1st Semester, Academic Year 2019 - 2020 BENEFITS OF DANCE

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Physical
ORIGIN AND HISTORY Improves one’s physical health
The English word dance is related to French “danse”, which is believed to have derived from the ancient High (sample: weight management,
German word “damson”, meaning “to stretch or drag”. It is related to European variants “dandz, danca, tanz” increased muscular strength
that are based on the root combination of letters TAN, found in the original Sanskrit, meaning “tension, or etc.)
stretching.”
Emotional
Dance Expresses feelings and
emotions
- Is the type of art that involves the movement through rhythm and often times accompanied by music.
- performed to express emotions, social interaction, exercise or sometimes to tell a story.
It releases stress
Mental Social
It provides ideas, concepts, It allows socialization whether
knowledge and other related as performer or as part of the
information audience
It can help win friends
Spiritual
It leads to values such as love, unity, respect, cooperation,
honesty, sense of responsibility and a lot more.

DEFINITION ELEMENTS OF DANCE

1. Dance is a series of movements set to music where there emerge, organization, structure and
pattern.  Body refers to the  Action is the  Space refers to the
2. Dance is an art performed by individuals or groups of human beings, existing in time, space, force relationship of the movement (Motor space through which
and flow, in which the human body is the instrument, and movement is the medium. – Richard dancers’ body parts. skills: locomotors and the dancer’s body
Krauss (spatial relationship, non-locomotors moves (general or
3. Dance is a series of rhythmic and patterned bodily movements usually performed with music. time relationship, movement) personal space, level,
relationship to music, size, direction,
HISTORY and to each other) pathway, focus)
Dance was based on rituals, worships and ceremonies of our early ancestors (sample: fertility dance, Praising
dance etc.) No specific record or time when was dance really existed.  Time is applied to as  Energy the force applied to dance to accentuate the
both musical and weight, attack, strength, and flow of a dancer’s
Beliefs, livelihood, traditions and lifestyles of our ancestors was based and interpreted to their dances. dance elements movement (sharp, strong, light, heavy, bound, free-flow)
(beat, tempo, speed,
WHY DO WE DANCE? (Purpose / Function) rhythm, sudden, slow,
 Is an art form- (cultural, traditional, historical and Aesthetical) sustained)
 Sort of exercise (physical)
 Means of education (knowledge, intellectual)
 Serves an occupation (job opportunity) DANCE APPRECIATION AND COMPOSITION
 Serves as therapy (psychological effect)
 Strengthen relationships (social, emotional and spiritual)) Good Dance - Displays a significant meaning or conveys a message. It also portrays life experiences.
Form of popular entertainment (gives joy and satisfaction) A good dance therefore, must have a form and shape for its choreography to be effective.
Competition & Performance (concert/dance show)
Form –
Is the instrument by which ideas and elements are arranged or combined into a logical sequence which results
in unity and consistency, and by means of which the content or idea can be expressed and communicated. It
is the organizing factor of any work or dance composition.
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Phrases – cinematography, gymnastics, fashion shows, ice skating, marching band, show choir, theatre, synchronized
swimming, video game production and animated art. In the performing arts, choreography applies to human
Each section is composed of several units that are smoothly connected to each other. These small units are movement and form. In dance, choreography is also known as dance choreography or dance composition.
called phrase. It is the smallest unit of form in the whole dance. It can be related to a sentence in writing
compositions. SOME IMPORTANT ELEMENTS TO CONSIDER IN CREATING A DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY
Example: A single phrase consists of a 8 counts. It is easier for building routines and choreographic A. CONTENT (THEME)
combinations with an 8 count phrase. Dance, basically, attempts to tell a story, conveys or evokes emotions. It has a resemblance with
A good dance contains a theme or motif to be able to convey its meaning or intention to the audience acting or drama or even literature. Instead of using dialogues, body movements and gestures are
shown to achieve an intention.
Motif –
B. MOVEMENT
