The Embodiment of Sound

Welcome! Learn about the special movement of dancing. I'm Chloe, and I created this site to celebrate the joy of dance through the dependency of music. Whether you're a seasoned performer or a curious mover, I hope you can find inspiration here. Let's explore the rhythm that connects us all.

Dance Facts

Dance improves coordination, flexibility, and mental focus.
Hip-hop originated in the Bronx in the 1970s as a form of street expression.
Ballet began in the Italian Renaissance courts before evolving in France and Russia.
Freestyle dancing allows for spontaneous creativity and emotional release.
Dance facts - found by Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft Copilot, personal communication, October 15, 2025)

YouTube Videos: Some Iconic Dances

The Nicholas Brothers – Tap, Jive
Balanchine – Ballet, NYC Ballet.
Ohio State Dance Team – College Dance, Jazz.
LSU Tiger Girls – College Dance, HipHop.

Dance Styles & Music Genres

Dance Style	Typical Music Genre
Ballet	Classical (e.g., Tchaikovsky, Debussy)
Hip-Hop	Rap, R&B
Jazz	Jazz, Funk, Swing
Contemporary	Ambient, Indie, Instrumental
Tap Dance	Broadway, Jazz
Salsa	Latin Jazz, Salsa
Breakdance	Hip-Hop, Funk, Breakbeats
Waacking	Disco, Funk
House Dance	House, Deep House
Belly Dance	Arabic Pop, Middle Eastern
Flamenco	Spanish Folk, Flamenco Guitar
Zumba	Latin Pop, Reggaeton

Music Facts

Music activates both hemispheres of the brain, enhancing memory and mood.
Genres like lo-fi and classical are popular for studying and relaxation.
Beats per minute (BPM) affect how we move — faster BPMs energize, slower ones soothe.
Many dancers use playlists tailored to choreography as music leads the style of movement.
Music facts - found by Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft Copilot, personal communication, October 15, 2025)

Dance and Music

Dance emobodies music in the lyrics, the beats, or in the silence.
Dancers have a beautiful ability to choreograph and move from just hearing a style of music.
The music tends to drive the kinds of movement, while the movement expresses the meaning of the music.
Whether competitively or just for fun, dancing is a unique feeling and activity that connects emotion, movement, and music.

Course Scedule

Dance Class	Day/Time
Ballet	Mondays at 4:00 p.m.
Hip-Hop	Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.
Jazz	Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m.
Contemporary	Thursdays at 11:15 a.m.
Tap Dance	Fridays at 3:00 p.m.
Salsa	Saturdays at 1:00 p.m.
Breakdance	Sundays at 10:30 a.m.