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P.E 205 PATHFIT 1 MODERN DANCE

TOPIC 1: WEEK 1

HOW TO START DANCING? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sir00cSk4Eg

“Dance is a language beyond words,

expressing that for which we have no
words.

Activity 1: Essay.
– Jennifer De Leon
Explain in your own words, the quotation that Jennifer De Leon wanted to impart
“Dance is a language beyond words, expressing that for which we have no words”.
Type your answers the platform instructed by the teacher

CRITERIA:
5 Content- Answers show mastery of content and deeper analysis/understanding
5 Grammar and Spelling- Answers show a high level of accuracy in spelling and grammar.
10 Timeliness- Ability to submit activity on time.

Activity 2. Pre-Self-Assessment on Dance

INSTRUCTIONS:
Download this file (Pre-Self-Assessment on Dance) and edit the image by putting a check mark to your
answer.
Save the file as PDF file.
Attach the file to the submission link and Submit to the platform instructed by the teacher
Before we proceed to any dance activities, in your PE activity notebook, please answer the following
questions as truthfully as possible BY CHECKING THE BOX of your corresponding color. This assessment
will allow the instructor to determine your level of dance capabilities.

Note:
The RED color = means you find the skills DIFFICULT.
The ORANGE color = means you find the skills MODERATELY DIFFICULT
The GREEN color = means you find the skills EASY
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SUCCESS CRITERIA

Developing
I can use stimuli to create movement and am able to move in time with the music.
I can perform most basic actions with control and fluency.
I can demonstrate basic actions using some dynamic qualities.
I can come up with basic ideas to create a small routine.
I can work with a partner or small group well.
I can describe and comment on my own and others’ performance.
I can make simple suggestions on how to improve my performance.
I understand how the body responds to exercise and the warm up.
I can copy a dance routine or motif.
I understand some key Dance terminology.
I can identify some of the key movements within dance when watching a performance.
I can appreciate a performance and identify the dance style.

SUCCESS CRITERIA

Securing
I can respond imaginatively to a variety of stimuli.
I understand rhythm and can move in time to the music.
I can demonstrate a wide range of actions, with confidence, control and fluency.
I can use different dynamics to help develop my routine.
I can develop or adapt my routine to make it better and choreograph small sections of the
routine.
I can work well in a small group and contribute some ideas/choreography.
I can give feedback to others about their performance.
I am able to listen to feedback from the teacher and other students and use this to help
improve my performance.
I understand why and how you warm up in dance and could complete a warm up individually.
I can copy a routine or motif including some more advanced moves.
I understand several key terms in dance and can describe what they mean.
I can identify most of the key movements in dance when watching a performance.
I can appreciate a performance and identify some choreographic devices used.
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SUCCESS CRITERIA

Mastering
I can create actions and a short routine based on a stimulus.
I can use some choreographic devices within my work.
I used dynamics and levels to enhance my performance.
I perform with confidence, fluency and control and energy.
I can give constructive feedback to other groups and suggest ideas on how they can improve.
I can use feedback from my peers and the teacher and adapt/change my routine to improve.
I can lead a small group through the role of choreographer when expressing my ideas.
I understand why we warm up in dance and could lead a warmup with a partner.
I can identify all the key movements in dance and recognize them in performance.
I understand most key Dance terminology and can describe what they mean.
I can use correct dance terminology when I give feedback to others.
I can appreciate a dance and identify the choreographic devices used.

SUCCESS CRITERIA

Excelling
I can perform and create different motifs using a variety of different dance styles from
different stimuli.
I can use a range of choreographic devices in my work.
I know the differences between the 4 elements of dance (space, relationships, dynamics and
actions).
I use dynamics, levels, formations and expression within my performance.
I perform showing consistency, control and accuracy.
I can use a range of different dance skills to help me develop or adapt my routine.
I am able to take on the role of a choreographer.
I can develop or adapt my routine to make it better and choreograph small sections of the
routine.
I can analyze my own and other’s performance. I can give ideas and suggestions on how to
improve the quality of the dance.
I use a variety of different terminology when talking about my own and others’ work.
I am able to plan and lead a warm up to a small group and understand why we warm up and
the impact it has on the body.
I understand why we warm up and the impact that it has on the body.
I understand all the key dance terminology introduced and can describe what they mean.
I can identify all the key movements in dance, recognize them in performance and ensure they
are incorporated in my own performance.
I can appreciate a performance and identify the structure of the dance.
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Activity 3. Pre- Dance Activity: I can Do This.

• Perform your favorite Tiktok dance piece.

