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Physical Education and Health 3

Quarter 1-Module 2
Dance Genre: An Overview

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Physical Education and Health 3 – Grade 12
Quarter 1-Module 2
Dance Genre: An Overview

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Physical Education and Health 3 – Grade 12
Quarter 1-Module 2
Dance Genre: An Overview

I. Introduction

Dance is the best way to heal your sadness and sometimes even becomes the best
friend of a person and dance forms are even distinguished based on the clothes, shoes and
music.

In this module, you will learn how to appreciate numerous dance forms from one
country to another, one state to another and even from one religion to another.

Well then, embrace yourselves and take a ride to the world of dance!

II. Objectives:

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

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 Discuss the nature of each genre of dance

 Familiarize the characteristics of each dance
 Choreograph a simple movement using the basic steps of each dance

III. Vocabulary
List:
Dance Terminologies Definition

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 genre a category of artistic composition, as in
music or literature, characterized by
similarities in form, style, or subject matter.
style a manner of doing something
ballroom Is a set of partner dances, which are enjoyed
both socially and competitively around the
world.
ballet An artistic dance form performed to music
using precise and highly formalized set
steps and gestures.
folkdance A popular dance, considered as part the
tradition or custom of a particular people.
hiphop A style of popular music of US black and
Hispanic origin, featuring rap with an
electronic backing
lyrical A dance style that embodies various aspects
of ballet, jazz, acrobatics and modern dance.
contemporary A dance form that is matched to the rythms
and techniques of jazz music, developed by
American blacks in the early part of the 20th
century
modern A free, expressive style of dancing started in
the early 20th century as a reaction to
classical ballet

IV. Pre-test

Directions : Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. Which dance refers to indigenous communities that show cultural traits of people
from a specific time and place?

a. Ballroom
b. Festival dance
c. Modern dance
d. Traditional/Folkdance

2. Which of the following dance is also called socialization and competitive dance?

a. Ballroom
b. Festival dance

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 c. Modern dance
d. Traditional/Folkdance

3. The purpose of this dance is to motivate sports teams, entertain audiences, or for the
actual competition.

a. Ballroom
b. Cheerdance
c. Modern dance
d. Traditional/Folkdance

4. This category or type of dance is seen during fiestas or celebration of having a good
harvests or good fortune.

a. Ballroom
b. Cheerdance
c. Festival dance
d. Ethnic Dance

5. Which ballroom dance was thought to stand for freedom of expression and
movement?

a. Waltz
b. Swing
c. Cha-cha
d. Foxtrot
.

V. Learning Activities

https://www.soulbrazil.com.au/dance-genres/

The word “dance” conjures up different Images for different people. Over the years,
dance has evoled into several distinct forms. Different styles of dance are distinguished by

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many things such as shoes, music, and costumes. Dance seems to be a lot like ice cream
flavors… it’s so hard to choose just one.

If you are thinking of trying out a new dance style, there may be a few you haven’t even
considered. Check out his list of dance genres and see which one appeals to you. There are
many fun types of dance, you may need to sample a few to find your favorite.

“Dancers come and go in the twinkling of an eye but the dance lives on. On
many an occasion when I am dancing, I have felt touched by something sacred.In
those moments, I felt my spirit soar and become one with everything that exists.”

-Michael Jackson

Genre(style) of Dance Characteristics

BALLET  Tutus, pointe shoes and men in

tights are what come to mind
when someone mentions ballet.
 Said to be the most difficult
genre to master, ballet is a
rigorous style of dance that is
the foundation of most forms of
dance training.
 It is usually set, but not limited
to, orchestrated music and is
often the first dance style a child
will experience as they begin
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 Ballet shoes are usually worn
until the dancer's feet have
developed enough strength to
progress into pointe shoes, often
happens around the age of 12
and only after the students have
been given permission by their
teacher.

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  Ballet is an excellent teaching
tool for all dancers as it is a
complex mixture of technique,
coordination and musicality.

TAP  Tap is best described as

"musical feet".
 Tap is a form of dance where
dancers use their feet as
percussive instruments.
 Tap shoes are that are specially
designed with percussive metal
plates on the toe and heel,
called taps.
 There are many different styles
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most noted are Rhythm Tap and
Broadway Tap.
 Rhythm Tap is more musically
driven, where Broadway Tap is
more dance and movement-
oriented.
 Tap is great for fostering rhythm
in dancers, as it turns their feet
into a musical instrument.

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JAZZ Jazz is the most popular style of dance
among dancers. Jazz combines all
dance styles in a high energetic dance
that is without conventional boundaries.
It has been influenced by ballet,
modern, tap, hip-hop, African dance
and many more styles. Jazz is most
often accompanied by upbeat, currently
popular songs. Jazz shoes typically
have a leather split sole which offers
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the dancers foot more freedom to bend
and move. Due to the upbeat music,
dramatic themes and cool
choreography, it isn’t hard to see why
this is the most popular dance style!

