Dance is and always has been an integral part of different cultures and societies. Dance is an expression of people, and the study of dance reveals the experiences of people within the context of their cultures and societies. Dance both mirrors and influences individuals, societies and cultures, which can be seen by the trends we see over the years as dances become popular and then die out.

Dance is done for religious or symbolic reasons, it is also merely a form of entertainment, and it has also played a major role in influencing societies. The emergence of dances such as the Twist, Jitterbug, Hip Hop etc. are some examples of this.

The students have chosen a particular style or type dance and have researched it to help to explain how dance has influenced society, and how dance is mirrored by society. They have included information which shows how historical events, the environment, and fashion trends all influence the dances of any era. They have information about how some dances, such as aboriginal dances and Ukrainian cultural dances, play a large role in some societies and actually help to shape those societies. They have also provided information on how people or groups of people have influences the development of different types of dances.

The following information will also include some detailed graphics and good pictures demonstrating particular dances.