What is Dance?
[[File:Musicians_and_dancers_on_fresco_at_Tomb_of_Nebamun.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Ancient Egypt]]ian dancing girls and musicians]] [[File:Zulu dance (cropped).PNG|thumb|right|250px|Every known traditional culture has types of dances: this is a [[Zulu people|Zulu]] event]] [[File:Anna CAPPELLINI Luca LANOTTE 2009WC - CD.jpg|thumb|230px|right|Ice dancing: Luca Lanotte & Anna Cappellini do the Paso doble on ice.]] [[File:AdeleFred1921.jpg|right|thumb|230px|Fred and Adele [[Fred Astaire|Astaire]] in 1921]] '''Dance''' is a performing art. It is described in many ways. It is when people move to a musical [[rhythm]]. They may be alone, or in a group. The dance may be an informal [[Play (theatre)|play]], a part of a [[ritual]], or a part of a professional [[performance]]. There are many kinds of dances, and every human [[society]] has its own dances. Dancing is not a sport, though it does have some athletic aspects. Dance is an art. Some people dance to express their feelings and [[emotion]]s, or to feel better. Dance can be used to tell a story. In some societies, dance goes with [[song]] as well as [[music]]. Dancing is sometimes done as [[sport]] and has similar athletic aspects. People who want to learn to dance can go to dance schools. It may take years of practice to become an experienced and capable dancer. Dancing is a good form of [[Physical exercise|exercise]] because it is more fun than most other forms. It is a good way to lose [[Weight loss|weight]]. <ref>{{Cite web|date=2024-01-20|title=Weight loss: Dancing can benefit people with obesity, overweight|url=https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/why-dancing-may-be-better-for-weight-loss-than-other-forms-of-exercise|access-date=2024-01-22|website=www.medicalnewstoday.com|language=en}}</ref> To plan a dance is called ''[[choreography]]'', done by a [[choreographer]].<ref>Crane Debra & Mackrell, Judith 2000. ''The Oxford Dictionary of Dance''. Oxford University Press, Oxford. [this book only deals with ballet]</ref> Often this goes with music, and fits into a c