1) What makes modern and contemporary dances unique from other dances that you know? You are required to enumerate the dances you are familiar with.

2. What do you think are the fitness benefits of dancing modern or contemporary dance?

3. What would discourage you from dancing contemporary or modern dance?

 

ANSWERS

1. It is totally unique among the other dances because the modern dance it is a specific style of dance that is free form and stems from the core, or torso, of the body and uses elements like contact release, floor-work, fall and recovery, and improvisation. What make it unique from the other? Because the main characteristics of modern dance it encourages dancers to use their emotions and moods to design their steps, combinations and dances instead of following a structured code of technique as in the guide.

There are some examples of modern dance that I know, here are the some of them.

• Appalachian Spring - it is a masterpiece that broke from the traditions of ballet and used her own method of training that emphasized the strong core movement origination.
• Esplanade - It is a stunning works that seamlessly blended ballet and modern dance in athletic, risky and exhilarating ways.

1. While the contemporary dance it is a stresses versatility and improvisation, unlike the strict, structured nature of ballet. It focuses on floorwork, using gravity to pull them down to the floor. This dance genre is often done in bare feet, this can be performed to many different styles of music. The role of the music in this dance is different from in other genres because it can serve as a backdrop to the piece.

Here are the some example's of contemporary dance;

• Street dance - It is also informally referred to as street, it is an umbrella term which encompasses a range of dance styles characterized by descriptions such as hip hop, funk and breakdancing, Its electric nature has spawned a whole new street dance lexicon, including terms such as popping, locking, waving and krumping.
• Ballroom - It is a partnership dance wherein couples using steps-patterns, move rhythmically, expressing the characteristics of music.

1. The benefits of dancing modern dance it is a best way to improved condition of your heart and lungs.
2. Improved muscle tone and strength.
3. Weight management.
4. Better coordination, agility, and flexibility.
5. Increased muscular strength, endurance and motor fitness.

1. The benefits of dancing contemporary dance it is a best way to improved balance and spatial awareness.
2. It makes your bone stronger and reduced the risk of osteoporosis.
3. Improved mental functioning.
4. Increased physical confidence.
5. Improved general and psychological well-being.

1. The things that could discourage me from dancing this two famous dances are being not focused on the most priority things in my life like to study my lessons and having a muscle pain sometimes because of too much movements.