The Most Popular Dance Genres Essay -- zumba, classical ballet

Dance is a universal expression. People can easily tell stories or express how they feel through this form of art. Just like an instrument, dancing is how a dancer makes music. In general dancing has changed throughout time. How we dance now is not how it was done in the fifties and sixties. Like music dance evolves according to what is popular. Something is constantly being added to all of the different genres of dance. Although there are many different styles of dances in the world, there are some that are more popular: Zumba, Ballet, Salsa, and the most popular, Hip Hop. Zumba is a dance craze that has become popular in the last few years, bypassing other genres of dances that have been being done for centuries. What is Zumba you ask? Well Zumba, Spanish slang for buzz or move fast, incorporates hypnotic Latin music with easy-to-do moves that leads to a dynamic and effective workout program. This is the reason to why Zumba has become so widespread, it’s fun, easy and it benefits your health in a major way. The way you do Zumba is by attending a Zumba class. There you are taught by an instructor different moves along with other women from ages thirteen to seventy years old. You can also buy the workout DVD’s and shake off your pounds in the privacy of your home. Like other dances it’s a combination of other genres of dances, mainly Latin or Spanish dance moves mixed with a little bit of hip-hop. This fun dance was an accidental discovery way back in 1986 by Alberto Perez. Perez was teaching an aerobics class in Santiago de Cali, Colombia when he used his personal music to teach class instead of using his normal music. Even though he did this back in 1986 this form of aerobics didn’t become popular in America until 2002. Today ... ...rrow. Each and every individual has their own personal favorite genre of dance weather it is Zumba, ballet, salsa, or hip hop. They all are just to express yourself so go out and enjoy dancing! Works Cited 1. "Anna Pavlovna Pavlova." 2014. Biography.com. A&E Television Networks, LLC, .Web. Apr 10 2014. http://www.biography.com/people/anna-pavlova-9435343. 2. â€Å"Types and styles of Ballet.† pbt.org. Plumb Media. Web. Apr 10 2014. http://www.pbt.org/community-engagement/types-and-styles-ballet 3. Hanson, Rachel. â€Å"History of Hip Hop Dance†.dance.lovetoknow.com. LoveToKnow Corp. Web. Apr 10 2014. http://dance.lovetoknow.com/History_of_Hip_Hop_Dance 4. Sarnataro, Barbara. â€Å"Zumba: Fun Is Secret Ingredient of Latin Dance Workout†. webmd.com. WebMD, LLC. Web. Apr 10 2014. http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/zumba-fun-is-secret-ingredient-of-latin-dance-workout