LESSON 5:

Members:
Jainna Rose S. Quistorio
Karen Montero Oibar
Rowena Catalino
Edmon Tatoy Sano
Christiam Carl G. Merendad
Nature of the Different Dances Benefits and Importance of Dance

History of Dance Elements of Dance

Characteristics of Dance Proper Etiquette and safety in the Use of

Facilities and Equipment
 Nature of the Different Dances
Dance is an expression of the body, following rhythmic patterns, and is usually
accompanied by music. From the primitive man expressing emotions in such events as birth,
death, marriage, war, among other things, dance has evolved to modern forms of social
dancing.

These are the different forms of dance:

• Traditional dances (folk and ethnic)
• Modern and Contemporary Dances
• Ballroom (recreational and competitive)
• Cheer Dance
• Hip hop or Street dance
• Festival Dance
 History of Dance
History of human dance is continuing mystery, some archaeologist have a belief that
dance originated between 5,000-9,000 years ago. They believe it come from cultures
located between Pakistan to the Danube Basin. Some of the first styles of dance were
Ballet, folk, and flamenco dance. While some of the most noted historical genres of dance
were Ballet, folk, hip-hop, tap, jazz, and belly. They have been used as forms of
entertainment and general health. They have gone from extremely reformed to having
more freedom.
Renaissance
Some dances are called court dances which required the dancer to be trained and
were often displayed for entertainment. Country dances could be attempted by anyone.

Baroque
Classical ballet the French culture was highly influential in society this new style of
dance was no exception. Dance such as minuet, sarabande, gavotte, and gigue all-share
roughly the same steps.

Romantic
During this period a dance called quadrille. Which is a type of line dance. Similar to
square dance. Based on you man and women facing each other in square.
NEO- Classical
Revival of styles and spirits of classic antiquity inspired from the classical period
a reaction against the preceding rococo style.

Impressionist
A time of reform the theatrical ballet and a time of precision.
Modern
It evolved during the early 20th century was a dance form more powerful for a
communication system looking beyond what was traditional western theatrical dance.
 Characteristics of Dances
• Traditional – is developed by people that reflect the life of the people of a certain
country or region. Not all ethnic dances are folk dances. For example, ritual dances
or dances of ritual origin are not considered to be folk dances.

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 • Modern Dance- is broad genre of western concert or
theatrical dance, primarily arising out of Germany and
the United States in the late 19th century and early
20th centuries. Modern dance often considered to
have emerged as a rejection of, or rebellion against,
classical ballet.

Ballroom Dance- is a set of partner dances, which

enjoyed both socially and competitively around the
world. It consists of two styles; the Smooth, or
Standard, and the Rhythm or latin.
 • Cheer Dance- is the dance portion of a
cheerleading, where tumbling and stunts
are not included. It is made of 4 parts,
namely pom dance, jazz, hip-hop and line
dance.

• Festival Dance- are cultural dances

performed to the strong beats of
percussion instruments by
community of people sharing the
same culture usually done in honor of
patron saint or in thanksgiving of
bountiful harvest.
• Hip- hop Dance- refers to street
dance styles primarily
performed to hip-hop music
or that have evolved as part
of hip-hop culture.
 BENEFITS AND IMPORTANCE OF DANCE
1. Improved condition of our heart and lungs
2. Increased muscular strength, endurance motor fitness
3. Increased aerobic fitness
4. Improved muscle tone and strength
5. Weight management
6. Stronger bones and reduced risk of osteoporosis
7. Better coordination, agility and flexibility
8. Improved mental functioning
9. Increased physical confidence
10. Improved mental functioning
11. Improved general and psychological wellbeing
12. Greater self-confidence and self-esteem
13. Better social esteem
 Elements of Dance
1. Body- in dance body is the mobile figure or shape, felt by the dancer, see by others. The body
is sometimes relatively still, and sometimes changing as the dancer, move in place or travels
through the dance area. Dancers emphasize specific parts of their body in a dance phrase or
use their whole body all at once.

2. Action- is any human movement included in the act of dancing-it can include dance steps, facial
movements, partners lifts, gestures, and pauses, so action refers not only to steps and sequences, but
also to pauses, so action refers not only to steps and sequences, but also to pauses and moments of
relatives stillness.

3. Space- dancers interact with space in myriad ways. They may stay in one place or they may travel
from one place to another. They may alter the direction, level, size, and pathways of their movement.
5. Energy- it is about how the movement happens. Choices about energy include variations in
movement flow and the use of force, tension, and weight. An arm gesture might be free flowing or
easily stopped, and it may be powerful or gentle, tight or loose, heavy and light. A dancer may
step into an arabesque position with a sharp, percussive attack or with light, flowing ease. Energy
may change in an instant, and several typed pf energy may be concurrently in play.

4. Time- human movement is naturally rhythmic in the broad sense that we alternate activity and
rest. Breath and waves are examples of rhythms in nature that repeat, but not as consistently as
in metered rhythm. Rhythmic patterns may be metered or free meter. Dance movements may
show different timing relationships such as simultaneous or sequential timing, brief to long
duration, fast to slow speed, or accents in predictable intervals.
 Proper Etiquette and Safety in the Use of Facilities and
Equipment
1. Take care in using facilities and equipment
2. Use only the equipment that you already know how to operate
3. Be alert and aware in the training area.
4. In performing exercises and movement in general, practice good from first.
5. Bring back all equipment in place after use.
6. Do not hug the equipment
7. Return the equipment properly, and leave the venue clean.
8. Check yourself-practice proper personal hygiene and care.
9. Move on the double; do not loiter around the venue or hang on to equipment doing nothing
10. As a general rule always be nice
THANKYOU EVERYONE!