• It could be a Tiktok dance or just your own chosen dance routine with a maximum of 1-2 minute
performance. This will serve as a graded icebreaker before we proceed to our lesson proper.
• Download your work in your Google or MS Teams One Drive and get the link.
• Submit the link to the platform instructed by the teacher

Please take note of the following.

1. Wear your proper P.E attire and footwear ALL THE TIME.
2. The view of the video must show your whole body (from head to foot).
3. Proper lighting must be observed.
4. Music must be clear enough to be heard.

Criteria: 50 points

10 Movements - Ability to copy the movements with precision and confidence

10 Presentation - The dancer demonstrates a high level of concentration, energy
and confidence when executing the movements.
5 Gesture and Facial Expression - Dancer uses their face and body to fully express the intent of
the movement.
25 Timeliness - Ability to submit the activity on time.

TOPIC 2: WEEK 2

INTRODUCTION TO DANCE

What is dance?

Dance, patterned and rhythmic bodily movements, usually performed to music, that serve as a form of
communication or expression. Human beings express themselves naturally through movement. Dance is
the transformation of ordinary functional and expressive movement into extraordinary movement for
extraordinary purposes; even a common movement such as walking is performed in dance in a
patterned way, perhaps in circles or to a special rhythm, and it occurs in a special context.

Dance may involve a fixed vocabulary of movements that have no meaning in themselves, as in much of
ballet and European folk dance, or pantomime and symbolic gestures may be used, as in many Asian
dance forms. People of different cultures dance differently and for varying purposes; their varied forms
of dance can reveal much about their way of life.
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Dance and Human Culture.

Dance can be art, ritual, or recreation. It goes beyond the functional purposes of the movements used in
work or athletics to express emotions, moods, or ideas; tell a story; serve religious, political, economic,
or social needs; or simply be an experience that is pleasurable, exciting, or aesthetically valuable.

Dance and the Human Body

The body can perform such actions as rotating, bending, stretching, jumping, and turning. By varying
these physical actions and using different dynamics, human beings can devise an infinite number of
body movements. Out of the range of movements that the body is capable of performing, every culture
emphasizes certain features in its dance styles. The ordinary potential of the body can be expanded in
dance, usually through long periods of specialized training. In ballet, for example, the dancer exercises
to rotate, or turn out, the legs at the hips, making it possible to lift the leg high in an arabesque. In India,
some dancers learn to choreograph their eyeballs and eyebrows. Costuming can extend the body's
capabilities. Toe or pointe shoes, stilts, and flying harnesses are a few of the artificial aids employed by
dancers.

Dance and the Human Mind.

Besides giving physical pleasure, dancing can have psychological effects. Feelings and ideas can be
expressed and communicated; sharing rhythms and movements can make a group feel unified. In some
societies, dancing often leads to trance or other altered states of consciousness. These states can be
interpreted as signaling possession by spirits, or they may be sought to emotional release. A state of
trance may enable people to perform remarkable feats of strength, endurance, or danger, such as
dancing through hot coals. In some societies shamans dance in trance to heal others physically or
emotionally. The modern field of dance therapy developed to help people express themselves and
relate to others.
https://foxylana.tripod.com/whatis.htm

Dance is a performing art form, which consists of sequences of movement.

These sequences can be pre-planned (choreographed) or improvised (made up as the dancer is dancing).
The value of dance is that is it can have both aesthetic (what it looks like) and symbolic (how it makes
you feel) merit to the audience.
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Dance can be categorized and described by:

• The historical period in which it was created.
• Where the dance was created.
• The types of movements or choreography in the dance.
https://www.twinkl.com.ph/teaching-wiki/dance

Activity 4: Essay
How will you define dance in your own perspective? Explain in not less than 15 sentences. Write your
answers on the platform instructed by the teacher.

CRITERIA: 20 points
5 Content- Answers show mastery of content and deeper analysis/understanding
5 Grammar and Spelling- Answers show a high level of accuracy in spelling and grammar.
10 Timeliness- Ability to submit activity on time.

The Elements of Dance: Dance Concepts

The elements of movement are body, action, space, time, and energy. The instrument is the body. The
body moves in space and in time with force. The dance concepts should be viewed holistically. When
participating in dance, all elements of dance are integrated all the time. The separation among concepts
here serves to think about, plan, and discuss dance.

Parts: head, neck, arms, wrists, elbows, hands,

BODY
fingers, pelvis, spine, torso, legs, knees, feet, toes,
What is being used to perform?
ankles, heels, shoulders, etc.
Shapes: curved, straight, angular, twisted,
symmetrical, asymmetrical
Relationships: body parts to body parts,
individuals to groups, body parts to objects,
individuals to groups and objects, individuals, and
groups to the room/space; mirroring, shadowing,
meeting, parting, above, below, under, over,
alone, connected, etc.

