Dancing for Fitness and Health

This flashcard set covers various dance styles including Hip-hop, Line Dancing, Aerobics, Ballroom, Tinikling, and Ballet, along with historical figures in Philippine folk dance.

Hip-hop Dance

A dance form originating in New York City in the 1970s that encourages creativity, self-expression, and physical fitness, and is strongly connected to hip-hop culture and rap music.

Line Dancing

A choreographed dance performed in lines and rows, with types including One Wall, Two-Wall, and Four Wall.

Aerobics

A term introduced by Kenneth Cooper in 1968 describing continuous physical activity that improves cardiovascular and respiratory fitness.

Locking, Popping, and Breaking (B-boying)

The specific styles and movements included within the category of hip-hop dance.

Social Ballroom

A type of ballroom dance intended for enjoyment and recreation.

Competitive Ballroom (Dancesport)

A type of ballroom dancing that consists of judged performances.

Exhibition Ballroom

A type of ballroom dance that is performance-focused.

Ballroom Dance

A partner dance emphasizing social interaction and teamwork that develops discipline, coordination, and communication skills.

Tinikling

The national folk dance of the Philippines, originating in Leyte, which imitates the movements of the tikling bird.

Alignment

A key principle of ballet that focuses on proper body posture and injury prevention.

Turn-out

A ballet principle defined as the outward rotation of the legs.

Weight Distribution

A principle of ballet focused on maintaining balance and control.

Pull-up

A ballet principle that involves maintaining posture through core engagement.

Francisca Reyes-Aquino and Ligaya Fernando-Amilbangsa

Siya ay kilala bilang “Ina ng katutubong sayaw ng pilipinas” 2. Siya naman ay nagpreserba at nagtaguyod ng pangalay, ang tradisyunal na sayaw ng mga tausug sa sulu.