Villamente , Chenlie P.

PHED 212-Dance Composition and Production

Professor: Sheena Eunice B. Tabudlong

Lesson 2.2: The Process of Composition in Dance

a. The Body as Instrument for Dance
b. The Dancing Body

Ms. Izza Palo spoke about The Process of Composition in Dance on April 9, 2022. She discussed
The Body as a Dance Instrument and The Dancing Body. The discussion went well, and new
ideas and knowledge were discovered.

Choreographers must follow the Choreographic Process when composing and creating dance for
a smooth performance. Because choreographers collect ideas in this stage of the creative process,
it should be well-prepared. As a teacher, we are sometimes tasked with teaching different dances
to our students, particularly when there are school activities for an intermission number. As a
non-professional dancer, I conduct extensive research in various genres in order to determine
what to teach. I always create and collect ideas before teaching the actions because it will be
easier for me to teach them in a short period of time. When we don't organize our teaching, it can
lead to chaos and wasted time. Because of the step-by-step process that will guide you along the
way, the process of composing dance is a big help for choreographers/teachers because it will not
only help you save time, but it will also make it easier for you to teach and facilitate students.

Dancers, similar to athletes, need their bodies to be in peak physical condition in order to execute
what is expected of them. Mrs. Sandra Parks, Head of the Arts Department, said, “If you talk to a
professional dancer, it doesn’t matter what form they practice, they will tell you that they have a
very strict routine. What time do they go to bed? What time do they wake up? What do they do
when they wake up and all that? It’s very ritualistic.” Our bodies are the most important
instrument for dancing because we cannot dance without them. It's not about how well you
practice or how good you are at dancing; it's about looking after your body in order to improve
your dancing. I don't just teach my students how to dance; I also incorporate their lifestyle and
how they take care of their bodies. I always keep an eye on their diet, making sure they're eating
the right foods and avoiding sodas, which can lower their cardio. It doesn't matter how talented
you are at dancing; it's all about taking care of your body, because everything you've worked so
hard for will be for naught if you can't look after yourself. If you want to protect your talent or
skill, you should exercise and eat a healthy diet.