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Type of exercise
The type of exercise or activity is determined by following the principle of progression and specificity. To attain a higher level of fitness, select the type of
physical activity that challenges the body to accept an increase in work and answer your need.
Time (How long…)
Time is the duration or the length of session of a physical activity. It is inversely related to intensity since the more intense a work is done, the shorter time it is
performed.
Strengthening the Grasp
The workout you can get from dance depends on the type of dancing you do and for how long you do it. For example, ballroom dancing will give you moderate
workout. This is about the same level of exercise you would get from walking briskly or doing water aerobics. Most types of ballroom dancing burn about 260
calories in an hour.
More intense types of dance, such as hip-hop or aerobic dancing, will give you a more vigorous workout that is similar to jogging or swimming laps. You can
burn up to 500 calories an hour with this type of dance
Activity 1.
Directions: Identify what HRF component the physical activities belong to. Choose your answer from the word pool and write your answer on the table provided..
(Write your answer in a yellow pad paper)
How intense are You ?
MEASURE LIGHT MODERATE VIGOROUS
How it feels to you… Feels easy. Feels somewhat hard. Feels very hard
Your breathing pattern... No noticeable changes in your Breathing quickens but you are not Breathing is deep and rapid
breathing pattern. out of breath.
How much you sweat… You don’t break out in a sweat You develop a sweat after about 10 You develop a sweat after just a few
(unless it is hot and humid). minutes. minutes.
Your ability to talk… You can easily carry out a You can carry out a conversation You can’t say more than a few
conversation or even sing. but cannot sing. words without stopping for breath.
Example Activities… Walking at a slow pace Brisk walking Jogging, running, sprints
Sweeping the house Raking the yard Swimming
Hanging laundry Gardening Competitive sports e.g. Rugby
Active play with kids Skipping rope, Paddling
(Self-Assessment Analysis)
Directions: Perform one activity at a time and supply the information by filling-in the table based on the chart above. (Write your answer in a yellow pad paper)
3. Social
A. Widens your social circle
When going out social dancing, you will meet more new people than you know what to do with. The great thing about Ottawa’s Latin dance scene is that
it’s amazingly friendly and eager to see new faces on the dance floor. So, if you’re stuck for a way to meet new people, forget bars and online dating – come
and dance salsa!
B. Improves your social interactions and helps conquer shyness
Latin dances are social at their very core – they are all about interacting with your partner and creating connections. If you’re having trouble approaching
strangers or relating to people in social situations, social dancing can help conquer some of those fears.
C. Helps make or enhance a romantic connection
Not only can you meet a new romantic interest on the dance floor, but couples who dance together also tend to stay together. Partner dancing relies
heavily on the connection between dancers, and helps build trust between partners. Latin dances in particular are quite passionate dances, which help you
relate to your partner in a romantic, unique way.
D. Provides a new cultural experience
In Ottawa, Latin dance has no cultural barriers. Not only you will discover many aspects of Latin culture through dance, but you will also find a culturally
diverse dancer population. As Canadians, we know well that cultural interaction improves our health by expanding our mind and sharing our spirit!
E. Makes you better-looking
Not only will you look better by standing tall and not tripping over your feet, but dancing socially also promotes good grooming – after all, everyone likes to look
their best when they go out dancing!
4. Cultural
a. Promotes cultural value
Kinds of Dance
1. Folk dance, generally, a type of dance that is a vernacular, usually recreational, expression of a historical or contemporary culture. Folk dance helps to
preserve the cultural unity of the people. People think that folk dances are important because they help keep a culture alive. People have been doing folk
dances for hundreds of years, and there is value in keeping that tradition alive.
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2. Ballroom dance refers to traditional partnered dance forms that are done by a couple, often in the embrace of closed dance
position ("ballroom dance position"). These include waltz, swing, tango, salsa and blues. What is Social Dancing? Social
dancing is a non-competitive version of ballroom and latin dancing. It is comprised of all the same dances, like Foxtrot, Tango,
Swing, or Cha-Cha, but designed to be used in practical settings like wedding receptions, nightclubs, business functions, or
informal gatherings. The term 'ballroom dancing' is derived from the word ball which in turn originates from the Latin word
ballare which means 'to dance' (a ball-room being a large room specially designed for such dances).
