1. The History of Dan Simak Sean Valentine Elaine Cotter Rachael Jenson HaleGich Daqniek

2. History of Dance There is no definite date where certain dances originated 1.Experts suggest (through the analysis of cave painting) that dancing has been around since beginning of life 2.Used for mating, communication, rituals & offerings

3. General Types Ballet Jazz Hip Hop Swing Tap Modern Swing Contra Country/Western Belly Flamenco Latin Dance Folk Dance

4. Why People Dance Dance is a way to express emotion Dance differs by region and culture Main reasons why people dance – Fun – Exercise – Stress Relief (Letting Loose) – Spiritual – Tradition

5. American Dances – The Two Step (1813) – The Waltz (1880) – The Cake Walk (1899) – The Fox Trot (1920) – The Charleston (1926) – The Lindy Hop and Jitterbug (1933)

6. Modern Dancing Break Dancing – Formed in the streets – Developed as Hip Hop/Rap music developed Bump & Grind Based off of Songs (Two step, Soulja Boy, Duggie, Cha Cha Slide, John Wall, Shufflin’, etc.) Disco

7. African Dance Essential role in the culture of tribes Right of passage, communication, also strengthen the bonds within the tribe Most villages have “dance master” who leads and teaches members Drums, gourds, stomping, clapping, and singing helped develop the beat

8. Spanish Dance Salsa Flamenco Merengue

9. Famous Dancers Michael Jackson Britney Spears Jofre Ballet Sammy Davis Jr. Olga San Juan

10. Animals shaking what der momma gave dem

11. The Evolution of Dance

12. Macarena