LESSON 1.
1: Evolution of Dance Different Styles of Dance
Dance
 dance is an activity that has many forms and fills
many different needs.
 a form of art because people can creatively
express their feelings, culture, and even religion
through rhythmic movement.
History & Nature of Dance
Prehistoric
- A type of religious manual and communication
within older tribes.
Mediterranean & Middle Eastern Civilizations
- It was only during this time that the real
knowledge of dance came about.
Ancient Egypt
- Dance was prosperous. Images are recorded in
historic carvings and literary remnants.
Ancient Greek
- It was a helpful part of military training.
- Use of dance is for recreation and entertainment.
- Greek philosophers such as Plato, Aristotle, and
Socrates encouraged dance as holy.
Ancient Rome
- Romans thought dance as a waste of time.
- The arts had more value according to them and
dance was terminated
- The rise of Catholics changed everything.
Dark and Early Middle Ages
- Public dancing became popular. The round dance
and the pair dance were the two most popular
styles of performing practiced by the farmers.
Early Renaissance
- Dance and art in general grew in popularity during
the Renaissance. The old constraints have been
loosened, and clerical thoughts and goals no
longer govern all forms of human creativity. (Kraus
and Gaufman, 1981)
15th And 16th Century
- Several dance styles emerged as well and are still
commonly recognized around the globe. (Kraus
and Gaufman, 1981).
Ballet
- the “backbone of dance.” It is a style that requires
intricate movements to relay the message of a
story.
Contemporary Dance
- is a style that integrates modern, ballet, and jazz. It
allows the dancers to express their feelings freely.
It unites the mind and the body through dance
movements.
Jazz
- is a lively and enthusiastic dance. It is naturally
combined with upbeat music such as hip-hop or
show tunes to add a theatrical flair.
- These dances usually have a lot of leaps, quick
footsteps, turns, and other special moves.
Folkdance
- Is a leisure, ceremonial, or traditional dance that is
usually executed by members of a community.
Modern Dance
- This style began in the 20th century as a response
to classical ballet. In recent years, it has involved
fundamentals not usually related to dance, such as
speech and film.
Hip-hop
- It is usually very bouncy, that permits the dancer
to have freedom of movement within the
repetitive music and can integrate it to one’s
personality.
Breakdancing
- most familiar and most diverse type of hip-hop
dance.
Ballroom
- This dance is well known to be a social dance
because communication is important between the
partners.
Cheerdancing
- is a relatively new area in athletics and culture,
having first originated as an art of gymnastics
competitions in the 90s.
LESSON 1.2: Dancing is Fun & Healthy

Benefits of Dancing on Different Aspects

Physical

- Improve cardiovascular and muscular fitness

- Reduce the risk of heart diseases
- Allows knee stability, hip flexibility, and backbone
stability
- Helps reduce osteoporosis by improving and
maintaining bone mass

Mental

- Eliminate negative thoughts

- Reduction in the prevalence of cognitive
impairment like Alzheimer’s disease
- Reduce major depression and improve personality
- Improve somebody’s body confidence
- Boosts one’s self-esteem

Social

- Promotes deep, constructive social engagement

and reciprocal interactions in a group
- Fosters a feeling of belongingness

Cultural

- Dance celebrates a places or country’s rich culture

by showcasing various cultural dance.

Friendly Reminders When Dancing!

1. Assess yourself on what dance styles you can

perform.
2. Consider the attire suitable for the dance styles
you will be performing.
3. Don’t forget to perform warm-up and cool down
before and after the dance.
4. Proper techniques and correct posture and skills in
dance styles.
5. Keep yourself hydrated.