It is a single movement or a short phrase movement that embodies the style and intention of the dance It is the fundamental element of dance. It is the means or technique how a dancer internalizes an
inner intentions to communicate: Dance movement conveys a kind of quality. It must be dynamic to
Example: Itik-Itik Philippine Folkdance - Example of a dance with motif. contrast speed and energy. Movement might be slow or fast, accelerating or retarding. It must also
Characteristics of a Good Dance occur in space. Dancers need choreography to be given forms and structures such as balanced and
contrast to reach a climax.
Unity - The interconnected phrases of the dance are coherent and flow smoothly together.
The movements fits together and each plays an important role that contributes to the entirety of a dance. C. MUSIC
Continuity and Development - the phrases of the dance that are organized progressively, making each Music is inseparable with dance. It is an aid to rhythmic movement and goes with the strong physical
movement phrase move naturally into the next. or emotional outcome.
Variety and Contrast - Making one or several variations that highlight the facet of the motif.
D. SPECTACLES
Transition - This is the link between movements, phrases, and sections of the dance.
The sequence of movements and music creates a kind of spell in audience. The scenery and
Repetition - It emphasizes movements and phrases that are important to the dance and gives a feeling of costumes add to the creation of the spell. A background or setting (lighting) is provided by having
closure to a work. Some phrases need to be repeated in choreography. decoration on the stage suitable to the dance.
Climax- This is where the apex of energy in the dance is reached.
Dance can be described:
1. As an ART – Philippine Folk dance, Ballet, Modern dance
Part of Good Dance 2. As a COMPETITION – Cheer dance, Dancesport, Street dance, Hip-hop dance
Beginning - may come is a form of shape, a pose, or an entrance
Middle - Consists of development or the exploration of the main idea FORMS OF DANCE
End/Conclusion - Should be clear and may be in a form of a shape, a pose, or an exit. 1. Folk / Traditional
 A participatory dance form, folk dance is usually performed by a group consisting of
Choreography is the art or practice of designing sequences of movements of physical bodies (or their members of a community; its steps and patterns are not the creation of an identifiable
depictions) in which motion, form, or both are specified. Choreography may also refer to the design itself. choreographer but are passed from one generation to another.
Philipine National Folk Dances
The word choreography literally means “dance-writing” from the Greek words “choreia, chorea “meaning Pandanngo sa Ilaw Oasioas
“dance and “graphia, graf” meaning “notating or writing”. Tinikling Sayaw sa Bangko
Carinosa Binasuan
A choreographer is one who creates choreographies by practicing the art of choreography, a process known International Folk Dances
as choreographing. Choreography is used in a variety of fields, including musical theater, cheerleading, Parasol Dance (Japan)
Varsovienne (Germany)
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 6. Popular dance
2. Ballet  Dance craze popularized in a certain time. Dances mostly seen and heard popularized
 A highly disciplined and codified stage art of ballet is based on a century-old tradition of by a group of dancers or by a popular hit music/song
movement skills. It has a repertoire today that is drawn from the classical performance
side with the most contemporary themes and choreographic approaches. The word 7. Hip-hop dance - a dance since 70s up to present that evolve from time to time.
ballet was derived from the Latin word “ballo”, which means “to dance”. Elements of HIPHOP dance
Dance Terms in Ballet Crumping, B-boying, Vouge, Wanking, Locked and Pop, Isolations, Tumbling, break
Allegro - means bright, fast and brisk steps and movements. dancing steps,
Chasse - Chase
Arabesque - body position supported with one leg, the other leg extended behind 8. Lyrical dance – Lyrical dance is a style of dance created by merging ballet and jazz. The style is
Adagio - slow movement usually danced at a faster pace than ballet but not as fast as jazz. A lyrical dancer’s movements
Pique - pricking steps attempt to show the meaning of the music. Lyrical jazz is a very passionate and emotional dance
style.
3. Contemporary / modern
 This highly individualistic and diverse form of artistic expression began as a rejection of 9. Ethnic dance – a dance that is characteristic of a particular cultural group.
what its advocates condemned as the formalism and sterility of traditional ballet. (Tribal dance)

