"I understand everything." Hakka - the choice of modern girls

Dancing in our country is gaining popularity every year. No matter how much they say that dancing is good for children because it helps develop plasticity, teaches them the ability to control their own body and communicate with peers, many parents still doubt whether it is worth sending their child to dance training. What can these activities contribute to? How to choose the right dance school? Such questions often worry many fathers and mothers. We asked the choreographer of TSK “Alfa” Svetlana Medvedeva to answer them.

— Svetlana, at what age is it best to send a child to a dance school?

— There are practically no “starting” age restrictions in this matter. Although in lately The position has become fashionable: the sooner parents put their child in the hands of a coach, the better. This extreme sometimes manifests itself in the fact that a child is brought to a dance class as soon as he turns two years old. I think this is wrong. At 2-3 years old, the child just begins to walk and master the floor. And he is not always able to understand the teacher’s explanations.

If your child is very active, it is probably worth sending him to dance from the age of three, provided that the group of children in which he will practice will be his age, so that the teacher pays attention to him along with the others.

But still, the optimal age at which it is best to start teaching a child to dance is five years old. At this time, the child easily navigates where left and right are, and controls his own body. And the main thing is that he will understand what the choreographer explains.

— What parameters should you use to choose a dance school?

— First, you must decide what kind of dances the child wants to do. There are many of them various types: sports (ballroom and hip-hop), Russian folk, pop, etc. If it is important for you that your child achieves outstanding results and takes part in competitions and concerts, then you need to choose a school where the organization of education implies this. Well, if parents just want to improve their child’s health, then it’s better to choose sports school or fitness center. With such requirements, the main selection criterion should be comfortable training conditions and the ability of the choreographer to find a child individual approach.

— RThe child comes to dance school for the first time. Where does training begin?

- From the simplest thing - from choreography. During the first lessons, the child should feel how his neck moves, his shoulders rise and fall. Children at this stage must understand: they can perfectly control their body. As a rule, modern children slouch because they have a weak spine. To eliminate this developmental deficiency, the coach gives children simple sets of exercises that strengthen their backs.

— Many parents are afraid to send their child to a dance school because they think that this may interfere with the proper development of the child’s health.

— If parents have doubts that dancing will be useful for their child, then they can ask to be present at the classes and talk with the teacher. It is better to do this repeatedly to eliminate the human factor - the teacher may have different level inspiration, and with it effort.

And in order for a child to adequately perceive your presence in class, he needs to be prepared. You can say: “Today I will attend your class, but don’t pay attention to me. Behave as you usually do." Such a conversation will help to avoid excessive constraint or, conversely, the child’s activity.

— Is it worth bringing a fat or, conversely, too weak child to a dance class?

— The most ideal option in this situation is to show the baby to a good choreographer, preferably a friend or, at least, famous master so that he can see what data your child is endowed with by nature. The specialist will evaluate the baby’s plasticity, how he hears music, and advise directions for dance classes. It will tell you what will be difficult for your child to do and what will be easy for him.

For example, a child’s obesity is not a reason to prohibit him from studying ballroom dancing. The desire to dance sometimes leads to the fact that after several years of training, a child will be able to make this or that figure much better than the one who was initially slimmer.

— What clothes are best to buy for a child for dancing?

— The best thing is regular cotton items: T-shirts, shorts, swimsuits and skirts for girls. From shoes - Czechs. Be sure to pin up your hair so that it does not interfere, does not distract you, and so that the child’s neck does not sweat.

— Parents often wonder why sneakers are not suitable for dancing?

— Sneakers are a convenient thing when exercising physical exercise, but not dancing. These are hard shoes with rubber soles that do not allow you to stretch your feet and walk them across the floor.

— Recently, sports dancing has become fashionable. Is this harmful to the baby?

— Let's start with the fact that parents should follow not fashion, but their child. Sports dances are divided into ballroom and hip-hop. The first type of exercise allows you to achieve discipline in posture and help increase self-confidence. This is useful for shy kids. They become more relaxed and make better contact with their peers.

If the child is initially active, does not sit still, and tries to do some tricks, then it is possible to enroll him in hip-hop. Don't be afraid of activity. these dances. The main thing is that there are no sharp objects or sharp corners in the home space where he works.

