PE REVIEWER

Dance - the movement of the body in a rhythmic way, with music and given space, expressing
an idea or emotion, releasing energy, taking delight in the movement itself.

Benefit:

 Physical
-develops cardiovascular and muscular endurance
-improves coordination, balance, flexibility, and body composition
-lower risk of cardiovascular disease
 Mental/emotional
-helps keep the brain sharp
-decreases incidence of dementia and Alzheimer’s diseases
-decreases depressive symptoms
-increases self-esteem and improve body image
-aids in releasing emotional and physical tension
 Social
- give sense of togetherness within a group
-encourages positive social interaction and interpersonal relationship in a group
-contributes to the individual’s potential for self- actualization in society
 Cultural
-promotes cultural values

5 KINDS OF DANCE

Creative Rhythm – product of exploration and improvisation of movements as children learn to move
the parts of their body and to use them as instruments of expression -sometimes called “fundamental
rhythms or natural dances.”

Folk-ethnic Dance - social dance that becomes part of a tradition or custom. express aesthetics
of a particular culture.

Social and ballroom – social gathering with the more formal atmosphere than the simple and
informal parties in which the recreational dances are the usual forms.

Recreational Dance – primarily for social, educational, or health benefits; including social dance
and amateur dance instruction and performance
Creative Dance – contemporary form of dance that combines movement and artistic
expression, without the need for specific training.

Swing Dance Street Dance

Charleston Locking
Rock Popping
Shag House
Boogie woogie Krump
Foxtrot Waacking

African Dance European Dance

Zulu Polka
Zaouli Sirtaki
Maasai Jumping Irish Dance
Kupe Dekale Flamenco
Sabar La ridee

Asian Dance American Dance

Bollywood Chacarera
Bhangra (India) Bambuco
Khon (Thailand) Cappeira
Kabuki (Japan) Jarabe Tapatio
Red Lanterns Dance (China) Madison

Latin Dance
Salsa
Chacha
Samba
Paso doble
Tang

Ballet dance – 15th century

Tap dance – Mid 1800s

Tango Dance – 1890s

Animal Dance – 1895-1918

Samba Dance – Late 19th century

Acrobatic dance & Jazz dance – 1900s

Chacha – 1953

Robot dance – 1967

Krumping dance – 2000s