FITT 3

Physical Activities Toward Health and Fitness 1

(Introduction to Dance)
Marvin B. Abat
CSPEAR
NAME IT:
 Elvis Presley
(King of rock & roll)
https://youtu.be/qzIMHk6Z2l8
Francisca Reyes Aquino
(Mother of Philippine folk dance)
https://youtu.be/cEjL2kcYS2Q
Liza Macuja
(Ballet dancer)
https://youtu.be/zFZTyUXuIbo
Michael Jackson
(pop, hip-hop)
https://youtu.be/USb2tN1Yq18
 Paula Abdul
(American singer and choreographer)
https://youtu.be/El1kgCqD7Xk
Jabbawockeez
(Hip-hop)
https://youtu.be/kTvzU1sGSyA
 Shakira
(Hip and belly dance)
https://youtu.be/weRHyjj34ZE
G Force Dancers
(Choreographer)
https://youtu.be/4Hk7d4u6Slc
The end of the game!
REASON FOR DANCING
 To passed the course subject
 To have fun or entertain others.
 For passion/ provides/ released of tension.
 To treat emotionally disturbed people/ To help treat physically
handicapped
 Worship
MOVEMENT defined is a change of position in space. It is governed with
mechanical principles that limit the ability of individuals to move
effectively and efficiently

RHYTHM Is a measured motion or flow, characterized basically by

recurrence of elements or features as beats, sounds or
accents.
DANCE It involves a successive group of bodily movements and
steps rhythmically performs and timed to music.
MOVEMENT

RHYTHM

DANCE
Come from the latin word
“Danson”
meaning to drag.
 The word “dance” comes from the Latin
word “danson” which means to stretch.
Thus, simple analysis of term “sayaw”
which easily lead to one, that it must have
derived from the word “saya” which means
happy.
 Brief Historical
Background of Rhythmic
Activities and Dance
 Art and religion were the most serious concerns of
primitive civilizations. Their art concerns were mainly
for source of food and how to increase its supply.
Although unaware of it, they made use the art of
hunting, fishing and other way of life.
 Significance of Dance Education
Through dance, students learn teamwork, focus, and
improvisational skills. Dance awakens new perceptions in
children which help them learn and think in new ways.
The End!