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P.E.& Health – Grade 12

Alternative Delivery Mode
First Quarter – Module 3: Modern and Contemporary dance
First Edition, 2020

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Senior High School

Physical Education &

Health 12
First Quarter: Module 3
Modern and Contemporary dance

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 INTRODUCTION

It’s good to be physically fit and healthy! Let’s put away stressors in our lives.
Strive to be active daily. There are different kind of dances around the world but this
module focuses about modern and contemporary dance.
Many dance competitions throughout the nation judge dancers on their modern
dancing ability and dancers take this opportunity to use their dancing to express their
innermost emotions and get closer to their inner-selves. Watching a modern dancer
can sometimes become emotional, especially if the dancer is trying to convey a
series of sad emotions, such as death or grief.
Better to engage in physical fitness through modern and contemporary dance,
however, we must also look back at the five components of physical fitness. Often
used in our school systems, health clubs and fitness centers to gauge how good a
shape we are truly in. The five components that make up total fitness are:
cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility and
body composition.

Modern dance is often considered to have emerged as a rejection of or

rebellion against, classical ballet…. In the late 19 th century, dance artists such as
Isadora Duncan, Maud Allan and Loie Fuller were pioneering new forms and
practices in what is now called aesthetic of free dance for performance.
Now, we must be open minded to this module and believe in yourself that you
can be creative as you make your dance moves!

PARTS OF THE LEARNERS ‘ MODULE

For the Facilitator/Parent

Make sure that there is an area for learning, and it is good that the learning space is
conducive. Guide your child/student, on what to do. This module is self-explanatory,
just read all the parts of this module. Encourage your child/student to take time for
reading it, in order to get the correct answers of all the activities on this module.
There is a value of studying hard because, in the near future, your child/student will
get the fruit of hard work. Your role as a facilitator or a parent is to clarify any content
requires further guidance and explanation. Let your child/student comply all activities
required for this module and submit to the teacher.

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 For the Students
You must read all the parts of this module, it is self-paced and self-explanatory.
There is a saying that if you love to read, someday you will lead the world. Make
sure that you answer all the activities in this module. So, students comply all
activities on this module and submit to your teacher.

This learners’ module is mapped and aligned with the DepEd SHS Curriculum and
the Most Essential Learning Competencies for Physical Education and Health 3. It
contains notes, assessments, performance tasks and learning activities. These
elements are presented in the following parts.

Deals with the lesson being introduced and

Introduction provides the opportunity to the learners to
focus on what to study. Contains learning
objectives to be developed in this module.

Communicate the learning competencies and

Let’s Find What key concepts.
You Know Highlights the significant questions.
This is given to check what the learner stock
knowledge.

Emphasize the importance of the previous

lesson to the learner
Review
Connects previous concept and learnings to
the new lesson.

Provides opportunities to discover new things

Let’s Learn and to be learned.
Experience
Learning activities that would lead to the
acquisition of new learning and skills.

Brief discussion of the Lesson.

Mini-Lesson

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 Reading and a short discussion of the topic
of this module.

Provides the learners to understand the

concepts of the new lesson/skills of this
Let’s Think Deep
module.
Enhances their creativity on physical activity
Guided practice or questions for the learners.

Put value on the learning process.

Let’s Remember Realize the importance of studying the safety
protocol / safety measure in doing physical
activities

Provides the learners to develop self-

confidence.
Let Me Apply It
Assess students to the performance skills.
Activity that shall transfer the
skills/knowledge gained or learned.
An activity to enhance their comprehension
of the lesson on this module.
Let’s Ponder
Summarizes the importance of the lesson
being learned.

Let’s Check It Evaluates the learner’s level of progress of

the task being given.
Provides mastery of the assessment’s result.

Content Standard
The learner demonstrates understanding of dance in optimizing one’s health as a
habit ; as requisite for physical activity assessment performance and as career
opportunity.