However, in my opinion, hip-hop is not a completely feminine sport.

— What is the best way to structure the diet of a child who dances? After all, such activities are an additional burden on the child’s body.

— A child’s nutrition must be systematic. There are no strict restrictions here. It is best to feed your child an hour before the start of classes and after them, when he returns home. Children usually spend a lot of energy while dancing, so you should not limit your child’s food intake. Children will eat as much as their body requires. I will also note that at 4-5 years old a child begins a period when the body “stretches”. It is advisable to include cottage cheese, kefir and cheese in the diet at this time, which will make the baby grow better.

In conclusion I would like to say. Dear parents, do not be afraid to send your children to dance school. Such activities will only strengthen it physical condition, will allow him to relax and help him gain self-confidence. And for any questions you may have, you can contact me by phone: 8-902-35-31-793 .

Elena Kozlova

Working with young children (3-6 years old) has a lot of difficulties, especially for beginning choreographers. These include absent-minded attention, fatigue, and behavioral problems. All this is natural for this age. Therefore, you should not be upset and think that you are a bad teacher, unable to cope with children.

After college, my first group was five-year-olds. And during my first lesson, one girl peed herself (sorry for the details!) and, standing in this puddle, calmly continued to study. I didn’t even immediately understand where this puddle came from. The other children told the story of her appearance in unison. What to do? It's autumn outside, but it's not hot in the classroom. Fortunately, this girl’s mother was nearby and was waiting for the child downstairs. So I was able to pick her up from class. Otherwise I don’t know what I would do with her. This was my first lesson.

I must say that at the school they teach us performance techniques and other choreographic wisdom, but they don’t teach us at all how to work with young children. Therefore, you have to figure everything out on your own. I think that my now 15 years of experience working with children allows me to give some advice to young choreographers.

1. Prepare children for a choreography lesson

It may seem that the first point has nothing to do with choreography at all, but this is at first glance. I myself have stepped on this rake more than once. At this age, children still have a herd mentality, so it’s worth asking to leave alone during class. Everyone will start asking in turn, regardless of whether they really need it or not. It is impossible not to let a child go at this age; the result may be the same as in the story I told at the very beginning. And if you start letting everyone go, the lesson will turn into an endless wandering, the children will be constantly distracted and the lesson will go down the drain.

Therefore, before class, I either take everyone to the toilet in an orderly manner, or ask my parents to do so. Then, during the lesson, I already know that if someone asks, he may well be patient. Sometimes children ask to go out simply because they are tired or lazy. So you shouldn’t always take their requests at face value.

2. Accompany movements with words

Well, now directly to the choreography. At this age, children have very developed imaginative thinking Therefore, it is not enough to show something several times; you must accompany your movement with words. It is very good if each movement is accompanied by images or symbolically called something. And if you come up with a small entertaining story about movement, then the children will generally be delighted. This is child psychology.

Firstly, this way children understand movement better, and secondly, they remember faster. Well, for example, when my children and I are going to do ground gymnastics on mats. We travel with them on carpeted airplanes through a fairyland. We sit on the mats, close our eyes, count “One, two, three! Let's fly!" Of course, it’s great when there is an appropriate musical accompaniment. We also have our own names for each movement on the floor. And it even happens that if I missed something, the children remind me that we haven’t been there yet today.

3. Change your occupation more often

A common mistake novice teachers make when working with young children is that they spend a lot of time on one activity. Those. learn movements, do ground gymnastics. Children at this age get tired quickly. And when they get tired, they lose interest, and, accordingly, their attention becomes scattered. Therefore, change your activity more often during classes. Approximately every 5-7 minutes.

Plan more actions so that at any moment, as soon as you feel that attention is being lost, you can change one action to another. For example, if you are studying with children in a circle and you see that they are tired, play with them. I play birds with the children, I ask who is which bird, they name it, and then the birds fly in a circle, as soon as the music stopped the birds sat down and hid in the houses. You can come up with a lot of options. The children relax and then you can continue with the lesson.

4. Play with children

Play is the main activity of children at this age, so you need to play with them. Moreover, it is desirable to bring play into work, so that when performing some pedagogical task, children think that it is just a game. On my blog I want to devote a separate section to various music and dance games. Since it's very important element in working with children.

