Did you know that almost every professional dancer has some type of injury or chronic pain condition including hip abnormalities? For dancers, it may promote wellness through strengthening and developing one’s self, but with pain and injury, people fall into … Continue reading Chronic Pain and Hip Abnormalities in Professional Ballet Dancers
Dance in Culture The performing art of dance and its sequential movements has held considerable importance in cultures across the world throughout history. The cultural significance of dance is undeniable, whether the dance is improvised for self-expression, or symbolic of beliefs. … Continue reading Anthropology: Significance of Dance in the Expression of Native American Culture
Dance and the body have had a very long and deeply folded relationship. As far back as we can think, the body and its movements have been used to express emotions but also experience emotions and emotionalities. Dance is one … Continue reading Anthropology: Dancing Through the Ages
Guadeloupe is a French overseas department located in the Caribbean region. It is essentially an archipelago comprising the islands: Grande Terre, Basse Terre, Marie Galante, La Désirade and Les Saintes. The main areas in the region are the islands of … Continue reading Gwoka: Discover the Creation of Guadeloupe’s Beats and Rhythms
Festivals are one of the best ways to imbibe the culture of a country. Besides getting to gorge on the delicious food, slurp on the drinks and dance with jolly strangers, they’re essentially an open window to the country’s history, … Continue reading Travel Guide: Top Cultural Festivals of Argentina
Dance Culture in Uganda Dance is an intrinsic part of African Culture. It’s something that speaks to and resonates with Africans all around the world. It’s something that brings people together in celebration; it’s something that sparks joy and creativity … Continue reading Anthropology: Ugandan Dance Culture and its Role in African Society
When you think of dancing, what comes to mind? Perhaps you think of a toddler, stumbling around a kitchen to children’s tunes, or maybe you think of an intricately choreographed ballet being performed on an international stage, or maybe, just … Continue reading Diverse Cultural Dance Styles and Technique Around the World
Scotland is a land that fascinates. Its legends, landscapes and history can make you wish to discover this land and never leave it. When arriving in Scotland, there are plenty of activities you can try. The best ones are those … Continue reading Anthropology: A Wonderful Look at Scottish Culture through Scotland’s Traditional Dances
WHO WAS GEORGE BALANCHINE? Modernism is a long historical and cultural period. It began in roughly 1900, but really took off after World War I (1914-18). Many artists and intellectuals were disturbed by the violence and death of the war. … Continue reading Why George Balanchine is a Quintessentially Modern Artist