Locomotor: Running rolling and twirling

Non-Locomotor: Stretching, twisting, bending
ACTION
How the body moves? Gestures and Facial Expressions

Place: self-space/general space (also called

personal/shared)
SPACE
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Where is movement performed?
TIME
When is movement performed?
Size: big/small, near/far Level: high, middle, low
Direction: forward, backward, right, left, up, down,
diagonal
Pathway: curved, straight, zig zag
Focus: single focus or multi focus
Speed: fast or slow
Rhythm: beat, pattern, and tempo

Energy: sharp (sudden) or smooth(sustained)

ENERGY
forcefully, gracefully, fluidly, or heavily
How is movement performed?
Weight: strong or light
Flow: free or bound

References: Gilbert, A. (2006). Brain- compatible dance education. Virginia: National Dance Association.
Hackney, P. (1998). Making Connections: Total body integration through Bartenieff Fundamentals. New
York. https://www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/Workarea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=36260

Activity 5: Elements of Dance

1. Using the Elements of Dance, perform/ execute 2-3 examples of each element.
Example: BODY- (Movements showing PARTS and SHAPES)
TIME: Showing slow and fast movements on so on...
2. Label your actions/ movements.
3. Video RECORD all these actions, UPLOAD in your Google/ MS TEAMS account, COPY the link,
SEND the link to the platform instructed by the teacher.

Criteria (50points)
10 Elements Presented and Execution
10 Music and Video Quality
5 Timing and Rhythm
25 Timeliness

TOPIC 3: Week 3

Dance Benefits - Dance and Health

From the dawn of our history, doctors came to understand that dancing can provide great benefits to
the body's metabolism and health. As the millennia went by, our knowledge of human body gave us
more concrete evidence of the benefits and disadvantages of dance. As a general exercise, dancing can
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bring many known benefits (such a better performing cardiovascular system, weight control) that can
also be produced with many others forms of exercise. However, dancing can bring many other benefits
to wide range of our metabolism and psychology.

Here are some most notable benefits of dancing:

• It safely strengthens bones and muscles without the possibility of joint pains to elderly dancers.
• It tones your entire body and controls excessive weight (around 150 calories can be burned in a
single 30-minute session od dancing)
• More demanding dance styles can be very effective in using entire potential of your body, shaping
it into prime condition.
• Varying amounts of physical exertion enables it possible to be used by dancers of any age. From
children to 100-year-olds.
• It provides great way to get fit. Regular use will improve your stamina, endurance, strength, and
general form. With regular use you will improve the capacity of your lungs, better heart condition
and muscles.
• Dancing is an excellent exercise for people who are going through rehabilitation. Starting from easy
dances can ease you into more serious training and improve your recovery from various injuries
(such as heart or knee operations).
• Although it can bring similar amount of exercise as walking, cycling or aerobics, dancing gives you
opportunity to meet new people and improve your social interaction skills. You will get the
benefits of greater self-confidence, self-esteem, trust and reduced feeling of isolation and
exclusion.
• Flexibility is one of the skills that you will most definitely get if you dance regularly. By achieving full
range of body motion, you can exercise all the muscles and joints of your body.
• It minimizes the chances of bone disease osteoporosis.
• It increases your spatial orientation, balance and peripheral vision.
• Combination of physical exercise, coordination, and social interaction will increase your mental
functioning and memory, especially in old age.
• It reduces stress and frustration.
• Lowers the risk of coronary diseases and high blood pressure.
Because it’s physical nature, professional dance can often produce very serious injuries. Repetitive
choreographies, inadequate diets, moves that test the range of human motion and stress can cause
wide variety of injuries. Therefore, high level dancers refuse to dance on the surfaces that are not
sprung floor, they regulate their diet, exercise and dance in accord to very strict rules. Even with all
the precautions, over 80% of all professional dancers have received at least one major injury during
their careers and 93% of dance teachers were forced into that position after career ending injury.
(http://www.dancefacts.net/facts-about-dance/dance-health-benefits/)
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Activity 6: Illustration: Benefits of Dance

There are seven (7) benefits of dance (Physical, Social, Mental, Emotional, Spiritual, Economic and
Cultural aspects).

Create a collage of pictures/digital art showing these benefits and explain/justify your work with
regards to these aspects. Submit your work to the platform instructed by the teacher with only 1 file
attached.

CRITERIA (30 points)

5 Creativity and Originality - The student demonstrates superior creativity and originality in the
selection of the visual components.
5 Explanation - Point-of-view fully presented and supported by many facts.
5 Effort- Demonstrates above board effort in accomplishing the assignment
going the extra distance in research.
15 Timeliness- The student can submit the tasks on time of the deadline.