5. Be part of what's happening

Remember that young children often copy the people with whom their parents and educators communicate. You are no exception. They repeat your lines, your movements. Therefore, when you show movement, you must show it exactly as it should look. And if you ask children to imagine that they are in a dark forest, then you must be in this forest with them. Children fly on carpeted airplanes fairyland, You are also flying with them. Show with movements and emotions how they should behave in a given situation. If you want them to perform with 100% dedication in the future, then give them 150% of your energy and attention now.

Here are some basic tips for working with children: preschool age. I want to say that working with children requires much, much greater mental and physical strength. At least, after classes with preschoolers, I feel like a squeezed lemon and am much more tired than after classes with older children. And finally, one more piece of advice: be patient, because everything that you put into these children now will come back to you later, when they grow up, and they will delight you with their successes!

Harem - (from Arabic - “forbidden place”) - a habitat or, simply put, the dwelling of women, slaves and children of the Sultan. It was called Dar-us-saadet - “House of Happiness”. The most famous are the harems of the Ottoman sultans, but the Abbasids and Seljuks also had “Houses of Happiness.”

At first, the harem was intended to keep slaves, because the daughters of Christian rulers from neighboring states were taken as wives. But after the reign of Bayezid II (1481−1512), this tradition changed, and the sultans began to choose their wives from the inhabitants of the harem.
Of course, the main guests of the harem were the sultans themselves. After them - the mother of the Sultan (valide). When her son ascended the throne, the Valide, accompanied by a magnificent procession, moved from the old palace to the new one and settled in special chambers. Following the valide, finally, came the wives of the Sultan - Kadyn-effendi. Without a doubt, the most colorful inhabitants of the harem were slaves (jariye). Responsible for the security of the harem were: the heads of the Islamic hierarchy (sheikh-ul-islama), the grand vizier (sadrazam), the chief of harem security (dar-us-saadet agasy), and, of course, especially worthy of attention, a special class of harem servants - eunuchs (harem-agalars).

Where did the slaves come from? Sultan's harem? It’s very simple - the eastern princes themselves sent their daughters to the Ottoman harem in the hope that they would become the sultan’s chosen ones. Slaves were bought at the age of 5-6 and raised until full physical development. Girls were taught dancing, music, playing musical instruments, etiquette, and the art of giving pleasure to a man. Already in adolescence The girl was first shown to the Grand Vizier. If she was found physical disabilities, bad manners or some other defect, its price fell sharply, and her father, accordingly, received less money than he expected. By the way, when selling their daughter, her parents signed documents indicating that they no longer had any rights to her.
The most beautiful slaves whom the Sultan could choose as his wife had to study very carefully. The first point was the mandatory adoption of Islam, unless of course the girl was of a different faith. Then the slaves were taught to read the Koran and perform prayers together or separately. Having received the status of a wife, they founded charitable institutions and built mosques, somehow providing for Muslim traditions. The surviving letters of the Sultan's wives testify to their education.
In addition, the slaves received a daily salary, the amount of which changed with each new sultan. They were given gifts and money on the occasion of various festivals and celebrations. The slaves were well cared for, but the Sultan severely punished those who deviated from the established rules.

If a slave lived in a harem for 9 years and was never chosen as a wife, she had the right to leave the harem. The Sultan gave her a dowry, a house and helped her find a husband. The slave received a document signed by the Sultan confirming her status as a free person.

Favorites

Slaves lived in a common or lower harem. The favorites lived in the upper harem, and the wives usually lived in palaces. Usually, if the Sultan was going to spend the night with any concubine, he would send her a gift. Then the Sultan's chosen one was sent to the bathhouse. After the bath, she was dressed in loose and clean clothes and escorted to the Sultan’s chambers. There she had to wait at the door until the Sultan went to bed. Entering the bedroom, she crawled on her knees to the bed and only then got up and lay down next to the Sultan. In the morning, the Sultan took a bath, changed clothes and sent gifts to the concubine if he liked the night spent with her. This concubine could then become his favorite.
If the favorite became pregnant, she was immediately transferred to the category of “lucky” (iqbal), but if there were several of them, then they were assigned ranks: first (main), second, third, fourth, and so on. Having given birth to a child, the Iqbal could after some time receive the status of the Sultan’s wife, but this tradition was not always observed.
Each Iqbal had a separate room in the upper harem. Their menu consisted of fifteen dishes: beef, chicken, fruit, yogurt, compote, butter, etc. In the summer, ice was served to cool drinks.

