LYCEUM OF THE EAST-AURORA

3202 BRGY. FLORIDA, MARIA AURORA, AURORA

S.Y. 2020-2021
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

PE 3
MODULE 4
QUARTER 1 WEEK 4
Most Essential Learning Competencies:

1. Explains how to optimize the energy systems for safe and improved performance
2. Explains the role of physical activity in managing one’s stress
3. Sets FITT goals based on training principles to achieve and/or maintain HRF.
4. Self-Assesses Health-Related Fitness (HRF) status, barriers to physical activity assessment participation and one’s diet.

MODERN DANCE AND CONTEMPORY DANCE

INSTRUCTION/PRACTICE

Modern dance refers to a broad genre of Western concert or theatrical dance which emerged in the early
20th century. Its roots can be traced in Europe while the innovations in the dance were made in the United
States by the choreographers and pioneers of the said genre. It was developed against the rigid rules and
structured steps of classical ballet. It was brought about by the cultural factors and socioeconomic status around
that period.

MODERN DANCE

Modern dance is a freestyle form of dancing that is more relaxed and is focused on the dancers own
interpretations and expression of their inner feelings. Performers of modern dance use all orientations as
compared to the dancers of ballet who perform while directly facing the audience. There are also times when
modern dance performers totally turn their back on the audience.

Performers of modern dance have the freedom to experiment with their body movements for every piece
and create new routines. They are not constrained by any defined set of movements in ballet.

Modern dance may not be performed in harmony with the music. It can be danced in contrast to the music
or off the beat. Performers of modern dance may also ignore the music completely or dance even without it.

Modern dance may be presented on stage by the choreographers themselves or performed by smaller dance
troupes together with their choreographers. There are many choreographers who became popular due to their
significant contributions in the history and development of modern dance.
 Modern Dance Choreographers and Pioneers and Their
Contributions to Modern Dance
There are many choreographers and pioneers who contributed to the history and development of modern
dance. These include the following:

1. Isadora Duncan
She was considered as the inventor of modern dance. She was an American dancer
and choreographer who set focus on creating movements guided by breathing and
gravity. She also made use of bare feet, loose hair, free-flowing costumes, and
emotional expression incorporated with humor in her dance performances. She gained
inspiration from various sources such as natural forces, folk dances, social dances, and
classical Greek arts. The running, jumping, skipping, leaping, and abrupt movements
used in new American athleticism also gave her some ideas. Ballet for her was ugly
and meaningless gymnastics.

2. Loie Fuller
She was an American burlesque skirt dancer who made use of lighting equipment
and translucent silk costumes in her dance performances. Her lighting equipment
includes colored gels and chemicals which are burned to create a luminescent effect
on her silk costume techniques. Her apparatus and methods of stage lighting as well
as her voluminous silk stage costumes are protected by patent under her name.

3. Ruth St. Denis

She was an American dance innovator who developed her translations of Indian
culture and mythology from the
influence of Sada Yacco, a Japanese dancer, and Sarah Bernhardt, a French stage
actress. She quickly gained popularity through her dance performances. She did an
extensive tour while doing a research on Oriental arts and culture.

4. Mary Wigman
She was a German dancer and choreographer who developed a
unique expressionist or absolute style of dance. During her dance
performances, she used gongs, drums, bells, and other non-Western
musical instruments. This dancing style produced a gloomy, edgy, and
contemplative atmosphere in her choreography with a hint of warmth
and delight.

5. Kurt Jooss
He was considered as the founder of Dance Theater. He was a popular
German ballet dancer and choreographer. He created and developed dance dramas
by combining classical ballet techniques and expressionist modern dance
movements. He also established many dance companies including the one located
in Essen, Germany which is known as the Folkwang Tanztheater.

6. Harald Kreutzberg
 He was a German dancer and choreographer whose solo performances included dancing with mime.
Aside from mime, he also used pictorial costuming along with free dance movements in his inventive
choreographic style. He founded his own school in Bern, Switzerland, which presented ballets combining
humor and drama with an emphasis on inventive scenes.
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Activity 1
Do the following:

1. State the origin of modern dance.

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2. Describe modern dance.

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3. Enumerate at least three modern dance choreographers and pioneers, then write down their contributions.

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Activity 2
1. Define contemporary dance.

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2. Describe the characteristics of Contemporary dance.

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3. Enumerate the seven principles of contemporary dance.

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4. Enumerate three contemporary dance choreographers and pioneers, then write down the contributions of each.

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Activity 3
Modern Dance
A. Choose one among the modern dance pioneers discussed in the lesson and watch his or her choreographies on
YouTube. Imitate and practice the movements that you can execute individually.

B. Create a dance which is inspired by the modern dance choreographies you have all watched. Then prepare for your
presentation in class. Ask one of your family members to take a video of your entire performance. Post it on your social
media accounts to promote appreciation of modern dance among the youth and pass it on the Facebook group created for
PE-3 Dances. ( You can choose 1 from modern dance or contemporary dance for your performance).

Contemporary Dance
A. Choose one among the modern dance pioneers discussed in the lesson and watch his or her choreographies on
YouTube. Imitate and practice the movements that you can execute individually.

B. Create a dance which is inspired by the contemporary dance choreographies you have all watched. Then prepare for
your presentation in class. Ask one of your family members to take a video of your entire performance. Post it on your
social media accounts to promote appreciation of modern dance among the youth and pass it on the Facebook group
created for PE-3 Dances. ( You can choose 1 from modern dance or contemporary dance for your performance).

Activity 4
Express your thoughts, learning and experiences regarding the lesson below. (Minimum of two paragraphs)