DANCE

- Dancing is the art of communicating ideas using parts or the whole body.
- It is bodily motion rhythmically performed and timed music. A dance may set a mood to tell a story, externalize an emotion or
could be a form of recreation for people to enjoy themselves.
Custodiosa A. Sanchez (2002) gives eight elements of dancing.
1. Theme – the main ingredient, content, or message of the dance
2. Design – the planned organization of pattern of movement in time and space
3. Movement – the action of the dances as they use their bodies
4. Technique – the skill in executing movements
5. Music – the accompaniment that motivates and synchronizes the movement of the dancers
6. Costume and properties – the visual elements that enhance the effect of dance as it relates to the customs, beliefs, and
environment of the people
7. Choreography – the arrangement or hoe to go about doing the dance
8. Scenery – the setting or background establishing the place of action of the dance

Kinds of Dances
1. Ethnologic Dances
These dances are associated with national and cultural groups. They include folk dancing which is a form of social dancing that has
become part of customs and traditions of people passed or from generation to generation. Tinikling, Itik-itik, and Singkil are examples.
Folk dancing characterizes a particular place reflecting the lifestyle of its people.

Tinikling Itik - itik Singkil

2. Ballroom Dances
These are social dances performed by pairs doing specific steps or movements for fun, hence it is termed popular dancing. Examples
are boogie, cha-cha, tango, waltz, fox trot, swing and some latest rock dances. These dances are sources of public entertainment and
are also considered exercise for people who have sedentary work.

Cha-Cha Boogie Tango Waltz

3. Theatrical Dances
These spectacular dances are performed for the entertainment of audiences as dancers interpret and create beautiful movements.
Examples are ballet, top dance, musical comedy, etc.

Ballet Foxtrot Musical Comedy