Dancing Is The Cradle Of Civilization How It Has Made A...

There is a young woman dancing to the beat of the drums. She is toned, tanned, and talented. She moves her hips like one would believe impossible, she holds a silk veil which covers her face showing nothing but her eyes making her look mysterious. Her hand movements are those resembling a snake, her outfit is glamorous and shows off her body. Every movement is precise, enticing, and sensual. Her body acts so fluidly that it all appears to be one move itself. She is so confident and sexy, she looks exotic, but at the same time so traditional. Watching her is hypnotizing; one cannot help but to get lost in her hips. Dancing, it is as old as time. It has made a great impact on human history almost as much as agriculture and war. In the beginning, dancing was used as a form of worship and for religious rituals. It was used to worship and unite with nature. Because it is a believed that the Fertile Crescent is the cradle of civilization, it is no surprise that the earliest depictions of humans dancing were found the Mesopotamia, Egypt and Greece. However, others believe that it began in India as far as 4000-5000 years ago and spread throughout Greece and then the Middle East from the migration of a European gypsy tribe called Roma; although it is not certain that it is the actual place where it got started. During the early days of civilization, (about 10000 BCE) society was very matriarchal, which meant that women played a big part and held positions of power both religiouslyShow MoreRelatedTainos1871 Words   |  8 PagesTainos: And their impact on the Caribbean Outline Thesis Statement: The Taino Indians, a unique group in Hispaniola, made many contributions to the Caribbean that are still shared and practiced in modern-day society. Introduction I. Background A. Definition of Taino B. Culture / Lifestyle II. History A. Housing / dress B. Food / agriculture C. Transportation Read MoreGreek Mythology: Influences and Effect to Greek Civilization5325 Words   |  22 PagesGreek Mythology has been known to be one of the footprints left by the civilization of ancient Greece to our history and these mythology somehow shed a light to the culture, life style, religion and history of ancient Greece since the mythology were the primary basis of the origin of the ancient Greeks and they believed that these mythologies explained the origin of why things turned out to be like that. The Mediterranean served as a basin for the early civilizations. The rich history of the MediterraneanRead MoreWho Goes with Fergus11452 Words   |  46 Pagesa second level, the poem captures Yeats frustration at his own failed love affair. He seems desperate to turn from the contemplation of loves mysteries that have preoccupied him for so many of the poems in The Rose, convinced that this meditation has only increased his sorrow without providing any means of improving his situation. The exhortation, on this level, is directed inward, to his own heart. He challenges himself to take Fergus direction and leave love behind him. Moreover, the fact thatRead MoreStephen P. Robbins Timothy A. Judge (2011) Organizational Behaviour 15th Edition New Jersey: Prentice Hall393164 Words   |  1573 PagesUnderstanding Work Teams 307 Communication 335 Leadership 367 Power and Politics 411 Conflict and Negotiation 445 Foundations of Organization Structure 479 v vi BRIEF CONTENTS 4 The Organization System 16 Organizational Culture 511 17 Human Resource Policies and Practices 543 18 Organizational Change and Stress Management 577 Appendix A Research in Organizational Behavior Comprehensive Cases Indexes Glindex 637 663 616 623 Contents Preface xxii 1 1 Introduction