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INSTITUTE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

DANCE
(Physical Activity Towards Health and Fitness)

Submitted by: Pangilinan, Loise Leanne G.

Section: CEIT-04-301P

Submitted to: Ms. Michelle Cancio

 Dance is a performing art form consisting of purposefully selected sequences of human
movement. This movement has aesthetic and symbolic value, and is acknowledged as dance by
performers and observers within a particular culture. Dance can be categorized and described by
its choreography, by its repertoire of movements, or by its historical period or place of origin.
The movement of the body in a rhythmic way, usually to music and within a given space, for the
purpose of expressing an idea or emotion, releasing energy, or simply taking delight in the
movement itself.

Dance is a powerful impulse, but the art of dance is that impulse channeled by skillful
performers into something that becomes intensely expressive and that may delight spectators
who feel no wish to dance themselves. These two concepts of the art of dance—dance as a
powerful impulse and dance as a skillfully choreographed art practiced largely by a professional
few—are the two most important connecting ideas running through any consideration of the
subject. In dance, the connection between the two concepts is stronger than in some other arts,
and neither can exist without the other.

An important distinction is to be drawn between the contexts of theatrical and

participatory dance, although these two categories are not always completely separate; both may
have special functions, whether social, ceremonial, competitive, erotic, martial, or
sacred/liturgical. Other forms of human movement are sometimes said to have a dance-like
quality, including martial arts, gymnastics, cheerleading, figure skating, synchronized
swimming, marching bands, and many other forms of athletics.

TYPES OF DANCES

 Contemporary

This style of dance incorporates lyrical, modern, ballet and jazz. Contemporary dance is all
about connecting the mind and the body through dance movements. It is typically done barefoot
and there is a heavy emphasis on strong controlled legwork. This style often allows the dancer
creative freedom, and can be danced to a variety of different music.

 Ballet

Ballet is often referred to as the backbone of dance. The fundamentals used in ballet are often
used throughout all other styles of dance as well. There are three main classifications: classical
ballet, neoclassical ballet and contemporary ballet. This style of dance is used to tell a story. It
relies heavily on technique and requires an enormous about of diligence and dedication to
perfect. Ballet is typically danced to classical music and is done wearing slippers or pointe shoes.

 Jazz

This type of dance is very fun and energetic. It is typically paired with upbeat music such as
hip-hop or show tunes to add a theatrical flare. Jazz dancers often have more freedom to express
their own individual personality through their dance performances. These dances usually have
quick footsteps, lots of leaps and turns and unique moves.
  Tap

Tap dance is probably best known for the type of shoes the dancers wear. Tap dancers wear
special shoes with metal taps on the soles that allows them to create their own drum like
rhythmic patterns and sound while they dance. Although a majority of the focus in this dance is
on the feet, jazz dancers use their upper bodies and arms a lot to blend the movements of their
routine.

 Hip-hop

Hip-hop is a style of dance that evolved from hip-hop culture and is typically danced to of
course, hip hop music. Breakdancing is the most well known type of hip-hop dance, but other
styles include krumping, popping and locking. This style of dance is probably the most different
from the other forms. It is generally very energetic and allows the dancer to have freedom of
movement within the routine and incorporate their personalities.

 Ballroom

Ballroom dances are done with a partner, almost always a man and a woman. For this reason,
it is known as the social dance, because of the interaction between the two dance partners. There
are several popular types of ballroom dances including the Cha Cha, foxtrot, jive, lindy hop,
mambo, paso doble, quickstep, rumba, samba, tango, Vietnamese waltz, and the waltz.

CLASSIFICATION OF FOLK DANCES

GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN

1. NATIONAL DANCES - found throughout the islands. (e.g. Rigodon, Carinosa, Jota)

 Rigodon - Originated from Spain, this dance is commonly performed at formal affairs
like inaugural balls where prominent membersof the government participate and enjoy.
 Cariñosa - Cariñosa is a word that describes an affectionate, friendly and lovable
woman. This dance is performed in flirtatiousmanner with fans and handkerchiefs to
assist the dancers hide-and-seek movements.
 La Jota Manileña - It is a dance named after the capital city of the Philippines, Manila, where an
adaptation of Castilian Jota afloatswith the clacking of bamboo castanets played by the dancers
themselves. The costume and the graceful movements of theperformers noticeably inspired
by Spanish Culture.

2. LOCAL DANCES - found in specific locality. (e.g. Tinikling-Leyte; Subli-Batangas)

 Tinikling - Tinnikling is considered the national folkdance with a pair of dancers

hopping between two bamboo poles held just abovethe ground and struck together in
time to music. Originated from Leyte Province, this dance is in fact a mimic movement
of tiklingbirds hopping over trees, grass stems or over bamboo traps set by farmers. Dancers perform
this dance with remarkable grace andspeed jumping between bamboo poles.
  Subli-Batangas - This dance is one of the most popular dance in the Philippines and the
favorite in Batangas. This dance is simply ceremonial in nature and this is performed as homage
to the Holy Cross. The Holy Cross is known by the locals as the 'Mahal na Poong Santa Krus', and
the Holy Cross plays an important role in the development of the dance. In fact, the Holy
Cross is consideredat the center of the dance and without the Holy Cross the dance will not
materialize.

FUNDAMENTAL POSITIONS OF ARMS AND FEET

1. Raised arms to a circle in front of the chest Bring heels close to touch, toes apart
2. Open up arms sideward, raised below shoulder level with a graceful curve. Bring feet
apart sideward.
3. Raise one arm overhead while other arm remains in 2nd position. Bring the heel of one
foot to touch the instep of the other foot.
4. Raise one arm in front of chest in a half circle, while one arm remains overhead. Bring
one foot in front of the other foot to walk strike.
5. Raise both arms overhead in a graceful curve. Bring the heel of one foot to touch the toe
of the other.
6. 1st Position
7. 2nd Position 3rd Position
8. 4th Position 5th Position