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# DANCE ## Intended Learning Outcomes: * Define dance. * Discuss the importance of dance and its elements. * Appreciate dance as one of the oldest form of arts. ## Lesson 1 DEFINITION, IMPORTANCE AND ELEMENTS OF DANCE Dance is one of the oldest of the arts. Since time immemorial, it is believed...

# DANCE ## Intended Learning Outcomes: * Define dance. * Discuss the importance of dance and its elements. * Appreciate dance as one of the oldest form of arts. ## Lesson 1 DEFINITION, IMPORTANCE AND ELEMENTS OF DANCE Dance is one of the oldest of the arts. Since time immemorial, it is believed that dance was performed by tribal societies for battle victory and hunting success. Dance was also used for religious ceremonies and festivities. Dance is the movement of the body in a rhythmical manner usually accompanied with music within a given space, for the purpose of expressing an idea or emotion, releasing energy or taking delight in the movement itself. Dance is also considered as a performing art form consisting of purposefully selected sequence of human movement. It is an art that uses non-verbal movement in an ordinary way to create a form, order, or statement, a movement that transcends function and becomes communication. ### Importance of Dance * **Builds Confidence** - Dance is a great way to connect emotionally with an audience and other people. Expression, smiling and reflection will be promoted. This creates a health environment in which students can express their feelings in a productive manner, while learning to control their emotions. * **Health** - Dance provides the necessary daily physical fitness recommendations of most health care professionals. Promoting physical fitness creates an excellent foundation for future lifelong health and fitness. * **Social Involvement** - Dance enables one to meet new friends. As a result of working on team, partner and solo performances, one can develop comfort in working independently, a taste of healthy competition and inspiration from peers. * **Fun activity and relaxation** - The number rule to dancing is to find joy and fun in what we are doing. Dancers will feel the freedom of expression, meet new friends and reap the rewards of dancing. * **Creativity and imagination** - Dancers will work on creating shapes and movements through imagination and exploration. This is beneficial to all aspects of life, creating endless opportunities for future development. ## Elements of Dance * **Action** - locomotor & non-locomotor movements * **Body** - zones of the body, shapes, base * **Energy** - quality, force, effort * **Space** - the area covered by the dance movements (this includes shape, level, directions and pathways) * **Time** - how fast or slow (tempo); even or uneven beat and long or short (duration) the movement is rhythm, freezes, acceleration/deceleration * **Elements Diagram** - A diagram that outlines the elements of dance, showing a circle with the words "Elements of Dance" inside. There are also five smaller circles outside the main circle labelled "Energy", "Time", "Body", "Action", and "Space". The labels point towards the main circle. # Chapter 2 CLASSIFICATION OF DANCES ## Intended Learning Outcomes: At the end of this chapter, you are expected to: * Identify the different classification of folk dances. * Arouse better appreciation of the Philippine folk dances. * Provide through dancing, a healthful form of relaxation and recreation. * Develop a graceful and rhythmic coordination of the body movements that will improve posture. ## CLASSIFICATION OF FOLK DANCES ### Folk Dance A dance developed by people that reflect the life of the people of a certain country or region. Ritual dances are usually called "religious dances" because of their purpose. The terms "ethnic" and "traditional" are used when it is required to emphasize the cultural roots of the dance. A dance that tells much about a country and its people. They relate or show the traditions, ideas, superstitions and events of daily living of countries all over the world. A type of dance that is a vernacular, usually recreational, expression of a past or present culture. ### Classification of Folk Dances #### A. Geographical Classification 1. **National Dances** - found throughout the islands with little or no modification. Examples: Rigodon, Cariñosa, Jota, Balitaw, Pandanggo 2. **Local Dances** - found in a certain locality Examples: Tinikling - Leyte Maglalatik - Binyang Subli - Batangas Biniganbigat - Abra #### B. Nature 1. **Occupational** - depicting action of certain occupation, industry, or human labor. Examples: Planting, Harvesting, Pounding, Winnowing, Pabirik, Mananguete 2. **Religious or Ceremonial** - performed in connection with religious vows and ceremonies. Examples: Dugsu, Sua-sua, Putong, Sta. Clarang Pinung - pino 3. **Comic Dances** - depicting funny movements for entertainment. Examples: Kimbo-kimbo, Mokonggo, Kinoton, Itik-itik 4. **Game dances** – with paly elements (dance mixers) Examples: Lubi –lubi, Pavo 5. **Wedding Dances** – performed during wedding feasts. Example: Panasahan, Pantomina 6. **Courtship dances** – depicting love making Examples: Tadek - Daling-daling, Hele-hele, Bago Quiere, Maramion 7. **Festival Dances** – suitable for special occasion or any social gatherings Examples: Pandanggo, Habanera, Jota, Surtido 8. **War Dances** – showing imaginary combat or duel Examples: Maglalatik, Sagayan, Palu-palo #### C. Movements 1. **Active (fast energetic movements)** Examples: Tinikling, Maglalatik, Sakuting, Polkabal 2. **Moderate** Examples: Carinosa, Tgala, Purpuri, Habanera 3. **Slow** Examples: Pasakat, AmorosaTiliday, Kundiman 4. **Slow and Fast** Examples: Putritos, Ba- Ingles, Habanera Botolena, Alcamfor #### D. Formation 1. **Square Quadrille** Examples: Rigodo, Los Bailes de Ayer 2. **Long Formation (two or more parallel lines)** Examples: Lulay, Sakuting 3. **Set** - consisting of two or more pairs as a unit, partners facing each other or standing side by side Examples: Binadyong, Haplik, Kakawati #### E. Special Classifications These are group dances that have special distinctive features. 1. **Dances with Songs** Examples: Abaruray, Manag Biday, Lulay, Rogelia, Lawiswis Kawayan 2. **Old Ballroom Dances** Examples: Polka, Mazurka, Chotis, Valse 3. **Dances with Implements** Examples: Maglalatik, Sakuting, La Jota Moncadena, Tinikling, Salakot 4. **Dances of Combined Rhythm** Examples: Surtido, Pantomina, Los Bayles de Ayer ## Types of Philippine Folk Dances | Type | Origin | Description | Example | |---|---|---|---| | Maria Clara Dance | Luzon and Visayas | Named after the chief female character of Jose Rizal's Noli Me tangere; Spanish influence "Filipinized" by the use of bamboo castanets and banico | La Jota, Paseo de Iloilo | | Rural Dance | Luzon | Dances illustrate the fiesta spirit and love of life; best known type of Filipino dance. Dance attire girls - colorful balintawak and patadyong skirts, noys - camisa de chino and colored trousers. | Binasuan, Tinikling | | Muslim Dance | Southern Mindanao | Characterized by vivid colors and rhythmic movements which reflect the influence of arabian and Indo - malaysian cultures. | Singkil, Vinta | | Tribal Dance | Mindanao | Tribal dances performed essential "for the gods" "ceremonial and ritual type dances" | Udol, Mandaya | | Cordillera Dance | Northern Luzon | Dances to celebrate victories, festivals, religious rituals, thanksgiving, etc.; musical instruments include nose flute, bamboo guitar, drums and wooden sticks. | Uya - uy |