DancesforFitness
Progression
Physical Education- 2nd Grading
Whatisballroomdance?
Ballroom dance is a type
of dance or a partner
dance, which is enjoyed
socially and competitively
because of the
entertainment aspect.
Whataretheessentialcomponentsof
dancing?
The important components
of dancing are the following:
The Movement
The Music
The Formation and
Position
Whyaremovementsneededtobe
conveyed?
There are distinctive
meanings in dances that are
needed to be conveyed for
others to understand.
The musical composition
determines the dance
composition. Music is essential to
dance because it adds flavour to
the dance itself. Even if dance
can be performed without music,
it is more likely to be presented
beautifully with music.
Howessentialismusictodance?
The musical composition
determines the dance
composition. Music is essential to
dance because it adds flavour to
the dance itself. Even if dance
can be performed without music,
it is more likely to be presented
beautifully with music.
Howessentialismusictodance?
In dancing, transitions are essential;
this is what you call change of
formations and positions. It is generally
known that changing of formation adds
beauty to dance because when you are
dancing, you are performing it in front
of the audience. Definitely, if there are
no changes in the formation, the
audience will find it boring to watch.
Howimportantisformationindancing?
FundamentalHandandFeetPosition
First Position
Place both arms in front of the chest in
a circular position with the heels of the
feet together and the toes 45 degrees
apart
Fundamentalpositions
Second Position
Place both arms sideward with
the palm facing upward and stride
the feet sideward.
Fundamentalpositions
Third Position
Place one arm on your side at
shoulder level and raise
other hand overhead with the heel
of the foot placed beside the
in-step of the other foot.
Fundamentalpositions
Fourth Position
Place one arm in front of the chest
level with elbow slightly bent and
the other arm raised overhead
with one foot placed in
front of the other foot.
Fundamentalpositions
Fifth Position
Raise both hands overhead with
the elbows slightly bent.
The heel of the foot is placed in
front of the toe of the rear foot.
Fundamentalpositions
Whatarethefundamental
dancestepsneededin
performing
ballroomdance?
FundamentalDanceStepsin2/4and3/4TimeSignature
Research proves that dancing
also reduces stress and
tension for the mind and
body? Studies by the National
Heart, Lung, and Blood
Institute have shown that
dancing also prevents heart
disease.
Didyouknowthat
Why is it important to use dance
as a form of fitness activity?
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