One of the most important words in the culture and dance Hawaii “hula” is the word aloha … But do you know that mean?

What crushes the human spirit is not the threat of death, hardship or poverty is the fear of being alone and unloved in the Universe.

Chatting with a friend by telephone in recent days devoted to instruction in dance, questioned him about the values contained in the word “Aloha” and she tells me the most natural thing today was enough to open the internet, type the word and appear as many meanings that describe the content of these five letters that in turn represent five values or words. Read the rest of this entry »

The dance is one of jazz dance styles that began in the sXX, the word jazz comes from the Old French and means vitality.
In the musical phenomenon arises sXIX blacks practiced and called jazz dance by sXX adopted that name jazz by listening to music, besides also use this style of music or some of its variations.

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From the Egypt of the Pharaohs to Dionysius, bequests writings, relief’s, mosaics.. Allow us to know the world of dance in ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman. In ancient Egypt, the ceremonial dances were instituted by the pharaohs. These dances, culminating in ceremonies representing the death and reincarnation of the god Osiris were becoming more complex to the point that they could only be performed by highly skilled professionals. In ancient Greece, the influence of Egyptian dance was brought about by the philosophers who had traveled to Egypt to expand their knowledge. Read the rest of this entry »

Before the arrival of the Spanish people into the country developed an advanced culture in all areas of human knowledge in it, arts and dance were critical in social life.

In pre-Hispanic times numerous festivities were held religious, military and social throughout the year and were dedicated to the gods they had, the ceremony was plenty to do with poetry, songs, music and dance. The lyric and poetry was read individually or in chorus, the song told of the victories and military events, religious, mythological, fantastical and everyday, which were part of their beliefs. Read the rest of this entry »

The classical dance has its origins in the salon court balls in Europe. These dances were trying to amuse or entertain the nobility with simple, practical and accessible. In the Renaissance gave impetus to the dance, which became increasingly complex to require the attendance of teachers to be able to do.
This also enabled the change of facilities for its execution. In ballroom dances were performed dances in the audience, without a specific space, but eventually take place before an audience. In establishing the difference narrowed dancing space and focused the development of the steps and choreographic composition, ie the cast in the organized space where fantasy and freedom sought. Read the rest of this entry »

The folk dance refers to the expression dancística that originates in the tradition of the peoples of the world.
Unlike the academic dance has a different social function (ritual, imitative, festive, courtship) and is linked to the culture of societies.
The production of dance and dancing is related to the environment of the dancers.
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Jazz-art-technology
by Elisabeth Frich
ISBN-10: 3817040024

Illustrated with over 800 photos, this book provides an excellent overview of Mattox’s dance technique. It includes a number of Exercises, narrated by Mattox itself. All the major motion moments photographically illustrated and explained, so that this reference work as dancers, choreographers, teachers and students of any skill levels can be useful.

This is the first exclusive interview conducted on television for more than feel years. Whitney Houston will appear on the agenda of the multi-billion television presenter Oprah Winfrey as indicated by BBC News. The singer has been invited to the most successful talk show in television history, “The Oprah Winfrey Show.”

The program presenter led by the powerful American remains in force since 1986 with great guest stars daytime program since its inception. The conversation between them will be issued on 14 September as show ‘pilot’ of the twenty-fourth season. Oprah Winfrey is aware that this is one of the most sought-after interviews in music. The last interview was granted by the diva of R & B and pop took place in 2002 from the Diane Sawyer program. Read the rest of this entry »

The pianist and composer Dave Brubeck will be honored among other big stars during the awards ceremony Kennedy Center Honors in Washington.

The event was held at the John F. Center Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on 6 December. During the gala, will also be honored actor Robert De Niro, Bruce Springsteen musician and opera singer Grace Bumbry.  Read the rest of this entry »

The police department of Los Angeles suspended two of its agents on suspicion in the publication of the photograph that he took to Rihanna when he denounced the aggression of her partner, Chris Brown.

The actors Rebecca Reyes and Blanca Lopez will be suspended from their activities but to receive their regular salary while conducting investigations.  Read the rest of this entry »