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	Social dance - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Social dance is a major category or classification of danceforms or dance styles, where sociability and socializing are the primary focuses of the dancing.
		In fact, quite often when spoken about social dances, ballroom or other partner dances are kept in mind.
		However it is natural to include in this category such groups of dances as circle dances, line dances, novelty dances, or simply club dancing in solo.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Social_dance (157 words)

	MSN Encarta - Popular and Social Dance
		Although popular and social dance forms exist to some extent in non-Western cultures, they are particularly prominent in Western culture, and throughout their documented history, they have influenced and been influenced by Western music and theater.
		Danced with simple movements and gentle shifts of weight by couples who touched hands at arm’s length, the basse danse proceeded around a hall in quiet, stately manner, led by the highest-ranking couple.
		The dances of the teens and 1920s, such as the Charleston, with its kicks, swinging arms, mobile torsos, and blaring rhythms, reflected a euphoric sense of prosperity and freedom.
	encarta.msn.com /encnet/refpages/RefArticle.aspx?refid=761566939 (1382 words)

	Reader's Companion to American History - -II. Social Dance (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		In part the result of rural migration to the city, dances were born in ghetto neighborhoods, and then, cleansed of anything sexually suggestive, they were adapted to the ballroom and from the ballroom, were transferred to the stage.
		Performed on- and off-stage, it could be a solo, couple, or group dance; it was danced by people from different classes and economic strata, cut across racial lines, and was performed in the ballroom, on the frontier, and on the stage.
		Dancing in America tends to be age-specific, perhaps a national rite of passage; fourteen- to twenty-five-year-olds engage in the most dance activity.
	college.hmco.com /history/readerscomp/rcah/html/ah_022802_iisocialdanc.htm (1998 words)

	Traditional Social Dancing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		It means dancing as an integral part of life, rather than an activity that is separate from life, restricted to professionals and performers, and consumed passively by spectators.
		All other dance forms, including the originals that were appropriated and re-defined for the dance sport culture, are looked down on as "street dances", and social dancing is often looked down on as what failed dance sport competitors end up doing.
		Meanwhile, what remains of traditional social dancing has been relegated to a "niche" existence, often done in church basements, often to recorded music, or, in the case of Swing and Cajun, the only venues that have live music are often unhealthy smoky bars.
	www.dancing.org /traditional.html (1495 words)

	Social Historical Dance Videos
		Dances demonstrated are the the 15th Century Balli; the 16th Century So Ben Mi Chi Ha Bon Tempo, La Volta and Galliard; the 18th Century Contradances and Folies d’Espagne; the Early 19th Century Country Dances; the Mid 19th Century Quadrilles and Durang’s Hornpipe; and the Late 19th Century Polka, Mazurka, Gallop and Cotillion.
		These dances are performed, in parts and as a whole, with the appropriate 19th century music and fashions.
		This dance retrospective spans the panorama from average Americans dancing in newsreels to top quality performers who have left a legacy of graceful dance moves across the ballroom floor.
	www.activevideos.com /historical.htm (1173 words)

	Western Social Dance
		All three dancing masters contributed detailed treatises on social dance that included descriptions of the most popular dances, as well as ancillary information on the appropriate music, ballroom etiquette, and révérences (bows) (See Video Clip 53); there were also rules for accessories such as the handling of swords, gloves, and fans.
		Dance technique, therefore, focused on footwork and was characterized by an emphatic energy.
		Although choreographed primarily as duets, the complex dances could be set figures for up to eight performers; they were performed for a viewing audience and the figures were designed to be viewed from the front, the sides, or from above the dance floor.
	memory.loc.gov /ammem/dihtml/diessay2.html (1379 words)

	Engineering + Social Dance
		Besides representing the different social dance classes, they were chosen for their cultural diversity (five cultures), gender (representing the 75/25% male-to-female ratio in the School of Engineering), a wide age range (from 19 to 30 years old), and different majors within the School of Engineering (six).
		Their dance backgrounds varied from "no previous dance experience" to "years and years of ballet, jazz and tap." I have supplemented these interviews as well with information gleaned from five years of informal discussions on this topic with my scientifically-oriented Vintage Dance friends.
		The atmosphere in the two Social Dance classes is one of pleasantness, ease and "we're here to learn and have a good time." There is a sense of comfortableness and playfulness among the dance partners, but with an overall attitude of working to learn.
	www.stanford.edu /group/dance/vintage/resources/essays/engineering_dance.html (5093 words)

	Beyond Dance Etiquette
		Romantic couples who refuse to dance with others often act out of fear and inhibition: fear of damaging the romance by dancing with someone else, or feelings of insecurity when their sweetheart is dancing with someone else.
		Dancing with beginners is not only an excellent way to develop your lead/follow, but also is a great human investment that will pay off handsomely, because novice dancers don't remain that way for long.
		Correspondingly, a social dance event is a safe haven where one can play these games and have a degree of uninhibited fun, with the understanding that our actions on the dance floor, especially during a dance, are not to be interpreted according to the more serious (and conservative) standards of the outside world.
	www.utdallas.edu /~aria/dance/beyond.html (3849 words)

