PEH 3 HISTORY OF DANCE

Greek

evolved from basic dramatic form in which incorporated dance, music, spoken words and costumes.

Barbara Mettler

Dance is an activity which can take in any forms and fill in many different needs. It can be in recreation, entertainment, education, theraphy, and religion.

body movement

Dance is art, The art of?

Dance

it is a form of art using rhythmic bodily movements expressing ideas and emotions and accompanied by music

dance

as an art form, it may tell story, set a mood, or express and emotions

dance

it also a form of recreation

dance

it is also a form of socialization

Pre-historic period

the egyptians were the first great culture to infuse its society with the magic of dance; which evolved from the simple rituals used by hunters to find their prey

egyptians

the ? were the first great culture to infuse its society with the magic of dance; which evolved from the simple rituals used by hunters to find their prey

greek

participation in dance and drama festival was a religious experience not merely an amusement

greek

there were more than 200 greek dances designed for every mood and purposes

200

there were more than ? greek dances designed for every mood and purposes

roman period

this period is all about love and comedy

roman period

imported entertainers from greece to perform theatrical piece in honors of God and to amuse a population weary

Renaissance period

The king and queen

renaissance = ?

revert

medieval period

originally dance movement were part of dramatic rituals. LATIN MASS. DANCE OF DEATH

develop cardio and muscular endurance
improves coordination, balance, flexibility, and body composition
gives sense of togetherness within a group
encourage positive social interactions
promotes cultural values
helps keep the brain sharp
decreases incidence of dementia and alzheimer’s disease, depression
increase self-esteem and body image

develop?
improves?
Gives?
encourage?
promotes?
helps
Decreases?
Increase?

space time force body

Elements of dance

space

area surrounding a person in which he/she is able to move?

shape level size direction focus

5 types of space

time

duration of the movement

beat
tempo
accents
rhythmic patterns
duration

5 types of time

force

how the body uses energy while moving

heavy/light
tensed/relaxed
sharp/smooth
bound/flowing

4 type of force

part - introductory
Shape - climax
Base - end

3 type of body