Genre Guide · Barbara’s Academy of Dance
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A guide for dancers & parents

Nine ways to move.one place to learn them

Every dance genre carries its own history, music and way of using the body. This guide explains where each one came from, what it looks like in the studio, and what to expect when you — or your dancer — step into class.

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Where it came from

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What it looks like

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The music

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Key vocabulary speak the language

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