DANCE

DANCE Involves a successive group of motions and

steps rhythmically performed and timed to music.

Oldest of the arts. The beginnings of music has been traced to

the dance. For these reasons it has been called mother of the arts.

• An Art - a dance may tell a story, set a mood, or express an emotion.• A form of recreation - provided fun, relaxation, and companionship.

WHY PEOPLE DANCE? - used in worship - played a role in courtship - joy they feel - primitive peoples believe that dances bring them magic powers. - bring victory, or to restore health to life. - have fun or to entertain other. - give beauty and inspiration to others. - treat physically handicapped and emotionally distributed people

KINDS OF DANCING1. Ethnological Dance - dance which is native to specific race or ethnic group. * Folk dance – associated with national and cultural groups. Ex. Square dance, the Irish and Polka. * Filipino folk dances TINIKLING is our national dance. All

attired in native apparel, the balintawak and barong tagalog, imitating the movements of ‘tikling’ birds.

ALCAMFOR – is a dance that suggest the exotic aroma of scented kerchiefs with which the ladies tease the gentlement

BANGA – these clay pots are balanced on the head of Igorot women.

BILAAN – depicts the lively, simple movements of birds.

Itik-Itik – is a Philippine native dance interpreting the playfulness of duckling wading in the river.

JOTA CAVITEÑA – shows strong Spanish influence.

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.

SAYAW ED TAPEW NA BANGKO – a couple “showing off” their skills while dancing on top of a long narrow bench.

SINGKIL – is a famous dance from Mindanao. The Princess, the Prince, and their retinue, in a pose of the Singkil.

THE IFUGAO DANCE depicts a Mountain tribe of the Philippines dancing to the sound of the “gangsa’ (brass gong).

TANGO CHA CHA WALTZ FOX TROT BOOGIE SWING

2. SOCIAL OR BALLROOMDANCES – are a popular type of dancing generally performed by pairs. (popular dancing). Ex. Waltz, fox trot, swing, and the old favorite as the cha – cha, boogie, tango as well as the latest rock dances.

3. THEATRICAL or 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. a. Ballet – formalized type of dance which has its origin in the royal courts of the Middle Ages. It is often shown in the Cultural Center of the Philippines. The term ‘ballet’ refers to a series of solo and concerted dances in which poses and steps are combined with light flowing figures,.

b. Modern Dance – characterized as natural and free. Also called expressional dance.

ELEMENTS OF THE DANCE1. Theme – is one of the important

elements of the dance. It is the main ingredient of the dance.

2. Design – planned organization or pattern of movement in time and space.

3. Movement – action of dancers as they use their bodies to create organized patterns. Body movements can be divided into steps, gestures, of arms and hands, and facial expression.

4. Technique – this is skill in executing movement.

5. Music – plays an important role in dance to which it is closely related.

It is something melodic and harmonious usually used as accompaniment.6. Costumes and properties – the type of dance performed and the costumes worn at any stage of history relate closely to the customs, beliefs, and environment of the people.7. Choreography. Dances are performed in an organized manner, following steps and movements.8. Scenery. The setting or background establishing the place of action of any dance is important to make the dance more realistic and beautiful.

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ESCASENAS, JANET S.