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- comes from the German word damson, which means "to stretch or "to drag". it developed as a natural expression of united feeling and action Dance is considered the mirror of the society because it responds to historical and religous events as well as social and political statements.
WHAT IS DANCE
- a form of expression of oneself through rhythmic movement
HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF DAN8FROM THE DIFFERENT PERIODS
HISTORICAL PERIODS OF DANCE
•Primitive
•Ancient
•Medieval
•Renaissance
•Contemporary
PRIMITIVE PERIOD (Prior to 3000 B.C)
•Dance was used as a means of communication .
•Dance rituals were done to workship and appease the gods
•Dance rituals were done as certain occasions
- birth, marriages deaths
•many dance rituals focused on fertility having abundant harvest
•movements were imitative of nature and animals
•movementc were very basic
•were NOT concerned with creating an asthetic experience
PREHISTORIC PERIOD
•It had been a major form of religious ritual. and social expression with Primitive culture.
•It was used as a way of expression and reinforcing tribal unity and strength
•It is based on superstition and infused with magic shamans as lead dancers acted as physicians and religious leaders and kept tribes healthy, Prosperous and safe.
ANCIENT PERIOD (3000 B.C - 4000 A. D.)
•conscious decision to dance
•aesthetic elements are deliberately sought
•developments in government writing and agriculture helped shaped dance aesthetics
•movements in dances start to represent themes
•dances used movement music & poatry
•dances often participatory
ANCIENT EGYPT
•As a way of expressing religious service and teaching ancient myth, three (3) major dancers. were involved:
•THE KING
•THE PRIEST
who performmahical dances
•VIRHIN DANCERS
who were trained to perform during
ceremonies led by the priest
ANCIENT CRETE
•The Cretan civilization (3000-1400 BC) was a cultural link in the ancient world between Egyptians and Greeks.
•Cretans used dance to perfect their military training which made excellent
ANCIENT GREECE
•Dance was not just for religous and military training but also a form of entertainment and display
•Dance was not just for religous and military training but also a form of entertainment and display.
ANCIENT ROME
•Plato immensely gave importance to dance in education on the laws. He highlighted the two kinds of dance education as stated in the education on the and music the noble (fin and honorable and the ignoble (imitating what is mean orugly )
• Dance was primarily performed for religious. Social and entertainment
MEDIEVAL PERIOD (400-1400 A.D)
•dance war banned anless it glorified the
church
• Dance Macabre Dance death emerges
RENAISSANCE PERIOD (400-1700)
• renewed interest in the arts - a rebirth"
•folk ballets flourished
• court dances remained popular with working class
• More class distinction
• easily social dances ballet
• ritual codified - technique
• ballet emerged as professional art form
CONTEMPORARY PERIOD (1700 - present)
- many new dance genres emerged
•Classical ballet, contemporary ballet, modern, post- modern, post modern, jazz, tap, hiphop, krump, etc
• Advancements in technology and science happening alongside art
DANCE DURING THE 19TH CENTURY (1801-1900)
• 1890 (Merengue Dancing) it is a Caribbean dance style that involves partners holding each other in a tango. Like position and moving their hips side to side
•1900 (Jazz and Acro) it involves doing smooth and flexible movements, and lots of back bending and thicks both styles are widely popular to this day.
•Ballroom dances also emerged during this period like Co fillion Polo haise Quadrille, waltz and Polka
20th CENTURY DANCES (1901-2000)
• Described as a period of "dance fever" wherein the young and old alike were not limited to express emotions through dance.
• 1950 contemporary dance) Contemporary dance is o that combine jazz, ballet, and modern dance. it can be many different styles, out whost of the time it is melancholy and or intense.
• 1970 (Hip Hop Dance). There are many styles of hip hop that include breaking, popping, locking Street dance was 1 and more. Performed both in night clubs and on the streets. it is associated with funk, breakdancing and hip-hop.
3 WAYS DANCING RELIEVES STRESS
1. WHEN THE BODY FEELS GOOD, THE MIND DOES. TOO!
2. DANCE OFFERS A CREATIVE OUTLET FOR PEOPLE TI EXPRESS THEIR PERSONALITIES IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT
3. DANCING IMPROVES YOUR PHYSICAL HEALTH
1. WHEN THE BODY FEELS GOOD, THE MIND DOES. TOO!
•The scientific reason for why dance has the ability to act as a stress reliever stems from the idea that when the body feels good, the mind does too.
•Any type of physical activity releases neurotransmitters and endorphins which serve to alleviate stress.
NEUROTRANSMITTERS
- are chemicals within the brain that help communicate message throughout the body.
ENDORPHINS
- are the body's natural painkiller to reduce stress and improve the mind's perception of the world.
Thus, after a good workout the endorphins cause the body to feel calm and optimistic
The endorphins also aid in improving the quality of sleep, so that a few sleepless nights due to stress can be avoided after dancing!
