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Dance Etiquette
Dance etiquette is the set of conventional rules which govern the social behavior of social dance by its participants. Such rules include the way in which the participants should look and the way in which they approach, dance with and leave their partner. Etiquette Etiquette ( /ˈɛtikɛt, -kɪt/) can be defined as a set of norms of personal behavior in polite society, usually occurring in the form of an ethical code of the expected and accepted social behaviors that accord with the conventions and ... can vary in its specification and stringency between different styles of dance. Further reading *''Ballroom Etiquette ... Twelve lessons''. New York: Dance Review Publishing Co., 1924 *Davidson, John & Mary ''Etiquette at a Dance: what to do and what not to do''. London: W. Foulsham & Co., 1937 *''How to Dance; or, the Etiquette of the Ball Room''. London: Ward, Lock, etc., 1876 *Karsinova ''Don'ts for Dancers''. London: A. & C. Black, 2008 (reissue of the 1925 ed.) ...
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Etiquette At The Ball
Etiquette ( /ˈɛtikɛt, -kɪt/) can be defined as a set of norms of personal behavior in polite society, usually occurring in the form of an ethical code of the expected and accepted social behaviors that accord with the conventions and norms observed and practiced by a society, a social class, or a social group. In modern English usage, the French word ''étiquette'' (label and tag) dates from the year 1750 and also originates from the French word for "ticket," possibly symbolizing a person’s entry into society through proper behavior. There are many important historical figures that have helped to shape the meaning of the term as well as provide varying perspectives. History In , the Ancient Egyptian vizier Ptahhotep wrote ''The Maxims of Ptahhotep'' (), a didactic book of precepts extolling civil virtues such as truthfulness, self-control, and kindness towards other people. Recurrent thematic motifs in the maxims include learning by listening to other people, being ...
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Convention (norm)
A convention influences a set of agreed, stipulated, or generally accepted standards, social norms, or other criteria, often taking the form of a custom. In outline of physical science, physical sciences, numerical values (such as constants, quantities, or scales of measurement) are called conventional if they do not represent a measured property of nature, but originate in a convention, for example an average of many measurements, agreed between the scientists working with these values. General A convention is a selection from among two or more alternatives, where the rule or alternative is agreed upon among participants. Often the word refers to unwritten customs shared throughout a community. For instance, it is conventional in many societies that strangers being introduced shake hands. Some conventions are explicitly legislated; for example, it is conventional in the United States and in Germany that motorists Left- and right-hand traffic, drive on the right side of the roa ...
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Social Dance
Social dances are dances that have social functions and context. Social dances are intended for participation rather than Concert dance, performance. They are often danced merely to socialise and for entertainment, though they may have Ceremonial dance, ceremonial, Competitive dance, competitive and Erotic dance, erotic functions. Many social dances of European origin are in recent centuries partner dances ''(see Ballroom dance)'' but elsewhere there may instead be circle dances or line dances. Social dance in western cultures The types of dance performed in social gatherings change with social values. Social dance music of the 14th century has been preserved in manuscript, though without proper choreography, for dances such as the ''ballo'', Carol (music), carol, ''stampita'', ''saltarello'', ''trotto'' and ''roto (dance), roto''. The 15th century is the first period from which written records of dances exist. A manuscript from Brussels highlights the Burgundian court dance ...
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Etiquette
Etiquette ( /ˈɛtikɛt, -kɪt/) can be defined as a set of norms of personal behavior in polite society, usually occurring in the form of an ethical code of the expected and accepted social behaviors that accord with the conventions and norms observed and practiced by a society, a social class, or a social group. In modern English usage, the French word ''étiquette'' (label and tag) dates from the year 1750 and also originates from the French word for "ticket," possibly symbolizing a person’s entry into society through proper behavior. There are many important historical figures that have helped to shape the meaning of the term as well as provide varying perspectives. History In , the Ancient Egyptian vizier Ptahhotep wrote '' The Maxims of Ptahhotep'' (), a didactic book of precepts extolling civil virtues such as truthfulness, self-control, and kindness towards other people. Recurrent thematic motifs in the maxims include learning by listening to other people, ...
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Style Of Dance
This is a list of dance categories, different types, styles, or genres of dance. For older and more region-oriented vernacular dance styles, see List of ethnic, regional, and folk dances by origin. Belly dance * Belly dance *Raqs Sharqi *Turkish belly dance * Oriental fusion *Tribal belly dance * American tribal fusion *Saidi * Kawleeya * Khaleeji *Baladi *Dabkeh *Romani dance *Bharat Natyam *Odissi Ceremonial dance * Haka * Kagura * Ritual dances of China * Sacred dance *Cham dance *Drametse Ngacham *Prophetic dance *Rejang dance *Sanghyang *Sufi whirling *Worship dance Disco / Soul dance * Bird * Boogaloo and Electric boogaloo (Electric boogie) * Boogie * Boomerang * Broadway * Bump * Bus stop * Chicken * Duck * Waacking * Fly * Free step * Hitch hike * Horse * Hurry Gurry * Hustle * Jerk * Mashed Potato * Monkey * Penguin * Philly dog * Pony * Popcorn
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Dance Culture
Dance is an art form, consisting of sequences of body movements with aesthetic and often symbolic value, either improvised or purposefully selected. Dance can be categorized and described by its choreography, by its repertoire of movements or by its historical period or place of origin. Dance is typically performed with musical accompaniment, and sometimes with the dancer simultaneously using a musical instrument themselves. Two common types of group dance are theatrical and participatory dance. Both types of dance may have special functions, whether social, ceremonial, competitive, erotic, martial, sacred or liturgical. Dance is not solely restricted to performance, as dance is used as a form of exercise and occasionally training for other sports and activities. Dance performances and dancing competitions are found across the world exhibiting various different styles and standards. Dance may also be participated in alone as a form of exercise or self expression. Dancing is ...
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