Dancing is a vital part of human life, and for our ancient ancestors dancing was a natural and important part of play and social interaction.

Dance is a powerful enabler of emotional wellbeing and positivity, and also encourages people to explore lots of additional life-improving activities. It opens doors in our minds, and windows to the world.

Rhythm

Rhythm is one of the most important things in music. It's what holds a piece of music together, making it sound like a whole.

It's also something that can be challenging to learn, but it is worth persevering with. Practicing clapping out different rhythms will help you develop your sense of rhythm, and it can be a good way to start practicing your timing!

Dancers should also try to develop their rhythm while dancing notes, as a strong sense of rhythm can make it easier to follow instructions. Dancing to music can help you calm your nerves and refocus on what's important in life, instead of what's bothering you.

Rhythm can also be used to create interest in a piece of music by playing with the tempo. Features such as rubato, ritardando, rallentando, and accelerando are all ways that a musician can play with the tempo of a phrase to make it more expressive.

Melody

One of the most basic elements in music is melody. A melody is a line of notes played in a way that is recognizable and easy to repeat.

Melodies are not just strings of notes that make a tune; they also contain phrases and motifs. This is a good thing for dancers, since it gives us a chance to see how rhythm, harmony and melody work together to create music.

A melodic line may seem to rise (ascend) or fall (descend) as it progresses, giving the melody its shape. You can imagine a line that goes up steeply when the melody jumps to a higher note, or that falls slowly as the melody gently fades away.

In addition, there are terms that describe how a melodic line changes as it advances, such as arch shapes or conjuncts. A conjunct rises and falls slowly, with small pitch changes between notes, whereas an arch shape is defined by a rising and falling line that is not step-wise or scalar.

Accents

Accents are a key feature of music and serve as a means for the performer to express themselves. They are either added by the performer as they interpret a piece, or written into the score by the composer.

Using accents to emphasize a particular note or set of notes can transform a musical performance in exciting ways that would otherwise be impossible. In addition, they help the performer better convey the emotions of a song.

Dynamic accents, also known as stress accents, are the most common type of accent and involve varying a note’s sound volume to place emphasis on it.

Agogic accents, which prolong a note or pause it in a short period of time, are also an important part of dancing notes. They are a type of syncopation and are more commonly seen in jazz, funk, disco and Latin music.

There are five types of accents in music: staccato, staccatissimo, marcato, accent and tenuto. The first two are indicated by a simple dot above or below the note head, while the third is represented by a vertical wedge, shown above and below.

Choreography

Choreographers are the people who plan out all the movements in a dance routine. They work in ballet, musical theatre, ice dancing and fashion shows. They may also be involved in television, film, music videos and synchronized swimming.

While some choreographers create their own movement sequences, others are commissioned by a director or producer to take control of the entire process. This can be a rewarding and challenging role.

The art of choreography involves the specification of human movement and form in terms of space, shape, time and energy, typically within an emotional or non-literal context. This movement language is derived from dance classes Perth the dance techniques of ballet, Ballroom Dance, contemporary dance, jazz, hip hop, folk dance, techno, k pop, religious dance or combinations of these.

Often, a choreographer’s work is accompanied by music, sound and visual effects, which can heighten the drama of the dance. These elements can also enhance the experience of the spectator, making dance more accessible and enjoyable.