Moorland International Ballet Academy

Character Dance, Folk Dance and Spanish Dance

Character dance is a specific subdivision of classical dance. It is the stylised representation of a traditional folk or national dance, mostly from European countries, and uses movements and music that have been adapted for the theatre. Character dance is integral to much of the classical ballet repertoire. The students study Spanish dance in the form of Flamenco and Danza. Estilizada, incorporating the playing of castanets, which further enhances co-ordination, style and performance.

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