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Dance

An art form that expresses emotions through graceful body movements performed with musical accompaniment

damson,

meaning “to stretch” or “to drag.”

Prehistoric Period

Dance was basic and based on everyday movements used as a means of communication tied to life events such as birth, puberty, courtship, marriage, and death.

Ancient Civilization

Dance served as the primary means of expressing religious beliefs and mythological teachings, particularly in ancient Egypt.

Middle Ages and Renaissance

Dance played a vital role in celebration, amusement, and entertainment and reflected the behavior and lifestyle of people during the period.

Music

A recurring accompaniment of dance that enhances harmony between visual and sound elements for deeper audience impact.

Body

The dancer is the center of dance, responsible for executing movements with rhythm and precision to convey emotion.

Action

Refers to the movements of dance, ranging from subtle gestures to complex actions such as jumping and tumbling.

Time

The rhythm, speed, repetition, and duration of movements in a dance, which may be choreographed or improvised.

Energy

The degree of force, tension, or fluidity applied to movements and is considered the most complex element of dance.

Space

The area or environment where dance occurs, including stage size, design, and visual arrangement.

Ballet

A classical dance that originated in the 15th century in Italy and France and evolved into a formal art form.

Classical Ballet

A story-driven ballet style emphasizing symmetry, pointe work, elaborate costumes, and orchestral music.

Neoclassical Ballet

A faster and more abstract ballet style with minimal sets, simpler costumes, and less emphasis on symmetry

Contemporary Ballet

A ballet style focused on pure movement and physical expression with experimental music and abstract design.

Jazz Dance

A lively dance style characterized by originality, improvisation, and dramatic body isolations.

Tap Dance

A rhythmic dance developed from African traditions where dancers wear metal-tapped shoes to create sound.

Hip-Hop Dance

A street dance style originating in 1970s New York featuring popping, locking, and breakdancing movements.

Modern Dance

A dance form that rejects classical ballet rules and emphasizes emotional and inner expression

Swing Dance

A partner dance that evolved from jazz and is characterized by energetic spins and jumps performed in sync.

Contra Dance

An American folk dance where dancers form two parallel lines and perform sequences with different partners.

Country and Western Dance

A group of dances influenced by folk, contra, and jazz styles set to country-themed music.

Belly Dance

A solo dance from the Middle East that focuses on torso and hip movements.

Flamenco

An expressive dance from the Iberian Peninsula combining percussive footwork with intricate body movements

Latin Dance

A broad category of dances developed in Spanish-speaking regions influenced by European, African, and indigenous cultures.

Folk Dance

A general term for dances developed by communities to reflect their culture and traditions.

Physical Benefits of Dancing

Improves cardiovascular health, muscle and joint condition, posture, and reduces back pain.

Mental Benefits of Dancing

Enhances mental alertness, decision-making skills, and reduces stress, depression, and dementia risk.

Emotional or Spiritual Benefits of Dancing

Promotes inner peace, emotional healing, and creative self-expression.

Social Benefits of Dancing

Improves self-esteem, builds friendships, strengthens social connections, and opens career opportunities.

Frequency

Refers to how often a person engages in dancing activities.

Intensity

Indicates how hard the body works during dancing.

Time

Refers to the duration of dancing activity.

Type

Refers to the kind of dance being performed.

Dance Safety

Injury prevention in dance is achieved by understanding body mechanics and maintaining proper fitness.

Basic Body Fitness Areas

Alignment, flexibility, strength and stamina, coordination, technical skills, and general body maintenance.

Injury Prevention Measures

Wearing proper attire, staying hydrated, avoiding dancing through pain, using correct techniques, warming up, cooling down, and respecting physical limits.

Ballroom Dancing

A formal partner dance where one leads and the other follows, commonly performed socially and competitively.

Standard Dances

Smooth and flowing dances that travel counterclockwise around the dance floor.

Foxtrot

An elegant dance focused on smooth movement across the dance floor.

Waltz

A progressive dance characterized by rise and fall movement and considered the foundation of ballroom dances.

Tango

A sensual ballroom dance from South America emphasizing sharp movements and close connection.

Viennese Waltz

A fast rotary ballroom dance performed in a closed hold position.

Quickstep

A fast-paced dance with rise-and-fall motion influenced by jazz and swing music.

Latin Dances

Cha-Cha-Cha

A lively and flirtatious dance derived from mambo and swing featuring triple steps.

Jive

A fast and energetic dance influenced by rock and roll, swing, and boogie.

Samba

A joyful Brazilian dance known for celebration and rhythmic movement

Rumba

A romantic dance portraying love and passion with specific step timing patterns.

Ballroom Dance Attire

Proper clothing and shoes are essential for comfort, elegance, and performance safety

Philippine Folk Dance

Dances that reflect the traditions, beliefs, and cultural identity of Filipinos.

Francisca Reyes Aquino

Known as the “Mother of Philippine Folk Dancing” for her extensive research and preservation of folk dances.

Idaw

A ritual dance depicting a hunting ceremony before tribal warfare.

Banga

A dance showcasing Cordillera women balancing clay pots while fetching water.

Idudu

A dance portraying shared parental roles in Itneg/Tinggian family life.

Tinikling

The national dance of the Philippines inspired by the movements of the tikling bird.

Kuratsa

A courtship dance from Bohol performed in a waltz style

Itik-Itik

A dance inspired by duck movements from Surigao del Norte.

Inalimango

A dance from Panay and Capiz that mimics the movement of mud crabs.

Singkil

A royal dance based on the Maranao epic Darangan involving bamboo poles.

Kini-Kini

A royal walk dance representing grace and refinement of Maranao women.

Pangalay

A Badjao dance emphasizing upper body flexibility and arm movements.

Asik

A solo dance performed to express devotion, apology, or emotional appeal.

Occupational Dances

Depict movements related to work or labor.

Religious or Ceremonial Dances

Performed as part of rituals or spiritual ceremonies.

Game Dances

Incorporate play elements.

Wedding Dances

Performed during wedding celebrations.

Courtship Dances

Express romantic pursuit between partners.

Festival Dances

Performed during community celebrations.

War Dance

Represent mock battles or combat.