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==== Natya ==== | ==== Natya ==== | ||
- | Natya is an Indian theatrical dance involving a codified system of body positions and hand and finger gestures. Classical Indian dances | + | Natya is an Indian theatrical dance involving a codified system of body positions and hand and finger gestures. Classical Indian dances |
==== Foxtrot ==== | ==== Foxtrot ==== | ||
- | The name foxtrot is derived from the actor Harry Fox. He introduced trotting steps to this dance not seen before in ballet. The foxtrot was intended to be a simple, flowing, and relaxing dance. Through evolution, it became very technical and is now called "the world' | + | The name "foxtrot" |
==== Stationary samba walks ==== | ==== Stationary samba walks ==== | ||
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==== Quickstep ==== | ==== Quickstep ==== | ||
- | Quickstep is a ballroom dance belonging to the group of standard dances. It originated in the 1920s in the United States. | + | Quickstep is a ballroom dance belonging to the group of standard dances. It originated in the 1920s in the United States. |
==== Jive ==== | ==== Jive ==== | ||
Jive is a very dynamic Latin American dance full of specific leg kicks. A very characteristic feature of the jive is placing the bodyweight firmly in front, which is unheard of in other Latin American dances. Dancers in this dance keep the torso leaning forward. [([[https:// | Jive is a very dynamic Latin American dance full of specific leg kicks. A very characteristic feature of the jive is placing the bodyweight firmly in front, which is unheard of in other Latin American dances. Dancers in this dance keep the torso leaning forward. [([[https:// | ||
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