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Performance Standard
The learner leads dance events with proficiency and confidence resulting in
independent pursuits and influencing others positively
Learning Competency
* Self-assesses health-related fitness (HRF) status, barriers to physical activity
assessment participation and one’s diet

WHAT I NEED TO KNOW

At the end of the module, the learners should be able to:

a. Identify the health-related fitness (HRF) in performing modern and
contemporary dance
b. Observe safety measures during performance
c. Recognize the importance of healthy lifestyle through modern and
contemporary dance

Let’s Find What You Know

Pre-assessment
Directions: Read each item carefully and circle the correct answer.

1. The choices below are under the Health-related fitness components, which
one does NOT belong to the group?
A. Flexibility B. Balance C. Body composition D. Muscular
strength
2. It refers the ability to use one’s joints fully.
A. Balance B. Exercise C. Flexibility D. Power
3. It is often considered to have emerged as a rejection of or rebellion against
classical ballet.
A. Modern dance B. Ethnic dance C. Slam dance D. Folk dance
4. The choices below are the benefits of dancing, EXCEPT ONE
A. Shaping the body B. Socialization C. Loner D. Energetic
5. Improved muscle tone and increased metabolism.
A. Muscular endurance B. Stamina C. BMI D. Adrenaline
6. It Involves exercises activities that you do in order to try to improve your
physical health.
A. Health-related fitness C. Skilled-related fitness
B. Body-gym fitness D. All of the above

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 7. It is the ability of the muscles to perform power and increases energy level.
A. Muscular strength C. Muscular endurance
B. Body composition D. None of the above
8. Born in the early __________, modern dance is a dance style that focuses on
a dancer’s own interpretations instead of structured steps, as in traditional
ballet dancing.
A. 16th Century B. 20th Century C. 21st Century D. 19th Century
9. It is a genre of dance performance that was developed during the mid-
twentieth century and has since grown to become one of the dominant genres
for formally trained dancers throughout the world, with particularly strong
popularity in the U.S and Europe.
A. Contemporary dance C. Baroque dance style
B. Classical ballet D. Zumba
10. Jimmy’s little sister Jenny is performing a dance that is free form and stems
from the core, or torso, of the body and uses elements like contact-release,
floor work, fall and recovery, and improvisation. What do you this dance?
A. Contemporary dance C. Modern dance
B. Classical ballet D. Baroque dance style

Let’s Review

In the previous module we talked and studied about safety

protocol in Philippine folk dancing. We focused our learning of the
Philippine folk dance Tinikling, which originated from Leyte. The Tinikling
dance steps are a mimic from the Tikling bird. Let us not forget to always
observe safety measures in dancing.

A recapitulation: (Write your answer in your Notebook)

1. What is folk dance?
2. Name at least four safety protocol in Philippine folk
dancing.
3. Distinguish folk dance from modern dance

Let’s Learn and Experience

So this is it! Dance is an art. One of the multiple intelligences is bodily-

kinesthetic intelligence. Let us develop this intelligence through dancing.

Activity: Guess that picture ( folk dance, modern dance, contemporary dance)

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Direction: write your answer on the space provided for and explain why it belongs to
a certain type of dance

Photos taken from: https://wikepedia.pics

1.__________________________

2.___________________________

3.____________________________

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4.____________________________

Now, you are learning the beauty of dance. It is truly enjoyable to perform
different types of dances but first and foremost you must be physically fit. Do you still
remember the components of fitness? These are the components of physical fitness;
cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and
body composition.
Bear it in mind the safety measures in physical activity. It’s good to review the
important things or lessons so that it will sharpen your thinking skills and helps avoid
unwanted injuries during performance. Learning the basic techniques is also key to
be a good performer or dance artist. You’ve seen on television that dancers have all
the qualities of Health-Related Fitness (HRF). Our very own, Mr. Pure Energy Gary
Valenciano he became famous because of his talent in dancing.

