Performance dance

Performance dance is a major category or classification of dance forms or dance styles, where performance is the primary focus of the dancing.

Related Topics:
Dance - Performance

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By contrast, in social dance there is no audience (as such) as all participants perform and watch at the same time.

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Usually performances are danced to a set music and choreography, whereas social dances are danced to changing music and without choreography. Exceptions can be found in many of the un-standardized social dances like argentine tango, salsa or swing.

Related Topics:
Choreography - Music - Standardized - Argentine tango - Salsa - Swing

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This compares to other major dance categories based on purpose:

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:Ceremonial dance - Competitive dance - Erotic dance - Participation dance - Social dance - Concert dance

Related Topics:
Ceremonial dance - Competitive dance - Erotic dance - Participation dance - Social dance - Concert dance

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Almost any type of dance may be danced for the purpose of performance.

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However the following dance forms or styles are traditionally considered specific for this category:

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• Ballet
• Ballroom Dance
• Belly Dance
• Bharatanatyam
• Cabaret
• Character dance
• 20th century concert dance
• Hip-Hop
• Historical dance
• Jazz
• Modern dance
• Musical theatre
• Pole dance
• Striptease
 
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