Activity 7: Quiz Answer this quiz in the platform instructed by the teacher.

TOPIC 4: WEEK 4

CLASSIFICATIONS OF MOVEMENTS:

1. BASIC LOCOMOTOR MOVEMENTS- those that move the body in space in any direction with the feet
as the moving base such as walking, running, jumping, and hopping. These are basic locomotor
movements which can be combined in some specific patterns for variations. Variations can be done in
skipping, leaping, sliding, and galloping.

Example:
1. Walk - an uneven and alternate transfer of body weight from one foot always remaining in contact
with ground. The heel touches the floor first when moving forward.
When moving backward and sideward, it is the ball of the foot that touches the floor first.
2. Run - an even and alternate transfer of the body weight from one foot to the other with the ball of
the foot receiving the body weight. At one phase of the run, both feet are off the ground.
3. Leap - lifting the body in air from one foot and landing on the other foot in any direction.
4. Hop - a spring on one-foot landing on the same foot in any desired direction.
5. Jump - a spring on one or both feet landing on both feet in any direction.
6. Skip - a step on one foot and hopping on the same foot in fast tempo.
7. Slide - a modification of the walk in which the sole of the feet is in contact with the floor throughout
the movement. The slide may be done with alternating movement, one foot leading when moving
backward.
8. Gallop - a "catching up" step in which one foot quickly displaces the other as the displaced foot is
moved away from it. It is a progressive cut step with one foot leading.
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2. BASIC NON-LOCOMOTOR/ AXIAL MOVEMENTS- the individual stays put in place and moves the
torso, arms or legs or the entire body like pulling, striking, lifting or swinging.

Example:
1. Bounces - springy movements of a joint from controlled small flexions and extensions within the
deep flexion joint. This develops flexibility and increases range of motion.
2. Stretches - reaching out movements designed to extend muscle and joints to their fullest range to
develop flexibility, range of motion and elasticity.
3. Swings - pendulous movements of the arms or legs from the shoulder or hip joints. Swings start with
contraction and carry through the arch of the movement by gravity.
4. Bends - flexion of joints
5. Twist - the part of the body is allowed to turn around its own axis.
6. Circling - the distal end of a body part traces or describes a circle while the proximal part is in place.
7. Pulls - a forceful movement made to move an object toward the body most often done with the
arms.
8. Push - a forceful movement made to move an object away from the body.
9. Lift - a movement which raises an object or body part from one level to another.
10. Turn - a rotation or circular movement of the body or body parts around in space.

Activity 8. Understanding Dance Through Basic Movements:

INSTRUCTIONS:
• Using a combination of simple movements (locomotor and non-locomotor movements) create a
simple dance routine with 8 sets of 16 counts. (You can use the given examples from the notes)
• Label your every action. Example: WALK-PUSH, HOP-SWING and so on
• Upload your video in your Google or MS Teams One Drive and create a link and copy (Do not
forget the set the share settings)
• Submit to the platform instructed by the teacher.

CRITERIA (50 points)

10 Components Presented and Execution
10 Music and Video Quality
5 Timing and Rhythm
25 Timeliness

This is to show that dance routine does not need to be too complicated.

Our natural human movements accompanied with music or rhythm can be a great source of a dance
routine and that everyone of us, soon will be able to create a simple yet fantastic dance choreography.

Activity 9. Answer this quiz in the platform instructed by the teacher.

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TOPIC 5: WEEK 5

Dance Origins and Early History

The dance has always been with us, even before the arrival of written language and modern history,
when our earliest cultures evolved utilizing oral and performance methods to pass the stories from one
generation to the next. Many historians believe that social, celebratory and ritual dances are one of the
essential factors of the development of early human civilizations. (http://www.dancefacts.net/facts-
about-dance/dance-information/)

There are many histories and many people that make up dance in its entirety. None are better, just
different; but all manage to employ the following principles: routine, practice, and discipline. Our bodies
are filled with so many techniques with even more variables to the technique of movement. The body
has no essence, it is disciplined to move, act, and react based on the culture that is given to it. Dance has
this great ability to communicate and evoke emotions without even using words. Dance is, and has
been, significant in the lives of all, whether it’s sacred rituals, professional performances, or just dancing
because it’s fun. It can be found everywhere, in every culture, and for many it is a way of life.