	Dance Diary
		This is Social Dancing capturing the social graces.
		We started Dance Dairy in 1993 so that "Social Couples Dancing" could be promoted at a time when many people thought "couples dancing" meant dressing up in tail suits and sparkly dresses and having a number on your back (that is competition dancing or dancesport).
		In the last decade attitudes within the profession have changed and Social dancing of all styles is recognised as an expanding social pastime and important to the whole world of dance.
	www.dancesport.uk.com /dancediary (446 words)

	Western Social Dance
		The importance of dance and appropriate conduct was echoed in manuals that date back to the early Renaissance, to a time when courtiers, gentry, and wealthy citizens were fortunate enough to have a private dancing master or to have taken advantage of the skills of itinerant masters who traveled from one court to another.
		In the era of the nineteenth century, a proliferation of publications were intended to aid those who needed to adhere to the expanded rules and regulations surrounding the growing ritual of the ballroom.
		Social dance styles continued to change after World War I, but the dancing public did not need dance manuals to teach the popular dances that now included the Charleston, fox trot, and Lindy Hop.
	memory.loc.gov /ammem/dihtml/diessay0.html (649 words)

	Social Dance Network (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		We are very excited to offer, to social dancers from around the country, an organization that they can call their very own.
		Over the years I have been a social dance teacher, a manager of a studio, a studio owner (twice!), a serious dance competitor and 5 time U.S. finalist, holder of over 20 pro/am U.S. titles, and now currently coaching and judging around the country.
		The social dance network is designed to give social ballroom dancers an opportunity to dance and compete in a more casual environment.
	www.socialdancenetwork.com (1190 words)

	UC Berkeley Ballroom Dancers - Social dance classes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Dance instructors and performers are available for private parties and events.
		General dancing is a chance to practice the moves you learn in ballroom classes - it's a social hour where you can dance as you choose.
		General dancing is open to anyone – in fact, we have some advanced dancers who come every Wednesday night for the hour of general dancing, after the classes.
	www.ocf.berkeley.edu /~ucbd/wednesday.php (875 words)

	Dance Instruction Austin Texas at Go Dance
		Dancing at its finest right here in the heart of Austin, Texas.
		Whether you have never danced before and feel like you have two left feet or you are an experienced dancer looking for a new challenge, we provide all the elements necessary for you to reach your dancing goals in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
		Social Dance Parties and Outings Provide a fun and relaxing place for you to try out your new moves with classmates, instructors, and other dancers from around town.
	www.godance.cc (382 words)

	Hughes Social Dance Club (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Class from 7:30 to 8:30 and dancing till 11:30.
		Except as noted, these are swing dances with live bands.
		Mention Hughes Social Dance Club to Bill and advise front desk at the lodge you are a guest of Bill Chang.
	www.hughessocialdanceclub.org /places.html (864 words)

	Vancouver's Social Dancing Calendar (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		The dances are open to the public and the FREE Lesson is provided as an introductory class for people who are thinking about taking dance lessons.
		Dances are held on the first and third Friday of the month, some exceptions apply.
		Durning the summer Claudio is the host, dancing starts at 20:00, except on June 30 and July 28 when the dance will be preceded by a lesson from 20:00-21:00.
	www.cs.ubc.ca /spider/harrison/dance/latin-club.html (2942 words)

	Social Dancing in Vancouver
		Applicants should have dance experience and should identify what type of dances they are proficient with.
		Dance Agency' and are to be used for the purposes of promoting both the dancers signed to said agency and the agency itself.)
		Salsa Dancing in the San Francisco Bay Area and Beyond.
	www.cs.ubc.ca /~harrison/dance (602 words)

	Learn Basic Social Dance
		Here is partner dancing taken down to its simplest and easiest form ever in this Basic Social Dance tape.
		The steps presented can be dance to almost any social dance rhythm you hear.
		Social Dancing, unlike Ballroom Dancing, does not require a big band sound or a lot of room.
	www.1greatdancesite.com /socialvid2.htm (143 words)

	Bernard Martinez's Social Dance in NYC on September 25, 1999
		These photographs were taken at Bernard Martinez's social dance held at Ballroom on Fifth in New York City on September 25, 1999.
		The social dance featured the debut dance performance of The Addie-Tude Dancers directed by New York choreographer, instructor, and performer Addie Diaz.
		The second dance was a Mambo with solos, and women's and then men's side by side routines.
	www.justsalsa.com /newyork/dance/social/bernardmartinez/9-25-99 (282 words)

	KCDance
		Gary Cox is the teacher this is just one of many classes he teaches, Gary is a competeion and social dancer also Singles and Couples always welcome to any of his classes or dances,beg.
		Chrissy and Jake are nationally recognized instructors who specialize in Swing and Latin dancing and enjoy bringing new ideas together with traditional styles and technique.
		In addition to performing, Jake and Chrissy were featured instructors at Atlantic Dance Hall, one of the East Coast’s finest swing and Latin venues.
	www.kcdance.com (1708 words)

