Anna Pavlova in costume for the Dying Swan, Buenos Aires, c. 1928
Dance is an art which gives a chance to the individuals to
express their self expressions and emotions. Dance is the best way to reduce
stress and boost your mood. Today individuals of all age groups prefer to opt
for dance instead of exercises and jogging. This is because dance not only
helps in toning their body but it also helps in socializing and relaxing. Since
ancient times there are dancers who have contributed in the development of
different dance forms.
Some world famous dancers who are still remembered for their
valuable contribution in dance are:
•
Anna Pavlova:
She was known for her classical ballet. Even
today she is remembered for her performance in ‘The Dying Swan’.
• Mikhail Baryshnikov
Mikhail
was a director in American Ballet Theater. He had also worked as the male
dancer in ballet for some plays.
•
Vaslav Nijinsky
Vaslav
was a ballet dancer who was famous in 1950’s for his excellent athletic body
and ability to perform with perfection and confidence in theater plays.
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•
Jack Cole
‘Jack Cole’ is considered to be
the father of jazz dance techniques that are used by many jazz dancers today.
Cole’s dance techniques emphasized more on angled placements, isolations and
change of directions.
•
Katherine Dunham
Katherine was the first African-
American women who found great success as a choreographer in the 19th
century. She even came up with her own dance troupe and gained popularity in
the world for her jazz steps.
• Fred Astaire
Fred
is well remembered for his flawless dance styles. Apart from a good dancer Fred
was also a singer, choreographer, actor and a leading entertainer in Broadway.
•
Michael Jackson
Well
known as the king of loping and popping Michael Jackson was one the famous
dancers in the world in 20th century. He revolutionized the world of dance with
his excellent dance moves.
