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Dance Songs: Wonderful Harmonies of Dance and Music
Dance has been used for such a long time to express one’s self. It gives
the freedom to release energy and feelings through movement. It is also
a way of communicating nonverbally to each other. Humans are not the
only ones who use dance to express their feelings, animals too perform
this non-verbal communication such as a mating dance. Dance can have so
many variations. These variations include the soft and elegant ballet
where dancers tip toe on their feet to create effects that are more
balanced. Another dance variation is hip-hop, which requires more
stronger and powerful moves of the body. Dance can even be performed on
ice and water. Dancing is sometimes inseparable with music.
Music is an art with the use of sound. Music, being the voice of the
soul, has marveled with musical talents for centuries. Be it with
singing or with the use of instruments, music has definitely captivated
the hearts of many. Even voices or sounds from nature enthralled
imaginations that led to imitation. The chattering of birds can be noisy
to others while some find it rather calming. Man’s passion for music has
long been documented from the theaters of ancient Greece to the modern
ones of today. Music has been used to woe fair maidens, just as the same
as birds do when they court their mates. Music geniuses such as Bach and
Mozart have been the corner stone of the music industry.
Today new breeds of geniuses produce their own type of music. However,
it is of the past, but it still enjoyed by millions. Different types of
music came during the 20th century - hip-hop, jazz, rhythm and blues,
rock just to name a few. Nonetheless, many consider them as new music
and they are also accepted as mere copies of the past but with a slight
twist.
For millions of years both dance and music have been used for so many
reasons. Some used it for praising their gods while others use it for
entertainment. Today, both are almost inseparable. The birth of dance
music and dance songs has given a new musical array for dancers and
singers alike. Dance songs, which are simply danceable songs, have given
rise to a new energizing masterpiece. Both music and dance enthusiasts
around the world have taken advantage of the great effects of dance
songs. Most of these dance songs are smash hits on the entertainment
scene.
Today, dance songs are the most patronized forms of music. Its lyrics
and musical composition have greatly reflected the evolution of music.
Although dance songs have been made so many years ago, its purpose
remains the same. Whether it is a song for worship or for entertainment,
dance songs still serve to create a harmony between the surroundings and
the body. Each movement produced by each song is a product from the
rhythm created by the contents and delivery of the whole composition.
Dance songs are indeed great works of art that have changed people’s
minds about the arts of dance and music.
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