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     Neo-classical ballet was introduced in the 20th century by choreographers like George Balanchine. It generally includes: increased speed, energy and attack manipulation of the classical form asymmetry, an off-balance feel non-narrative, often one-act ballets pared-down aesthetic with simple sets and costumes

    Odissi is one of the pre-eminent classical dance forms of India which originated in the Hindu temples of the eastern coastal state of Odisha in India. Its theoretical base trace back to ‘Natya Shastra’, the ancient Sanskrit Hindu text on the performing arts.

          i ndia boasts many traditional regional dance forms, but kathakali, with its elaborate, colorful costumes and masks is undoubtedly one of the most distinctive. 

                                           The dance industry responded with a commercial, studio-based version of hip-hop—sometimes called "new style"—and a hip-hop influenced style of jazz dance called "jazz-funk". Classically trained dancers developed these studio styles in order to create choreography from the hip-hop dances that were performed on the street.

      Kids enjoy dancing and moving to a rhythm almost seems like second nature to our kids. When this movement is structured and performed with an intent and awareness, it transforms to dance. Dance is one of the most basic forms of self-expression and children embrace the joy of dancing to a beat. However, as our kids grow older and studies start taking priority, kids are forced to relegate their dancing shoes in a corner

Solo dancers are usually the best dancers in a group or dance school . Most solo dancers start after about 6–7 years of dance or sooner. Most soloists are company kids of their dance school. They are usually in more than one dance.     

One of the most basic motives of dance is the expression and communication of emotion. People—and even certain animals—often dance as a way of releasing powerful feelings, such as sudden accesses of high spirits, joy, impatience, or anger.

A folk dance is a dance that reflects the life of the people of a certain country or region. Not all ethnic dances are folk dances. For example, ritual dances or dances of ritual origin are not considered to be folk dances. Ritual dances are usually called "religious dances" because of their purpose.

  I heard the patter of the water droplets hitting the fibreglass roof as I pirouetted across the polished wooden floorboards, where I felt I was instantly home. The dance studio had become as much a sanctuary to me as the confined classrooms at the local high school.  

.I looked around me at the mirrors, for they had become my very best friends. I did not see myself as vain and yet the mirrors were able to speculate on my dances and show me steps and movements I was failing to achieve perfection on.

The mirrors seemed like people to me now; simply giving me much needed, constructive criticism in all weak aspects of my solo performances. As I stared into the mirror I thought I saw what looked like a shaded figure behind me however when I spun round on my heels I found the whole place empty.