Health Optimizing Physical Education (HOPE) 3

Health Optimizing Physical Education (HOPE) 3

• This course covers dance, including rhythmical patterns, Philippine folk dance, indigenous and traditional dances, and other dance forms
• Offers a variety of dance options for learners to choose from

Content Standard

• Learners demonstrate understanding of dance in optimizing one's health
• Dance is a requisite for physical assessment performance and a career opportunity

Performance Standard

• Learners confidently lead dance events and positively influence others

Dance

• Dance is a beautiful art form that has evolved significantly
• Dance therapy is popular, aiding in healing from within
• Dance is a lucrative profession as well

Classification of Dances

• Ballroom (Recreational and Competitive)
• Modern and Contemporary
• Traditional/Folk and Ethnic
• Hip Hop/Street
• Cheer
• Festival

Ballroom Dances (Recreational and Competitive)

• Formal social dancing for couples
• One person leads and the other follows steps
• Popular as recreational and competitive activity
• "Ball" is from Latin word "ballare" meaning dance
• Two main types:
  • Smooth/American style
  • Latin/Rhythm style

International Style

• Evolved from English or modern ballroom dancing
• Used in international dance competitions
• Divided into Standard and Latin groups

Smooth/American Style

• Steps, hesitations, and steps that stay in place on the dance floor characterize this style

Latin Dances

• Mostly performed in one place on the dance floor
• Energetic and reflect the accented rhythm of the music,
• Five dances: Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble, and Jive

Latin Dances (International)

• Cha-cha-cha, rumba, samba, paso doble, and jive (of US origin) for competition ballroom dance events
• Social Latin dances (Street Latin): salsa, mambo, merengue, rumba, and Argentine tango

International Latin Style (Cha Cha)

• Playful, flashy ballroom dance full of passion and energy
• Classic "Cuban motion" is a unique characteristic
• Partners synchronize their movements in perfect alignment

International Latin Style (Samba)

• Dance of celebration and joy, common in Brazil’s Carnival celebrations
• Lively and rhythmical ballroom dance, combining various South American dance styles

International Latin Style (Rumba)

• Considered one of the most romantic and sensual Latin ballroom dances
• Often referred to as the "Grandfather of Latin dances”

International Latin Style (Paso Doble)

• Modeled after the sound, drama, and movements of a Spanish bullfight
• One of the liveliest ballroom dances, originating in southern France

International Latin Style (Jive)

• Lively form of Swing dance, a variation of the Jitterbug
• Originated in the US from African- Americans

Standard Dances

• Waltz
• Viennese Waltz
• Quick Step
• Tango
• Foxtrot

International Standard Style (Waltz)

• One of the smoothest ballroom dances
• Considered the most popular ballroom dance of all time and the “backbone dance” of ballroom dancing

International Standard Style (Tango)

• Fascinating and engaging, from the city of Buenos Aires in Argentina
• Ballroom style dance where partners express emotions through beautifully synchronized movements

International Standard Style (Viennese Waltz)

• Quick-rotating ballroom dance, subtle rise and fall
• Elegant and simple movements, considered most difficult to master

International Standard Style (Foxtrot)

• Excellent dance for beginners
• Smooth dance with long, flowing movements across the floor

International Standard Style (Quick Step)

• Quick version of the Foxtrot
• Ballroom dance consisting of quick steps, rhythm, and footwork

Classical Dance (Ballet)

• Backbone of many dance genres
• Type of dance with rigorous guidelines and a technical code
• Fundamental arm and leg positions
• Objective, specific, and fixed language
• Key aspects of ballet include elevation, alignment, pointing of the foot, port de bras, flexibility, and lightness

Modern Dance

• Free and expressive style, reacting against classical ballet
• Developed early 20th century
• Incorporates various styles into evolving forms

Contemporary Dance

• Expressive dance style combining elements of many dance genres (modern, jazz, lyrical, and ballet)
• Contemporary dancers connect mind and body through smooth movements

Nature of Contemporary Dance

• Moved away from classical and lyrical forms during the 1980's, to focus on unconventional movements
• Contemporary dancers develop new forms, incorporating raw emotions, and using dynamic movements

Fundamentals of Modern Dance Movements

• Lateral: dancer stands upright, spine aligned, supporting foot turned out
• Spiral: torso twist starting in pelvis, smooth progression with spine
• Stag Leap: high jump in split, front leg bent inward
• Flat Back: series of moves creating tabletop body position
• Contraction: action begins in the torso

Hip-Hop/Street Dance

• Refers to street dance styles performed to hip-hop music
• Includes a wide range of styles (breaking, tutting, krumping, locking, boogaloo, popping)
• Emphasizes freestyling, dance crews, and battles as distinguishing features

Popular Hip-Hop Groups/Crews

• Jabbawokeez
• Kinjaz
• Super Crew
• Quest Crew
• Philippine All Star
• U Peeps

What distinguishes hip-hop from other forms of dance?

• Often improvisational ("freestyle")
• Emphasizes freestyling, dance crews, and battles

Festival Dances

• Cultural dances performed to percussion instruments by communities sharing a culture
• Typically performed in honor of a Patron Saint or to celebrate a bountiful harvest
• Add to the merrymaking of festivities.

Examples of Festival Dances

• Sinulog (Cebu)
• Dinagyang (Iloilo)
• Ati-Atihan (Kalibo, Aklan)
• Masskara (Bacolod)
• Kadayawan (Davao)
• Sinukwan (Pampanga)
• Pinukpok (Florida Blanca)
• Binulo (Porac)
• Sampaguita (Lubao)
• Ibon Ebun (Mexico)
• Makatapak (Bacolor)
• Kuraldal (Sasmuan)

Traditional Folk and Ethnic Dances

• Performances reflecting cultural traits of indigenous communities
• Preserves customs and traditions through dance steps and costumes, passed down through generations
• Classified into non-Christian and Christian categories in the Philippines
• Often show strong influence of Western culture, particularly from Spain

Learning the Basics (Folk Dance)

• Waltz Step, Polka, Cross Step, Change Step, Touch Step
• Heel and Toe, Brush Step, Hop Step, Mincing
• Gallop, Redova, Contragan, Za (Steps of Folk Dance)