Sultans' wives

After the wedding, the new wife of the Sultan (kadyn-effendi) received a written certificate, she was presented with new fabrics, jewelry, outfits, and, of course, from the lower harem she was settled in a separate room specially allocated for her on the upper floors. The chief keeper and her assistants taught her the imperial traditions. In the XVI-XVIII centuries. Kadyn-effendi who had children began to be called Haseks. Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent was the first to honor his wife Hurrem (also known as Roksolana) with this title.

The sultans were obliged to spend the night from Friday to Saturday with only one of their wives; the rest of the nights they spent with whomever they wanted. This was the order sanctified by the tradition of Islam. If the wife was not with her husband for three consecutive Fridays, she had the right to appeal to the judge (qadi). By the way, the same guardian monitored the order of meetings between the wives and the Sultan.
Kadyn Effendi always called their sons “Your Highness”; when they came to visit them, they had to stand up and say: “My brave young man!” Regardless of age, the princes kissed the hand of the Kadyn Effendi as a sign of respect. The women of the harem, in order to demonstrate their respect, kissed the hem of the Kadyn-effendi's skirt. In relations with each other, the Sultan's wives observed a number of formalities. When one of the wives wanted to talk to the other, she sent a maid to her to get consent. The Sultan's wife, riding in a palanquin, was accompanied by eunuchs on foot. If all the wives left at once, then their palanquins were lined up according to the seniority of the owners.

The first eunuchs appeared in the Ottoman harem during the reign of Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror. At first, white eunuchs were entrusted with guarding the harem, but Murad III in 1582 appointed the Abyssinian Mehmed Agu as a eunuch. Since then, Abyssinians (Ethiopians) have almost always been selected as eunuchs.
It was believed that white boys endured the operation more difficultly and often died after castration, while much more black boys survived. Therefore, Arab slave traders began to kidnap children from Africa and take them to places known to them for castration.

Since there were more and more eunuchs, they organized a kind of guild. Boys accepted into this guild were raised as adult eunuchs. Young eunuchs were given names of flowers. Trained eunuchs usually served the valides, the wives of the sultan and the princesses. Eunuchs guarded the entrance to the harem.
After 1852, all management of the harem completely passed to the eunuchs. The chief eunuch of the harem bought slaves for his sultan and informed him about the situation - the behavior of his wives and concubines, gave advice on punishments and promotions in the harem hierarchy. At the same time, the range of responsibilities of the chief eunuch was very extensive - he even had the right to prepare the Sultan for wedding ceremony. When the chief eunuch retired, he was given a pension. The new sultan usually appointed a different chief eunuch, but this did not always happen. Despite the fact that some of the chief eunuchs were completely illiterate, they actively took part in public policy, because they always received the support of the Sultan himself and his wives.

Mothers of the Sultans

The rooms of the Sultan's mother (valide) were the second largest after the Sultan's rooms. The slave maids lived on the lower floor.

The Valides, despite their status, had enormous power. Sultans always revered their mothers and treated them with special respect.

Decline of the harems

Mehmed VI Wahid ed-Din (1918 -1924) was destined to become the last Sultan Ottoman Empire. Defeated In World War I, Türkiye was defeated as an ally of Germany and was occupied by the Allied states.

In order for your daughter to grow up healthy and active, she needs a little physical activity. And if the child is flexible and active, loves music, then dance classes will be no less effective training for successful development. What are the benefits of dancing for a growing princess? At what age should you teach first? dance moves? Where should I send my girl to: ballroom or oriental dancing? Many questions worry mothers who decide to introduce their baby to this beautiful view art.

What are the benefits of dancing for girls?

