Dance

.Dance is an art that comes from rhythmic body movements that are usually accompanied by music. Dance can show expression, emotion, and for prayer in a ritual. The main element in dance is the movement of the human body and cannot be separated from the rhythm, space and time. The art of dance is also considered a form of nonverbal communication to animals such as bees that perform dances during mating. Dance can be distinguished and explained in various ways such as choreography, movement, time, and place of origin. However, many studies have shown the similarity of several dances in several places.

An important difference from dance is theatrical dance and participatory dancing. However, the two categories are not completely separate. Each influence each other. Both also have special functions such as ceremonial dances that are only performed once a year, erotic dances, war dances, or sacred dances. Several types of martial arts and sports can also be likened to dancing such as gymnastics, skating and swimming. 1. Definition of Dance Art is a process of creation that is based on taste and intention. Meanwhile, dance is a rhythmic body movement and is usually accompanied by music. So, literally the art of dance is a process of creation based on feeling and intention in the form of rhythmic body movements accompanied by music. 2. The division of dance from the types of performance and participation Dance can be divided into two types based on the type of performance and participation. Namely dance theater and participatory dance.

2.1. Theater Dance Theater dance, also known as performance dance or dance concert, serves as a spectacle and entertainment. It is usually performed on a stage and tells a story that may use special properties. Can also be accompanied by music. Examples of theater dance are ballet, modern dance, classical Indian dance, Chinese and Japanese drama dance, etc. The dance may also appear in opera or musical theater. 2.2. Participatory Dance Participatory dance is a folk dance, social dance, group dance, or pair dance. The purpose of this dance is more for social interaction or sports where there are no spectators. This type of dance rarely tells a story. Almost all kinds of dances can be performed freely without any rules. However, there are several types of dances that have certain rules, for example only men, women, or children can do it. 3. Origin and History of Dance The oldest archaeological evidence showing dancing is a 9000 year old painting at the Rock of Bhimbetka Shelter, India and a painting on a tomb made in 3300 BC in Egypt depicting a dancer. Before the discovery of language and writing, dance was a way to convey something in the form of a story from generation to generation. The use of dance at that time was used to convey joy and healing rituals as is currently found in the culture of people in the Brazilian rainforest and Kalahari desert regions. This is one of the factors in the emergence of dance. Greek dance (horos) was mentioned by Plato, Aristotle, Plutarch, and Lucian. The Bible and the Talmud refer to many events related to the art of dance and contain more than 30 different dance meanings. Ancient Chinese pottery during the Neolithic period depicts a group of people dancing while holding hands. The Chinese characters "dance" were first discovered on oracle bones. Primitive dance in ancient China was often associated with witchcraft and shamanic rituals. During the first millennium BC in India, the art of dance played an important role in Indian culture. There are many types of contemporary dances such as historical dances, traditional dances, ceremonial dances, and ethnic dances. 4. Music in Dance There are many types of music and dance that were created to be played together. This pairwise development continued over time and resulted in dance forms such as jig, waltz, tango, disco, and salsa. Some music genres include dances such as baroque music and baroque dance, or classical music and classical ballet. Although dances are often accompanied by music, there are some dances that are performed without music such as tap dancing. When performing musical performances, dances are not always played during musical accompaniment.

5. Dance in various parts of the world 5.1. Dance in Asia All Indian classical dances have their roots in Natyashastra. Their distinctive feature is the use of bells around their ankles. Today there are many varieties of Indian classical dance in several regions. In the Sri Lankan dance there is a satanic dance called yakin natima. This dance is a Sri Lankan pre-Buddhist ritual that combines Ayurvedic and Sinhala. The dance's influence can also be seen in classical Sri Lankan dances. In Indonesia, there are many types of dances. Each region has several distinctive dances. Several types of dances are well known to foreign countries such as the Pendet dance, the Kecak dance, the Tor-Tor dance, the Piring dance, the Saman dance, etc. Some of these dances are influenced by Hindu culture, Islamic culture, or a mixture of the two. 5.2. Dance in Europe and North America Ballet was developed first in Italy and then in France. Ballet can be said to be luxurious entertainment combined by music, drama, poetry, songs, costumes and dance. During the reign of Louis XIV who was also a dancer, the art of dance was often codified. Professional dancers are starting to gain a place. There are even ballet specialists who are licensed by the French government. The first ballet dance academy, the Académie Royale de Danse, opened in Paris in 1661. Shortly thereafter, a group of ballet dancers emerged that was originally only for boys. But in 1681 women began to participate. Dance concerts of the twentieth century brought about an explosion of innovation in dance styles marked by the exploration of freer dance techniques. Early pioneers of what is known as modern dance include Loie Fuller, Isadora Duncan, Mary Wigman, and Ruth St. Denis. African American dance is a dance that develops in the daily life of North American people. These include disco, jazz dance, hip hop dance, rock and roll dance, etc. Most of these dances already have global influence. 6. Dance Education Dance studies are currently offered through arts and humanities programs. Many higher education institutions in the Faculty of Arts teach dance. A dance studies curriculum may cover a wide variety of hats such as dance practice, choreography, ethnochoreology, dance notation, and dance.7. Jobs in the field of dance

7.1. Dancer Professional dancers are usually hired on a contract system for specific shows or for production. The life of a professional dancer is usually always under strong competitive pressure and with relatively low wages. As a result, professional dancers have to find additional income to make ends meet. In the United States many professional dancer unions set working conditions and minimum wages for their members. 7.2. Dance teacher Dance teachers usually focus on teaching dance. They usually have experience in the types of dance they teach. Most commonly come from former dancers of a certain type or who have previously won dance competitions. Dance teachers may have private lessons or be employed by dance schools. Some dance schools are managed professionally, but there are also teachers who open dance lessons that are managed and taught by themselves. 7.3. Choreographer Choreographers often come from universities and are used for certain performance projects. 8. Dance Competition A dance competition or competition is an organized event in which contestants perform a dance while the judges provide an assessment to select the winner. Winners will usually receive awards and prizes in cash. This competition is usually carried out by the government or educational institutions in order to preserve the art of dance in the area. 9. Dance to Raise Awareness Like other types of entertainment, dance is sometimes used to raise participants' awareness of social issues. Dance performances have been used to raise awareness of diabetes, violence against women, safeguard water resources, Alzheimers, and cancer. 10. Types of Dance There are many types of dance that are distinguished according to period, number of dancers, function, etc. There are traditional dances and modern dances if they are distinguished according to the period. There are solo dances, pair dances, and group dances if differentiated according to the number of dancers. There are social dances, welcoming dances, and competitive dances if they are distinguished from their function.