Physical Activities Towards Health and Fitness 3 (PATHFit 3)

Week #13 – MODULE 1

FUNDAMENTALS OF DANCE
Objectives:
At the end of this lesson, the students are expected to:
1. Define and explain the different dance terminologies.
2. Realize the importance of knowing the fundamentals of counting.
3. Perform basic dance steps in rhythm.

LESSON 11: FUNDAMENTAL DANCE POSITION – ARMS

There are five fundamental or basic positions in dance that are commonly
termed as 1st position, 2nd position, 3rd position, 4th position, and 5th
position of the feet and arms.
ARM POSITIONS

FIRST POSITION
Both arms raised in a circle in front of chest with the finger tips.

SECOND POSITION
Both raised sideward with a graceful curve at shoulder level.
THIRD POSITION
One arm raised in front as in 2nd position; other arm raised.

FOURTH POSITION
One arm raised in front as in 1st position; other arm raised.
FIFTH POSITION
Both arms raised overhead.

The Basic Natural Movements:

1. Locomotor movements
Are those that move the body in
space in any direction with the feet as
the moving base.
Examples: walking, running,
jumping, hopping, skipping, leaping,
galloping, and sliding
2. Non-locomotor movements
Are those in which various parts
of the body move in space with a fixed
base. The base may be standing,
kneeling, sitting or lying.

Non-locomotor movements:

1. Flexion--- Bending or shortening of a body part occurring at a joint.

2. Extension—Turning, twisting or circling

3. Pendular---- Swinging/ swaying arms forward, backward or sideward.

4. Percussive—Striking and hitting: pushing and pulling.

5. Vibratory----- Shaking and beating.

6. Sustained---- A slow, smooth flowing movement with a balance of

movement throughout the entire series.

7. Suspended--- A sharp movement followed by a series of slow or

prolonged movements until a peak is reached.
 REFERENCES

Evelyn B. Lacernaet.al., 2008 Rhythm and Dance Physical Education 2.Mutya

Publishing House, Inc.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basic_%28dance_move%29

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Dance : Fundamentals | Physical Ed - Quizizz

What is the importance of learning the fundamental dance positions of the

arms and feet (frojeostern.com)