Ângela Regina Vieira

  Angela Regina Vieira Dance is an art form that consists of movements performed by the body with aesthetic and often symbolic value, either improvised or purposefully selected.Dance can be classified and described by the choreography of its dancers, its repertoire of movements, performed simultaneously using music or with instruments; or by its historical time or place of origin.An important distinction is to be distinguished between the contexts of theatrical and participatory dance,[5] although the two types of dance aren't necessarily distinct; both may have special functions that are ceremonial, social and competitive, martial, sacred or liturgical. Other forms of human movement are sometimes said to have an element of dance, such as martial arts, gymnastics, cheerleading, figure skating, marching bands, synchronized swimming as well as other types of athletics. Dance isn't all about performance. Dance can also be utilized to train or exercise for other activities and sports. Dance itself has also become an athletic activity for a few, with dancing competitions found across the globe, displaying a variety of styles and styles.