4. Ballroom / Dancesport 10. Cheer dance / cheer leading – also called cheerleading, a type of dance that focuses on
 The most wide spread form of participatory dance, ballroom dance ranges from the pyramids, floor exhibitions, tossing and throwing. Performers have undergone training in
familiar social dances which were popular in past decades, such as foxtrot, waltz, gymnastics.
tango, rumba and other Latin American steps, to pulsating and physically exciting rock Dance terms in Cheer dance
and roll or discotheque dances. High V, Low V, Touch Down, T Position, Mount, Pyramid, Toss
> INTERNATIONAL LATIN AMERICAN DANCES
Cha-cha, rumba, samba, paso-doble and Jive 11. Jazz Dance - Jazz dance is a fun dance style that relies heavily on originally and improvisation.
> INTERNATIONAL MODERN STANDARD Many jazz dancers mix different styles into their dancing, incorporating their own expression.
Tango, Waltz, Viennise, Foxtrot, Quicstep Jazz dancing often uses bold, dramatic body movements, including body isolations and
contractions.
5. Festival dances are cultural dances performed to the strong beats of percussion instruments by Dance terms in JAzz dance
a community of people sharing the same culture usually done in honor of a Patron Saint or in Pivot turn, Quick ball change, PAs de Bourre, JAzz Run / walk, Stag Leap
thanksgiving of a bountiful harvest
12. Allied Movement dance - Several other types of movement activity that are choreographed and
Philippine Festival Dances performed before audiences, such as ice dancing, aerial dancing, gymnastic floor exercise, water
Sinulog Festival (Cebu) ballet or synchronized dancing have become increasingly accepted as forms of dance. So called
Ati-atihan Festival (Aklan) martial arts, such as aikido or t’ai chi chuan, or relaxation disciplines such as yoga also fit in the
Bangus Festival (Pangasinan) category.
Panagbenga (Baguio)
Masskara Festival (Bacolod)
International Festival Dances
Dragon Dance (China)
Mardi Gras (Brazil)

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DANCE RELATED INJURY PREVENTION

R - Rest

I - Ice

C - Compression

E - Elevation

Dancers have a risk of injury however, there are things dancers can do to prevent injury and keep
performing.
If you injure yourself while dancing, you should be aware of the proper and immediate treatment. Some
injuries only reqquire self-treatment, but more severe injuries need to be treated by a doctor. Immediate
treatment helps speed the healing pprocess. A simple way to remember the first aid treatment is the
acronym RICE.
Do the following for the first 48 hours after the injury occurs.
REST - Continual strain, placed in the injured area, can lead to increased inflammation, pain and further
injury. Some soft tissue injuries will take longer to heal without rest. Stop using the injured are as soon as
you exprience pain.
ICE - Ice is a great way to reduce inflammation and pain associated with heat generated by increased
blood flow or blood loss. Apply ice for 20 minutes, one time each hour. As an alternative, apply ice for 15-
20 minutes, then remove for 20 minutes, for a 24 - 48 hour period. To prevent damage to the skin, place
the ice inside a towel wrapping around the area.
COMPRESSION - Use a loose electric bandage instead of tape. Using a tight, non-elastic bandage will
result in decfreased blood flow. MAke sure the bandage is snug but not to snug to enable to move freely.
The muscles will need room to contract and fill with blood. Compression aims to reduce swellings
associated with the inflammatory process. Although some swelling is unavoidable, too musch swelling can
result in increased healing time or excessive pain.
ELEVATION - Elevation aims to reduce swelling by increasing venous return of blood to the systematic
circulation. Be sure to raise the injured area to a height near or above the upper body.

Prepared by: Ronalfredo R Cayanan