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Unit 1- Introduction to Dance LESSON 1  Topics: What is dance? History of the dance Elements of the dance Basic Movements skill What is Dance? A Rhythmic and series of expressive body movements are usually coordinated into a pattern and adapted to musical accompaniment....

Unit 1- Introduction to Dance LESSON 1  Topics: What is dance? History of the dance Elements of the dance Basic Movements skill What is Dance? A Rhythmic and series of expressive body movements are usually coordinated into a pattern and adapted to musical accompaniment. every human movement when you accompany the beat of the music that will show feelings and emotions is called Dance. History of the Dance  Prehistory Dance Entertainment War Dance Ritual Dance Dance Ancient History of Dance The oldest proof of the existence of dancing comes from the 9000- year-old cave paintings that were found in India, which depict various scenes of hunting, childbirth, religious rites, burials, and most importantly, communal drinking and dancing.  Dance in Egypt third millennia BC, when Egyptians started using dance as an integral part of their religious ceremonies. Egyptian priests used musical instruments and dancers to mimic important events - stories of gods and cosmic patterns of moving stars and sun.  Dance in Ancient Greece This tradition continued in ancient Greece, where the dance was used very regularly and open to the public (which eventually brought the birth of the famous Greek theatre in 6th century BC).  Rebirth of the Dance This kind of entertainment continued to be refined, until medieval times and the start of the Renaissance when ballet became an integral part of the wealthy class. After the end of the French Revolution, many new types of dances emerged with a focus on less restrictive women's In 1844 with the clothing, and tendency beginning of so called for skipping and jumping. "international polka craze" which also brought us the first appearance of famous waltz. Elements of the Dance are the foundational concepts and vocabulary that help students develop movement skills and understand dance as an artistic practice.  Rhythm the relatively fast or slow repetition and variation of movements.  Design The arrangement of movements according to a pattern.  Dynamics variations in the force and intensity of movement.  Technique The degree of body control and mastery of basic steps and positions  Gesture Hand and body movements to express thought and feeling. Samples Steps on Learning How To Dance Basic Movement Skills Basic movement skills are the basis of precise dance skills for folk and social dancing, gymnastics, and natural dancing. Two Basic Types of Movement Skills  Locomotor and Non-locomotor Movements These movements are simple and easy to execute but it would be an interesting form of dance expression when two or more of these steps are combined and performed with the music. These simple steps will make one's body parts coordinate with movements to the music. Locomotor Movements Walking Running  Jumping Leaping Galloping Sliding  Hopping Skipping Non-locomotor Movements Bending Stretching Swaying Swinging Pushing Pulling Falling Rising Clapping Shaking Activity 1- Infographics Instruction: Create infographics that shows the importance of dance in total fitness of individual. Criteria: Creativity- 30 points Content- 50 points References- 20 points