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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

Done by 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. They are the movements most associated with games and sports.

Psychological Factor

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

Physiological Factor

Physical fitness and body built that affect human movement.

Sociological Factor

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

Theme

A central idea or message that is 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 in dance. It is the mastery of basic skills and principles that allow dancers to move with precision, control, and grace.

Music

Provides the rhythm and tempo for the movement and can help create the mood and atmosphere of the dance.

Props

Anything that the dancers manipulate or use during their performance.

Costume

Worn by the dancer or performer to enhance the visual appeal of a dance performance and create a specific mood or atmosphere.

Choreography

The 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.

Contemporary Dance

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

Popular Dance

Dance styles widely enjoyed and practiced by the general public.

Folk Dance

A type of dance performed by people of a particular culture or region, often passed down from generation to generation to express values and traditions.

Tribal Dance

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

Ballroom Dance

A type of partner dance performed in pairs and follows a set of rules and patterns, often in formal settings.

Standard Dance

A type of ballroom dance characterized by smooth and elegant movements.

Latin Dance

A type of ballroom dance characterized by upbeat rhythms and sensual movements.

Cheer Dance

Typically performed by teams of dancers and includes stunts, jumps, and tumbling.

Festival Dance

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

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.

National Dances

Dances performed throughout a country or region with little or no modification.

Carinosa

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

Rigodon de Honor

A formal dance often performed at balls, galas, and special occasions.

La Jota Manilena

Named after the capital city of the Philippines, Manila, and performed using clacking bamboo castanets.

Local/Rural Dances

Dances specific to a particular region or community, reflecting unique culture and traditions.

Pandanggo sa Ilaw

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

Tinikling

A dance that imitates the movement of a tikling bird.

Subli

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

Folk dance

-The oldest form of dance and earliest form of communication.

- The traditional dance of a given country which evolved naturally and spontaneously with everyday activities.

- It is handed down from generation to generation

- It has more or less a fixed movement in their pattern but may differ in various areas or province