COR 019

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From the earliest moments of known human history, dance accompanied

From the earliest moments of known human history, dance accompanied

ancient rituals, spiritual gatherings and social events

The oldest proof of the existence of dancing

9000-year-old (BC) cave paintings

Where was the cave paintings found?

India

5 scenes that the cave paintings depicted:

Hunting, Childbirth, Religious rites, Burials, and Communal drinking

3 uses of Dance:

Rituals, War Dance, Entertainment

Dance came from the German word _____, which means “to stretch”

Danson

It is the movement of the body in a rhythmic way.

Dance

Foundational concepts that develop movement skills

Elements of Dance

Mobile figure seen by others

Body

Any human movement in the act of dancing

Action

Dancers interact with an area in myriad ways. They may travel from one place to another.

Space

Refers to the movement of dancers through ____, and specifically within relationship to the music, tempo, meter, or rhythm.

Time

Variations in movement flow and the use of force, tension, and weight.

Energy

Is a theatrical dance that features highly formalized steps and movements

Ballet

Expressive style of dancing started in the early 20th century. The focus of this is expression.

Modern Dance

It can be folk dance, or sometimes even for ethnic dance.

Cultural Dance

Is formal social dancing in couples, popular as a recreation and also as a competitive activity

Dance Sports

Originated in America in 1980. Most popular types of dance.

Pop Dance

Dance technique and style that first emerged in the United States in the early 20th century.

Jazz Dance

arm position + feet position

Fundamental Dance Positions

Feet position: feet close and heels parallel touching toes at 45 degrees

First Position

Feet position: open parallel stride sideward

Second Position

Feet position: feet close-crossed heel in-step touching knees locked

Third Position

Feet position: one in front of the other foot of a pace distance

Fourth Position

Feet position: heel of the front foot close to the big toe of the rear foot

Fifth Position

Arms position: arms encircled in front at chest level, relaxed, fingers slightly apart

First Position

Arms position: arms raised sideways a little below shoulder level

Second Position

Arms position: one arm encircles overhead in the other raised sideways

Third Position

Arms position: one arm encircles like first position; the other arm overhead

Fourth Position

Arms position: both arms overhead

Fifth Position

2/4 TS: Point R foot in front (ct. 1), step R close to L (ct. 2). This is commonly done in front.

Touch Step

2/4 TS: Step R foot (ct. 1), close L to R foot (ct. 2). This may be executed in any directions

Close Step

2/4 TS: Step R foot in front (ct. 1), step L close to R foot in rear (ct. and), step R foot quickly in front

Change Step

2/4 TS: - Step R foot in front (ct. 1), point L foot in front (ct. 2) This step is executed in all directions. (1, 2)

Step Point

2/4 TS: Step L foot in front (ct.1), step R close to left foot in rear (ct. and), step L in front (ct.2), pause (ct. and).(1 and 2 and)

Plain Polka

2/4 TS: - Hop on L foot and step R forward (ct.1), step L close to R in rear (ct. and), step R foot forward (ct. 2) and pause (ct. and). This may be executed in any direction. (and 1 and 2 and)

Hop Polka

2/4 TS: Place L heel in fourth in front (ct.1), touch left toe in rear ( ct. 2), Take one plain polka step forward, starting with the L foot (ct. 1, and 2, and). (1,2, 1 and 2 and

Heel and Toe Polka

2/4 TS: Take two slide step forward and a plain polka: Slide L foot in front (ct. 1), close R to L foot in rear ( ct. and), slide R foot in front ( ct. 2), close L foot in rear ( ct. and). Take one plain polka forward starting with the L foot (1 and 2 and, 1 and 2 and)

Slide Polka

3/4 TS: - Point R foot in front ( ct. 1 ), step R close to L ( ct. 2, 3 ). This is commonly done in front. =1M

Touch Step

3/4 TS: - Step R foot in front ( ct. 1), point L foot in front (cts. 2, 3 ) This step is executed in all directions

Step Point

3/4 TS: Step R (cts. 1,2); swing L (ct. 3) or step R (ct. 1); swing L (cts. 2,3)Step hop step R (cts. 1,2); hop R (ct. 3) =1M

Step Swing

3/4 TS: Step R foot ( cts. 1 ), close L to R foot (cts. 2, 3 ) = 1M, ` or 2) Step R foot ( cts. 1, 2 ), close L to R foot (ct.3) = 1M This may be executed in any directions

Close Step

3/4 TS: - Step L foot in front (ct.1), step R close to L in rear (ct.2), step L in front (ct.3) This may be executed in all directions.

Native Waltz

3/4 TS: - Step R foot across the L foot in front and raise slightly the L foot across in rear (ct.1), step the L foot close to R in rear ( ct.2), step R foot in front (ct. 3). Step on the ball of the rear foot on the second count.

Cross Waltz

4/4 TS: (CT.1234=1M STEP,CLOSE,STEP,HOP (RAISE FOOT IN FRONT)

Schottische

4/4 TS: (CT.1234=1M STEP,CLOSE,STEP,HOP(RAISE FOOT IN REAR)

Escotis

4/4 TS: - (CT.12341234=2M BRUSH,RAISE,BRUSH,RAISE,STEP,STEP,CLOSE OR PAUSE

Chotis

2/4 Time Signature Folk Dance Steps

Touch Step, Close Step, Change Step, Step-point, Plain Polka, Hop Polka, Heel and Toe Polka, and Slide Polka

3/4 Time Signature Folk Dance Steps

Touch Step, Step Point, Step Swing, Close Step, Native Waltz, and Cross Waltz

4/4 Time Signature Folk Dance Steps

Schottische, Escotis, Chotis