Pre-Test 

Give at least five different types of dance.

Ballroom Dance - is a partnership dance where couples, using step patterns, move
rhythmically, expressing the characteristics of music. Any of the various social dances,
such as the fox trot, tango, or waltz, is considered a ballroom dance.
Modern Dance - is a creation of movements to match a dancer's feelings and purpose.
Any moves are fine as long as you learn to execute them well and with meaning. It is a
younger art form than ballet and the movement style centers on the dancer's own
interpretations instead of the standardized movements.
Folk Dance - is a typical form of Dance that is usually extensively performed in rural
areas. It talks of the folklore of the village plight. It is a traditional type of Dance
pertaining to one set of people or community. The costumes are interesting and usually
depict the traditional dress of the community.
Hip Hop - is a style of movement characterized by bounces and rocks executed to Hip
Hop music. It is a vibrant form of dance that combines a variety of freestyle movements
to create a cultural piece of art.
Jazz Dance - it combines techniques of classical ballet and modern dance with the
current forms of popular dance. It 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.
Ballet – is usually accepted all over the world as one of the most artistic forms of
entertainment enjoyed by all ages. This Dance is the combination of choreography and
art, scenic design, lighting, costume, graceful movements with light classical music.
Ceremonial Dance – is performed during any ceremonies or for any religious rituals. It is
also called as ritual Dance or festival dance. Ceremonial Dance is often related and
overlaps to sacred Dance and ecstatic dance type. This type of Dance is usually
performed to uplift the community spirit.
Social Dance – it is partner dancing that is relaxed, informal, and danced for the
enjoyment and entertainment of the partners that are intended for participation rather
than performance. Social dance is usually performed or enjoyed in wedding receptions,
business functions, nightclubs, or informal gatherings

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Post Test 

Explain the following. (10 points each)

1. What was the importance of dancing in prehistoric times?

Dancing is very important in prehistoric times because it tells us a story or portrays
important messages, especially religious. It is an important element in ancient rituals,
social events, spiritual gatherings and communicating others. It has been part of rituals,
ceremonies, celebration and entertainment since the earliest civilization. It is also a tool
of promoting proper relationships between gender or individuals and social interaction.
Dancing tells us stories and feelings we conveyed before language. People in prehistoric
times experienced dance that truly expressed their emotions or stories. Dancing helps
ancient people to release their powerful feelings, such as sudden accesses of high
spirits, impatience, joy or anger.

2. Where did dance originally come from?

Based on my research, dance is originally come from 5300 old Egypt. It was the custom
to entertain dinner guests with dancing at ancient Egyptian banquets. Egyptians started
using dance as parts of their religious ceremonies. Judging by the many tomb paintings
that survived the tooth of time, Egyptian priests used musical instruments and dancers
to celebrate important events, stories of gods and cosmic patterns of moving stars and
sun. In India, too, dancing as a form of entertainment has existed since the earliest
times, though many of these dances had a religious significance. There is an oldest
proof of the existence of dancing comes from the old cave paintings which is 9000 years
old that found in India.

3. What is the difference between theatrical and participatory dance?

Based on my observations and research theatrical dance is perform for an audience
and known for having elaborate choreography, setting, scenery and costume. It is
usually performed in theater or another public venue while participatory dance
performs by a variety of partners of groups that encourage anyone. It emphasizes a fun,
relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Participatory dance can be performed without an
audience in a gymnasium or ballroom. It is commonly found at social gatherings,
weddings, and festivals and it can be enjoyed with folk music.

4. Why is dance important in ceremonies?

Dance is important in ceremonies because people in ancient times believe that if will
they do this, they will have blessings and protection. They dance in ceremonies because
dancing is expressing their emotions and feelings without saying it verbally and with
this they can entertain people watching them. Dance shows their moves sync properly
in the song and how jolly or serious they are. It can bring effective message to the
audience that a words cannot express. Dance is also very important in ceremonies
because they can bring many benefits to the audiences: the knowledge, entertainment
and many more.

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5. What is the primary function of a ritual dance, social dance and artistic dance?
The ritual dance primary function is allows us to commune in a very ancient way for
grieving, healing, expression or celebration with the request of support from the
unseen or our ancestors. It is used for ceremonies and worship in ancient times. This
dance is passed on within the community and not for outsiders. Ritual dance purpose is
to communicate with others. Second, the primary function of social dance is intended
for participation rather than performance and it can be lead and followed with relative
ease. It is about interacting with your partner and making connections. This function is
for everyone. The audiences are observers and will participate themselves. And lastly,
the primary function of artistic dance is to communicate or express feelings, emotions,
and ideas. It serves to stimulate conscious understanding the language of movement
and to develop skills and knowledge in movement expression. Artistic dance main
purpose is to give entertainment for people in ancient times.

EUNICE DIMPLE B. CALIWAG