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Dance

It involves a successive group of bodily movements and steps rhythmically performed and timed to music.

Movements

The act or process of moving, especially changing position, location, and posture.

Rhythm

A measured motion characterized basically by recurrences of elements or features as beats, sounds, or accents.

Space

Refers to the space through which the dancer's body moves.

General Space

The overall area or environment within which movement or activities take place.

Personal Space

The area around a person that they consider their own, where they feel comfortable and safe from others being too close.

Fundamental Movements

A specific set of gross motor skills that involve different body parts.

Locomotor Movements

Movements that allow you to change your location.

Walking

A regular pace of the feet. A simple transfer of the weight from one foot to the other.

Running

A fast walk or an increased speed in walking by lifting the foot off the contact floor or ground.

Hopping

The weight of the body on one foot spring on that same foot.

Leaping

With the weight of the body on one foot, spring on one foot and land on the other foot.

Sliding

Full contact of the foot on the floor by gliding or a slide.

Galloping

A combination of a step (full transfer of weight on one foot) and a cut by the transfer of weight to the other foot.

Skipping

A combination of a step and a hop on a fast tempo.

Non-Locomotor Movements

Movements that involve moving the body without moving from one place to another place.

Extension

Straightening or stretching any part of the body from a joint.

Flexion

Movement around any joint.

Rotation

Turning, twisting, or circling a body part while the base stays stationary.

Pendular

Moving a body part side-to-side, forward and back like a pendulum.

Percussive

Movement of striking, hitting, pulling, or pushing.

Vibratory

The shaking of body parts or beating movements that produce vibrating.

Sustained

A smooth flowing movement contained in a balanced position.

Manipulative Movements

Movements that involve both the body and an object, most associated with games and sports.

Reasons Why People Dance

Used in worship, plays a role in courtship, an expression of joy, serves to entertain others, and provides personal and effective communication.

Psychological Movements

Phenomena such as fear, anxiety, and self-confidence that affect movement either positively or negatively.

Physiological Factor

Physical fitness and body built are two main concerns that affect human movement.

Sociological Factor

The relationship of the performer to the group regarding social conformity and norms.

Elements of Dance

Theme, movement, steps, gestures, facial expression, technique, music, props, costume, choreography, and scenery.

Theme

A central idea or message conveyed through the movement, music, and other elements of the dance.

Steps

Include locomotor, non-locomotor, and manipulative movements.

Gestures

Express motions or ideas in sign language.

Facial Expression

Used to express feelings.

Technique

The foundation of all movement, mastery of basic skills and principles that allow dancers to move with precision, control, and grace.

Music

Provides rhythm and tempo for the movement, creates the mood and atmosphere of the dance.

Props

Anything that dancers manipulate or use during their performance.

Costume

Worn by the dancer or performer, enhances the visual appeal and creates a specific mood or atmosphere.

Choreography

Forms and arrangement of a dance, connected with the steps and movement on how a dance must be performed.

Scenery

The setting or background that establishes the place of action of any dance to make it more realistic and beautiful.

Classifications of Dance

Contemporary dance, popular dance, folk dance, tribal dance, ballroom dance, standard dance, Latin dance, cheer dance, and festival dance.

Contemporary Dance

A genre that emerged in the mid-20th century, influenced by modern dance and incorporates elements from other dance forms.

Popular Dance

Dance styles widely enjoyed and practiced by the general public.

Folk Dance

Type of dance performed by people of a particular culture or region, often passed down from generation to generation, and expresses the culture's values and traditions.

Tribal Dance

Dance performed by Indigenous people or those living in traditional societies closely connected to nature.

Ballroom Dance

Partner dance performed in pairs, follows set rules and patterns, often performed in formal settings.

Standard Dance

Ballroom dance characterized by smooth and elegant movements.

Latin Dance

Ballroom dance characterized by upbeat rhythms and sensual movements.

Cheer Dance

Typically performed by teams with stunts, jumps, and tumbling.

Festival Dance

Dance performed at festivals and cultural events, characterized by energetic and upbeat movements, often performed in groups.

Characteristics of Folk Dance

Dancers stand apart, hand movements play an important part, most dances are in a long formation, begin and end with "saludo," war dances are found among non-Christian tribes.

Geographical Classifications of Folk Dance

National dances performed throughout a country or region, local/rural dances specific to a particular region or community.

Carinosa

Affectionate dance representing the courting phase of a romantic relationship using handkerchiefs and fans.

Rigodon de Honor

Formal dance often performed at balls, galas, and special occasions.

La Jota Manilena

Named after Manila, performed using clacking bamboo castanets.

Pandanggo sa Ilaw

Dance of lights simulating fireflies in the night by balancing lighted cups.

Tinikling

Dance imitating the movement of a tikling bird.

Subli

Religious folk dance performed in honor of the Mahal na Poong Santa Cruz.

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