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THE ART OF DANCING It focuses on the discussion about the art of dance with particular objective of creating appreciation for the combined arts of body movement and music. DANCE AS AN ART Dance is a rhythmic and expressive movement of the body in successive movement usually accompani...

THE ART OF DANCING It focuses on the discussion about the art of dance with particular objective of creating appreciation for the combined arts of body movement and music. DANCE AS AN ART Dance is a rhythmic and expressive movement of the body in successive movement usually accompanied by music. It has been said to be the mother of the arts, for it’s the oldest of the art which actually reflects man’s age old need to communicate different emotions such as joy, grief, excitement and others. Dance simply started as man’s own life for almost all occasions, in whatever aspects, as birth, death, healing of the sick, asking for forgiveness, war, marriage – were celebrated by dancing. There are dances that express thankfulness for a good harvest, in celebration of religious festivities, or just a mere pleasurable expression of the body. It uniquely intensifies different moods and emotions that somehow deepen everybody’s feelings. REASONS WHY DO PEOPLE DANCE It has been used in worship. It plays a role in courtship. It serves as a form of acquaintance for a man and woman. It is an expression of the joy one feels. As in old times, it brings magical power s to people. It brings victory or somehow restores health to life. It even breaks the monotony of the daily activities. It serves to entertain others. It gives beauty and inspiration to others. It provides personal and effectiveness of communication.  SIGNIFICANT FEATURES OF THEDANCE AS AN FORM Two kinds of movement 1.Movement within the body which includes the hand and arms. 2.Movement from one space to another. Elements of Dance 1.MUSIC – It is closely related to dance for it plays a significant role in it. It is used as accompaniment that somehow motivates the dancer’s movement. 2.MOVEMENT – It refers to action of dances with the use of their bodies to create organized patterns. 3.THEME – It pertains to the content or main ingredient of the dance. It actually conveys the message of the dance. 4.TECHNIQUES - It refers to the skill in executing movement. As a dancer, one needs to have a complete control over the muscles of his body for him to be said technically proficient. 5. DESIGN – It refers to the arrangement of movements according to pattern in time (either fast or slow) and space (one’s position in relation to his background). 6.PROPERTIES AND COSTUME – These contribute to the visual effect of dance. The costumes can somehow relate closely to the beliefs and environment of people.  KINDS OF DANCE 1.ETHNOLOGIC DANCE – This is a dance that is indigenous to a certain race or country. The term ethnic is used to distinguish religious dances, and designed as hymns of praise to a god, or to bring on good fortune in peace and war. They are symbolic in meaning that can’t be understood easily by persons who don’t belong to the ethnic group. 2.SOCIAL DANCE – These are popular type of dancing for pleasure as generally performed by pairs or group of people following a definite step or pattern. Most of these have specific rhythms and coordinated with the movement and steps of the body, hand, foot and head. a.BALLROOM DANCE – It actually originated as square dance which was followed by waltz, tango, foxtrot, swing, etc. b. FOLK DANCE – It usually derived from ethnic dances. People all over the world have their own folk dances as distinct to their specific culture.  KINDS OF DANCE 3.SPECTACULAR OR THEATRICAL DANCE – These are dances which are intended for viewing audience. Usually, these are performed for the entertainment of spectators. a.BALLET – It’s the ultimate expression of art in dance which originated in the royal courts during the middle ages. The term ballet refers to series of solo and converted dances with poses and steps combined with light flowing figures, music accompaniment and expressive scenic accessories of a dramatic atmosphere. The movement of the dance is subject to definite discipline of the body, hands, legs and others. Usually a ballet includes staging, scenery, costumes dancing and music; but no singing and dialogue. b.MODERNDANCE – It is often characterized as something natural and free. It is also been called as expressional dance. This dance emerged as a form of a revolt against the strictness governing the old forms of dance. It has varied styles of movements based on the new trend; therefore, it doesn’t stick to conventions. The major emphasis of this dance is on the expression through the dancer’s execution. FILIPINO FOLK DANCES Dugso is a traditional dance of the indigenous people in Mindanao, particularly among the Manobo, Higaonon, and other Lumad tribes. It is often performed during significant rituals, such as thanksgiving, harvest celebrations, and community gatherings, to honor the spirits or deities believed to protect and bless their communities. FILIPINO FOLK DANCES The Obando Fertility Dance is a famous traditional ritual held every May in the town of Obando, Bulacan, Philippines. It is a devotional dance performed to honor Catholic saints and seek their blessings, particularly for fertility, a bountiful harvest, or other personal petitions. This tradition blends Catholic spirituality with pre-colonial indigenous rituals. OBANDO FILIPINO FOLK DANCES BINANOGBANOG KUMENTANG FILIPINO FOLK DANCES SAKUTING KUMINTANG FILIPINO FOLK DANCES