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musicality
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Rhythmic quality in dance is more objective than it seems
By Xavier Mora
This article is part of a project that aims at changing this state of affairs. It is a sequel to a more technical paper that makes use of some mathematics. Here we will skip the mathematical technicalities, but we will still try to explain how do they result in dance-interesting conclusions.
Viennese Waltz – PLEASE use the right music!
(And of course in other dances as well!) By Michael Herdlitzka In all (good) dancing, the character of…
Music, Speed and Story: Paso Doble
By Michael Herdlitzka Quality of movement can be evaluated by the factors “contents” and “form”. Form describes how…
Personality Insights
By Richard Gray, Science Correspondent and Argued by Fred Bijster
Scientists have claimed that the way a person gyrates in time to music can betray secrets of their character. Using personality tests, the researchers assessed volunteers into one of five "types"
“What is a Slow”
By Keith Morris Slow quick quick Much has been said on these pages and others regarding the timing…
Homogenization: the Catalyst for Artistic Stagnation
By Frank Regan
This is one of the negative aspects of human nature that “quelle surprise” has invaded the dance community. Needless to say, it is all too obvious in the competitive dance world where all the dancers start to look the same and the fundamental character is lost as a result of an immature intention to get noticed.
On Musicality
Holger Nitsche gives us insight on music and movement and how we have to understand both concepts to become a great musical dancer. Comment by Anthony Hurley
About Rhythm & Musicality: is it really the same?
Is having rhythm the same as being musical? Is dancing to music a physical statement? Read some of the oppinions here!
Musicality
By Jesper Frederiksen High level of musicality can make a profound difference to the performance of Ballroom and…