The Contemporary Dance

Nature , in the broadest sense, is the natural, physical, or material world or  universe . "Nature" can refer to the  phenomena  of the physical world, and also to life in general. The study of nature is a large, if not the only, part of  science . Although humans are part of nature, human activity is often understood as a separate category from other natural phenomena. The word  nature  is derived from the  Latin  word  natura , or "essential qualities, innate disposition", and in ancient times, literally meant "birth".  Natura  is a Latin translation of the Greek word  physis   (φύσις), which originally related to the intrinsic characteristics that plants, animals, and other features of the world develop of their own accord.   The concept of nature as a whole, the physical  universe , is one of several expansions of the original notion; it began with certain core applications of the word φύσις by  pres...

Benefits of contemporary dance: Stronger bones and reduced risk of osteoporosis Better coordination, agility and flexibility Improved balance and spatial awareness Increased physical confidence Improved mental functioning Improved general and psychological well being Greater self-confidence and self-esteem Better social skills Conclusion Improved condition of your heart and lungs Increased muscular strength, endurance and motor fitness Increased aerobic fitness Improved muscle tone and strength Weight management Contemporary dance can be a way to stay fit for people of all ages, shapes and sizes. It can improve your muscle tone, strength, endurance and fitness and is a great way to meet new friends. Contemporary dance is a popular form of dance which developed during the 20th century and has since grown to become one of the most dominant performance genres throughout the world. It tends to utilize both the strong and controlled legwork of ballet and m...

Two hundred and four dance students, professionals, and former dancers in the UK completed questionnaires, semi-structured interviews, and a body scanning and mapping process aimed at gaining an increased understanding of how dancers interpret pain and its relationship to injury in the context of their careers. The research was targeted at modern and contemporary dancers, as they are an underrepresented group in the dance-injury literature. Results from the questionnaires were compared with other studies of dance injury, drawing on qualitative data where relevant. Findings indicated that 90% of the sample had experienced an injury (now or in the past), and that the lower back and knee were among the most common sites of current pain and injury. Qualitative descriptions of pain and injury indicated that dancers tend to define injury as something that stops them from dancing or from moving normally. Dance injury rates do not appear to be decreasing significantly, despite greater awarenes...