What is a contemporary dance? Focusing on emotions and storytelling, contemporary dance is influenced by many forms of dance genres including ballet, jazz, lyrical and modern. Contemporary dancers aim to express themselves through movement, by placing emphasis on moving with ease and fluidity rather than the narrative of the dance. The choreography tends to be […]
After close to a decade of Korean pop music wave, or Hallyu as it is commonly known, sweeping across the globe and amassing millions of fans, the Kpop trend still remains highly popular. Furthermore, Kpop popularity heightened after the release of “Gangnam Style” by Psy. Korean pop music has significantly influenced music and dance trends […]
What is ballet dance? Have you ever been to a ballet performance, the likes of “The Nutcracker” or “Swan Lake”, and wonder how the dancers seem so graceful and are able to tell a story without even saying a word but simply using their body movements? Welcome to the world of ballet. Ballet originally began […]
What is Belly Dance? Belly dancing is the Western name for a type of Middle Eastern dance, also known as Raqs Sharki. It is traditionally a solo dance form and known for its belly undulations, shaking buttocks and intricate hip movements – hence its name. It is said that the best belly dances can swivel […]
What is hip hop dance? Hip hop dance is a type of street dance style that is typically performed to hip hop music. There is a wide range of styles that fall under hip hop dance, including breaking, funk, and reggae. Where did hip hop dance originate from? Hip hop dance was said to have […]
