Modern Jive

	Modern Jive Modern Jive is a dance style derived from swing, Lindy Hop, rock and roll, salsa and others, the main difference being the simplification of footwork by removing syncopation such as chasse. The term "French Jive" is occasionally used instead, reflecting the origins of the style, as is the term "Smooth Jive". The word "modern" distinguishes it from ballroom Jive. History Modern Jive was developed in the United Kingdom during the 1980s at three London clubs: Ceroc, Le Roc, and Cosmopolitan Jive. The style was based on a type of Jive that evolved in France after World War II when American dances such as the jitterbug were popular due to the presence of the American military. Modern Jive was not created in France, but its origin owes something to the French version of Le Bop. The dance commonly known as Modern Jive is different from Le Bop, a high tempo dance. Michel Ange Lau played a major role in the change from Le Bop to Modern Jive at a club called Centre Charles Peguy). Two B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Dance Basic Topics The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to dance: Dance – human movement either used as a form of expression or presented in a social, spiritual or performance setting. Choreography is the art of making dances, and the person who does this is called a choreographer. Definitions of what constitutes dance are dependent on social, cultural, aesthetic, artistic and moral constraints and range from functional movement (such as Folk dance) to codified, virtuoso techniques such as ballet. A great many dances and dance styles are performed to dance music. What ''type'' of thing is dance? Dance (also called "dancing") can fit the following categories: * an activity or behavior one of the arts – a creative endeavor or discipline. * one of the performing arts. Hobby – regular activity or interest that is undertaken for pleasure, typically done during one's leisure time. Exercise – bodily activity that enhances ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Social Dance Social dances are dances that have a social functions and context. Social dances are intended for participation rather than performance. They are often danced merely to socialise and for entertainment, though they may have ceremonial, competitive and erotic functions. Many social dances of European origin are in recent centuries partner dances ''(see Ballroom dance)'' but this is quite rare elsewhere, where there may instead be circle dances or line dances, perhaps reserved for those of a certain age, gender or social position. Social dance in the west 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, '' stampita, saltarello, trotto and roto(dance). The 15th century is the first period from which written records of dances exist. A manuscript from Brussels highlights the Burgundian court dance, wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	List Of Dances This is the main list of dances. It is a non-categorized, index list of specific dances. It may also include dances which could either be considered specific dances or a family of related dances. For example, ballet, ballroom dance and folk dance can be single dance styles or families of related dances. See following for categorized lists: * List of dance style categories * List of ethnic, regional, and folk dances by origin * List of national dances Categories listed on these specialized (categorized) lists should also be included in this general index. A * Abayı * Abbots Bromley Horn Dance * Acharuli (Georgian folk dance) * Acro dance * Adana * Adowa dance * Affranchi (Haiti) * Agbadza * Agir Karadagi1 * Ai Georgis * Alanta dance * Alkayida * Allemande * An Dro * Angaliastos * Angama (from Japan's Yaeyama Islands) * Angelica * Antikristos * Antipatitis * 'Aparima * Apu Inka * Arab dance * Aragonaise * Arcan * Ardah (Arab tribal war dance) * Argentine Tango ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]