The Primitive Period

There is evidence of dance that dates to the Paleolithic period, seen through rock paintings depicting
dance. “Through much research by leading historians and by studying current uses of dance in several
primitive cultures, we know that in these cultures people used dance as a means of communication and
as a way of life. “In many primitive society’s rituals involving dance are performed at births, marriages,
and deaths. Possibly some of the most significant rituals are those performed for means of fertility such
as food and children. Our ancestors asked, for rain, sun, harvest, and healthy children. Many of these
movements mimicked the nearby animals, the crazy forces of mother nature, and the hypothesized
immortal lives of the Gods. Some of these rituals lasted many hours, even days, an inconceivable
thought to the contemporary dance world. There are cultures, still today, considered “primitive” The
Yanomamo people found in Venezuela, Brazil, Guyana, and Colombia effectively use dance as a way of
life. One example is the ammo, a dance performed prior to a hunt “The men in the tribe do this ritual of
song and dance to ensure good luck in capturing and killing animals for food and in anticipation of a
feast. “

The Ancient Period

The dances of the ancient civilizations began to acknowledge the aesthetic purposes of the art. They
began to question the way the dance looked and what it meant; what the movements represented and
how they may be interpreted. India, China, and Ancient Greece are among the first civilizations with
recorded anecdotes of dance. Many used dances for religious purposes, and all required skill, grace, and
stamina. Ancient Greece furthered the theatrical history of dance by using dance in dramas and Greek
theatre.
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The Medieval Period

Dance was prevalent in the medieval era, otherwise known as the Middle Ages, as well. The Islamic
culture had a heavy influence in the interesting outcomes of dance. It was then that the familiar art of
belly dancing came into play, as did many folk dances still performed today. Slowly the church became
an influence and dance was quickly banned. Dance began to be seen as pagan activity. The ideals that
the body was evil, and one should strive for purity in thy soul redefined dance and its purpose. Religious
followers believed the idea that heavens above and earth is below, and we should be celebrating the
ethereal heavens not the earthly body. Since dance is a celebration through the body, many practicing
religions denied the acceptance of dance. Sensuality also quickly became associated with dance, and any
form of worship that approved dance was opposed to by the Christians of the medieval era.
Unfortunately, at this time the black plague (Bubonic) wiped out part of the population and created an
association with witchcraft. Soon the society connected dancing to witches and witches to the Plague
and dance became known as the Dance of Death or the Danse Macabre. Because of this sudden
obsession with death and its direct correlation with dancing, many of the pieces featured figures of
death such as skeletons. Soon theatrical performances returned, and dance was reborn.

The Renaissance

Period Dance was revived through folk dancing, court dancing, and the accompaniment of music. Dance
was beginning to be seen as an actual art as opposed to a cultural pastime or ritualistic necessity. While
folk dancing remained a popular expression among the working class, the high society combined these
folk routines with their aristocratic steps of nobility creating the majestic court dances. Although, the
court dances began as a symbolic gesture of royalty, dance soon revolutionized into what we know
today as ballet, an aesthetic genre of dance that originated from music, literature, paintings, and
sculptures. Before long, ballet became a professional art form and institutions were created to ensure
proper aesthetic training.

The Contemporary Period

Eastern countries continued traditional performances while the Western civilizations developed new,
invigorating genres. Contemporary and classical Ballet thrived and modern, tap, jazz and the newly
popular genre of hip hop shortly infiltrated life as we know it. The twentieth century not only introduced
science and technology but dance as entertainment and some of the greatest artists known to man.
Throughout the centuries dance went through drastic metamorphic changes from traditional rituals, to
banned pagan activity; noble pastimes to a working-class voice; beauty and poise to an outlet for social
and political messages. The history of dance is a rich explanation of the history of life.

(Ambrosio, Nora. Learning about Dance. Iowa: Kendall/Hunt,2003) https://educationcloset.com/wp-

content/uploads/2014/08/A-VERY-Brief-Overview-of-Dance-History.pdf

Activity 10: Answer this quiz in the platform instructed by the teacher.
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Activity 11: Vlog on Understanding Dance History

• Create a vlog showing a discussion on how you trace the history of dance.
• In your vlog, show the flow of the dance history from Primitive to the Modern Era, using
pictures/video.
• Limit your video to a maximum of three (3) minutes only.
• Upload your video in your Google or MS Teams One Drive and create a link and copy (Do not
forget the set the share settings)
• Submit the link to the platform instructed by the teacher.

CRITERIA (100 points)

20 Creativity and Originality - The student demonstrates superior creativity and originality in the
selection of the visual components.
20 Explanation - Point-of-view fully presented and supported by many facts
10 Effort - Demonstrates above board effort in accomplishing the assignment
going the extra distance in research and time spent to get the
assignment done and on time.
50 Timeliness- The student can submit the tasks on time of the deadline.