	Ballroom Dance Club of Fairbanks Alaska
		Dancing is a fun activity for couples and a great way for singles to meet!
		The Contraborealis Dancers are sponsoring Greg and Susie for a swing dance on Friday, April 7 at 8 p.m.
		Quote: "Contra dance is a form of dance that thrusts a different person of the opposite sex into your arms every 30 seconds".
	www.ballroomfairbanks.org (1095 words)

	History of Dance
		A brief history of ballroom, country, fad, flamenco, jazz and Latin dance, salsa, swing and western.
		Ballroom dance Tempi - Dance tempi in measures per minute as recommended by the National Dance Council of America, Inc.
		Learn the dances from the Italian renaissance, Baroque, Victorian Era and 19th and 20th century dances.
	www.centralhome.com /ballroomcountry/history.htm (199 words)

	Dance in New Mexico, Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Country Western, Salsa, Argentine Tango, Swing, West Coast, Latin, Ballroom
		Dance sites in Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico A complete list of dance locations clubs and events for the northern part of the state and
		They meet regularly for social practice and dancing twice a week at local dance clubs: Every Wednesday at Cowboys is 'Club' night and well-attended by dancers.
		Dancers of dances: Country Western, Latin/Salsa, Swing, Argentine Tango We enjoy all couple dance forms and try to stay informed about the dance scene in New Mexico.
	pw1.netcom.com /~rbstamm/dance.html (603 words)

	Social Dance History
		While these parties were attended only by the wealthy, by the late 19th and early 20th century, Ballroom dancing became popular with the general public too.
		Ballroom competitions became popular in the Roaring '20s, and in 1924, the Ballroom Branch of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing was formed.
		The basic principals involved in social dancing are the same for all dances.
	www.peterjones.8m.com /history.htm (192 words)

	Rice Social Dance Society
		Ballroom dance classes are on Tuesdays starting Jan 17th in the Grand Hall (in the student center)
		Swing classes are on Wednesdays starting Jan 18th in Willy's Pub (in the basement of the student center).
		If you have taken lessons before in any style of dance then you should attend the intermediate classes, but you will also benefit from the beginning classes.
	www.ruf.rice.edu /~rsds (219 words)

	Social Daunce Irregulars Victorian Grand Ball
		The Social Daunce Irregulars have been presenting Victorian Balls in the Pasadena area of Southern California since 1988.
		All of our music and all of our dances date from the 19th Century, and all of our music is provided by a live orchestra.
		For the benefit of various search engines, here are some keywords to help people locate these pages: Victorian dance, vintage dance, historical dance, ballroom dancing, social dance, Victorian ball, 19th Century dancing.
	victoriandance.org (258 words)

	Social Dance for Shy People and Klutzes
		Laurie Ann teaches social dance to men and women of all ages, abilities and gender combinations.
		Through private lessons for small groups, couples and individuals, in her Oakland, Bay Area studio, many have learned to have fun dancing to the music at weddings, proms, commitment ceremonies, and all kinds of social events.
		Because of experienced instruction techniques, klutzes as well as skilled dancers gain confidence in newly learned dance moves and skills.
	www.stepsontoes.com (100 words)

	Welcome to the Dance Division Homepage
		The Dance Division's goal is to develop a cultivated mind, a trained body and passionate engagement through movement experience.
		Dance offers a range of classes that examine the historical, sociological, and cultural implications of dance, as well as classes focusing on a wide variety of techniques and styles.
		All of our dance classes are open to Stanford students.
	www-leland.stanford.edu /dept/dance (150 words)

	Learn to Dance \|\| Social dance (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Our video store has hundreds of videos on vhs and dvd designed to teach you the latest nightclub dance moves as well as classic dances such as the waltz.
		Whether you are a beginner of simply looking to learn to dance better, we have dance instruction videos suitable for all ages and experience levels.
		Social dance is a major category or classification of danceforms [10] or dance styles, where sociability and socializing are the primary focuses of the dancing.
	www.learntodance.xs5.com /Social-dance.html (258 words)

	Social Dance Instructional Videos
		How to Dance Through Time Vol IV The Elegance of Baroque Social Dance VHS
		How to Dance Through Time Vol VI A 19th Century Ball The Charm of Group Dances DVD
		How to Dance Through Time Vol VI A 19th Century Ball The Charm of Group Dances VHS
	www.securesearch.org /social_dance (2352 words)

	History of dance - dance videos & dance dvds featuring 500 years of social dance
		Learn how to dance through dance instructions for 20th century ballroom dance, 19th century vintage dance, 18th century Baroque dance, and 16th century Renaissance dance.
		Dancetime Publications is a leading source of information on the history of social dance within Western Civilization.
		Our dance videos and dance DVDs are recommended by such publications as The New York Times, Washington Post, and Library Journal.
	www.dancetimepublications.com (302 words)

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