2. Dance
Dance
Involves a successive group of bodily motions and steps
rhythmically performed and timed to music. It is sai to be the
oldest of the arts. Throughout the ages, the dancing body has
inspired the musician, the sculptor, and the painter. The drama
of most countries started in their dances. the beginnings of
music have been traced to the dance. For these reasons it has
been called mother of the arts
3. Why people Dance?
Why people Dance?
In many societies, dancing has been used in worship. Throughout history,
dancing has also played a role in courtship. In many cases, it serves as a way
for man and a woman to become acquainted before they marry. Indeed there
are many reasons for dancing. Children dance because of the joy they feel.
Kinds of Dancing
Kinds of Dancing
The kinds of dancing may be varied in form. It may be performed for religious,
magical, commemorative, ceremonial, recreational, or entertainment
purposes. Some of these types which are important to or culture include the
following:
4. This are some of our filipino folk
This are some of our filipino folk
dance
dance
5. “Bilaan” is a dance that depicts the
“Bilaan” is a dance that depicts the
lively, simple movements of birds in
lively, simple movements of birds in
flight and as they preen themselves.
flight and as they preen themselves.
Costumes worn are typical of the
Costumes worn are typical of the
ethnic tribe bilaan from Cotobato.
ethnic tribe bilaan from Cotobato.
“itik-itik” is Philippine native dance
“itik-itik” is Philippine native dance
interpreting th e playfulness of
interpreting th e playfulness of
tucklings wading in the river. In the
tucklings wading in the river. In the
background stands the world’s
background stands the world’s
most perfect cone-shaped volcano,
most perfect cone-shaped volcano,
Mayon.
Mayon.
6. “Jota Cavitena” is a dance that shows strong spanish
influence. Costume is elaborately embroidered “Maria
Clara” and “barong Tagalog” Castanets, fashioned
from bamboo, provide clacking sounds adding to the
lilting music.
“Pandanggo sa Sambalilo” is a flirtatious dance from
Bulacan. It shows a barrio swain and his lady love play
and dance with a native hat. He tries to show off by
picking the hat from the ground without using his
hands.
7.
8. *Ballroom dancing is a popular type of dancing generally performed by
pairs. They include such forms as waltz, foxtrot, swing, and the old
favorites as the cha-cha, boogie, tango, as well as the latest rock
dances. Most of them have specific steps and rhythm but many newer
ones allow the dancers to compose their own movements as they dance.
Social or Ballroom Dance
Social or Ballroom Dance
*Many of the social dances are fads that become associated with the
period in which they were popular. In many cases, the most fashionable
dance of one period becomes out of date in the next. Some popular
dances were considered shocking when they first appeared.
9. Theatrical or
Theatrical or
Spectacular Dance
Spectacular Dance
This type of dance is so-called because it is performed for the
entertainment of spectators. Theatrical dancing includes the
ballet, modern dance, musical comedy dances, and tap dancing.
Theatrical dancers may take personal satisfaction in creating
something beautiful.
Ballet
Ballet
is the formalized type of dance which has its origin in the royal
courts of the Middle Ages. It is the great spectacular dance form
of the western world and perhaps even in our country now.
10. Ballet
Ballet
is the formalized type of dance which has its origin in the royal
courts of the Middle Ages. It is the great spectacular dance form
of the western world and perhaps even in our country now.
Modern Dance
Modern Dance
is a dance form characterized as natural and free. It does not
stick to conventions, and has varied styles of movements, usually
based on the current trend. It has also been called expressional
dance. Modern dance developed in the early 1900s.
11. Elements of Dance
Elements of Dance
Not every movement can be qualified as dance. A
movement must have certain music elements to be
considered dance.
Theme
Theme
is one of the important elements of the dance. It is the content or
the main ingredient of the dance.
Design
Design
refers to the planned organization or pattern of movement in
time and space
Movement
Movement
Is the action of dancers as they use their bodies to create
organized patterns (Apel, 1969).
12. Technique
Technique
this is skills in executing movement. A technically proficient
dancers has complete control over the muscles of his/her body.
Music
Music
Plays an important role in the dance to which it is closely related.
It is something melodic and harmonious usually used as an
accompaniement.
Costume and properties
Costume and properties
the visual elements of costumes and properties also contribute
to dance.
13. Choreography
Choreography
Dances during the ancient times were disorganized.
Scenery
Scenery
The setting or background establishing the place of action of any
dance is important to make the dance more realistic.
