PEH 3

DANCE

the patterned, rhythmic and purposeful movemen of the body in time and space.

DANCE AS AN ACTION

its most fundamental, foundational level, dance

is action—specifically, a deliberate, stylized, and

expressive human movement structured in time

and space

DANCE AS AN ART

it occupies a specific place within a

cultural "institution" artworld"

that is recognized and sustained

by its practitioners, critics, and

audiences.

DANCE AS PERFORMING ART

experienced in the moment it is

being physically executed. Yet, it is

also permanent because a

singular, identical work can be

performed repeatedly across

different times and places.

BODY

“Who/What is moving?

EFFORT

“HOW THE MOVEMENT IS EXECUTED”

SHAPE

What forms the body creates in relatio to itself and the environment?”

SPACE

“Where the movement moves?”

Cardiorespiratory Fitness

Fast-paced dance styles give the same aerobic benefits

as running, boosting stamina and overall

cardiorespira health.

Metabolic Health

Regular dance movement increases energy expenditure, improving insulin sensitivity and aiding in glucose regulation, which helps reduce risk factors for metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes.

Dance in Optimizing Cognitive and Brain Health

Choreography recall exercises

working memory and executive

functioning, directly challenging

the prefrontal cortex and basal

ganglia.

Pierre Beauchamp (1636–1705)

First codified in the 17th century by French ballet master

Fundamental Positions in Dance