COR 19- PE & Health

Dance

is the movement of the body in a rhythmic way, usually to music and within a given space.

3rd millennia BC

period when dancing became widespread.

Body

is the mobile figure or shape, felt by the dancer, seen by others

Action

is any human movement included in the act of dancing

Space

they may stay in one place or travel from one place to another

Time

refers to the movement of dancers through time, and specifically within relationship to the music, tempo, meter, or rhythm

Energy

variations in movement flow and the use of force, tension, and weight

Ballet

theatrical dance presentation with a choreographic or drama plot that integrates music, dance and stage designs

Modern dance

also called “contemporary dance”, theatrical dance form of contemporary approach, technique or style

Cultural dance

a traditional dance of a given country which evolved naturally and spontaneously with everyday activities such as occupations, customs, festivals, rituals and innumerable

Dance sports

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

Pop dance

one of the most popular types of dance ever since it was created the word “pop” comes from the word popular

Jazz dance

dancing is energetic and fun, consisting of unique moves, fancy footwork, bug leaps and quick turns

Classical dance

relying on symbolic gestures, masks or elaborate makeup, and magnificent costumes

Tap dance

an exciting form of dance in which dancers wear special shoes equipped with metal taps

Belly dance

characterized by undulating movements of the abdomen and hips and by graceful arm movements

Hip-hop

form of popular music that’s comprised mainly of emceeing, deejaying, graffiti and breakdancing

Pole dance

a sport and a form of performing art, a combination of dancing and gymnastics; involves dancing sensually with a vertical pole and is often used in strip clubs and gentlemen’s clubs

Aerobic dance

form of exercise which is characterized by brisk movements thus increasing the oxygen demand by the muscles at work

Line dance

a choreographed dance with a repeated sequence of steps in which a group of people dance in one or more lines or rows, all facing the same direction and executing the steps at the same time

Folk dance

recreational or ceremonial dance performed usually by members of the community to which the dance is traditional

Fundamental

being the most basic or most important thing on which other things depend

Position

place where someone or something is located or has been put

1st Position

• bring heels close to touch toes apart

• feet close and heels parallel

• touching toes at 45 degrees

2nd position

• bring feet apart sideward

• open parallel stride sideward

3rd position

• bring the heel of one foot to touch the instep of the other foot

• feet close-crossed

• heel in-step touching

• knees locked

4th position

• bring one foot in front of the other foot to walk strike

• one in front of the other foot of a pace distance

5th position

• bring the heel of one foot to touch the toe of the other

• heel of the front foot close to the big toe of the rear foot

1st position

• raise arms to a circle in front of the chest

• arms encircled in front at chest level, relaxed, fingers slightly apart

2nd position

• open up arms sideward, raised below shoulder level with a graceful curve

• arms raised sideways a little below shoulder level

3rd position

• raise one arm overhead while other arm remains in 2nd position

• one arm encircles overhead in the other raised sideways

4th position

raise one arm in front of chest in a half circle, while one arm remains overhead

5th position

• raise both arms overhead in a graceful curve

• both arms overhead