PE (LESSON 1)

Dance

artform or activity that utilize the body and the range of movement which the body is capable. Accompanied by music.

• self-expression

Physical Activity

Dance provides body coordination, mobility and reduces tension in the body.

• calms the mind

• releases toxins.

• Pump up endorphins (happy hormone)

• total body workout

Frequency

How often you do the exercise/dance

Intensity

intensity undertaken or how hard you exercise

Time

Refers to the time spent exercising or how long you exercise for

Type

What kind of exercise you do

Martha Graham

“Dance is the hidden language of the soul.” - ________

Cultural Difference

Through the universal artform of dance, we are given a vehicle through which we can uncover the dynamics and complexity of culture, instead of making judgements based on what we perceive.

Social Interaction

• Dancing promotes positive interactions, creating a sense of belonging within communities.

• Dance provides an outlet for emotional expression, aiding in emotional well-being

• Fostering Trust, Communication, and Teamwork Skills

• Creating Shared Experiences

Entertainment

Dance can be versatile in various settings

Stress

State of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation.

1. When body feels good, the mind does too.

2. Dance offers a creative and safe environment

3. Dancing improves physical health

WAYS DANCING RELIEVES STRESS

Clockwise

Moving any part of the body such as hands, arms and shoulders like the motion of the hands of a clock.

Counterclockwise

Reverse direction of the motion of the hands of a clock

Arms in a lateral position

Place both arms at one side, either sideward right or left. May be done at the shoulder, chest or waist level.

Arms in reverse T

Place arms on side horizontal position; elbows bent at right angles; forearms parallel to head'; palms forward or facing inward.

Crossed arms

Partners face each other or stand side by side. They join hands together, right one over the left or left one over the right.

Hands on waist

hands at the waistline, knuckles in, fingers pointing in rear.

Hayon-hayon

Place on forearm in front and the other at the back of the waist.

Kumintang

Move the hand from wrist either in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction

Salok

Swing the arm downward-upward passing in front of the body as if scoping. Bend the trunk forward following the movement of the arm.

Brush

With weight on one foot, hit the floor with the ball or heel of the other foot after which that foot is lifted from the floor to any direction.

Cut

Displace one foot with the other, thus completely taking off the weight of the body from the displaced foot.

Hop

Spring from one foot and land on the same foot in place or in any direction. The other foot may be raised in any direction.

Step

Advance by raising or moving one foot to another resting place

Tap

Rap slightly with the ball or toe of the free foot. No transfer of wei