Introduction to

Dance

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 Objectives
a. discuss the nature of different
dances;
b. value the essence of dance in
maintaining a healthy
lifestyle; and
c. perform different type of
dances.

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Dance
Charades
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BALLET HIPHOP FOLKDANCE CHEERDANCE

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LATIN DANCE AMERICAN STANDARD

DANCE
CONTEMPORARY JAZZ DANCE
DANCE
WHAT IS
DANCE?
Choreography

Choreography is performed by both

individuals and cultures around the
globe. Dance flourished at various times
in the past and was largely the product
of cross-cultural trade and interaction
(Alejandro and Santos-Gana 2002).

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BRIEF HISTORY AND NATURE OF DANCE
Dark and 15th and
Ancient Ancient Ancient Early
Prehistoric Mediterranean Early Middle 16th
Egypt Greeks Rome Ages
Renaissance
Centuries

● dance as a form of religious manual and

communication
● used for interaction, harmony, pride, attracting
partners, and worship

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BRIEF HISTORY AND NATURE OF DANCE
Dark and 15th and
Ancient Ancient Ancient Early
Prehistoric Mediterranean Early Middle 16th
Egypt Greeks Rome Ages
Renaissance
Centuries

● real knowledge of dance emerged during this time

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BRIEF HISTORY AND NATURE OF DANCE
Dark and 15th and
Ancient Ancient Ancient Early
Prehistoric Mediterranean Early Middle 16th
Egypt Greeks Rome Ages
Renaissance
Centuries

● dance was prosperous and

mostly involved worship

musicians and dancers on a fresco

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BRIEF HISTORY AND NATURE OF DANCE
Dark and 15th and
Ancient Ancient Ancient Early
Prehistoric Mediterranean Early Middle 16th
Egypt Greeks Rome Ages
Renaissance
Centuries

● dance related to different experiences

● considered a crucial part of life
● used for recreation, entertainment, and military
training

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BRIEF HISTORY AND NATURE OF DANCE
Dark and 15th and
Ancient Ancient Ancient Early
Prehistoric Mediterranean Early Middle 16th
Egypt Greeks Rome Ages
Renaissance
Centuries

● dance was considered a waste of time and thus

terminated
● dance became barbaric and sensationalized
● dance occurred at religious rituals inside the
synagogue

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BRIEF HISTORY AND NATURE OF DANCE
Dark and 15th and
Ancient Ancient Ancient Early
Prehistoric Mediterranean Early Middle 16th
Egypt Greeks Rome Ages
Renaissance
Centuries

● public dancing became popular

● round dance and pair dance were the two most popular
styles
● ball dances arose as a result of the aristocratic lifestyle

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BRIEF HISTORY AND NATURE OF DANCE
Dark and 15th and
Ancient Ancient Ancient Early
Prehistoric Mediterranean Early Middle 16th
Egypt Greeks Rome Ages
Renaissance
Centuries

● dance and art grew in popularity during the

Renaissance
● actors and musicians were great assets to the Italian
and French systems

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BRIEF HISTORY AND NATURE OF DANCE
Dark and 15th and
Ancient Ancient Ancient Early
Prehistoric Mediterranean Early Middle 16th
Egypt Greeks Rome Ages
Renaissance
Centuries

● new justice movements produced the practice of ballet

in Italy
● many other dance styles surfaced and diffused across
several nations

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Different Styles of Dance

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Ballet Contemporary Jazz

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Different Styles of Dance

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Folk Dance Modern Dance Hip-hop

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Different Styles of Dance

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Break Dancing Ballroom Cheer Dancing

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 Benefits of Dancing in Different Aspects
Aspect Benefits
Physical ● It is a healthy way to improve cardiovascular and
muscular fitness, body shape, posture, and flexibility.
● It develops knee stability, hip flexibility, and backbone
stability.
Mental or ● Dance may be an appropriate solution to eliminate
Emotional negative thoughts.
● It is a good way to improve body confidence.
Social ● It promotes deep, constructive social engagement and
reciprocal interactions in a group, making it a rare
platform for active group participation.
Cultural ● It celebrates a place’s or country’s rich culture by
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Friendly Reminders When
Dancing
■ Assess what dance styles you can perform based on your level
of fitness.
■ Wear attire suitable for the dance styles you will perform.
■ Warm up before you start and cool down after the dance.
■ Bear in mind the proper techniques, posture, and skills in the
dance styles you are to perform.
■ Always keep yourself hydrated by drinking water.

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Thank you

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