TOPIC 6: WEEK 6

The Evolution of Dance throughout the Decades

Dance is a form of art, from the music to the culture and the history behind it, dance has been a way
people could express themselves for many decades. From the flapper era to having disco fever, dance
has evolved and changed tremendously throughout the years. From the culture identity of the United
States people always had different styles of dance to express the way they were feeling about the
economy, racial issues, even politics, and it just so happens to mark many significant points in our
history. From the 1920s to the 2000s, here are some of the most popular styles of dance to sweep
America throughout the years.
Sample Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqHt2VeYJN4

Roaring 1920s
• The Roaring '20s -Dances from the 1920s, also known as the Jazz age were often talked about as
wild and carefree, from the shimmy to the Charleston, to Gatsby parties, it was the era of the
flapper and the dances were described as wild and carefree. Most styles of dance were performed
at night clubs with illegal alcohol. In the clubs, they did dance contests called marathons, which is
when you dance until you can't dance anymore. In the late 1920s came the tango and the waltz,
which still play a role in history today.
1930s and 1940s
• During the Great Depression, dancing still remained very popular throughout all the chaos and
hardship that happened during that time. Dancing was an escape for many people. Up to 60
percent of African American men had no work and Black musicians were not allowed to do studio
or radio work. However, jazz music was resilient. While businesses, including the record industry,
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were failing, dance halls were packed with people dancing to the music of big bands, which would
soon be labeled as swing music.
• The 1930s and 1940s were the years of jazz and swing dancing, like the jitterbug to the Lindy hop.
Dancing remained very popular throughout the chaos that happened in the 1930s. Going out and
dancing used to be many people's escape through it all. Even though the Germans banned dancing,
it never stopped anyone, especially from the bouncy upbeat swing dance.
1950s
• In the early 1950s bebop was the ideal among jazz musicians. Unlike swing, bebop was confined
to popular demands. It focused on musical advancement and in just a few years it had already
spread into new streams such as hard bop, cool jazz, and afro-Cuban jazz. Elvis Presley had a huge
influence on the rock and roll era and was often known as the "King of Rock 'n' Roll".
• Presley rose to fame in 1956, also the year he recorded the song "Heartbreak Hotel". 'Presley's
career as a singer and entertainer redefined popular music'. The 1950s also marked the beginning
or dirty dancing.
• The twist and other dances made popular from this rock and roll era influenced movies like
"Grease" and "Hairspray". From their poodle skirts, socks, and white tennis shoes, this was the era
of the pink ladies and dirty dancing. Especially with Elvis's rocking pelvis, the dirty dancing seed has
been planted.
1960s
• The majority of the dances in the 1960s didn't include a dance partner. They had dances like the
Mashed Potato, the Fly, the Monkey and the Funky Chicken. The sixties were recognized as the
birth of revolutionary ways to live, think, and create.
• The sixties were all about learning the newest dance craze. The dance craze began with the "twist"
introduced by Chubby Checker with the release of his song "The Twist"; the dance was largely
inspired by rock and roll music. Some films based off this era were "Cats"and "West Side Story."
1970s
• The colorful, bright, soulful disco era, from dances like the hustle, the YMCA, and soul train lines,
this upbeat era kept everyone on their toes or should I say "their platform shoes."
• Disco was also expressed very sexually on the dance floor from songs like "Macho Man", "Love
Machine" and "Foxy Lady". Dances included the hustle, the YMCA, and soul train line. This upbeat
era kept everyone excited and energized.
• The most popular disco dance of the '70s was the Hustle. Strutting across the dance with the beat
or adding rock-steps, or hand gestures was the basic dance.
• A lot of people would express themselves best dancing with their significant other to disco music.
Movies like "Saturday Night Fever" starring John Travolta were based on this era.
1980s
• The '80s introduced the era of hip hop with boom-box carrying break dancers performing on the
streets. Break dancing being one of the biggest crazes of the 1980s, street dancing was born in this
era. Even though break dancing was such a big thing, it was also the year of punk and heavy metal
such as moshing (jumping around to the sounds of loud heavy metal music.)
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• A famous dance film in the 1980s was "Dirty Dancing" which featured a dance style called lambada.
Lambada, a dance with long-standing Brazilian roots, was a very sensual dance, even though it was
very fast paced. Among the favorite dance moves from the '80s are The Running Man, The
Macarena, The Sprinkler, The Moonwalk, The worm, and The Robot.
1990s
• 1990s is the era of hip hop and line dancing which influenced dance culture tremendously to this
day. The 1990s had dances from the tootsie roll, the running man, to the Macarena that still are
popular in dances that kids do today. The 90s brought major artists such as MC Hammer, Vanilla
ice, and Black Street that still bless our eardrums today.
2000s
• In the 2000s artist like Brittany Spears, NSYNC, Beyonce and Ciara swept the nation with their hit
singles and rocking dance moves.
• Thinking back to the early 2000s, the signature dances that come to mind were throwbacks like
"crank that Soulja Boy," "the lean with it rocks with it," "teach me how to doggy," and shuffling.
• Dance will always have a major impact on history and the future. From the 1920s to the 2000s,
music will forever be a way people can express themselves from many different cultures.

