There is nothing more liberating than dancing. Whether you are performing on-stage or simply swinging your hip inside your room in the privacy of your house; it will make you feel free and in control of yourself. It doesn’t really matter whether you are a professional or a newbie; you will certainly feel relaxed and happy. That is the magic of dancing and this is precisely why dancing is one of the most popular forms of recreation. It’s just fun.
Whether you are a fan of Western dance or Indian dance forms, the bottom line is that you love dancing. It is just a matter of personal choice (no judgments made). But this blog is dedicated to all the Western dance lovers in particular. We have listed down 3 Western dance forms you need to learn if you are into western dance. Here they go.
Jazz
From the sensual Shimmy dance to the classy Charleston, Jazz is all about class and style. While no one knows how this dance form came into being, the dance academy of Kolkata supports the theory that the dance form originated from Africa. Either it is a contemporary version of ritualistic and ceremonious African dance or was born out of random tunes and steps of Africans forced into slavery.
Some of the most famous and celebrated forms of Jazz are ‘Shimmy’, ‘Swing Dance’, ‘Charleston’, etc. The best part about Jazz is that you are always welcome to put in your own twist in it. As long as you are having fun and it is exciting, you can’t really go wrong with Jazz.
Salsa
It is fun, it is sensual; it is salsa. If you ever had the fortune of watching professional salsa dancers perform, you are bound to be awestruck by their graceful movements. No wonder it is one of the most popular dance forms today. The chemistry between the pair is lightning and will capture the minds of the viewers. The steps are said to be the combinations of various Afro-Cuban dances such as Son, Cha-cha-cha, Mambo, Rumba, Bomba and Danzón. As the teachers of the best dance institute in Kolkata has pointed it out, in this dance form, body language is everything. You will have to live and breathe Salsa. After that, it is simply a matter of practice and dedication.
Hip-hop
No other dance form have been more impactful in the formation of this century as Hip-hop. It is not only a dance form; it is a lifestyle. Throughout late 1970’s, Hip-hop had become a powerful medium against legal discrimination faced by minorities in the USA. Hip-hop dance form is just one of the 5 main elements of Hip-hop culture. The other 4 elements are- Rapping or MCing, Turntablism or DJing, Graffiti, and Street Knowledge.
The dance form without the other 4 elements is incomplete. To experience the whole culture around it, Hip-hop should be performed on the street and to the tunes of Hip-hop music. What sets this dance form apart from most other dance forms, is its ‘freestyle’ nature.
