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# Types of Dances ## Traditional Dances - Indigenous communities know - Cultural traits in specific time and place - Generally social activity - Not usually choreographed ## Ethnic Dances - Cultural group - Major categories - Non-Christian Filipinos - Dance of traditionalists "pagan gr...
# Types of Dances ## Traditional Dances - Indigenous communities know - Cultural traits in specific time and place - Generally social activity - Not usually choreographed ## Ethnic Dances - Cultural group - Major categories - Non-Christian Filipinos - Dance of traditionalists "pagan groves" - Dances of Muslim groups - Christian Lowland Filipinos - Western influenced - Dances are savage, vigorous - Mimetic in character - Some are lighthearted and mimetic - Some are performed without music/melodic ## Ballroom Dances - Couples dances the - Main styles of - Standard - Latin - cha-cha, salsa ## Cheer Dances - Combination of - Mandatory cheerleading - Motivate sports ## Hip Hop/Street - New York - First dance - Consists mostly ## Folk Dances - Reflect traditional life of country/region - Originated 18th century - Social activities, some are competitive ## Festival - Cultural - Performed - Done in - People throughout ## Modern and Contemporary - Modern dance - less formal and classical ballet Contemporary dance - strong legwork - Balance of ballet and trunk movement of modern