Mini-Lesson

Modern and Contemporary dance

Photo taken from: https://wikepedia.pics

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 Modern dance is a broad genre of western concert or theatrical dance,
primarily arising out of Germany and the United States in the late 19th and early 20th
centuries.

Modern dance is often considered to have emerged as a rejection of or

rebellion against, classical ballet. Socioeconomic and cultural factors also
contributed to its development. In the late 19th century, dance artists such as Isadora
Duncan, Maud Allan and Loie Fuller were pioneering new forms and practices in
what is now called aesthetic or free dance for performance. These dancers
disregarded ballet’s strict movement vocabulary, the particular, limited set of
movements that were considered proper to ballet and stopped wearing corsets and
pointe shoes in the search for greater freedom movement.

Throughout the 20th century, sociopolitical concerns, major historical events

and the development of other art forms contributed to the continued development of
modernist dance in the United States and Germany. Moving into the 1960s, new
ideas about dance began to emerge, as a response to earlier dance forms and to
social changes. Eventually, postmodern dance artists would reject the formalism of
modern dance, and include elements such as performance art, contact
improvisation, release technique and improvisation.

Another characteristics of modern dance in opposition to ballet is the

deliberate use of gravity. Whereas classical ballet dancers strive to be light and airy
on their feet, modern dancers often to use their body weight to enhance movement.
Modern dance movements work with the deliberate use of gravity instead of
attempting to constantly defy it, as ballerinas do. Modern dance make use of the
floor, where dancers roll, stretch, lay down or move across the floor. A modern
dancer rejects the classical ballet stance of an upright, erect body, often opting
instead for deliberate falls to the floor.

Contemporary dance is a genre of dance performance that developed during

the mid-twentieth century and has since grown to become one of the dominant
genres for formally trained dancers throughout the world, with particularly strong
popularity in the U.S and Europe. Although originally informed by borrowing from
classical, modern and jazz styles, it has come to incorporate elements from many
styles of dance. Due to its technical similarities, it is often perceived to be closely
related to modern dance, ballet, and other classical concert dance styles.

In terms of the focus of its technique, contemporary dance tends to combine

the strong but controlled legwork of ballet with modern that stresses on torso. It also
employs contact-release, floor work, fall and recovery, and improvisation
characteristics of modern dance. Unpredictable changes in rhythm, speed, and
direction are often used, as well. Additionally, contemporary dance sometimes
incorporates elements of non-western dance cultures, such as elements from African
dance including bent knees, or movements from the Japanese contemporary dance.

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 Let’s assess ourselves, we should have a healthy lifestyle by doing physical
activities through dancing. There are benefits in dancing, shaping the body, more
friends, and live longer.

Health Related fitness

There are five areas of health related fitness. They are heart and lung
endurance or cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance,
flexibility, and body composition.
Regular exercises and physical activity promotes strong muscles and
bones. It improves respiratory, cardiovascular health, and overall health. Staying
active can also help you maintain a healthy weight, reduce your risk for type 2
diabetes, heart disease, and reduce your risk for some cancers

a. Cardiorespiratory endurance – maintaining a healthy body weight

and reducing risk of disease
b. Muscular strength – helps prevent injury increases energy level
c. Muscular endurance – improved muscle tone and increased
metabolism
d. Flexibility – better posture and stress relief
e. Body composition – improves self-confidence and improves sleep
quality

Let’s Think Deep

As what you have read about Modern and Contemporary dance, in a box below
write their characteristics

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Modern dance characteristics Contemporary dance characteristics

In your own opinion, discuss the importance of the health-related fitness related to
modern and contemporary dance.

____________________________________________
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
____________________________________________

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 Let’s Remember

Instruction: Read and understand each statement. Encircle the letter of the correct
answer.