2. DANCE OFFERS A CREATIVE OUTLET FOR PEOPLE TI EXPRESS THEIR PERSONALITIES IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT
- Dancing helps you connect to who you really are.
3. DANCING IMPROVES YOUR PHYSICAL HEALTH
DANCING CAN BE A WAY TO STAY FLT FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, SHAPES AND SIZES IT HAS A WIDE RANGE OF PHYSICAL AND MENTAL BENEFITS INCLUDING
1. Improved condition of your heart and lungs
2. Increased musculor strength, endurance and motor fitness
3. Increased aerobic fitness
4. Improved muscle tone and strength
5. Weight management Stronger bones and reduced risk of osteoporosis
7. Better coordination, agility and flexibility
8. Improved balance and spatial awareness
9. Increased physical confidence
10. Improved mental functioning
1.Improved general and psychological well being.
12. Greater self-confidence and self-esteem
13. Better social skills.
DANCE
1. ART
- Tells a story , a set of moods and expresses an emotion
8 ELEMENTS
1. THEME
most basic element of a dance
2. DESIGN
Pattern of movement in time and space
3. MOVEMENT
the bodily actions of the dancer that includes his steps
4. TECHNIQUE
the skill of movement executed by the dancer
5. MUSIC
the auditory background to which a dancer moves
6. COSTUME AND BODY PARAPHERNALIA
Properties worn by the dancer that help reflect the message customs and beliefs.
7. CHOREOGRAPHY
the figures and steps in dancing that enable
the dancers to perform in an organized manner
8. SCENERY
the background or setting where the dance is performed to make it more realistic and enriching
CONTEMPORARY DANCE
- A Performing art that involves rhythmic body movement within a given space, choreographed based on musical beat.
- Performed either in front of an audience or by everyone on a dance floor
NOTABLE FIGURES IN PHILIPPINE DANCE
ALICE REYES
- National Artist for Dance (1970)
- The Mother of Contemporary Dance
ISADORA DUNCAN
- Angela Isadora Duncan first one of the rebels, a pioneer of freedom of movement and today known as a Mother of modern dance was an American and French dancer born in San Francicco in 1877.
LISA MACUJA - ELIZALDE
- Founded ballet Manila in 1995 with Osias Barroso (her dancing partner)
- bringing ballet to the people, bringing People to ballet
DOUGLAS NIERRAS
- Founder and resident choreographer of Powerdance
- making dance more accessible to a greater number of audiences
CONTEMPORARY DANCE
contemporary dance combines the strong but controlled legwork of ballet, with elements of Modern Dance, focusing on the contract and release of the body, and the unpredictable changes in rhythm, speed, and direction. it also employs floor work, fall and recovery, and improvisation characteristics of Modern dance.
MODERN DANCE
- Modern dance is a broad genre of Western concert or theatrical dance, primarily
- arising out of Germany and the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
- Modern dance is always considered to have emerged as a rejection of or rebellion
- against classical ballet.
CONTEMPORARY
- Focuses on pushing boundaries.
- Combination of ballet, jazz, and modern
- Hard-hitting movement
- Requires more self-awareness and technical skills.
POPULAR STYLE OF MODERN DANCE
1. Ballet Dance – A graceful dance with precise movements and positions.
2. Jazz Dance – An energetic dance with expressive and rhythmic movements.
3. Tap Dance – A dance where dancers make rhythms using tap shoes.
4. Hip-Hop Dance – A modern, energetic dance style from hip-hop culture.
5. Swing Dance – A lively partner dance with swinging and turning movements.
6. Contra Dance – A group dance where people form lines and dance with partners.
7. Belly Dance – A dance focusing on controlled movements of the hips and torso.
8. Flamenco Dance – A passionate Spanish dance using footwork, hand movements, and expressions.
9. Latin Dance – Rhythmic dances influenced by Latin American music and culture.
10. Folk Dance – Traditional dances representing a community or culture.
11. Cha-Cha Dance – A lively Latin dance with quick, rhythmic steps.
12. Rumba Dance – A slow, expressive Latin dance focused on hip movements.
13. Tango Dance – A dramatic partner dance known for sharp and controlled movements.
14. Zumba Dance – A fitness dance combining exercise with energetic music.
15. Waltz Dance – A graceful partner dance with smooth, turning movements.
16. Salsa Dance – A lively Latin partner dance with fast steps and hip movements.
17. Break Dance – An energetic street dance featuring floor moves, spins, and freezes.
18. Ballroom Dance – Partner dances performed with structured steps and movements.
19. Boogie Woogie Dance – A fast, upbeat dance usually performed to boogie-woogie music.
20. B-Boying Dance – A street dance style featuring footwork, spins, freezes, and power moves.