| Periods of Western classical music | |
|---|---|
| Early | |
| Medieval | (500–1400) |
| Renaissance | (1400–1600) |
| Baroque | (1600–1760) |
| Common practice | |
| Baroque | (1600–1760) |
| Classical | (1730–1820) |
| Romantic | (1815–1910) |
| Modern and contemporary | |
| Modern | (1890–1930) |
| 20th century | (1901–2000) |
| Contemporary | (1975–present) |
| 21st century | (2001–present) |
In terms of it's music videos, the genre of dance has developed many conventions of it's own, including:
- Handheld camera shots - rarely any static shots as the movement gives it a more dynamic and intimate feel
- Energetic
- Colourful
- Large variety of camera framing and angles, however there is a large use of close ups within the videos which again makes teh audience feel involved - as if you were there yourself.
- Often set in a nightclub/urban setting, this being a common concept of dance videos, however there are notable exceptions
- Other settings include summer settings, such as at the beach, pool parties etc
- More than often are shots of people dancing - be it street dancing, cheer leading, roller blading - anything that is energetic and inspires people to dance themselves.
- Modern teenager/young adult stereotypes, such as alcohol, drugs, fashionable clothing and sometimes sexual references.
- Representation of women - often voyerism, girls in bikini's/very little clothes. Male gaze theory comes into play
- High key lighting
- Lively atmosphere
- Repeated basseline beat to keep the audience engaged
- Techno/electric sounds
The editing within dance music videos is ususally fast paced and choppy - usually cutting to another shot every 1-2 seconds. This again is designed to raise heartrate and encourage movement. The editing usually tells a narrative, with common themes including love, gang culture and holidays/escapes.
Here are some examples of popular and conventional dance music videos:
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