Dance

DANCE AS AN ART

Dance is a rhythmic and

expressive movement of
the body in successive
movement usually
accompanied by music.

REASONS WHY DO PEOPLE DANCE

It has been used in worship.

It plays a role in courtship.
It serves as a form of acquaintance for
a man and woman.
It is an expression of the joy one feels.
As in old times, it brings magical
powers to people.

REASONS WHY DO PEOPLE DANCE

It brings victory or somehow restores

health to life.
It even breaks the monotony of the
daily activities.
It serves to entertain others.
It gives beauty and inspiration to
others.
It provides personal and effectiveness
of communication.

TWO TYPES OF MOVEMENT

Movement within the body in

stationary position, which
includes the hand and arms.
Movement from one space to
another.

FEATURES OF DANCE
MUSIC It is closely related to dance for it plays
a significant role in it. It is used as
accompaniment that somehow motivates the
dancers movement.
MOVEMENT It refers to action of dances with
the use of their bodies to create organized
patterns.
THEME It pertains to the content or main
ingredient of the dance. It actually conveys the
message of the dance.

FEATURES OF DANCE
TECHNIQUES - It refers to the skill in executing
movement. As a dancer, one needs to have a complete
control over the muscles of his body for him to be said
technically proficient.
DESIGN It refers to the arrangement of movements
according to pattern in time (either fast or slow) and
space (ones position in relation to his background).
PROPERTIES AND COSTUME These contribute to the
visual effect of dance. The costumes can somehow
relate closely to the beliefs and environment of people.

KINDS OF DANCE
ETHNOLOGIC DANCE This is a
dance that is indigenous to a
certain race or country. The term
ethnic is used to distinguish
religious dances, and designed as
hymns of praise to a god, or to
bring on good fortune in peace and
war.

KINDS OF DANCE

SOCIAL DANCE These are

popular type of dancing for
pleasure as generally
performed by pairs or group of
people following a definite
step or pattern.

KINDS OF DANCE
SOCIAL DANCE
BALLROOM DANCE It actually originated as
square dance which was followed by waltz,
tango, foxtrot, swing, etc.
FOLK DANCE It usually derived from ethnic
dances. People all over the world have their
own folk dances as distinct to their specific
culture.

KINDS OF DANCE
SPECTACULAR OR
THEATRICAL DANCE These
are dances which are intended
for viewing audience. Usually,
these are performed for the
entertainment of spectators.

KINDS OF DANCE
SPECTACULAR OR THEATRICAL DANCE
BALLET The term ballet refers to series of
solo and converted dances with poses and
steps combined with light flowing figures,
music accompaniment and expressive scenic
accessories of a dramatic atmosphere. The
movement of the dance is subject to definite
discipline of the body, hands, legs and
others.

KINDS OF DANCE
SPECTACULAR OR THEATRICAL DANCE

MODERN DANCE It is often characterized as

something natural and free. It is also been
called as expressional dance. This dance
emerged as a form of a revolt against the
strictness governing the old forms of dance.
The major emphasis of this dance is on the
expression through the dancers execution.

The Elements of Dance

TIME
The relationship of one
movement or part of a
movement to another.

The Elements of Dance

SPACE
the area of space occupied
by the dancers body

The Elements of Dance: SPACE

Direction: which way a dancer faces or moves;
e.g., forward, backward, sideways, up and
down
Size: magnitude of a body shape or
movement; from small to large movements
Pathways: patterns made as a dancer moves
through the air or on the floor (straight,
vertical, horizontal, zigzag); can be made with
locomotor or non-locomotor movements,

The Elements of Dance: SPACE

Levels: the vertical distance from the
floor. Movements take place on three
levels: high, middle or low and deep.
Shapes: the form created by the bodys
position in space. Aspects of shape are
open/closed, symmetrical/asymmetrical,
angular and curved.

The
The Elements
Elements of
of Dance
Dance

FORCE
degree of muscular tension
and use of energy while
moving.

Choreographic Forms

CHOREOGRAPHY is the art of

arranging dances

Choreographic Forms
Theme: the basic idea of the
play, which the author
dramatizes through the conflict
of characters
Rondo: a dance structure with
three or more themes where

Choreographic Forms
Narrative: choreographic structure
that follows a specific story line to
convey specific information
through a dance
Variations: contrasts in the use
of the dance elements,
repetitions

FILIPINO FOLK DANCES

PANDANGO SA ILAW Its
typical folk dance originated in
Ilocano region. Its a very
popular dance which express
in different versions. It is the
most difficult for the female
dancers that they have to
balance these oil lamps, one
on her head and two on each
palm. Its a dance of grace and

FILIPINO FOLK DANCES

ITIK-ITIK This
fascinating dance
originated from a dance
called sibay. It is a native
dance interpreting the
playfulness if duckling
wading in the river.

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HABANERA SOLTERA This
dance is from Ilocos Sur. This
dance is performed by the
bride to be and her close
friends at the traditional
social gathering on the eve
of the wedding. This is
brides farewell to the state
of single blessedness.

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SINGKIL Its a dance based
on the Maranao epic
Bantugan. It features a
beautiful princess dancing
gracefully over clashing
bamboo pole nimble followed
by a nimble prince. It is a
Lanao court dance which
women of royal blood have to

FILIPINO FOLK DANCES

TINIKLING It is a
native dance
presenting using long
bamboo sticks from
which the dancers
hop from one pole to
another.

FILIPINO FOLK DANCES

OBANDO - named after a
town in Bulacan.Obando
Danceis a dance of rural
Philippines. Attire is the
native "balintawak" and
"salakot" for the ladies
and "barong tagalog and
"buntal" hats for the
gentlemen.

FILIPINO FOLK DANCES

SAKUTING- a folk dance of
the Ilocanos usually
performed during
Christmas. Groups of boys
and girls go to perform
from house to house
receiving many gifts in
return. Note the two sticks
used to produce the

FILIPINO FOLK DANCES

KAPPA MALONG MALONGAlso called Sambi sa
Malong, this Maranao dance
shows the many ways of
wearing a malong, a simple
tubular yet highly functional
piece of cloth. The traditional
womens version shows this
cloth of countless colorful

FILIPINO FOLK DANCES

BINANOG-BANOG
A dance in imitation
of the hawk. Held in
reverence to the bird
for it not to do harm
to the community.

FILIPINO FOLK DANCES

DUGSU -is a
ceremonial dance
among the Manobo
people in
Bukidnon, Agusan
and Misamis
Oriental .