Rasa (Sanskrit) [from the verbal root ras musical sound]

The mystery-dance performed by Krishna and the gopis, in which Krishna remains in the center while the shepherdesses revolve about him. This dance is still celebrated in a yearly festival, especially in Rajastan. It represents, astronomically, the circling of the planets around the sun, as did other circle dances, e.g., the dance of the Amazons around the priapic image, the dance of the daughters of Shiloah (Judges 21), and the dance of David around the ark (IU 2:45).

In rasa we see the same general connection which the Pythagoreans referred to when they spoke of the music of the spheres, or again that a celestial body in following its path does so to the accompaniment of natural sound or music which the motion evokes. The rasa dance signifies stately, quiet, but continuous movement of the bodies of those participating around another in the center who represents the sun, while those dancing around him in various orbits or circles represent the planets.

Such dances were representative of the life in nature moving in circular or spiral ways to the accompaniment of sound or music, the roots of such movements being found in the akasa, sound itself being the distinguishing characteristic of akasa according to ancient correspondences.

(See also: Rasa , Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary)

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Nataraja: (Sanskrit) "King of Dance," or "King of Dancers."

God as the Cosmic Dancer. Perhaps Hinduism's richest and most eloquent symbol, Nataraja represents Siva, the Primal Soul, Parameshvara, as the power, energy and life of all that exists. This is Siva's intricate state of Being in Manifestation. The dance of Siva as Natesha, Lord of Dancers, is the dance of the entire cosmos, the rhythmic movements in all. All that is, whether sentient or insentient, pulsates in His body.

(See also: Nataraja , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul)

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Body mind Centering (Bodymind Centering technique): Form of meditation developed by married couple Gay Hendricks, Ph.D., a university professor, and Kathlyn Hendricks, Ph.D., a dance therapist. In Radiance! Breathwork, Movement and Body-Centered Psychotherapy (Wingbow Press, 1991), they defined it as a precise, step-by-step technique for solving life problems through contact with the Inner Self. They defined Inner Self as the part of us that knows how we really feel. Bodymind Centering reconnects the Inner Self and the Outer Self.

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American culture can be interpreted as being largely based on Western culture and British culture, with influences from the native peoples, Africans brought to the U.S. as slaves, and to a lesser extent other more recent immigrants from Asia and elsewhere. Additionally, due to its large size and the value placed on individualism, there are many integrated but unique subcultures within the U.S. Culture of the United States - Attitudes. The formative years of the United States were the late 18th century when the cou ...

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20th century concert dance is the name given to a category of dance forms that include: Free dance Modern dance Expressionist dance Postmodern dance Dance improvisation Contemporary dance Dance theatre Dance technology Dance for camera Although technically 20th century concert dance, the following dance forms are considered under the separate category of Ballet or 20th century ballet: Modern ballet Neoclassical balletIncluding:

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Ballet is the name given to a specific dance form and technique. Works of dance choreographed using this technique are called ballets, and may include: dance, mime, acting and music (orchestral and sung). Ballets can be performed alone or as part of an opera. Ballet is best known for its virtuoso techniques such as pointe work, grand pas de deux and high leg extensions. Many ballet techniques bear a striking similarity to fencing positions and footwork, perhaps due to their development during the same periods of history, but more probably, because both arts had similar r ...

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Ballet has its roots in Renaissance court spectacle in Italy, but was particularly shaped by the French ballet de cour, which consisted of social dances performed by the nobility in tandem with music, speech, verse, song, pageant, decor and costume. Ballet began to develop as a separate art form in France during the reign of Louis XIV, who was passionate about dance and determined to reverse a decline in dance standards that began in the 17th century. The king established the Académie Royale de Danse in 1661, the same year in which t ...

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postmodern dance led to: contemporary dance dance improvisation contact improvisation dance for camera dance technology the concept of all movement as dance the postmodern choreographic process see also: 20th century concert dance ...

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Ballet has its roots in Renaissance court spectacle in Italy, but was particularly shaped by the French ballet de cour, which consisted of social dances performed by the nobility in tandem with music, speech, verse, song, pageant, decor and costume. Ballet began to develop as a separate art form in France during the reign of Louis XIV, who was passionate about dance and determined to reverse a decline in dance standards that began in the 17th century. The king established the Académie Royale de Danse in 1661, the same year in which t ...

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List of dance organizations - DanceSport. Dancesport term was introduced to denote dance as sport activity, and the International DanceSport Federation (IDSF) (formerly ICAD) was founded in 1957. IDSF promotes dancesport, sets standard rules, sanctions competitions. List of dance organizations - World Dance & DanceSport Council. WD&DSC is a governing body of Professional Dance. List of ...

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Although sharing the name of art movements the dance forms may not relate to them directly. From an ideological and conceptual point of view the connections are shown below: Expressionism Free dance Modern dance Expressionist dance Ausdruckstanz Tanztheater (dance theatre) physical theatre Modernism Postmodern dance Dance improvisati ...

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There are many characteristics that may identify a style. There may be different step patterns, different timing of steps, particular movement on the dance floor (eg:slot, circular), dancer preference of turns and moves, attitude and others. The presence of one or more of particular elements does not necessarily define a particular style. For example, many styles can be danced "On One" or one style may be danced "On One" or "On Two". The following are brief descriptions of major "recognizable" styles. ...

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The leader has to communicate the direction of the movement to the follower. As, traditionally, the right hand of the man is on the natural bra line of the woman's back, this is the strongest part of her back and is the safest place for the man's hand to be, and he can easily pull her body towards him. To communicate a step forward (backward for the girl) the woman has to constantly put a little weight against the right hand of the man. When the man goes forward, and so does the hand on her shoul ...

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Main article: Education in the United States In the American educational system children are generally required to attend school from the age of five or six until age 16, with the majority continuing until they are at least 17 or 18, or have graduated from high school. The public education systems vary from one state to another but generally are organized as follows: Age five: Kindergarten Ages six-11: Elementary school. Children start in grade 1 and advance to grade 5 or 6. Ages 12-14 or 11-14: J ...

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Nataraja (literally, The King of Dance) is the dancing posture of Lord Śiva, the aspect of God as the Destroyer in Hinduism. The upper right hand holds the Drum (called Udukkai in Tamil and Dhamarukha in Hindi), which symbolizes sound originating Creation. The upper left hand contains Agni or the fire, which signifies Destruction. The opposing concepts in the upper hands show the counterpoise of creation and destruction. The second right hand shows Abhaya (fe ...

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Six-count steps are the basis for Jitterbug, Basic Break Close Spin Jitterbug - Variants. The main moves may be executed in various ways, depending on the direction of the turn, kind of handhold and extras. Spin left or right Single or double spin Overhead or free spin (frisbee) Spin with straight arm Block or normal start change hands at end or not guy spin or not Lead with either han ...

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Closed circles are usually fast, because the couple is close and they have a good grip. Rock, step, turn to cuddle (low promenade), the follow walks backwards while the lead walks forwards. They may spin for as long as desired, from two counts up. Circle dance move - Start variations. From Closed: Just go. From Rock Step: Lead a rock step, pull to cuddle, in 4 counts. Circle dance move - Middle Variations. Walk: Walk forward, backward, or sideways. Turn the hips. Grapevine: The ...

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