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Dance

An art form involving rhythmic human movements that are purposefully selected

Body Element

Describes how the body of a dancer moves

Space

Focuses on the area where the dance is performed, including direction, size, and focus

Time

Involves terms like accent, beat, duration, meter, rhythm, and acceleration

Energy

Describes how energy is directed through the body and released

Relationship

Refers to how a dancer relates to others, objects, or a group of dancers

Folk Dances

Dances developed and performed by ordinary people

Ballet

Theatrical dance integrating plot, dancing, music, and stage designs

Modern Dance

Emerged in the 20th century, veering away from ballet's technique and style

Aerobic Dance

Dancing to popular music to increase oxygen consumption over time

Bodabil Dancing

Popular during the American period

Jazz Dance

Uses African dance techniques like isolation, rhythm, and polycentrism

Polynesian and Tahitian Dance

Originated from people living in Polynesian regions

Tap Dance

Involves tapping with toes and heels to create rhythmic patterns

Maglalatik

Involves coconut shells symbolizing the fight between Moros and colonizers

Tinikling

National dance of the Philippines inspired by tikling birds' movements

Carinosa

Elegant folk dance featuring respectful couples dancing in circular patterns

Pandanggo sa Ilaw

Dance involving balancing lighted lamps on hands and heads

Singkil

Traditionally performed by single women to attract suitors' attention

Sayaw sa Bangko

Performed by a couple on a narrow bench

Binasuan

Lively dance balancing glasses filled with liquid while executing intricate footwork

Kuratsa

Traditional courtship dance often performed at weddings and social occasions

Kapa Malong-Malong

Versatile dance showcasing the use of a traditional tubular garment

Habanera Botolena

Wedding folk dance from Botolan, Zambales

Banga

Dance demonstrating women's skill and strength carrying heavy clay pots

La Jota Mocadena

Combination of Spanish and Ilocano dance steps set to Spanish music

The Pantomina

Dance mimicking courtship between doves

Polkabal

Composed of nine different steps including fluttering and heel-to-toe movements