Let Us Break It Down

Dance for many people, especially here in the United States, is thought to be a feminine activity that only holds entertainment value. I have been dancing since I was a young girl and I am continuing my studies of it still in college. Some of the courses being the hardest I’ve ever taken. There are several different approaches to the art of dance: artistic, philosophical, historical, political, religious, spiritual, therapeutic, educational, critical, and just joyful. What many do not know about dance is that their own roots can be traced back to having a history of dance in their foundation.

I stumbled upon an article, "The Importance of Dance" by Jaye Lynne, and it seems to be a good explanation by someone who is merely a fan of dance, rather than someone who studies it. I think it can relate to others who have never really thought too much about the art.

I began my own study of the dance background in the areas of Europe, tracing back to the Renaissance all the way up to the present Post-modern era here in America. Too many, like yourself maybe, this may sound rather boring and cause you to lose interest because it is like being in a history class. That’s why I think this article is a good introductory to have more of an interest in the things my blog touches on. It describes an everyday person’s outlook on the joy of dance and how it is the body’s language. They describe how every person is born with it, whether they are graceful at it or not.

I hope this might deepen your interest in wanting to learn more about an art form that I find to be so similar to music. However, unlike music, dance is not longer at a high status like it once was. When it made its way over to America the idea of men dancing appeared to seem unacceptable and dance itself to be not so demanding in technicality and athleticism. It actually makes me sad because some people who are the closest to me fall in this category, and though they act supportive in my studies and why I believe it is such an important aspect of all humans, I can see that they don’t fully understand it. Everyone has their own interests. I don’t want everyone to become dancers just because dance is important. I do want people to appreciate it though and understand why it is such a vital part of their history.

This article slowly introduces you to this outlook.

http://www.helium.com/items/344765-the-importance-of-dance