What makes dance an art?

In dance, human movement is used to sense, know, and express thoughts, emotions,
and experiences. To be proficient in dance, one must first comprehend and apply the material,
vocabulary, skills, and techniques of the art. The elements of dance are the fundamental
principles and vocabulary for learning movement skills and recognizing dance as an art form. All
of these elements are present at the same time in a dance or even a short movement
expression.

Why do you think dance persisted through times?

According to history books, dance, in whatever form it takes, has always been a part of a
country's culture. Medieval dances were popular among Europe's popular and aristocratic
classes. Several new dances were created during the Renaissance as me passed. The waltz was
invented in the mid-nineteenth century and quickly became popular.

What makes dance a tapestry of people’s sentiments, creativeness and feelings?

Dance teaches students how to work as a team, concentrate, and improvise. By
awakening new perspectives in people, dance lets them learn and think in new ways. People
must be able to express themselves verbally and creatively. Regardless of our situations, we are
all free-willed individuals. Our bodies show their freedom through dance while also emphasizing
the limitations that our minds place on them.

What is the nature of Philippine folk dances?

Philippine folk dancing is a true reflection of daily life in the past centuries while
enchanting modern audiences at the same time. 

Differentiate between national dance and ethnic dance?

A folk dance is a type of social dancing that has become a part of a people's customs and
traditions. An ethnic dance is a type of dance that originated from an ethnic culture and
expresses the aesthetics of that culture. Folk dance, as well as ethnic dance, are popular in my
country.
Direction: classify the following skills according to PE objectives. Write C for cognitive, P for
psychomotor, A for affective on blanks space before the numbers.

A 1. Self-esteem C 11. Comprehension

P 2. Endurance A 12. Sportsmanship

P 3. Ethnic Dance A 13. Leadership

P 4. Strength C 14. Strategy

C 5. Evaluative Technique C15. Speed

P 6. Balance A 16. Patience

A 7. Citizenship P 17. Organic vigor

P 8. Coordination C 18. Alertness

C 9. Good Judgment C 19. Critical thinking

A 10 Respect P 20. Physical fitness

ACTIVITY 3 Direction: identify if the statement in TRUE or FALSE.

Write your answer on the space provided.

FALSE 1. Challenge position is when the woman is on the man’s right or left side, both facing in the
same direction.

TRUE 2. Counter promenade position is the opposite of promenade position. The man’s left hip and the
woman’s right hip are in or near contact.

TRUE 3. Cuddle position is often assured in preparation for making a side step.

TRUE 4. Left outside position is similar to the right position except that the woman is placed to the
man’s left side.

FALSE 5. Right Outside Position is when partners are facing each other about one step apart with no
contact. Arms are held at about shoulder height with palm down.

TRUE 6. Open break position is when partners are about one step apart facing each other.

FALSE 7. In open counter promenade, partners are facing each other about one step apart with no
contact.

TRUE 8. In the Closed Hold, the dance moves in modern ballroom dancing have now been standardized.

TRUE 9. Promenade Position, the man holds the woman’s right hand in his left, and “V” opens to the
men’s right.

TRUE 10. In cuddle Position, the woman is on the man’s right or left side, both facing in the same
direction.