Granby Colleges of Science and Technology

Physical Education 4
2nd Lesson: Dancing Toward 21st Century
Objectives:
1. To learn dance during the late 16th and 17th centuries
2. To know what is dance during the 18th century
3. To be informed about dance during the 19th century
4. To learn what is dance during the 20th to 21st century up to present
Modern History

 Dance During the Late 16th and 17th Centuries (1501-1700)

 1600 (Masque Dancing). Masque dancing started from elaborate
pageants and shows in the 16th century. Masque dancing involved
intricate costuming and stage designing that also incorporated singing
and acting as well as dancing. It was often used as a court
entertainment.
 A period in the history of dance in Italy, France, and England which
was considered to be pleasantly deep and rich. France became the
forerunner in dance during this period.
 Dance increased as a court amusement and later transformed into
professional entertainment.

 Dance During the 18th Century (1701-1800)

 1795 (Classical Persian Dancing). This style of dance evolved from
courtroom dancing. An era influencing Persian dance was the Qajar
Dynasty which lasted from 1795 to 1925. Dancers would perform
artistic and lively dances for the Shah. The music is usually played by
a small band.
 1800 (Tippity Tappity, Time for Tap). Tap dancing originated from African
tribe dancing. Tap dancing makes percussion sounds because of dancers
most commonly wearing leather shoes with two pieces of metal and clip
and clap against hard floors. Tap is still very popular to this day.
Dance During the 19th Century (1801-1900)
 1890 (Merengue Dancing). It is a Caribbean dance style that involves
partners holding each other in a tango-like position and moving their
hips side to side.
 1900 (Jazz and Acro). It involves doing smooth and flexible movements,
and lots of back bending and tricks. Both styles are widely popular to this
day.
  Ballroom dances also emerged during this period like Cotillion,
Polonaise, Quadrille, Waltz and Polka.
 20th Century Dances (1901-2000)
 Described as a period of “dance fever” wherein the young and old alike
were not limited to express emotions through dance.
 1950 (Contemporary Dance). Contemporary dance is a style that combines
jazz, ballet, and modern dance. It can be many different styles, but most of
the time it is melancholy and or intense.
 1970 (Hip Hop Dance). There are many styles of hip hop that include
breaking, popping, locking, and more. Street dance was performed both
in night clubs and on the streets. It is associated with funk,
breakdancing, and hip-hop.
 Several social dance movements also evolved such as castle walk,
tango, foxtrot, Charleston, Lindy Hop, Rumba, Mambo, Cha-Cha- Cha,
Samba, Bossa Nova, Boogaloo and Twist.
 Popular fad dances also emerged like YMCA and Macarena.
 21st Century Dance (2001- Present)
 2018 (Dance Nowadays). Today's dance style has taken a turn towards
more hip- h o p dances. Small and popular dances that involve hip hop
and that most everyone can achieve include the whip and nae nae,
Gangnam Style (it’s a little old), shooting, and more.

Activity 2.1
Direction: Write YEH if the statement is TRUE, and leave it blank if the statement is
false.
_____1. Masque dancing started from elaborate pageants and shows in the 16th
century.
_____2. Masque dancing was often used as a court entertainment.
_____3. Late 16th and 17th centuries are period in the history of dance in Italy,
France, and England which was considered to be pleasantly deep and rich.
_____4. Dance increased as a court amusement and later transformed into
professional entertainment.
_____5. Classical Persian Dancing is a style of dance which evolved from
courtroom dancing.
_____6. An era influencing Persian dance was the Qajar Dynasty which lasted
from 1795 to 1925.
_____7. Tap dancing makes percussion sounds because of dancers most commonly
wearing leather shoes with two pieces of metal and clip and clap against hard floors.
_____8. Merengue Dancing is a Caribbean dance style that involves partners
holding each other in a tango-like position and moving their hips side to side.
_____9. Jazz and Acro involves doing smooth and flexible movements, and lots of
back bending and tricks.
_____10. Ballroom dances also emerged during this period like Cotillion,
Polonaise, Quadrille, Waltz and Polka.
_____11. Contemporary dance is a style that combines jazz, ballet, and modern
dance.
_____12. Street dance was performed both in night clubs and on the streets.
It is associated with funk, breakdancing, and hip-hop.
_____13. Several social dance movements also evolved such as castle walk,
tango, foxtrot, Charleston, Lindy Hop, Rumba, Mambo, Cha-Cha- Cha,
Samba, Bossa Nova, Boogaloo and Twist.
_____14. Popular fad dances also emerged like YMCA and Macarena.
_____15. Today's dance style has taken a turn towards more hip- h o p dances. Small
and popular dances that involve hip hop and that most everyone can achieve include
the whip and nae nae, Gangnam Style (it’s a little old), shooting, and more.

Activity 2
Direction: Choose the best style of dancing nowadays for you and make a brief
explanation why that style of dancing is the best. Write your answer on a yellow bond
paper.