Functions Of Dance

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Briana Amos Three Functions of Dance in Modern Day In today’s society dance is becoming more widely used as an artform than as ritual, as seen in many historic cultures of the world. Some people still use dance as a ritual, but it occurs in their private moments rather than in front of other people. Today, dance is taught in studios and performed in theaters. The dance studio is a great place to teach moral values and the theater is a prime location to entertain people. Modern dancers use dance as an outlet for their feelings and emotions of their everyday lives. In the present day, dance is a means of education, popular entertainment, and a form of therapy. Dance, in its many aspects, has much to offer individuals living in the early twenty-first century. Today dance serves as a form of education, teaching people about moral values and respect for the body. A dance school or group is family-like, allowing its members to rely on each other, help out their friends when they have problems, and above all have a great time. This moral support teaches the students how to respect others and resolve problems in a mature manor. The teachers pass their knowledge of dance onto their students showing them how to train their bodies correctly, avoid injury, and project a positive self-image. From the time they first enter the studio, dancers are surrounded by morals, values, and lessons they will carry with them for the rest of their lives. Dance is now a form of popular entertainment along with being a source of education. Some of the most renowned dance performances today can be found on the stages of Broadway in New York City. Musicals such as Billy Elliot, In The Heights, and Wicked are perfect examples of the blending of singing and dancing that make Broadway musicals one of the most popular forms of dance entertainment. Modern media, such as the television and the
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