Of course, in the future the baby does not have to become a soloist dance group, famous all over the world, or a ballerina Bolshoi Theater. But choreography classes will bring great benefits to the child, since dancing:

on for a long time form correct posture, which in the future will withstand high school loads and sitting at the computer;
strengthen the immune system;
help develop flexibility and plasticity, strengthen muscles;
form beautiful proportions of a girl’s body, get rid of excess weight;
develop artistry, ear for music, coordination of movements and sense of rhythm;
promote easy childbirth in the future due to the active work of the pelvic organs;
practically do not cause injuries, which cannot be said about other sports: gymnastics, wrestling, etc.;
help to reveal other abilities in girls, because they become more relaxed and confident.

When should I send my girl to dance?

The age at which a child is introduced to the first dance steps largely depends on a variety of factors: the baby’s health, her desires, and your plans for the future. It is also necessary to take into account that each style is characterized by certain movements that require special skills from the little dancer. So, Latin American dances they preach sensuality and even sexuality that an eight-year-old girl cannot convey. But Irish dance Due to the complexity of the movements, it is not suitable for a five-year-old child.

Although many dance studios accept children from two to three years old, experts say that children at this age are still too clumsy, they find it difficult to coordinate movements, and they often do not understand the instructions of teachers. A five-year-old child still confuses right and left side, but the age of seven is the ideal time to introduce girls to many dance styles. But don’t wait until you start school – send your little one to rhythmics, gymnastics and other developmental clubs that will prepare the child’s body for systematic dance classes.

7 qualities of a good dance school

Choosing a good dance school can be difficult, especially if you don't know much about dance itself. Start by making a list of all the dance clubs in your area, and only then, after going through the list, decide on the one that is ideal for your child. Below is a list of criteria for a good dance school.

Highly qualified teachers. The right choice of teacher will ensure future sporting achievements your child. The most best teachers– practicing dancers with qualifications as teacher-instructors. Make sure that the choreographer has a certificate, diplomas, and awards for various dance competitions or professional competitions. A good instructor, in addition to specialized education, has work experience and knows the psychology of dance.
Safe covering. Some dance styles put serious strain on joints and bones, especially ballet with its constant jumping. A professional coating consists of many layers necessary for shock absorption, sound absorption and thermal insulation. Never enroll your child in a dance class with a concrete floor.
A small number of students. The fewer children who attend a dance group, the more attention your child will receive from the teacher. And for the choreographer himself it is much easier to control 10-15 little dancers than a whole horde of naughty children. Be sure to check with the instructor about the number of children in the group or attend one of the open classes.
Necessary equipment. The comfortable studio environment is important factor for successful learning. The dance hall must be spacious and well ventilated, with mirrors covering the entire wall. The child must have his own changing cabin, free access to the toilet and shower.
Flexible payment system. Be sure to check the cost of training and the presence of other fees, which include the purchase of suits, payment of travel expenses, etc. Find out when payment is due and whether money is refunded for classes missed due to illness. Finally, ask if your money will be refunded if your child refuses to go to school for any reason after several visits. By the way, get ready for the inevitable costs of shoes, dresses, cosmetics and various competitions.
Convenient location. The studio should be located in a safe and not very remote area. Ideal option - dance school near your place of residence. Own parking will make life much easier for parents who are forced to deliver their child by car from other parts of the city.
Realistic expectations. High quality dance studio will not offer services that are not suitable for your child based on age or medical conditions. Experienced choreographers will not enroll a four-year-old baby in a group for ballet or tap dancing.

Choosing a dance direction

Some little girls dream of becoming famous ballerina, others want to practice modern dancing, while others have not yet figured out their own preferences. For acceptance final decision choreographers conduct special lessons, where parents and children themselves understand which dance direction is best to choose.

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Ballet. Serves as the basis for other dance styles. Forms grace, physical flexibility and elegance in girls, but do not forget about the big physical activity. Best age start of classes – 6-7 years.
Jazz. Interesting dance style, which relies heavily on originality and improvisation. The dance uses bold dramatic movements and involves mixing different directions. The start of training is seven years.
Tap dancing. A fascinating dance based on the rhythmic work of feet shod in special shoes with metal heels. A six-year-old child is already able to learn the necessary movements.
Hip-hop. Improvisation and personal interpretation are important for such dances. No sentimentality - just energy and self-confidence. Suitable for a little five year old rebel.
Modern dances. This dance style rejects strict rules classical ballet, emphasizing individuality and self-expression. This includes breakdancing, tectonics, popping, modern, etc. Only for children over ten years old.
Belly dance. A very useful dance style for women's health, characterized by sharp movements of the hips and abdomen. You can enroll a girl from the age of three.
Latin dances. Dynamic, sensual couple dances (samba, rumba, cha-cha-cha, etc.) require certain skills in expressing emotions and are suitable for older girls.
Ballroom dancing. The most popular movement, which includes waltz, tango, and foxtrot, will teach five-year-old children grace, the ability to “present” themselves and good taste.
Folk dances. They differ from others in that they were not composed by choreographers, but by different communities or groups. There are several types folk dances, including square dance, gypsy, Irish and English dance, polka and many others. Children begin to be taught at the age of 5-7, depending on the direction and complexity.

