Jan Berghold, Lynn Hartmann, Melanie Hauser, Aline Seifert

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GERMAN FOLK DANCE

20.01.2014

The “Marschtanz” :

dance manner with various step combinations:

Ballet-elements variations and always changing pictures. This is completed by acrobatic parts.

The main emphasis lies here on the synchronic parts as well as the precision.

The “Mariechen- und Paartanz”

consist of the classic ballet completed by acrobatic parts besides the elements of the march dance from jump steps and dance steps.

The playful presentation and the cheerful radiation are characteristic.

Gardetanz

Gardetanz

The “Schautanz”

It is a mixture of all possible modern dance styles with the background of the march dance basic elements.

In principle, exhibition dances always have a topic the chief attention lies on whose representation and underlays with suitable music.

The outfits which are made especially for the respective dance may be just as various and original. Smaller properties or stage decorations are common at the exhibition dance.

Schuhplattler

former partner dance performed by men only It’s a traditional folk dance popular in the

Alpine regions of Bavaria and Austria.

• The term "street dance" encompasses classic funk and b-boy styles (breakdancing and hip-hop),

• club and house dance, MTV-style formation, vogueing and the explosive energy of krump.

• The result is a potent mix, and rhythm is its lifeblood.

Street Dance

Battle

There are different battles

A lot of groups compare them

The biggest battle in Germany takes place in Braunschweig

Wiener Walzer Traditional on Marriage Couple dance Invented in 1770 From Austria Society dance