MODERN  Modern was said to be first

created as a rebellion against
classical ballet.
 A raw style of dance, modern
dance is an expression on the
dancers' relationship to the
floor, including methods of
contractions, release and
movement, as well as the
dancer's of breath.
 Modern dancers have a variety
of shoes to choose from that
allow freedom in the foot while
providing protection from the
floor.
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opposition to the seemingly

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 oppressive rigour for classical
ballet, modern and ballet are
closely linked in the complexity
of technique, coordination and
musicality.
 Though the basis of lyrical
dance is ballet merged with jazz
LYRICAL and modern.
 It is dynamic while
simultaneously subtle,
and focuses on conveying
feelings and emotions through
movement.
 Set to popular songs that
emphasize deeper feeling and
emotion, such as grief, longing,
love and despair.
 Lyrical shoes provide
protection for the dancer while
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floor as much as possible.
 Though proper dance techniques
are important, the true heart of
lyrical is found in its expressive
nature.

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HIPHOP  Hip Hop is an edgy, raw and
intense urban dance style also
known as Street Dance.
 The origin of popping, locking
and crumping, Hip Hop is
mostly danced to rap, urban and
not surprisingly, hip hop music.
 Funky, high-top dance
sneakers are normally worn by
dancers.
 What sets Hip Hop apart from
most dance genres is that its
original street dance was
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follow a predefined
choreography.
 A style of dance that is open to
personal expression, Hip hop
artists were free to interpret the
dance in any way they could,
and this lead to many innovative
and exciting dance styles.

CONTEMPORARY  Contemporary dance embodies

ballet, modern, jazz and lyrical.
 It uses a technique such as ballet
as its fundamentals and creates
many more movements that do
not adhere to the strict rules of
ballet and modern.
 There are different categories of
contemporary dance such as

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 Contemporary Ballet and
Contemporary Jazz.
 Contemporary dance can be
danced to all types of music and
in non-traditional costumes.
 Contemporary dancers often
wear lyrical dance shoes, and
sometimes no shoes at all.

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BALLROOM
 Ballroom dancing is a
partnership dance where
couples, using step-patterns,
move rhythmically,
expressing the characteristics
of music.

 Ballroom dancing consists of

two styles: the Smooth, or
Standard, and the Rhythm, or
Latin.

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focuses on the elegance, grace
and fluidity of movement.
Dancers rotate in a counter-
clockwise direction, moving
around the entire floor. The
couple is constantly moving
on the dance floor,
transitioning from one place
to the next in a fixed pattern.
The Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango,

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 Viennese Waltz and Quickstep
are danced in this manner.

 The Rhythm, Latin style

focuses on a display of vibrant
energy and a personal flair.
The couple’s dancing pattern
is syncopated to the rhythm of
the music. The couple usually
dances in one spot of the
dance floor. Included in this
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style are the East Coast Swing,
Jive, Rumba, Bolero, Cha Cha,
Mambo, Samba and Paso
Doble.

FOLKDANCE  The oldest form of dance and

the earliest form of
communication.
 The traditional dance of a given
country which evolved naturally
and spontaneously with
everyday activities.

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CULTURAL  Cultures around the world have

practiced Folk dances unique to
their people since the
emergence of dance in human
life.

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  These dated traditional dances
are beautiful to experience, it
almost feels like time travel.

 The Cultural dance genre is the

most important of them all
because they symbolize the
importance of expression
through dance.

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VI. Practice Tasks

Show that you have learned something by doing this activity.

Practice Task #1: Dance

Word Search

Directions: Encircle the correct words by finding it on the box.

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 Practice Task #2:
Familiarizing Dance Styles

Direction: Fill in the characteristics of each dance style.

BAllroom Modern Jazz Contemporary Ballet Folkdance Hiphop

Practice Task #3: Dance

Choreography

Directions:
1. Choose your favorite dance interest among the different styles of dance
and choreograph at least 1 minute performance.
2. Record your performance and share it.

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 VII. Post-test

Directions : After studying all the parts of this module, it’s time for you to apply
the different concepts that you gained. Identidy the dance style by writing the
correct answer on the space provided before each number.

__________1. It is said to first created as rebelleion to classical ballet.

__________ 2. It has been influenced by ballet, modern, tap, hip-hop, African
dance and many more styles.
__________ 3. It embodies ballet, modern, jazz and lyrical.
__________ 4. The oldest form of dance and the earliest form of
communication.
__________ 5. An excellent teaching tool for all dancers as it is a complex
mixture of technique, coordination and musicality.
__________ 6. The Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz and Quickstep
are danced in this manner.
___________7. The most important of them all because they symbolize the
importance of expression through dance.
__________ 8. Consists of two styles: the Smooth, or Standard, and the
Rhythm, or Latin.
___________9. An edgy, raw and intense urban dance style also known as Street
Dance.
___________10. It is dynamic while simultaneously subtle, and focuses on
conveying feelings and emotions through movement.

VIII. Assignment/Additional Activities

1. Choose a dance style(genre) that interests you.

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 2. Choreograph at least two minutes performance based on your chosen
dance style.
3. Search on the different costumes used for each dance style.

IX. Answer Key

Pre-test
1. d
2. a
3. b
4. c
5. a

Practice Task 1

Practice Task 2
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Practice Task 3
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Post-test
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7. cultural
8. ballroom
9. hiphop
10. lyrical

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