Activity 12. QUIZ: Answer this quiz in the platform instructed by the teacher.

Activity 13. Dance Evolution Performance

1. Perform a minimum of 3 minutes and maximum of 5-minute dance routine from year 1920’s
to 2000’s dance craze.
2. Label your performance by typing the year of the dance.
3. Wear any DIY costumes or props to further enhance your presentation.
4. You may also find someone within your household to be your partner in the dance (optional).
5. Your performance must be uploaded in your Google or MS TEAMS OneDrive. The link to that
video must be sent to the platform instructed by the teacher.

CRITERIA (60 points)

10 Knowledge of Choreography- Demonstrates excellent knowledge of the choreography

with accuracy. The student is extremely prepared and knows
the routine.
10 Time and Rhythm - Shows a complete understanding of tempo and beat and stays
on rhythm throughout the dance.
10 Effort- Effort shows in close and appropriate matching of music and
movements and in the variety and number of movements.
30 Submission- The student can submit the tasks on time of the deadline.

MIDTERM EXAM Answer this exam in the platform instructed by the teacher.
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TOPIC 7: WEEK 7

Hip-Hop (New Era)

A BRIEF HISTORY OF HIP-HOP DANCE

Dance is a form of creative expression that people have been practicing for many, many years. Dance
has been used as part of rituals, ecstasy, as well as for pure entertainment. Over time, people have
developed various forms and styles of dance, including ballet, tap, folk and swing dance, jazz, ballroom
dancing, etc. One of the more popular dance styles today is hip-hop dance. Hip-hop dance refers to a
style of dance that has emerged out of hip-hop culture and is usually danced to hip-hop or rap music.

Hip-hop began in the early 1970s when DJs and MCs began to experiment and produce music composed
of poetry over instrumental tracks or dubbed versions of music records. One of the very first DJs/MCs
was DJ Kool Herc, a native of Kingston, Jamaica who brought this form of music to Bronx, N.Y.

As hip-hop began to catch on, different artists began to develop their own style and “hip-hop dance”
emerged. Today, there are multiple types of hip-hop dance, but it all began with just three: popping,
locking, and breaking.

People began to form dance crews to show off their moves and to battle other crews. It was through
these battles and the collaboration of the three types of hip-hip dance, that new dance forms and
techniques were created and became an integral part of hip-hop culture.

Hip-hop dance allows people to express themselves without barriers though “freestyle” dance or
through more structured choreography, where dancers have the opportunity to practice style and
technique. After perfecting the fundamentals of hip-hop dance, dancers have an easier time learning
and creating new techniques, dance styles, and routines.
Footwork
Crisscross https://youtu.be/eg-3ybiL6UI
Heel Toe/ Happy Feet https://youtu.be/A-9RWQc4tzE
Shuffle https://youtu.be/yBZ0Y2t0ceo
Reject Steps https://youtu.be/fMEBZ59AQLk
Glide https://youtu.be/zeHvLLI-pYE
Hand Moves
Basic Tutting https://youtu.be/lrluSO-Qs0E
Body Wave https://youtu.be/8BRogKK6q-c
Whacking https://youtu.be/0qUj-OORN10
Body Isolation https://youtu.be/Xgsk7yvSiPg
Arm Wave https://youtu.be/K2FFULkmC-g
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Activity 14. Basic HipHop Dance Moves

Learn and execute ten (10) Basic Dance Moves in Hip-hop with your own choice of music.
Execute this within 16 counts per dance moves.
You make include your own style of doing each move.
Record your moves and send the link through the submission platform.

CRITERIA 60 points

20 Execution - Dancers demonstrates clear, proper and correct execution of movements

10 Presentation Dancer demonstrates a high level of concentration, energy and confidence when
executing the movements.
30 Timeliness Ability to submit on time.

TOPIC 8: WEEK 8

Hip Hop Styles

The style of hip hop is divided into 2 groups
A. Main styles / Old School
B. New School / Derivative Styles

A. Main styles / Old School

A.1. Breaking is also generally referred to breakdance. As a dance style that combines 3 main elements:
acrobatics, gymnastics, and rhythm. The break dance is one of the most popular styles of hip hop dance
that was developed as a body response to the beat box.

