History of dance style

Description

The origins, history and development of the dance styles and forms used, including current manifestations, current practices and methods of delivery in a chosen dance style.

Alternative labels

dance tradition history and development
dance style history
dance style history and development
history of style of dance
origins, history and development of the dance style

Skill type

knowledge

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential knowledge

History of dance style is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:

Performing arts school dance instructor: Performing arts school dance instructors educate students in specific theory and, primarily, practice-based dance courses at a specialised dance school or conservatory at a higher education level. They provide theoretical instruction in service of the practical skills and techniques the students must subsequently master for dance. Performing arts school dance instructors monitor the students’ progress, assist individually when necessary, and evaluate their knowledge and performance on the dance through, often practical, assignments, tests and examinations.

Optional knowledge

History of dance style is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Dance teacher: Dance teachers instruct students in a recreational context in the various dance genres and forms, such as ballet, jazz, tap, ballroom, hip-hop, latin, folk dance etc. They provide students with a notion of dance history and repertoire, but mainly focus on a practice-based approach in their courses, in which they assist students in experimenting with and mastering different dance and dramatic expression styles and techniques and encourage them to develop their own style. They cast, choreograph and produce performances, and coordinate the technical production and the set, props and costume usage on stage.
Journalist: Journalists research, verify and write news stories for newspapers, magazines, television and other broadcast media. They cover political, economic, cultural, social and sport events. Journalists must conform to ethical codes such as freedom of speech and right of reply, press law and editorial standards in order to bring objective information.
Critic: Critics write reviews of literary, musical and artistic works, restaurants, movies, television programs and other themes for newspapers, journals, magazines, radio, television and other media. They evaluate theme, expression and technique. Critics make judgements based on their personal experience and knowledge.

 


 

References

  1. History of dance style – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022