The Importance of Dance As A Form of Expression
The Importance Of Dance As A Form Of Expression
From the beginning of history, art has always been significant in human life. From the paintings on the caves to the paintings of Artifical Intelligence. It has been developed and evolved in time. But the aim of art has always stayed the same: expressing feelings or thoughts.
Dance is an art, using body moves and expressing feelings. According to many dancers, dance has a special place in all of the types of art. On the other hand, for many people, it cannot express feelings; it is all about fun and joy. However, dance can be so useful that it expresses someone's feelings instead of talking.
Although many people think that dance is all about fun and joy, it has many types, and every one of them has a different aim. But, according to the dancer, each type can shape his/her perspective. Dance can be useful to tell a story, to show happiness, anger, or even sadness. However, it is not restricted to expressing feelings. In the past and even in some tribes of Africa, dance has been used as a prayer, ritual, or celebration tool. This way of dancing has gathered society in these tribes. This cultural way has been the subject of the book called "World History of Dance" by Curt Sachs.
Psychologically, dance is a powerful way to express emotions that cannot be put into words. Especially contemporary dance ensures freedom to express individual stories and emotions. According to works on dance therapy, dance is so helpful to reduce stress and relieve the person. For deep information, the American Dance Therapy Association can be researched.
Dance is a very practical way to tell stories. These stories can change person to person or can be shaped for the aim of a society. For example, while a contemporary dancer tells his/her story about himself/herself, traditional Indian Bharatanatyam dance tells divine stories about their gods. Culture has been very influential in shaping dance. Every culture's dancing way represents the emotions, values, and history of that culture. For example, flamenco represents the passionate soul of Spanish society, and hip-hop dance represents the rebellious soul of American youth.
In today's world, dance protects its position in our lives. Social media gives every person a chance to express their feelings through dance. They can show their stories or their energies on social platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.
In conclusion, dance has always been such a powerful way to express feelings and to tell stories in the world. This art, which is made without any materials, just by feeling the music and using the body, makes it easier for everyone from history to the present to tell their stories.