Dance

Dance is broadly conceived as physical movement organized into patterns in time and space. Writings on dance grounded in the European intellectual tradition have tended to distinguish dance from other systems of organized movement (such as sport, military drills, synchronized labor, festival processions, and sometimes ritual) by identifying a dimension of conscious craft or artistry.

Dance, "Peasant Dance" [Credit: Kunsthistoriches, Vienna, Austria/SuperStock]the movement of the body in a rhythmic way, usually to music and within a given space, for the purpose of expressing an idea or emotion, releasing energy, or simply taking delight in the movement itself.

How to Dance. Hate being the one in the corner of the room while everyone else is enjoying themselves on the dance floor? Have an event coming up that will require you to step out to the beat?

Dance/USA sustains and advances professional dance by addressing the needs, concerns, and interests of artists, administrators, and organizations. By providing national leadership and services, Dance/USA enhances the infrastructure for dance creation and distribution, education, and dissemination of information.

Dance is a performance art form consisting of purposefully selected sequences of human movement.

Competitive dance is a popular, widespread activity in which competitors perform dances in any of several permitted dance styles - such as acro, ballet, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical, modern, and tap - before a common group of judges.

Basic information about how to get started in dance, including choosing a dance style and finding a dance class.

Looking to get started in dance? Whether you're looking to become a Professional Dance Teacher, Competitor or Waltz at your upcoming wedding, the National Dance Council is here to serve you!

How to Be a Dancer. Dancing is a sport, and it's an activity. It takes more than a pretty face - it takes a lot of practice and hard work. But if you have the right amount of talent, confidence, and patience, you can accomplish anything....

USA DANCE is the National Governing Body for DanceSport and with 156 local chapters is the official representative organization for social ballroom and latin dancing in the United States. As a 501c3 nonprofit organization, our mission and programs support the furtherance of quality recreational and competitive dance opportunities available to all Americans.

If you are wondering how to start a competition dance team, follow these easy steps.

Dancing can be a fun way to stay fit for people of all ages and abilities.