The most fashionable dance trends of our days

There is no great chance that you will be invited to a social ball; you are much more likely to end up at a club or at a party of friends in another democratic setting.

The ability to dance will come in handy everywhere. Having mastered the technique, you will feel confident, increase self-esteem, improve your posture and figure, change internally, and feel incomparable pleasure. Find out which modern dances for girls are the most popular and where to learn fashionable dance moves.

Dance as a useful hobby

Control of one's body in dance is given to almost all people, but many are prevented from realizing themselves by excessive modesty. If you are shy in company and refuse men who invite you to dance, restructure yourself internally. Especially modest girls can try to learn how to dance modern dances at home by turning on their favorite music and improvising in front of a mirror.

This hobby is suitable for women of all ages, weights and body types. Don't be shy if you have a non-standard figure, curvy hips, big breasts or protruding tummy.

Dancing is good not only for your mood and beauty, but also for health. Thanks to dance movements, blood flow increases, lung function improves, and the heart strengthens. After regular exercise, posture improves, coordination of movements and the functioning of the vestibular apparatus are normalized.

For every girl and woman there is suitable look modern dance, in which it is easy to turn disadvantages into advantages. By dancing regularly, girls become more feminine, their gait and facial movements change. Choreography teaches the art of seduction and coquetry, playfulness and a confident look. At the same time, dancers know how to keep their distance and are never toys in the hands of a man.

Where to learn to dance quickly and beautifully

Eat two ways to learn to dance– independently and under the guidance of a teacher. The first option is ideal for those who once studied choreography, and now just want to master new style. The second guarantees success for everyone.

Homeschooling and its features

For self-study Girls can use video lessons on modern dance, read books on choreography, watch films, study theory in magazines.

It is important not to neglect the recommendations of the virtual choreographer, but to strictly follow them. Even more important is to find good courses and materials for self-study. It’s better to choose a few, and only then weed out the extra ones, understanding the nuances.

To begin with, of course, you can do without a suit, but a suit helps you get in the right mood and immediately accustoms you to movements taking into account clothing. You definitely need suitable music; training lessons and a description of the dance will help you choose it.

For beginners, it is better to choose directions in which improvisation is allowed. As a rule, these are “natives” from street styles, they do not require special preparation, costumes or a partner. Having mastered the technique of free dance styles, you will feel confident on the dance floor.

More difficult to master classic styles, in which you need to learn the position of the body, head, arms, basic positions and steps. Such areas require classes with a teacher at home or at school.

Training in schools and studios

If you are used to taking everything seriously and want to be not only a participant, but also the central link of the dance floor, then it is better to enroll in a modern dance school.

Advantages of studying in the studio:

Experienced teachers in good schools– professional choreographers.
No need to think about where to find a partner or team for pairs and group dances.
Professional dance hall with mirrors, the right music.
A special atmosphere and new friends with similar interests.
For girls, this is an opportunity to find a partner not only for a waltz, but for life.

To find out what services such schools provide, we called the studio Fashion Dance, working in Moscow, and asked a few questions.

What dance styles can you teach a beginner?

We have a lot of styles, ranging from waltz and tango, including ballroom and modern, fashionable Latin American and oriental dances, to go-go and erotic styles for special occasions.

So what, you can teach any girl to dance?

For each client we find the most suitable style for him, taking into account personal data and wishes. There are no people who do not know how to dance, this is given to man by nature, the main thing is to open up correctly.

What wishes do people come to you with most often?

The most popular trend among boys and young girls is modern dancing, older women want to learn belly dancing, and ladies who have free time retired, drawn to the waltz.

