonial
and ethnic dances of the ancient period.
From the earliest moments of human history, dance has accompanied ancient rituals,
spiritual meetings and social events. As a conduit for trance, spiritual power, pleasure,
expression, performance and interaction, dance has been imbued with our nature from
the earliest moments of our existence – from the time when the first African tribes were
covered with war paint to the spread of music and music. dance in all four corners of the
world.As we study our rich history, we develop new patterns and habits, as well as discover
the underlying forces that influence our approach to dance. Since new artists are
constantly emerging, we can take a look at their dance line to see their influence.
In the world of tap dancing, history is often a part of tape-related weekend festivals and
conventions and an integral part of our pursuits. Some of the most popular
contemporary dance choreographies are based on historical events. An Overview of
Early Dance Early dance – or historical dance as it is also called – encompasses all the
dances of which there are surviving documents, from the medieval period to the late
20th century and finally beyond.
The Origin of Dance The credit for the invention of dance cannot be uniquely attributed
to any particular country, but historians have traced some ancient dances dating back
9,000 years to modern India.
Some of today’s traditional dances can be traced back to places such as ancient India,
Greece, Rome and China, where civilization & art flourished. Dance has always been a
way of celebration, a source of entertainment and many civilized religious rituals during
festivals. Chinese dance art reached its peak in the Tang Dynasty, when dancers from
all over the world also performed at the court.
The origins of classical dance go back to the Italian courts of the 15th century
Renaissance. In the 18th century, ballet transformed from a court dance of moving
images as a spectacle into an independent performing art.
A world record for the longest conga dance line was set by 119,986 people in Miami in
1988. (source:kaplaninternational.com)
It was during the explosion of new ideas and research in the early 20th century that
dancers began to appreciate the qualities of personality, the needs of ritual and religion,
primitive, expressive and emotional.While the early settlers were saddled with warnings from religious leaders against the
evils of dancing and entertainment, dance has become increasingly important in
American society over time. As initially there was no royal court to look out for,
Americans initially followed the European precedents and they kept on continuing to
dance to the dances of their country.
This new interest in Asian countries and cultures strongly influenced the formation of
early modern dance movements, especially the pioneering works of Ruth Saint-Denis
and Ted Sean.
These influences can be seen in dance costumes and uniforms, as well as their
evolution over the centuries. While too much press culture suggests the dominance of
upper class social dance, there is a story between the lines and the emergence of a
deep and soulful form of dance.
Did you know: According to Guinness World Records: From 23rd to 28th November
2018, The longest dance marathon by an individual is 126 hours which was
accomplished by Bandana (Nepal) in Kathmandu, Nepal. And, To amaze you even
more, the person who holds this record was just 18 years when she achieved this feat.
Also, talking about the things that dancers wear during dance and it’s transformation
and diversity is also an interesting thing to note. Like dancers must wear shoes suitable
for the style of dance they perform (such as tap slippers, ballet flats) and clothing
suitable for dancing and competition.
Therefore, the truly universal definition of dance must return to the basic principle, that
is, dance is an art form or activity involving the body and its range of motion.
In dancing, the connection which exists between the two concepts is more strong than
in other arts, and there is not a possibility of one existing without the other.
Although the above-mentioned broad definition covers all forms of art, philosophers and
critics in history have proposed several dance definitions, which are nothing but
descriptions of the types of dance that are most familiar to every writer.Dance helps students better understand the profound impact of historical events on
many areas of national life. The history of dance in various regions is covered in many
articles; see dance, Africans; music and dance, ocean; dance, the West; art, Central
Asia; art, East Asia; art, Islam; dance, Native American; art, South Asia; and art,
Southeast Asia.
Did you know: According to Guinness World Records: On July 18, 2021 at Plaza
Coahuila, Saltillo, Mexico, an intriguing and uncommon second happened when the
Municipality of Saltillo accomplished the Guinness World Records title for biggest
matachine/matlachine hit the dance floor with a sum of 653 members