Questions and Answers
What is one of the main reasons people engage in dance?
All genders participated together in ancient Egyptian dances.
False
What were dances used for in ancient times?
Courtship, communication, worship, therapeutic experiences.
Dance is used as a form of _______________ expression.
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Match the following aspects of dance with their significance:
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How did ancient Egyptians document their dance?
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Dance movements in ancient Egyptian rituals were often choreographed to be the same for all dancers.
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What role did dance play within an ethnic group's community?
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The art of dance focuses on an aesthetic or ___________ experience.
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In ancient Egyptian dances, what was emphasized in terms of choreographic style?
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Study Notes
Tribal and Ethnic Dances
- Tribal art forms are unique to ethnic tribes, expressed through specific folk and ethnic dances.
- Folk dances include rural and country dances, jotas, mazurkas, and pandanggo, often blended with foreign influences.
- Ethnic dances can be observed among mountain peoples of the Cordilleras, Cagayan Valley, and Mindanao regions.
Social and Ballroom Dance
- Social and ballroom dance occurs in formal settings, typically evening events.
- Participants dress in formal attire, creating a more sophisticated atmosphere than casual gatherings.
Recreational Dance
- Recreational dance encompasses mixers, square dance, and couple dances characterized by simple movement patterns.
- Common settings include informal gatherings, parties, and reunions.
Creative Dance
- Creative dance is considered the highest form of dance, emphasizing exploration and improvisation.
- This style expresses emotions and ideas through movement and incorporates art principles in its composition.
- Examples include ballet, jazz, and contemporary dance.
Movements in Dance
Locomotor Movements
- Locomotor movements refer to body movements that travel in any direction, primarily using the feet.
- Key locomotor movements include:
- Walking: Moderate pace, involves lift-off of one foot after the other touches the ground.
- Running: Defined by rapid pace and a moment when both feet are off the ground.
Ancient Dance Context
- Dance in Ancient Rome was primarily for entertainment, often featuring burlesque and erotic themes.
- The status of dancers declined, shifting from respected artists to entertainers of low status, often including slaves from Greece or Spain.
- Under Emperor Nero, dance became more eroticized and explicit, leading to bans by the Christian church later on.
Early Christian Influence
- The early Christian era transformed dance through theatrical plays after the Fall of Rome, with the church becoming the primary source of education and morals.
- Dance was permitted as part of theatrical entertainment but faced prohibitions over time.
Various Dance Forms
- Major dance genres include:
- Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Country/Western, Swing, Tap, Belly Dance, Modern, Flamenco, Latin Dance, and Folk Dance.
Understanding Dance
- Dance is defined as the art of body movement, serving as a medium for expression in both time and space.
- Functions of dance include recreation, entertainment, education, therapy, religion, and community building.
- Evidence suggests dance has existed since ancient times for purposes like courtship, communication, and rituals.
Ancient Egyptian Dance
- Ancient Egyptian dances were documented through wall paintings and hieroglyphics, showcasing various styles and movements based on the occasion.
- Dancers were often single-gender groups, with choreographed movements that allowed for individual expression while maintaining organized group cohesion.
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Explore the vibrant world of ethnic tribes and their unique dance forms, showcasing the rich cultural heritage represented by various folk dances. This quiz delves into the origins of these dances from the Cordilleras to the Cagayan Valley and Mindanao Regions, as well as social and ballroom dance settings.