The global problem of modern youth is wedding. We have opened a course especially for newlyweds pre-wedding preparation, in which we stage a dance of the bride and groom, father and daughter, friends and girlfriends.

What do you need to start training and how much does it cost?

First you need to come to us and express your wishes. We help you navigate names and styles, and together we select a group and teacher. Everything else is individual, including prices. We have a lot of discount programs. Better go to the dance school website Fashion Dance, and if it’s not clear, call us, we’ll be happy to tell you everything!

Types of modern dances for beginners

It is easiest for beginners to master modern dance styles, which do not have clear rules of choreography. Small flaws here are practically unnoticeable; they are taken for improvisation and the girl’s personal highlights.

Free dance - the choice of dreamers

Free dance, also known as rhythmic or plastic dance, appeared at the beginning of the last century. The basis of this dance style is ballet, diluted free movements from ordinary life. The main point This direction is emancipation, energy, interaction with the environment.

IN free dancing under modern music improvisation, spontaneity, and creativity are encouraged. Perhaps this best choice for beginners, since there are no strict rules of choreography and technique, but there is the possibility of self-expression.

Girls can perform free dances either alone or in pairs with a man. The absence of strict boundaries is a guarantee that you will not look like a bad dancer, because everyone can come up with their own moves.

Modernity as the choice of the free

Modernism arose against the background of the denial of traditional ballet techniques. His credo is the rejection of canons and conventions, the embodiment new choreography . Modernity came to modern girls from the twentieth century. One of the founders of the movement was Isadora Duncan. Another dancer who contributed to the development and popularity of the style is Mary Wigman, who abandoned traditional beautiful movements in favor of the unusual and even shocking.

Modern dance is done barefoot, its main choreographer is nature. The technique cannot be called complex; the main component of success is the dancer’s emotionality. Sensuality in every movement is a guarantee of your own pleasure and the delight of others.

Electro - youth direction

Electro is one of the most popular directions on the list modern dance for girls, accessible for beginners. Essentially this is street dance, born in the middle of the last century to club music. Electro dance more with your hands than the body, so it is ideal for beginner dancers and people with poor physical fitness.

There are two directions:

Milky Way - calm movements, somewhat similar to the performance of an actor on stage. Each dancer's appearance - small performance with a beginning and an ending. It is better to start learning to dance electro with this type, then moving on to a more complex direction.
Electro – active movements that smoothly transform into each other at high speed. The main thing here is to feel the music and understand what they are singing about in the song, so that the movements do not contradict the meaning.

Tectonics – dynamics and energy

Tectonic is another modern dance direction for girls and boys. Tectonic combines dance elements of techno, hip-hop, popping, and locking. True fans adhere to a certain style of clothing - skinny jeans, tight T-shirts, basketball-style sneakers. They are distinguished by futuristic hairstyles with gothic elements.

However strict requirements no, you can dance tectonics in any clothes and with any hairstyle. Not only tight-fitting, but also loose clothing is allowed - hoodies, shorts, tops. Best suited for movement flat shoes.

It is customary to distinguish two groups of tectonics – hard and soft. Each group includes several types of dance. Learn on your own dance elements difficult, it is better to do it in a group or with a teacher.

Breakdancing is a favorite of the flexible ones

Breakdancing is a dance for modern girls who master acrobatics, which originated in the seventies of the last century. Breakdancing literally hit the masses with a wave in 1984 after the release of the film Beat Street. They began to dance it at discos, clubs and even at school parties.

Break is divided into two large groups– lower and upper:

The top break is similar to a popular disco dance. It is characterized by sharp clutching movements of the arms, legs and the whole body. The top break group includes many stylistic trends.
Lower breakdancing is more complex and filled with acrobatic tricks. It is danced on the floor and requires physical fitness and strength to hold the body up. This type of modern dance is more suitable for boys than girls.

Break clothes need to be as comfortable and convenient as possible. Girls - b-girls, breakdancing in beautiful sportswear famous brands to look stylish and attractive. WITH short hair no problem, but for the owners long hair care must be taken that hair does not interfere with movements.

