MODU

HISTORICAL AND
LE 1
THEORETICAL BACKGROUND
OF DANCE

By Allianah
Sismondo
Learning
Outcome
LO1.1: Demonstrates understanding
of the historical and theoretical
background of dance.
What is
dancing?
Dance Forms:
1.Traditional Dance (Folk and ethnic)
2.Modern and Contemporary Dances
3.Ballroom (Recreational and Competitive
Dance)
4.Cheer Dance
5.Hiphop or Street Dance
6.Festival Dance
A. Dancing in
General
1. Dancing defined in the simplest way is
the expression of emotion through
rhythmic movement.
2. Dancing arouse out of the activities of the
people- people danced to appease the gods,
to ask for rain, for victory in battle, safety on
journey, etc.
3. Dances are divided into many classes or
types, the most common or familiar ones are
folk
dances, ballet, natural dances, gymnastics
dances, and character dances.
B. The Concepts of
Dance
1. It is an expression of emotion
through rhythmic movements;
2. Its movement set to music where emerge
an organization, structure, and pattern;
3. It is a composition that implies arrangements
of parts into form;
4. It arouse out from the activities of the people
such as to appease the gods, to ask for rain,
for victory in the battle, for saftey in a journey,
and other meaningful activities.
5. It is a way of life and an art.
C. Purpose of
Dance
1. means of expression
2. means of communication
3. form of celebration and entertainment
4. form of relaxation
5. for emotional release
6. for recreation
7. for exercise
8. for neuromuscular development
end.
In Dancing it needs self-
Determination in order to
Acquire skills,
Nurture and preserve
Culture ….
Enhance, excel, engage, explore