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3. Modern Dance 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 to allow freedom in the foot while providing protection from the floor. Though its roots are in opposition to the seemingly oppressive rigor for
classical ballet, modern and ballet are closely linked in the complexity of technique, coordination and musicality. Contemporary dance is a style of expressive
dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet. Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind
and the body through fluid dance movements. 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.
4.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 freestyle in
nature and did not 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. Hip-hop
dance refers to street dance styles primarily performed to hip-hop music or that have ... Stage performance can suppress
improvisation which defined hip-hop dance early in its development .
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5. Cheer Dance which is also known as cheer leading, refers to a type of grouped dance that intends to give
motivation and support to a sporting, entertainment to audience, or competition. Most cheer dance group consist
of 4-30 dancers , both male and female, executing different formations and acrobatics. Most cheerdance are
usually seen during team-sport events. Some of the cheerdancers are also called “boosters’ who leads the
supporting crowd to make chants, yells and simple but creative dance movements to motivate their supporting
teams. Commonly a male cheer dancer performs the lifting while a female cheer dancer performs the flies
designated to the top of the pyramids. Cheerdance performance involves various movements that are typically
precise and breathtaking.
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Strengthening the Grasp
Activity 1: Find the Piece (Write your answer in a yellow pad paper)
DIRECTIONS: Find the missing answer on the box below. Write the letter of the correct answer on your activity notebook.
DANCE ROMAN FOLKDANCE HIP HOP
DEATH OF DANCE CONTEMPORARY CHEER DANCE
BALLROOM DANCE CLASSICAL BALLET PREHISTORIC
Dance is a great form of exercise because it provides you endless possibilities to a complete workout. (1)_____________ is define as a series of
movements that follow the speed and rhythm of a piece of music. It is considered as old as man’s age.
During (2)____________ period the Egyptians were the first great culture to infuse its society with the magic of dance; which evolved from the
simplest rituals used by hunters to find their prey. Greek participation in dance and dance festival was religious and not merely as an amusement and was
practice until (3)_____________ period. Middle age is known as (4)______________ and was rebirth in Renaissance period.
Every dance form has its own unique identity. Each dance has its own way and has different appeal to it. Dance forms like (5)______________, is
generally a type of dance that is a vernacular, usually recreational, expression of a historical or contemporary culture. It helps to preserve the cultural unity of
the people. Another form of dance is (6)______________, refers to traditional partnered dance forms that are done by a couple, that includes waltz, swing,
tango, salsa and blues. Modern Dance was said to be first created as a rebellion against (7)_______________. 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. From Modern
dance a style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet was created and known
as (8)_____________. As time passed by the so called Street Dance evolved and known as (9)______________, where the origin of popping, locking and
crumping and is mostly danced to rap, urban and not surprisingly, hip hop music. The merging of dance forms created another style of dance called
______________ also known as cheer leading. This refers to a type of grouped dance that intends to give motivation and support to a sporting, entertainment to
audience, or competition especially by the schools, colleges and universities. Its performance involves various movements that are typically precise and breath-
taking.
The birth of dance style and dance forms is endless as long as there is concept, rhythm and movement that combined together, transforming the
various will ideas create the new ones.
Activity 2: Regroup the different dance benefits below. Copy the column and arrange the answer on your test notebook.
Reminders: Some of the benefits does not belong to the group. (Write your answer in a yellow pad paper)
Activity 2: Reflection!
Answer the following questions below. (Write your answer in a yellow pad paper)
A. How do folk dances give empowerment to the culture of its different origins such as provinces, tribes and ethnic group, and to the country?
B. As a student, why should folk dances be observed in the school?
Wrapping Up to Go
Reflection! Answer the following questions. (Write your answer in a yellow pad paper)
1. On your own level of understanding, explain dance.
2. How important to know the nature and history of dance?
3. What are the reasons why people dance?
4. How do folk dances give empowerment to the culture of its different origins such as provinces, tribes and ethnic group, and to the country?
5. As a student why is engaging in moderate to vigorous physical activity like dance important?
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