Dance

Submitted by: Group 7

Recipient: Minette Sto. Tomas
Members:
Benitez, Ernest
Ballesta, Jhonicel
Pilapil, Gian
 Dance - Dance is a performing art form consisting of sequences of
movement, either improvised or purposefully selected. This movement
has aesthetic and often symbolic value. Dance can be categorized
and described by its choreography, by its movements, or by its
historical period or place of origin.
Types of Dance
 Ballet
 Ballroom
 Hip Hop
 Jazz
 Tap Dance
 Folk Dance
Ballet Dance

Ballet Dance is a traditional

art form that originated over
500 years ago in Italy. And a
theatrical art form using
dancing, music, and scenery
to convey a story, theme, or
atmosphere.
 Attire used in Ballet


The tutu is a dress worn as a
costume in a classical ballet
performance, often with
attached bodice. It may be
made of tarlatan, muslin, silk,
tulle, gauze, or nylon.

Tutu that is worn by females

Attire for Male Ballet
Dancers
The basic attire for a male
ballet dancer doing class
work is generally: Footed or
footless black tights, a
dance belt underneath the
tights, a form-fitting plain
white t-shirt, white crew or
ankle socks (with a little
padding if possible) and
black ballet shoes.
 What is the purpose of the ballet
dance?
 With no definite story line, its purpose is
to use movement to express the music
and to illuminate human emotion and
endeavor.
 Today, ballet is multi-faceted. Classical
forms, traditional stories and
contemporary choreographic
innovations intertwine to produce the
character of modern ballet.

A pair dancing ballet

 Ballroom Dance
The term 'ballroom dancing' is
derived from the word ball which in
turn originates from the Latin
word ballare which means 'to
dance' (a ball-room being a large
room specially designed for such
dances). In times past, ballroom
dancing was social dancing for the
privileged, leaving folk dancing for
the lower classes.
A pair doing a dance together
What do Male Ballroom Dancers wear?
Men should wear long
pants and a suit and tie.

 A hat is not necessary, but

if worn, it should be a
fedora hat, newspaper hat,
or any kind with a small and
narrow brim. Ballroom shoes
should be flat and have a
smooth bottom so it will be
easy to move around in.
What do Female Ballroom Dancers
wear?  The general ballroom attire for
women is a flared dress or skirt.
Fitted slacks paired with a
blouse is also appropriate.

 It is recommended to avoid
wearing clothes that reveal too
much skin while dancing. It is
also recommended to avoid A-
line skirts, V-neck blouses, and
other restrictive clothes.
Purpose of Ballroom Dancing
Ballroom dancing can
decrease blood pressure and
cholesterol, improve
cardiovascular health,
strengthen weight-bearing
bones, help prevent or slow
bone loss related to
osteoporosis, lower the risks of
obesity and Type 2 Diabetes,
and promote increased lung
capacity.
Hip-Hop Dance

Hip-Hop Dance is a unique and

exciting style of street dance
that is most commonly
performed to hip-hop music.

Hip-hop dance is a vibrant form

of dance that combines a
variety of freestyle movements
to create a cultural piece of art.
 Attire used for Hip-Hop dances
 Most dancers typically wear
baggier hip hop pants rather
than shorts, spandex or yoga
pants that you might see in
other types of dance classes.
But a regular pair of
sweatpants will do, as well.
Make sure everything is clean
and washed. Hip hop class is
casual, but that doesn't
mean you should show up
sloppy.
A group of people dancing to hip-hop music
Purpose of the Hip-Hop Dance

The purpose of the hip hop

dance is to gather an audience
and to entertain a crowd of
people. Hip hop is officially
done on the streets and known
as the most popular street
dance. It was mainly originated
in the United States of America
specifically in the city of New
York.
Jazz Dance

Jazz combines techniques of

classical ballet and modern
dance with the current forms
of popular dance. Jazz also
has its own movement
vocabulary ranging from the
isolation of certain body parts
to the movement of the
entire body with the accents
of musical rhythms.
 What do people wear while perfoming
Jazz Dance?
 Jazz dancers can wear tights
and leotards, but most opt to
wear jazz dance pants that are
flared or boot-cut, so ankle
movement is not restricted.
 Other options include wearing
dance shorts or capris and
form-fitting tops such as a t-shirt
or tank top.
A group of people wearing jazz dancewear
What is the purpose of doing Jazz
Dance?

 Jazz encourages, celebrates, and

rewards newness, originality,
personality, and meaningful
expressiveness in music. Jazz never
stopped evolving. Even if you play
in more traditional styles, the music
is most effective and truest to jazz's
values when you get creative
within the context of the style
you're exploring.
 Tap Dance
 Tap dance is a type of dance
characterized by using the sounds of
metal taps affixed to the heel and toe
of shoes striking the floor as a form of
percussion, coupled with both
characteristic and interpretative body
movements.
 Its roots were in minstrel shows, it
gained prominence in vaudeville, then
emerged into an art form and means
of expression alongside the evolution of
jazz.

Traditional footwear used for tap dancing

Attire people wear while dancing to
Tap
 Dancers should be dressed in fitted
dancewear for Tap class. Any color
or style of dancewear is
acceptable, and shorts or
sweatpants are permitted
provided feet are not covered.
Dance pants, Capri pants, shorts,
and a bodysuit are great options.
Dancers may also choose to wear
A pair dancing tap a tank top, half-top or leotard.
Why do people dance to tap?

 Tap dance has influenced

dance, film, music, and social
change in America, and it is an
American art form. Tap dancing
will teach you rhythm and
musicality, how to listen to the
music you're dancing to, and will
make you a more well-rounded
dancer, which in turn will make
you a more employable dancer.
 Folk Dance

 Folk Dance is a dance

developed by people that
reflect the life of the people of
a certain country or region.
 Not all ethnic dances are folk
dances. For example, ritual
dances or dances of ritual
origin are not considered to
be folk dances.

Tinikling, a folk dance of Philippine origin

Costume or Attire used at Folk Dances
in the Philippines
 The national costume of the
Philippines, the baro’t saya, is an
elegant hybrid of Filipino and Spanish
clothing styles. The term itself comes
from the Tagalong words “barot at
saya” or “blouse and skirt,” still the
basic components of the ensemble.

 Typical Spanish Elite. Female: Maria

Clara. Male: Barong tagalog and
black pants. Rural(Tagalog) Female:
Balintawak with soft panuelo and
tapis. Rural (Visayan) Female: Kimona
and Patadyong with soft kerchief.
Lastly… what is the purpose of doing
folk dances?
 Primarily, it keeps a
culture of people
alive, by sharing and
teaching younger
generations the
dances. Dance keeps
the history of people
alive as well. Dances
are ways a community
celebrates a special
event or important
date in time.