PEH (MIDTERMS)

Elements of Dance

are the

foundational concepts and

vocabulary that help students

develop movement skills and

understand dance as an artistic

practice.

Bodily Shapes, Action, Space, Time, Energy

5 Elements of Dance

Bodily Shapes

refers to how the

entire body is molded in

space on the configuration

of body parts.

Bodily Shapes

The body

can be rounded, angular,

or a combination of two.

Other body shapes can be

from wide to narrow and

from high to low. They can

be symmetrical and

asymmetrical.

Group Shapes

a group of

dancers perform

movements in different.

Group Shapes

They are

arranged in ways that are

wide. narrow, rounded,

angular, symmetrical, or

asymmetrical and are

viewed together as a total

picture or arrangement

within.

Action

Any human movement included in

the act of dancing— it can include

dance steps, facial movements,

partner lifts, gestures, and even

everyday movements such as

walking.

Action

Dancers may use

movements that have been

choreographed or traditional

dances taught by others who

know the dances.

Action

Movement can also be

improvised, meaning that the

dancers make it up "on the

spot"

locomotor

movement

Movement that

travels through space

axial movement

movement which

occurs in one spot.

Space

the area the

performers occupy and

where they move.

spatial elements

space is divided into four different aspects that are known as

Direction, Size, Level, Focus

The Spatial Elements

Direction

dance movement can travel in any___ The

performers can go forward,

side, backward, diagonal,

circular and so on.

Size

movements can be

varied by doing larger or smaller

actions.

Level

movements can be

done in a high, medium, or low ____

Focus

performers may

change their ____ by looking at

different directions.

Time

Keyword : When?

Time

Human

movement is naturally

rhythmic in the broad sense

that we alternate activity and

rest.

Time

Breath and waves are

examples of rhythms in

nature that repeat, but not as

consistently as in a metered

rhythm.

Energy

The movements here

propelled by _____ or force.

Energy

Dance uses

different _____, and a

varied use of theses

minimizes the monotony of

the movements in a

performance.

force

can either initiate or

stop an action.

Sustained, Percussive, Vibratory, Swinging, Suspended, Collapsing

six

qualities of dance energies

Sustained

movements are done smoothly,

continuously, and with flow. Control does not have

a clear beginning and ending.

Percussive

movements are explosive or sharp

in contrast with sustained movement. They are

accented with thrust of energy. They have clear

beginning and ending.

Vibratory

movements consists of trembling or

shaking. A faster version or percussive movements

that produce a jittery effect.

Swinging

movements trace a curved line or an

arc in space. The movements are released and

giving in to gravity on the downward part of the

motion, followed by an upward application of

energy.

Suspended

movements are perched in space

or hanging on air, holding a raised leg in any

direction is an example

Collapsing

movements are released in tennis

and gradually or abruptly giving in to gravity.

Letting the body descend to the floor.

slow collapse

can be described as a melting or oozing

action in a downward direction

Fitness

defined as a condition in

which an individual has enough

energy to avoid fatigue and enjoy

life.

Health-Related Fitness

Focuses on factors that promote

optimum health and prevent the

onset of disease and problems

associated with inactivity.

Body composition

Ratio of mass and fat free mass

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

also called as

cardiorespiratory endurance or aerobic

fitness refers to ability of body to

efficiently and effectively intake oxygen

and deliver it to your body's tissues by

way of the heart, lungs, arteries, vessels,

and veins.

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

ex. long distance walk, swimming

Working Heart Rate

heart rate after 3 minute step test

Resting Heart Rate

heart rate before 3 minute step test

Flexibility

is the ability of a joint or series

of joints to move through an unrestricted,

pain free range of motion.

Flexibility

ex. Zipper test

Muscular Strength

refers to your ability to move and lift

objects. It’s measured by how much force

you can exert and how much weight you

can lift for a short period of time.

Muscular Endurance

is the ability of a particular muscle group

to exert force, continuously and

repetitively, over a period of time.

Skill-Related Fitness

It is the ability to perform during games

and sports, also called performance

fitness. Are more

relevant to certain athletes.

Agility

Ability to move quickly and to easily change in direction

Agility

ex. hexagon jump test

Balance

ability of the body position to remain upright

Coordination

is the ability to execute smooth, accurate,

controlled motor responses (optimal

interaction of muscle function). It is

characterized by appropriate speed,

distance, direction, timing, and muscular

tension.

Coordination

ex. jump rope drills

Power

as the ability to exert a maximal

force in as short a time as possible (Wood,

2010). Combination of speed and

strength.

Power

ex. high jump

Reaction Time

refers to how quickly you can respond to

an external stimulus. Hinges

heavily on your mind-body connection.

Speed

refers to the distance traveled per unit of

time. It is how fast an object is moving.

Speed

ex. Race, 4×50 relay

Francisca Reyes Aquino

mother of Filipino folk dancing

Philippine Folk Dance Society

founded by Francisca Reyes Aquino

Folk Dance

traditional dance of a group of people with a definite pattern and movement

Folk Dance

oldest form of dance

Folk Dance

earliest form of communication

Folk Dance

handed down from generation to generation

Carinosa

courtship dance with flirtatious movements

Carinosa

from the Spaniards

Maglalatik

18th century, during spanish colonization

Maglalatik

indigenous and western in influence from Laguna

Maglalatik

energetic rhythms, mesmerizing footwork, dynamic movements

Maglalatik

uses coconut shells

coconut shells

produces a rich and earthy sound

Pintakasi

Waray Term meaning Bayanihan

Tiklos

came from the Waray term Pintakasi

Tiklos

from a group of people who are not expecting anything in return

Tiklos

leader beats the tambora, subing, guimbal

Tambora

drum

Subing

bamboo flute

Gimbal

snare drum

wild cat skin

what is Gimbal made out of

Tiklos

more on work, continuous movements

Sala Ti Mais

in Ilocano means “dance of corn”

Sala Ti Mais

performed in the festival of Thanksgiving

Sala Ti Mais

farmers pay tribute to corn

Agriculture

biggest industry in Isabela (Echague)

Sala Ti Mais

originated from Echague Isabela

Isabela

the top producing province of cron

21%

annual yellow corn production

20%

total corn production

Bacao Festival

other than Thanksgiving, Sala Ti Mais is performed during the

St. Joseph

The Bacao Festival honors

Kanang Pinatubo

Itik-Itik is invented by

Itik-Itik

originated from Surigao del Norte

Itik-Itik

graceful gesture of ducks, simple yet vital role of ducks in Filipino rural life

1969

Itik-Itik was introduced at a small town fiesta in

Itik-Itik

spirit of cultural adaptation and preservation