Nightclub dance
Encyclopedia
In a wider sense, the term nightclub dance, or club dance, is used in the meaning of disco dance (see disco music
).
In a narrower sense, especially in the context of dance competitions, the term nightclub dance is used to denote a group of social partner dances less formalized than ballroom dance
, but more formalized than street dance
. (Some of them are considered "street dances" as well.) As their name suggests, they are suitable for dancing in informal atmosphere of night clubs, bars, social events, etc. In addition, rising interest in nightclub dancing ignited by dance television shows has seen elements of street dancing and social partner dancing combine for dancing in modern nightclub
Nightclub dances are formalized in two respects: they are taught in dance studios (despite not all dances actually developing in them), their steps /patterns are relatively well established and documented, and there are competitions in these dances.
Social dancing
of the USA recognizes the following nightclub dances:
In addition, Modern Jive
, LeRoc
, and Ceroc
are popular in Europe.
Street dance
s are growing in popularity amongst the nightclub crowd. For a list of these dances, see the street dance
article.
Disco
Disco is a genre of dance music. Disco acts charted high during the mid-1970s, and the genre's popularity peaked during the late 1970s. It had its roots in clubs that catered to African American, gay, psychedelic, and other communities in New York City and Philadelphia during the late 1960s and...
).
In a narrower sense, especially in the context of dance competitions, the term nightclub dance is used to denote a group of social partner dances less formalized than ballroom dance
Ballroom dance
Ballroom dance refers to a set of partner dances, which are enjoyed both socially and competitively around the world. Because of its performance and entertainment aspects, ballroom dance is also widely enjoyed on stage, film, and television....
, but more formalized than street dance
Street dance
Street dance, more formally known as vernacular dance, is an umbrella term used to describe dance styles that evolved outside of dance studios in any available open space such as streets, dance parties, block parties, parks, school yards, raves, and nightclubs, etc...
. (Some of them are considered "street dances" as well.) As their name suggests, they are suitable for dancing in informal atmosphere of night clubs, bars, social events, etc. In addition, rising interest in nightclub dancing ignited by dance television shows has seen elements of street dancing and social partner dancing combine for dancing in modern nightclub
Nightclub
A nightclub is an entertainment venue which usually operates late into the night...
Nightclub dances are formalized in two respects: they are taught in dance studios (despite not all dances actually developing in them), their steps /patterns are relatively well established and documented, and there are competitions in these dances.
Social dancing
Social Dancing
Social Dancing is the second studio album by the Scottish musical trio Bis.-Track listing:# "Making People Normal" – 2:28# "I'm A Slut" – 2:44# "Eurodisco" – 4:41# "Action And Drama" – 2:29...
of the USA recognizes the following nightclub dances:
- HustleHustle (dance)The Hustle is a catchall name for several disco dances which were extremely popular in the 1970s. Today it mostly refers to the unique partner dance done in ballrooms and nightclubs to disco music. It has some features in common with swing dance. Its basic steps are somewhat similar to the...
- Lindy HopLindy HopThe Lindy Hop is an American social dance, from the swing dance family. It evolved in Harlem, New York City in the 1920s and '30s and originally evolved with the jazz music of that time. Lindy was a fusion of many dances that preceded it or were popular during its development but is mainly based...
- Nightclub Two Step
- MamboMambo (dance)Mambo .In the late 1940s, Perez Prado came up with the dance for the mambo music and became the first person to market his music as "mambo". After Havana, Prado moved his music to Mexico, where his music and the dance was adopted. The original mambo dance was characterized by freedom and...
- SalsaSalsa (dance)Salsa is a syncretic dance form with origins in Cuba as the meeting point of Spanish and African cultures.Salsa is normally a partner dance, although there are recognized solo forms such as solo dancing "suelta" and "Rueda de Casino" where multiple couples exchange partners in a circle...
- Samba
- East Coast SwingEast Coast SwingEast Coast Swing is a form of social partner dance. It belongs to the group of swing dances. It is danced under fast swing music, including rock and roll and boogie-woogie....
- West Coast SwingWest Coast SwingWest Coast Swing is a partner dance with roots in Lindy Hop. It is characterized by a distinctive elastic look that results from its basic extension-compression technique of partner connection, and is danced primarily in a slotted area on the dance floor...
In addition, Modern Jive
Modern Jive
Modern Jive is a dance style derived from Swing, Lindy Hop, Rock and Roll, Salsa and others, the main innovation being to simplify the footwork - by removing syncopation such as chasse. The term French Jive is occasionally used instead, reflecting the origins of the style...
, LeRoc
LeRoc
LeRoc is a form of Modern Jive, a dance style that was derived in the 1980s, from dances including Swing, Lindy Hop and Rock and Roll, the main innovation being to simplify the footwork....
, and Ceroc
Ceroc
Ceroc is a partner dance best described as a fusion of Salsa and Jive, but without the complicated footwork. It is derived from many other dances including French Jive, Swing, Lindy Hop, and Rock and Roll, the main change being simplified footwork which makes it more accessible to beginners.The...
are popular in Europe.
Street dance
Street dance
Street dance, more formally known as vernacular dance, is an umbrella term used to describe dance styles that evolved outside of dance studios in any available open space such as streets, dance parties, block parties, parks, school yards, raves, and nightclubs, etc...
s are growing in popularity amongst the nightclub crowd. For a list of these dances, see the street dance
Street dance
Street dance, more formally known as vernacular dance, is an umbrella term used to describe dance styles that evolved outside of dance studios in any available open space such as streets, dance parties, block parties, parks, school yards, raves, and nightclubs, etc...
article.