Introduction to Dance PDF

Introduction to Dance What is dance? - Is an art form that involves the rhythmic movement of the human body, often accompanied by music. History of Dance No singular can definitively be credited with inventing dance, but the historians traced some...

Introduction to Dance What is dance? - Is an art form that involves the rhythmic movement of the human body, often accompanied by music. History of Dance No singular can definitively be credited with inventing dance, but the historians traced some ancient dances from 9,000 years ago back to the modern-day India. Cave paintings exist in India depicting people dancing with others who are playing instruments. Dance is a way to celebrate festivals, weddings, religious ceremonies and as a source of entertainment. In the mid 1400’s dance become profession when the dancers begun performing for wealthy Europeans during the late Middle Ages. Timeline of Dance 600 BC Indian cave paintings are drawn depicting people dancing. 800 BC ancient Greeks use dance to give praise to the God Dionysus during festival. 1300 – 1600 the European Renaissance brings more widespread and regal view of dance to the world. 1661 – 1672 King Louis XIV opens the “Académie Royale de Danse” in Paris and establishes a professional dance company. 1844 polka and waltz become popular dances around the world. Early 1900’s modern dances like tango, Charleston and swing are invented. 1990’s breakdancing become mainstream in America, leading to a larger emergence of hip-hop dancing to the world. Common Dance Term Arm in Lateral Position- both arms are at one side, either sideward right or left. This may be done at shoulder, chest, or waist level. Arms in Reverse ‘T” Position- arms are side horizontal, elbow bent at right angles. forearms parallel to head, palms forward, or facing inward, fist loosely closed. Kumintang Tagalog - arms in reverse ‘T” position. Arms facing sideward, moving the hand either clockwise or counter clockwise direction. Kumintang Ilocano- arms in reverse ‘T” position. Arms in close fist, moving the hand either clockwise or counter clockwise direction. Bilao - to turn palms of hand up and down alternately, hand on waist level in front, elbow close to waist. Salok - to swing the arm downward- upward passing in front of the body as if scooping, the trunk is bent forward following the movement of the arm doing the ‘salok’ This is a Tagalog Term. Sarok- cross the R (L) foot in front of the L (R) foot, bent the body slightly forward and cross the hands (forearms) down in front with the R (L) hand (forearm) over the L (R). This is a Visayan term. Hayon –Hayon - to place one forearm in front and the other at the back of the waist. This is a Visayan term. Brush - weight on one foot, hit the floor with the ball or heel of the other foot, after which that foot is lifted from the floor to any direction. Draw – to pull one foot along the floor close to the other which has the weight of the body. The weight may or may not be transferred.  Hop- a spring from one foot landing on the same foot in place or any direction. The other foot may be raised in any direction. Stamp - to bring down the foot forcibly and noisily on the floor. With or without transferring weight. Tap – to slightly tap the ball or toe of the free foot, flexing the ankle joint, keeping weight of the body on the other foot. There is no change or transfer of weight. Step - to advance by raising or moving one foot to another resting place. There is a complete transfer of weight from one foot to another. Slide- to glide foot smoothly along the floor. The movement may be finished with or without transfer of weight. Panadyak - to stamp in front or in the side of R (L) foot and tap with same foot. Close to the L (R) foot, weight of the body on L (R) foot. This is a Tagalog term. Jump - spring on one foot or both feet. Landing on both feet in any direction. Whirl - to make turns executing small steps in place to the right and left. Leap - a spring from one foot, landing on the other foot in any direction. Pivot - to turn with the ball, heel or whole foot on a fixed place or point. Place - to put foot in certain or desired position without putting weight on it. The sole of the foot rest on the floor. Point - to touch the floor lightly with the toes of one foot, weight of the body on the other foot. ELEMENTS OF DANCE THEME MOVEMENTS TECHNIQUE CHOREOGRAPHY DESIGN GRAVITY BALANCE POSTURE GESTURE RHYTHM BREATHING MUSIC ACCESORIES, CUSTOME AND PROPERTIES SCENERY Simplest Definitions: Locomotor Movements: Movements that involve traveling from one place to another. Non-Locomotor Movements: Movements that occur without traveling; they happen in one place. Examples: Locomotor Movements: ○ Walking: Moving forward or backward by stepping. ○ Running: Moving quickly on foot. ○ Jumping: Propelling the body upward and landing on both feet. Non-Locomotor Movements: ○ Bending: Moving a part of the body closer to the ground or to another body part. ○ Stretching: Extending a part of the body away from the center. ○ Twisting: Rotating a part of the body around its axist. Fundamental Arms and Feet Positions ARMS POSITION 1st Position – raise arms to a circle formation in front of the chest. ARMS POSITION 2nd position – open sideward, raised below shoulder level with graceful curve. ARMS POSITION 3rd position – One arm is raised above your head, while the other arm maintains the second position. The arm that was raised should be slightly curved as well.  ARMS POSITION 4th position – The arm that is lifted above your head will still maintain its position. ARMS POSITION 5th Position – both arms should be lifted above your head, slightly curving. FEET POSITION st 1 position – form a V-shape with your feet by bringing your heels together to touch while keeping your toes away from each other. FEET POSITION 2nd position – move one foot sideward. Your feet should be parallel to each other while maintaining a distance of about 12 inches. FEET POSITION 3rd position – bring your foot’s heel to touch the arch of your other foot, with both feet turned outward. FEET POSITION 4th position – put your foot forward while the other foot still retains its position.  FEET POSITION 5th Position – bring the heel of the foot in front to touch the toe of the other. Both feet should still be pointing outward.