Dance

Dance (from Old French dance, further history unknown) generally refers to human movement either used as a form of expression (see also body language) or presented in a social, spiritual or performance setting.

History of dance

Main article: History of dance

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Throughout history, dance has been a part of ceremony, rituals, celebrations and entertainment. It is traceable through archeological evidence from prehistoric times to the first examples of written and pictorial documentation in 200 BC. Many contemporary dance forms can be traced back to historical, traditional, ceremonial, and ethnic dances.

Related Topics:
History - Ceremony - Rituals - Celebration - Entertainment - Archeological - Prehistoric times - 200 BC - Historical - Traditional - Ceremonial - Ethnic

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