Health Optimizing Physical Education

Understanding Rhythm and Dance

• Rhythm is the regular recurrence of accented and unaccented beats, present in nature and human movement.
• Rhythmic activities combine physical, mental, and emotional responses to patterns of sound, providing enjoyment across all age groups.
• Dance is movement organized to music, involving structure and pattern, facilitating emotional expression.

Types of Dance

• Creative Rhythms: Fundamental rhythms derived from improvisation and exploration of body movements.
• Folk/Ethnic Dance: Cultural expression passed through generations, revealing customs, beliefs, and rituals of a community.
• Social and Ballroom Dance: Dances typically performed at formal evening gatherings, showcasing structured forms.
• Recreational Dance: Informal gatherings with various simple dance patterns; includes mixers and couple dances.
• Creative Dance: Represents the highest form of dance, emphasizing emotional expression, structure, and artistry.

Dance Program Phases

• Creative Rhythms emerge from exploration and improvisation of body movements.
• Folk dances reflect the culture and traditions of specific communities or regions.
• Recreational dances are commonly associated with informal social events.
• Creative dance involves more structured artistry and personal expression.

Fundamental Dance Positions

• The five basic positions often referred to in dance are 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th positions, applicable to both feet and arms.

Folk Dance Classification

• General Classification: Based on geographical origin (national vs. local) and nature of the dance.
• National dances are widely recognized with minimal modification, while local dances are specific to certain communities.

Examples of Philippine Folk Dances

• Tiklos: A peasant dance from Leyte, featuring a collaborative work arrangement and simple, repeatable figures.
• Saludo: A bowing gesture of partners, derived from Spanish influence, used in many Philippine dances.
• Bendian: A traditional circle dance of the Ibaloi, celebrating success and symbolizing unity. Often performed during festivals in the Cordillera region.
• Specific movements in Bendian include:
  • Pinesbekan: Right hand upward, left hand downward.
  • Salawasao: Arms raised in a curved position resembling carabao horns.
  • Kinikiyan: One hand at waist level, the other extended forward.
  • Kinitangan: Swaying body movements in rhythm.
  • Inushongan: Arms raised above head, with wrist movements.
  • Innudiyan: Similar to Inushongan, with partners facing each other.
  • Pinojosan: Arms pressed back like wings.
  • Innabaya: Arms at waist level, fingers stretched outward.

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