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Change of position in space, governed by mechanical principles that limit the ability of individuals.
Movement
Measure of motion or flow, recurrence of elements or features (accents).
Rhythm
Involves a successive group of bodily movements and steps rhythmically.
Dance
greek word of dance, to drag or to stretch
Danson
Derived from the word 'saya' which means happy.
Sayaw
Used to move the body from one place to another or project the body upward, such as jumping and hopping.
Locomotor movements
Performed without appreciable movements from place to place (fixed).
Non-Locomotor movements
Regular pace of feet, simple transfer of weight from one foot to another.
Walk
Fast walk or increased speed in walking.
Run
Weight of body on one foot, spring on the floor.
Hop
Weight of body on one foot, spring off one foot and land on the other.
Leap
Full contact of foot by gliding.
Slide
Combination of a stop and a cut by transfer of weight.
Gallop
Combination of a step and a hop in fast tempo.
Skip
Straightening of body part from joint.
Extension
Contraction of body parts from joint.
Flexion
Turning, twisting, or circling.
Rotation
a similar movement of a pendulum
Pendular
Striking, hitting, pulling, or pushing.
Percussive
Shaking of body parts or beating.
Vibratory
Smooth flowing movement in balance
Sustained
Phenomena such as fear, anxiety, and others that affect movement.
Psychological Factor
Physical fitness, body built, poor muscle development, and low fitness level.
Physiological Factor
Relationship of performer to the group.
Sociological Factor
Maximum space available to a person in a stationary position.
Personal Space
Area in which one or more persons are moving in space.
General Space
Refers to movement forward, backward, sideways, circular, and combination.
Direction
Moves in the horizontal plane, identified as high, medium, and low.
Level
Maximum reach of an individual or referred to as personal space.
Range
The line of design created in space as one moves.
Pathways or Space Designs
movement in space to relation to an object or person’s attention or direction
Focus
Main ingredient and message of dance.
Theme
Pattern of movement and space.
Design
unaccented beats of movement into measure
Pattern in time
refers to path traced by the dancer’s feet
Pattern in space
action of dancers to create organized patterns
movement
sound of foot making step. includes leaps, turns, and runs.
steps
express motions or ideas in sign language
Gestures
express feelings through diff. facial forms
Facial Expressions
Special knowledge and skills in executing dance movements.
Technique
auditory background, motivates dancers. melodic and harmonious used as accompaniment
music
Worn by the dancer to reflect message, customs, beliefs, and setting.
Costume and Properties
Form and arrangement of dance.
Choreography
Setting or background establishing the place of action of any dance.
Scenery
Standardized rules and restrictions, often religious or for court and royal performances.
Classical Dance
Form of dance incorporating elements of both classical ballet and modern dance. uses point of work and has greater range of movement. (20th century modern dance, floor work, balletic movements, and turn-in of legs
Modern Contemporary Ballet
Cultural art passed down from generations to generations, reflecting customs, beliefs, and rituals.
Folk Dance
Dance particularly found in a group of people living together in a locality.
Ethnic/Tribal Dance
Dance performed in social gatherings with a more formal atmosphere.
Social and Ballroom Dance
Includes dance mixers, square dancing, and round and round dances.
Recreational Dance
Recognized as a dance form in television and other dance centers, such as disco.
Popular Dance
Close and paralllel touching toes at 45 degrees
1st feet position
encircled in front chest level, relaxed fingers slightly apart
1st arms position
open parallel stride sideward
2nd feet position
arms raised sideways a little below shoulder level
2nd arms position
closed-crossed, heel, in-step touching knees locked
3rd feet position
one arm encircle overhead other raised sideways
3rd arms position
open-crossed
4th feet position
one arm encircle overhead other arm on first position
4th arms position
closed-crossed, heel-toe touching knees locked
5th feet position
both arms encircled overhead, fingers apart
5th arms position
Reasons For Dancing (5)
to pass course subject
to have fun or entertain others
for passion/provides release of tension
to treat emotionally disturbed people/treat physically handicapped
worship
Needed to show in Dance (2)
Movement
Rhythm
Fundamental Movements and Exploration (3)
Locomotor
Non-locomotor
Manipulative
Basic Division of Movements [Locomotor] (7)
Walk
Run
Hop
Leap
Slide
Gallop
Skip
Basic Division of Movements [Non-Locomotor] (7)
Extension
Flexion
Rotation
Pendular
Percussive
Vibratory
Sustained
Factors that affect movement (3)
Psychological Factor
Physiological Factor
Sociological Factor
Kinds of space occupancy (2)
Personal Space
General Space
Elements of Space (5)
Direction
Level
Range
Pathways/Space Designs
Focus
Dance elements (8)
Theme
Design
Movement
Technique
Music
Costume and Properties
Choreography
Scenary
Dance forms (8)
Classical Dance
Modern Contemporary Ballet
Folk Dance
Ethnic/Tribal Dance
Social and Ballroom Dance
Recreational Dance
Creative Dance
Popular Dance