Lyrical dance is seen as emotive and expressive. It’s a type of dance that is as powerful to witness as it is to perform; one where the audience and the dancer connect on an intrinsic level. Lyrical dance is a dance style that combines techniques seen in both ballet and jazz to highlight the strong …
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You may be well-versed in a lot of different dance disciplines, but are you familiar with bachata? If so, you should be! What exactly is bachata dancing? Bachata is a type of social dancing that originated in the Dominican Republic. The dance requires two people to dance to bachata music. The different styles of bachata …
In dance, dynamics refer to the quality of your movement(s), especially in combination with one another to form a dance routine. What are the dynamics in dance? There are six dance dynamics in all: On their own, they might not make much sense, but in this article, we’ll explain how each of the six dynamics …
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Do you love funk and hip-hop? Then street jazz could be just the new dance discipline you’re looking for. In this short, to-the-point article, we’ll tell you what street jazz is, where it came from, and how it’s done. What Is Street Jazz? Street jazz, sometimes called jazz funk, is a dance style that blends …
Hip-hop has a rich culture that swept across all art forms. The movement’s origins came about in the Bronx borough of New York City in the 1970s. During this time, large groups of people would host block parties. These gatherings became a centerplace for creative inspiration and allowed hip-hop’s influence to spread into music, poetry, …
Elements of Hip-Hop: The big 5, history, and key figures. Read More »
Unless you plan on teaching yourself how to dance, then you’re going to have to pay for lessons. You’re okay with that, but you have no idea how much money to set aside. How much on do different dance classes cost? You might pay as little as $16 for a child’s dance class to upwards …
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Your child is of the age where they’re becoming increasingly fascinated with moving their body. They haven’t expressed interest in a particular sport though, which is why you’re feeling torn between gymnastics vs. dance. Which should your child learn first? Dance is the better sport for your child to learn first, as it could foster …
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Have you ever wondered why we like to dance? Would understanding this help you either start to dance or dance with more enjoyment? Perhaps you just like mysteries and want to solve this one? Look no further friends. In this article, we discuss both the scientific and the non-scientific explanations as to why we like …
Why Do We Dance: Scientific AND non-scientific explanations. Read More »
Dancing can be a perplexing and polarizing activity at times. At the crux of the matter is how difficult dance can be at times. Why is dancing hard? In this article, we get into the nitty-gritty to address this important topic. Our principal author Jake draws on his 20 years of dancing experience to answer …
Why Is Dancing Hard? A 20-year dancer shares key insights. Read More »
Can anybody dance? This is an important question for those who struggle with dance. No one wants to put effort into getting better at something if it’s just not possible. Fortunately here at NTOC, we have the experience, knowledge, and evidence to answer this question. Specifically, our principal author Jake has 20 years of dancing …
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