Apresentação Terrazzo

"My Favourite Hobby"

I have many hobbies in different areas but today I'm going to tell you about one of my favourites: CONTEMPORARY DANCE

Contemporary dance blends elements of multiple dance styles and lets dancers express emotions through movements and breath.

Contemporary dance

How did it start?

Contemporary dance developed during the mid-twentieth century and has since grown to become one of the dominant genres for formally trained dancers, with particularly strong popularity in the U.S. and in Europe.

Merce Cunningham

Foundational Figures of Contemporary Dance

Martha Graham

How did it become my favourite hobby?

I started doing contemporary dance when I was 10 years old, after recovering from a heel injury while practicing artistic gymnastics. I really liked artistic gymnastics but contemporary dance was a nice surprise.

I'm always dancing and I do it every day but my rehearsals depend on the shows. I usually go with my group to christmas events, shows, and other performances. I always feel very excited and happy to be with my dance partners.

How often do I engage it?

How does it contribute to other areas of my life?

Contemporary dance is very important to me. It helps in different aspects of my life:

• Stress managements;
• Encourages flexibility;
• Elevates my coordination;
• Improve confidence;
• Develops team spirit and empathy.

To conclude...

... contemporary dance is very importante to me because I can have fun and be with my dance partners. It helps me increase my confidence, manage stress and it makes me feel very happy.

Thanks for your attention!

Maria Leonor Melo,Nº 15,9ªC

• BODY

• ACTION

• SPACE

• ENERGY

• TIME