I danced for 15 years before I came to college. I would ask myself the question "why do I dance" in the nerve racking seconds before I entered the stage. And most times when I was exiting the stage I got my answer. The feeling of expressing yourself purely with motion is pretty exhilarating. It's fun, it's can be emotional, it is expression!
The Baroque period of dance, in Europe, is tied to music and theatre in the 17th and 18th centuries. It is typically danced to baroque music. Very elaborate clothes are worn and head dresses. It looks as if the dancer is stepping across the floor with various hand movements. To me, it looks like the king may have had baroque dancers come and entertain him in his home.
Bollywood is an interesting form of dance that has recently intrigued Americans. It is an Indian dance marked by interesting moves to Indian music. Intricate hand motions mainly with the thumb pressed to the palm. Also, sexy hip movements are involved. It looks somewhat tribal and ritualistic.
The video is an interpretation of Bollywood.
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