GLOAL DANCING SENSATION

‘Dancing in all its forms cannot be excluded from the curriculum of all noble education: dancing with the feet, with ideas, and with

words….’

GLOAL DANCING SENSATION

‘Dancing in all its forms cannot be excluded from the curriculum of all noble education: dancing with the feet, with ideas, and with

words….’

Every country represents itself through symbols , thoughts and ideas which are a source of inspiration and pride for its citizens. In today’s globalised world it is imperative to enlighten our children about the world around them and teach them that a different world exists beyond the shores of our country . We need to inculcate a sense of responsibility for the values, culture ,lifestyle ,customs and

traditions of others. Queen’s Valley School students showcased and focused on the multi-cultural growth in today’s world through their competition on Global Dancing Sensation held on 18th July 2014. This competition cum project was taken as an activity under the action plan of British Council for ISA 2014.

INTRODUCTION

Under the influence of globalization, many dance genres have become

international and grown roots in locations far from their birthplaces.

Hip-hop, salsa, tango, ballet and bharatanatyam exemplify this trend.

Students of Queen’s Valley School have accelerated the creation of

hybrid dance forms that fuse elements from various cultures, as

illustrated by choreographers who interweave Indian dancing and

international aesthetics. Dance is also cultural in a lot of cases; many

cultures express their religion and values through dance.

Queens of our school created mesmerizing dance performances of

different countries that left everyone spellbound.................

CLOUDS ARE CLEAR,W EATHER IS PLEASANT , WIND IS CALM,ITS THE

HAWAII DANCE HULA is a dance form accompanied by chant (oli) or song (mele). It was developed in the Hawaiian Islands by the one who originally settled there. The hula dramatizes or portrays the words of the oli or mele in a visual dance form.It is accompanied by song and Western-influenced musical instruments such as the guitar, , and the double bass .Our queens tried to copy their styles and came up with their best.

Hey , ENJOYING

IN HAWAI!

spanish dance(flamenco)

Flamenco is a form of Spanish folk music and dance from the region of Andalusia in southern Spain. It includes singing , guitar playing , dance and handclaps. Flamenco music was first recorded in the late 18th century but the genre underwent a dramatic development in the late 19th century . TheQueens captivated the audience with their breathtaking performances in beautiful costumes and props

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Russian folk dance was and still is an important part of Russian culture. Traditional Russian folk dance has its origins in various groups, including those with Slovenian and Tatar origins.Some of the first Russian folk music and dance appeared around the 10th century when the Slavic tribes moved into Russia. As well, Russia witnessed various invasions from other countries. In turn, a cultural mix of music and dance helped develop Russian folk dances. Students left everyone spellbound with their performance.

RUSSIAN FOLK DANCE

Belly dance  is a Western-coined name for a type of Middle Eastern dance. Originally a "solo, improvised dance involving torso articulation", belly dance takes many different forms depending on the country and region, both in costume and dance style, and new styles have evolved in the West as its popularity has spread globallyThe term "belly dance" is a translation of the French term "danse du ventre", which was applied to the dance in the victorian era, and probably originally referred to the ouled nail dancers of Algeria, whose dance used more abdominal movements than the dances described today as "belly dance“.The audience were left spellbounded by the belly dancing.

BELLY DANCE

Afro-jazz dance has developed within Black American communities in everyday spaces, rather than in studios, schools or companies. These dances are usually centered on folk and social dance practice, though performance dance often supply complementary aspects to this. Placing great value on improvisation, .These dances are characterized by ongoing change and development . This dance just shocked the audience . The students did it very well.

AFRO-JAZZ