Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region V – Bicol
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF TABACO CITY

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET No.: 3

Name of Student:
___________________________________________________________________
Learning Area- Grade Level: Physical Education 4, grade 12
Date: ______________

DESIGNING YOUR PAPER

I. Introductory Concept:
The dance that we know today is the direct outcome of all versions of the previous
forms. These are the ballet and modern/contemporary dance. Ballet and modern
dancing have unique physical demands and specific injury risks. There are also some
physical demands that are common to a wide variety of dance forms.

II. Learning Skills from the MELCs:

Engages in moderate to vigorous physical activities (MVPAs) for at least 60 minutes most
days of the week in a variety of settings in- and out-of school (PEH12FH-Ia-t-8)

1.Activity no. 1:
What I Know
Instructions. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the letter of your choice on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. Ballet was taken from the Italian word ________, meaning to dance, and __________,
referring to dances performed in a ballroom.
a. ballare, ballo c. plie, releve b. baile, ballerinas d. saute, chasse

2. In the end of the ____ century, classical ballet rapidly grew in popularity in Russia.
a. 18th c. 20th b. 19th d. 21st

3. Who paved the way for the introduction of classical ballet in the Philippines? a.
Spanish colonizers c. American colonizers b. French colonizers d. Russian colonizers
4. Which of the following does not belong to the group?
a. Chaines c. Jete b. Arabesque d. Hinge

5. Modern dance, a term to describe ______ dance, is a style of dancing where dancers
are free to express their feelings through movements without adhering to any rules in
dance particularly that of ballet.
 a. contemporary c. jazz b. ballroom d. hiphop

6. Which of the following best characterized modern dance?

a. It requires an erect spine, turned out hips, proportioned and balanced action
b. Dancers are barefoot, often work with feet and legs parallel
c. Dancers needs proper elevation, alignment, pointing of the foot and flexibility
d. All of the above3

7. The pioneering artists who studied ballet but found it not suitable to their
temperament and movement style were Ruth St. Denis, Ted Shawn and ___________.
a. Catherine de Medici c. Isadora Duncan b. Michael de Vinci d. None of the above

8. Below are basic movements of modern/contemporary dance, except one. Which one
is it?
a. Spiral c. Contraction b. Stag Leap d. Develope

9. Dance may look effortless, but it requires a lot of strength, flexibility and stamina. It
also comes with a high risk of injuries such as______?
a. sprain, fracture, tendonitis, hip and knee injuries
b. asthma, hypertension and lung cancer
c. all of the above d. none of the above

10. How can you prevent overuse injuries and even some traumatic dance injuries?
a. practice proper hygiene and care
b. get enough rest and avoid overtraining
c. use dancing equipment that you already know how to use
d. return the dancing equipment properly or leave the dance venue clean

Activity no.2
What’s In

Locomotor and Non-Locomotor Movements Prior to learning ballet and modern dance, it is
essential to review on locomotor and non-locomotor movements. Try to categorize it as:
(A.) Locomotor or (B.) Non-Locomotor.

TWISTING RUNNING SWAYING SWINGING LEAPING

BENDING STRETCHING SLIDING GALLOPING WALKING

A. LOCOMOTOR B.NON- LOCOMOTOR

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ACTIVITY NO. 3 LESSON 1-3: (See attached lesson material)
IV.Assessment
I. Activity 1.3 Move It Out!
Execute the basic movements specified below, then identify if the movement is
(A.) Locomotor or (B.) Non-locomotor
1. Stag Turn - opposite arm is thrust cleanly forward with the palms down and turn around moving
forward.
2. Chasse - slide front leg along the floor in 2nd position, pull both legs together in the air with both
feet land together in the starting demi-plie position.
3. Balance - in releve position, shift feet in 5th position with a rock step and bend side ending with a
deme- plie.
4. Developpe - lift the foot from 5th position to touch the ankle. Raise the foot to the knee in retire
keeping the hip level and not lifting with the leg. 5. High Release - tilt the breastbone up rather than
ending with the spine and upper body in an upright neutral position.

II. What’s More Activity 1.1. Fill Me In!

Below is the brief history of ballet and modern dance. Fill in the missing words in the paragraph. Pick
the words scattered in the ballet shoes. Ballet was taken from the Italian word (1.__________) ,
meaning to dance, and “ballo”, referring to dances performed in a ballroom. It was in the
(2.__________) century during the Renaissance period when ballet began in Italy. From Italy,
Catherine de Medici (Queen of France) brought it to her country which marked the staging of ballet
and further developed at the French courts during the (3.______________) century. Many of the
features that we see in ballet today began only during the Romantic era in the (4._______________)
century. The (5.________________) colonization paved the way for the introduction of classical
ballet in the Philippines. Modern dance developed independently in (6.________________) and
Germany. It was then known in Germany as “Ausdruckstanz”, meaning expressive dance. Modern
dance, a term to describe (7.________________) dance, is a style of dancing where dancers are free
to express their feelings through movements without adhering to any rules in dance particularly that
of ballet. At the beginning of the (8.__________________) century, a group of pioneering dancers
started creating a new movement that suited the tempo and pulse of the new century.
(9.________________) , Ruth St. Denis, and Ted Shawn studied ballet but found it not suitable to
their temperament and movement style. Her style of dancing emanates from the center of the body
where energy flow outward, providing impulses for actions. Her aim was to create the classical ideals
of the ancient Greeks through her dancing, putting less emphasis on theatrical effects and focus in
pure movement and the use of the (10.____________________) .

Reference/s:
Physical Education & Health – Grade 12
Quarter 1 Module 2 Art Dance: Ballet and Modern Senior High School
Nestor Castanos Jr Palompon Institute of technology

Prepared by:
NELYN L. MICALLER
Physical Education Teacher