What is a group dance?

Group dances are choreographic simultaneous dances designed for performing in groups in general three or more as a type of social dance. Choreographic group dance is a common type of folk dance in many regions and cultures. These types of dances are commonly performed at parties, school tanks and other group functions. There are many types of group dance, but include square dance, line dance and Mapole dance. Trends of dances that have become a shot such as Macarena, Bunny Hop and Time Warp are also types of group dances.

Many times, group dance can be choreographed from start to finish. Choreographed group dances are often seen on television and movies, sports events and PEP rally, as well as a rare improvised flash Mob. Flash Mob is a Guerrilla Performance group that performs choreographic group dances in public areas, usually without permission from those in charge of public space. This type of Danciually Group organizesThe theme of the costumes of the performance, such as pirates or zombies, or re -enact the famous dance sequence, such as the "risky business".

Group dance movements are often inspired by dance movements used in music videos, television shows and movies. The film "Footloose" inspired the line dance designed to imitate the steps they saw in the film. One popular line dance called "The Madison" comes from "Hairspray".

Some choreographic dances become folk dances that people work together for fun. One of the common examples of this type of group dance is the line dance, which is a short, recurring sequence of steps performed in music, usually Earth, but sometimes disco. Some dances, like Boot Scootin 'Boogie and Cotton-Eyed Joe, are done with songs carrying the same names.

use of group dance at gatherings and ja celebrationse Not only reserved for Western culture. Traditione type of Japanese festive group dance is called bon dance. This dance is done with a special at the Bon Festival, which is a festival in honor of the dead. There are many Bon dance variations in every Japan area.

Group dances are created and performed by young and old people. The youth culture in Japan has its own forms of group dance. The night club in Japan often engages in the form of group dance they call para-para. These dancers, called Paralists, perform synchronized by pre -released dance movements, mostly with arms.