Definition of Dance

History of Dance
Elements of Dance
Benefits of Dancing
Basic movement skills
DANCE
is a form of bodily expression
that follows rhythmic patterns
and is accompanied by music
History of Dance
Even before the emergence of written language and modern history, when
our first cultures evolved through oral and performance methods to pass along
stories from one generation to the next, dance has always been with us. Many
historians believe that social, celebratory, and ritual dances were important in
the formation of early human civilizations.
The beginnings of ancient dances can be traced back to 9000 years ago
in India or 5300 years ago in Egypt, while records of more common infusions
of dance into modern civilization may be found in Ancient Greece, China, and
India. All of these ancient dances evolved into a vast range of Roman and
European medieval dances, traditional Chinese dances, Hindi dances, and
other traditional dances.
Body - is the dancer's mobile figure or shape, which
is felt and seen by others.
Action - any type of bodily movement can be used in
dance, such as gestures and facial expressions.
Space - is the area in which the performers
perform and move.
Time - at various beats, dancing motions can be
performed.    
Energy - includes changes in movement flow as
well as the application of force, tension, and weight.
 Fitness
Benefits of Dancing is one of the many enjoyable and diverse hobbies that can be done as a
form of expression, leisure, or exercise to improve fitness.

Dance Joy and Satisfaction

A person's physical well-being improves when they participate in dancing activities. As
he/she completes the phasing of the dance, one can feel satisfied.

Grace and Coordination

It boosts your ability to respond to rhythmic patterns. Consistent participation will strengthen one's
neuromuscular coordination and aid in the development of precision grace.

Self – Expression
It improves poise and posture. With elegance and poise, one may communicate
socially, emotionally, and intellectually through physical expression.
Non – Locomotor
movements

are movements done by a

part or several parts of the
body in a stationary place https
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Bend or Flex – to move the body or part of the body
around a wide axis.
Lift, Raise – to elevate a part of the body or the whole
body to the desired level.
Stretch, Extend, Straighten - to lengthen a part of the
body
Swing – to move continuously from one point to another
Turn, rotate – to change direction to move around on
axis
Twist – to move a body around a long axis
Locomotor
movements
are movements that bring
the performer from one place
to another.
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Walk – a movement through space done by shifting weight
from one foot to another without losing contact with the floor.
Run – a movement through space by transferring weight
from one foot to another with a short period of non- support
while the body and feet are off the floor, the tempo is faster
than walk.
Hop – a spring on one foot and landing on the ball of the
same foot
Jump – a spring on one foot or both feet and landing on both
feet.
Leap – a transfer of weight from one foot to another
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