1. He is a Filipino dancer and very famous in Philippine Television.

A. Manny Pacquioa C. Gary Valenciano
B. Richard Gomez D. Vilma Santos Recto
2. ____________ is a broad genre of western concert or theatrical dance,
primarily arising out of Germany and the United States in the late 19th and
early 20th centuries.
A. Ballroom dance C. Baroque style dance
B. Sweet style dance D. Modern dance
th
3. In the late 19 century, there were two factors that contributed to the
development of a modern dance.
A. Socioeconomic and cultural factors C. Political and economic factors
B. Growth and development factors D. Physical and emotional factors
4. Dance artists such as Isadora Duncan, Maud Allan and Loie Fuller were
pioneering new forms and practices in what is now called ____________.
A. Aesthetic or free dance C. Dance for life
B. Aerobic dancing D. Contemporary dance
5. Throughout the ____________, sociopolitical concerns, major historical
events and the development of other art forms contributed to the continued
development of modernist dance in the United States and Germany.
A. 18th century B. 17th century C. 20th century D. 21st century
6. It is a genre of dance performance that developed during the mid-twentieth
century and has since grown to become one of the dominant genres for
formally trained dancers throughout the world.
A. Contemporary dance C. Aerobic dance
B. Interpretative dance D. Pantomime dance
7. Which of the following statement is NOT true about modern dance?
A. It promotes a healthy lifestyle and wellness
B. It makes you inactive and develop the couch potato way
C. It helps you to develop endurance
D. Promotes strong muscles, bones and improves cardiovascular health
8. Contemporary dance sometimes incorporates elements of non-western dance
cultures, such as elements from ___________ including bent knees, or
movements.
A. African dance C. Chinese dance
B. Pinoy dance D. Peruvian dance
9. It refers to maintaining a healthy body weight and reducing risk of disease.
A. Cardiovascular endurance C. Highly performances
B. Eat, sleep and sight-seeing D. None of the above

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 10. Another characteristics of modern dance in opposition to ballet is the
deliberately use of ____________.
A. Gravity B. Corsets C. Pointe shoes D. Socks

Let Me Apply It

Direction: You will be performing either modern or contemporary dance,

Present a video of your performance
at least 3 minuets for the maximum and 2 minuets for
minimum.
(For those unable to do so, please ask your teacher for an equivalent activity)

Follow up question:
How do you feel after performing a modern dance / contemporary dance?
Write your answer in your notebook.

Let’s Ponder
1. Why modern dance is often considered to
have emerged as a rejection of or rebellion against
classical ballet?
2. Distinguish modern dance from contemporary dance.
3. How can you promote health-related fitness in the
community?

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 Let’s Check It

Direction: Supply a statement / phrases that is best suited to the question

being asked

Today I have learned that

__________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________

I find the
__________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

I am very _________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________

Glossary

The following terms used in this module are defined as follows:

Health-related fitness Involves exercises activities that you do in order to
try improve your physical health and stay healthy.
Contemporary dance Is a genre of dance performance that developed
during the mid-twentieth century.
Aesthetic A set of principles underlying and guiding the work
of a particular artist or artistic movement.
The appreciation of beauty.
Modernist A believer in or supporter of modernism, especially
in the arts.
Modern dance A free, expressive style of dancing started in the
early 20th century as a reaction to classical ballet.

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Pre-Assessment
1.B 6.A
2.C 7.A
3.A 8.B
4.C 9.A
5.A 10.C
Let’s Review
Answer may vary
Let’s Learn and Experience
Answer may vary
Let’s Think Deep
Answer may vary
Let’s Remember
. 1.C 6.A
2.D 7.B
3.A 8.A
4.A 9.A
5.C 10.A
Let Me Apply it
Answer may vary
Let’s Ponder
Answer may vary
ANSWER KEY
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Prepared by:

WASHINGTON A. TUMULAK II
Master Teacher I
Mactan NHS – SHS
District 1
Division of Lapu – Lapu City

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Division of Lapu-Lapu City

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