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Post by Cynthia on Jun 7, 2005 14:14:51 GMT -5
P ... Polonaise The Polonaise, also known as Danse aux lumières, properly speaking is really not a dance but rather a promenade or procession. The Polonaise came from the Polish dance melodies of about 1585. Originally the Polonaise was a grand marching dance, done by soldiers only eventually becoming a court dance and was cionsidered similar to the more lively Swedish Polska. It was said that the Polonaise was a triumphal march of the old warriors, women did not come into the dance until later, about 1645, and then as separate couples. The Polonaise became the Polish National dance around 1790. 
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Post by Cynthia on Jun 7, 2005 14:20:51 GMT -5
Q ... Quadrille The Quadrille or "Quadrille de Contre Danse" was originally a card game for four people but the name was given to this dance about 1740. The dance probably derived from the Cotillions of the time. The Quadrille was a very lively dance, unlike the Minuet. -- Quadrilles were first introduced in France, about the year 1760. They were then performed by two couples, as the figures first used in the French quadrilles only required four persons. At a later period, two couples were added to form the sides, and these simply repeated the figures while the first couples rested. 
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Post by sootycat on Jun 8, 2005 10:03:36 GMT -5
 Rumba |
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Post by NorthernDancer on Jun 8, 2005 10:37:12 GMT -5
Shingle Dance. Northern American Indian Dance.(female)
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Post by NorthernDancer on Jun 8, 2005 10:37:40 GMT -5
Two-Step.
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Post by sootycat on Jun 9, 2005 9:31:55 GMT -5
Ungkulatem
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Post by NorthernDancer on Jun 9, 2005 10:34:25 GMT -5
Victory Dance. Choctaw Indians, USA.
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Post by Cynthia on Jun 9, 2005 14:03:35 GMT -5
W ... waltz The Dances of Court and earlier were usually procession type dances that were very stately, solemn, and dignified types of dances, (French dances were much more vivacious) done in a separated position to show a breeding and nobility superior to that of the peasants. The prime contribution of the waltz, historically is that it would be done in a closed position rather than an open or separated dance position. This positioning of the dancers was determined very scandalous (lewd) for the woman at the time by all whom seen it danced. Touching each other in public under the masquerade of dancing was frowned upon. It would take centuries to triumph over. 
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Post by sootycat on Jun 10, 2005 10:28:41 GMT -5
Xtoles ( Pronounced Chitoles) Mexican.
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Post by Cynthia on Jun 11, 2005 15:06:36 GMT -5
Y ... The Yam  
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Post by sootycat on Jun 12, 2005 11:47:08 GMT -5
 Zambra |
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Post by Cynthia on Jun 14, 2005 9:20:04 GMT -5
A Adagio
While the French call it Adage, the term Adagio is Italian in origin. Adagio is "any dance" (quote "any") dance or combination of steps done to slow music as contrasted or followed up with allegro. In ballet, adagio is a series of lessons designed to develop grace, balance and a sense of ones line. Adagio is part of the classic "pas de deux" as danced by the ballerina and her partner (the danseur).
Adagio, as done by a couple or social dancers basically means Lifts,
Flips or Aerials and are usually called "Tricks." These are usually done more in the rhythm dances such as Hustle, most forms of Swing and some Latin as well as the Waltz, Tango and Apache. These dances along with adagio can be beautiful as well as breath-taking to watch when done correctly
The lifts are dependent on the female knowing her part while the man is only the assistant (a helper). Adagio is not dependent on the males "strength," although the appearence will be as such. It is more important that both male and female know their seperate parts.
(Adagio was also called "acrobatic Dancing"). There were many female acrobatic dance couples in the early part of the century, a sort of novelty if you will.
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