Hip-Hop – mischievous and rhythmic

Hip-Hop originated among the working class of New York in the mid-seventies. Within a few years he became part of youth culture in many countries. In the late nineties, Hip-Hop turned out to be a full-fledged component music industry. Nowadays, this trend is highlighted as a fashionable subculture, it is popular style which has become a lifestyle for some.

Hip-hop dances to rhythmic music, including rap. The rhythm, as a rule, is set by DJs, and dancers need to have time to hear the music and think through movements to it.

Contempo - flight of the soul

Contempo successfully combines several dance styles. It attracts girls with its simplicity of movements and the ability to improvise. The founders of contemporary dance, including Isadora Duncan, did everything so that everyone could master this dance.

Contempo training should begin with the preparation of muscles, joints and ligaments. The essence is alternating tense muscles with sharp relaxation. Contempo is built on the contrast of falls and rises, characterizing contradiction and balance. It is better to dance barefoot, so that nothing interferes with freedom.

Hakka - the choice of modern girls

Hakka appeared in the eighties of the twentieth century, thanks to musical direction hardcore The energetic movements of this distinctively named modern dance are driven by bass beats hard rock. This is one of the most emotional dance styles, requiring endurance and athletic training from girls.

During training, you can even lose weight, as a lot of energy is spent and calories are burned. Hakka strengthens the leg muscles, pumps up the thighs and makes the lower body more toned and slender.

At the same time, Hakku is easy to learn for beginners; there is little basic elements, and everything else is improvisation that fits within the framework of the style.

Go-Go - for disco stars

Go-Go originated in the mid-sixties of the last century; initially it was one of the ways to entertain visitors in entertainment venues, festivals, clubs, and discos. Go-Go came to Russia only in the nineties; it was actively used not only in clubs and discos, but also to attract attention to any public events.

Go-Go shouldn't be considered obscene dancing woman Always remains inaccessible. At the dawn of the Go-Go, dancers were even hung in cages so that men would not even think about the possibility of approaching.

The ability to dance Go-Go is necessary for self-confident girls who love to attract attention and be in the center of events. Go-Go will be useful in a club or disco, it will teach you to catch the rhythm, control your warmth, play and improvise.

The best dance styles for women

For women who look at dance as a hobby and one of the opportunities for self-realization, there are many modern trends. You need to proceed from your existing skills and initial physical training. Gradually, the bar can be raised, moving on to more complex styles.

Oriental and Indian dances for beginners

Oriental charm will never go out of fashion, because the spirit of the East leaves no one indifferent. All are exclusively female, they are playful and light. Modern views ideal for girls and women who cannot be classified as thin - curvaceous and even a protruding belly are welcome. After just a few lessons, the plump girls forget about their complexes and present them as their advantages.

List of popular couple dances

Pair dancing, both ballroom and modern, helps girls quickly find common language with men, they are taught to be paired, dominate and submit, depending on the situation. For shy girls and women it is best way get rid of excessive modesty and awkwardness from a man’s touch.

The most popular modern couple dances:

Waltz is a slow one that does not lose popularity and is constantly evolving. The ability to dance a waltz is a sign of good form.
Tango is an ancient Argentine dance, which is still called modern. Today tango is divided into many types: Argentinean, Uruguayan, ballroom, Finnish and others.
Balboa - very close contact with the partner, the bodies should be pressed closely together so that there is no gap. There are not many movements, so this modern dance is great for beginners.
Rock and roll - rhythmic couples dance with relaxed movements. Rock and roll requires acrobatic skills and long training, it is better to train with one partner as it requires a lot of support at a fast pace.
Flamenco is a bright cocktail of Moroccan, Spanish and gypsy motifs, full of improvisation and mystery.
Paso Doble is a dance style that resembles Spanish bullfighting. The man plays a bullfighter, and the girl plays a cloak or mulet in the hands of a matador.
Rumba is a dramatic dance of love to the rhythms of African drums overlaid with clave rhythms. Modern rubma is divided into ballroom, Cuban, African and gypsy.

When choosing a dance, focus on initial training, posture, endurance, and the functioning of the vestibular apparatus. This doesn’t mean that you have to limit yourself to limits, you just need to start small. You may need to do or first, and only then move on to dance exercises.

The list and descriptions of modern dances were prepared with the participation of Fashion Dance Schools. Especially for the online magazine “Women’s Hobbies”.