A.2. Locking
Locking is a type of dance very similar to popping. Its fast and exaggerated movements of hands and
arms stand out. The name of this style is based on the term 'lock' which means block.
This style of dance is characterized by its continuous blocks, elements of interpretation, mime, and
acrobatics. Example Video: https://youtu.be/rTVGcqzHPv8

A.3. Popping
Popping is a dance style that emerged in Fresno, California. It is characterized by its robotic elements
contracting the muscles of the body. It is very important to dance it with the right music to be able to
dance it and that the movements of the body adapt to it. It is generally danced with the musical genres
of funk, electro and house. Example Video: https://youtu.be/A5D0NYANG-g
New School / Derivative Styles
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Krumping
Krumping is originally from California. It is characterized for being a free dance where the movements
are more abrupt and strong. It is generally represented in competitions. The music of this style is very
essential as it marks the rhythm and expression of the dancer.
If you like to dance with a lot of strength and expression, Krumping is for you!
Example Video: https://youtu.be/3C4wEZ6fEuU

New Style
Due to the evolution of hip hop in the 90s, its great success on stage and its new musical trends that
generated great interest from the press and television, was created the new style of dance qualified
New School called New Style (New York) and L.A Style (Los Angeles) or Streetdance. The New style is
characterized by the combination of elements of the main styles such as Jazz, Indian, African and any
other dance style. Improvisations and floor positions are left aside and choreographed and synchronized
sequences predominate.
Example Video: https://youtu.be/QYJ8mDH0uQI

Jazz- Funk
Jazz Funk combines elements of Hip Hop, Jazz and Whacking. It is a dance genre that allows you to
dance madly and fiercely. The choreographies of Jazz Funk have a highly syncopated musicality, involve
intricate movements and are danced with much femininity.
Example Video: https://youtu.be/fl5iZUKLDmc

Activity 15: QUIZ Answer this quiz in the platform instructed by the teacher.

Activity 16: Locking and Popping/ Krumping, New Style and Jazz Funk Dance Moves

Learn and execute Locking and Popping and Krumping, New Style and Jazz Funk Dance Moves in Hip-
hop with your own choice of music. Execute this within 16 counts per dance moves. Record your moves
and send the link to the platform instructed by the teacher.

CRITERIA 50 points

15 Execution - Dancers demonstrates clear, proper and correct execution of

movements
10 Presentation Dancer demonstrates a high level of concentration, energy and
confidence when executing the movements.
25 Timeliness Ability to submit on time.
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TOPIC 9: WEEK 9

Dancehall Dance
Basic Dancehall Moves: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhQcmfRRA8w

Dancehall is one of the many forms of freestyle that grew out of the African diasporas. It's heavily
influenced by its African roots, and Jamaican dancers have cultivated the art form to become a style of
choreographed dance

The name "dancehall" originated from the dance halls of Jamaica, where people would come together
to dance. Though the style increased in popularity during the 1970s and '80s, dance halls existed long
before then. It's a style that's full of culture.

Dancehall music is derived from reggae and ska, which might be more familiar to mainstream North
American listeners. But that doesn't mean dancehall is new. Dancehall was around long before artists
like Rihanna, Sean Paul and Beyoncé used elements from the style.

Most people will dance these styles or one of the classic styles from a previous dancehall era, such as
bubbling. Bubbling is a generic style of dancehall dance. It consists of pelvic circling, which is close to,
but distinct from, soca dancing known as “wining”, which is an up-tempo dance style whose essence is
pneumatic pelvic rotation.

Many dances, such has bubbling and the butterfly, emphasize pelvic isolation and the ability to
articulate precise movements of the hips in time with the rhythm. Bubbling is usually done by women
dancers or by men or woman who are partner in dancing. Men who dance alone tend to perform more
upright.

Activity 17. Full Hip-hop or Dancehall Dance Performance

➢ Perform a full dance choreography with a minimum of 2 minutes and maximum of 3 minutes. (NOT
A COLLECTION OF TIKTOK DANCES)
➢ You may choose from Dancehall or HipHop styles.
➢ Apply the basic movements in your chosen dance. (Hip Hop Basic Moves/ Dancehall Basic Moves)
➢ Wear a DIY costume for your final dance. (Consider the decent one attire please)
➢ The link of your final dance must be sent to the platform instructed by the teacher.

CRITERIA (100points)
30 Choreography and Mastery of the dance
10 Timing and Rhythm
10 Music and Video Quality
50 Timeliness

FINAL EXAM Answer this exam in the platform instructed by the teacher.