WHAT IS DANCE?

* The term "Dancing" came from an old German

word "danson" which means "to stretch".
* In its purest, most basic form, dance is art, the
art of body movement

DANCE IN THE PHILIPPINE SETTING

DANCE is method of expression using the

human body moving through space with varying
* Filipinos possess natural grace, an inborn love
amounts of force and time.
for music and dance.

* Dances in the Philippines blends the exotic

BRIEF HISTORY OF DANCE customs & cultures of many countries races -
Indonesian, Malay, Chinese, Indian, Spanish &
It is said that the first use of dance was as a
American.
gesture in order to communicate.
* They danced for many occasions - Birth, love,
courtship, thanksgiving, wedding, war, victory,
I. As a means of religious expression marriage, planting & harvesting, prosperous
voyage, recovery from sickness and healing of
- Ancient Egypt the sick, to drive away evil spirits & in invoking
their gods and anitos.

II. As the aid to military dance.

Ancient Greeks believed that a man’s grace in

dance equaled his prowess in battle, therefore
dance was incorporated in their basic education.
ELEMENTS OF DANCE
- Ancient Greece

Locomotor Movements are used to move the

III. way of expressing tribal unity bod from one place to another or to project the
IV. As an approach for courtship body

- Philippines upward.

Examples:

1. Walk - is a series of steps in all direction.

DANCING 2. Run - is a walk with longer strides and there is

a push off by the foot to suspend the body
- It is a means of expressing one's emotions momentarily in air.
through movement disciplined by rhythm.
3. Hop - is a spring on one foot and land on the
* It is an art of moving rhythmically and same foot.
expressively to an accompaniment.
4. Skip - is a step and hop with the same foot in
one count.
Warm-up:
5. Leap - is to spring on one foot and land on the
•Gentle stretching and light movements
other foot.
•Familiarizing with rhythm and
6. Jump - is to spring on both feet and land on
one or both feet. music
7. Sliding - Gliding along the floor with either
foot
INTRODUCTION

Opening Formation:
Non-locomotor movements are movements of
the various parts of the body in fixed base. •Circle, line

Examples: Basic Steps:

1. Flexion— Bending or shortening of a body •Fundamental steps to establish rhythm

part occurring at a joint.

2. Extension-Turning, twisting or circling

3. Pendular- Swinging/ swaying arms forward, MAIN SEQUANCE

backward or sideward.

4. Percussive-Striking and hitting: pushing and Core Movements:

pulling.
The primary part of the dance involving the
5. Vibratory - Shaking and beating. main steps and patterns characteristic of the
6. Sustained - A slow, smooth flowing specific folk dance. This section often includes
movement with a balance of movement variations and may be repeated.
throughout the entire series.

7. Suspended - A sharp movement followed by a Partner Interactions:

series of slow or prolonged movements until a
peak is reached. This section may include interactions such as
hand-holding, turns, and coordinated
movements.

SEQUENCE OF DANCE

TRANSITION

PREPARATION
Directional Changes: Smooth transitions COOL DOWN
between different parts of the dance, often
involving changes in direction or formation.
Slowing Down:

•Gradually reducing the pace of the dance,

Tempo Variations:
transitioning back to simpler steps.
Adjusting the speed of movements to match
changes in the music.
Final Formation:

•Dancers return to a starting or closing

COMPLEX SEQUENCE
formation, often similar to the opening

Advanced Steps:

•Introduction of more complex steps and

FINALE
patterns, sometimes incorporating props like
bamboo poles (as in Tinikling) or fans.

Concluding Steps:
Group Formations: •A distinctive closing movement, such as a
synchronized jump or pose.
•Coordinated movements that involve the
entire group, creating visually striking patterns.

Bowing or Exit:
CLIMAX •Dancers bow to the audience and exit the
stage.

Highlight Movements:
POST DANCE STRETCHING
•The most energetic and expressive part of the
dance, showcasing the dancers' skills and the
dance's unique elements.
Cool-down Exercises:

•Gentle stretching to relax the muscles and

Peak Energy: prevent stiffness after the danc
•The dance reaches its highest intensity, often
with faster movements and more intricate
steps.

PURPOSE OF DANCE
CEREMONIAL DANCE * Creativity and imagination

Ceremonial dances have a rich history spanning * Posture and poise

far back into the earliest civilizations. They are
performed at major life events such as weddings
and funerals, as a way of communicating with * Joy
nature such as during harvest or to encourage
rain to fall, and as a way of worshiping deities.

RECREATIONAL DANCE

Most people who dance nowadays do so for

fun. It can be in the form of professional dance
classes, social dancing, or it can be on a night
out with friends. In any of these situations, BOW OR SALUDO
dancing can be such a joyous experience! Partners bow to each other to

opposite dancers or to the audience. This term

is of Spanish origin.

IMPORTANCE

OF DANCE BRUSH

Weight on one foot, swing the free foot in an

* Dance classes promote fitness for a lifetime arch, so that the ball or heel strikes the floor at
lowest point of the arch. This may be done

forward, sideward, or backward.

* Confidence, high self-esteem and personal
expression
CLOCKWISE

* Lifelong friendships and bonding Like the motion on the handle of the clock
moving to the left, when facing the center of an
imaginary circle.
* Discipline and focus

* Flexibility of the body and mind COUNTER CLOCKWISE

The reverse direction of clockwise, the hands of
the clock moving to the right, when facing the
INSIDE HAND
center of an imaginary circle.
The hand near one's partner side by side.

CUT
JUMP
Quick change of weight from one foot to the
other displacing the supporting foot. when they stand Spring from one or two feet
and land on both feet

DO-SI-DO or DOS-A-DOS
LEAP
Two people walk toward each other, pass by the
right shoulder step sideward to the right and Spring on the supporting foot and land on the
return to position walking backward, passing other foot.
left shoulder.

OUTSIDE FOOT
DRAW
The foot away from one's partner when they
The free foot is drawn toward the foot, which stand side by side.
supports the body weight, by pressing the toes
against the floor as the close is made. With or
without transfer of weight. OUTSIDE HAND

The hand away from one's partner when they

FREE FOOT standsidebyside.

The foot not supporting the weight of the body.

OPPOSITE

FREE HAND The person standing in opposite position acrosst

h eset.
The hand is not doing anything.

PARTNER
HOP
Girl to right of Boy and Boy to left of Girl.
Spring on the supporting foot, and land on the
same foot.
PLACE

INSIDE FOOT To put the foot (flat) in any desired position

without putting weight on it.
The foot near one's partner when they stand
side by side.
POINT TOUCH

Touch toe or ball of free foot on floor and See point.

remains there briefly.

WHIRL
PIVOT
To turn fast by executing small steps in place to
Turning on ball, heel, of one or both feet on a right or left.
fixedplace.

SET A
FUNDAMENTAL POSITIONS OF FEET
A unit formation of

two or more couples

1st Position:

* Heels together, toes apart

SLIDE
with an angle of 45 degrees
To slide one foot along the floor smoothly,
without transfer of weight.
2nd Position:

* Astride sideward of about a

STAMP
pace or 1 foot distance
To bring down one foot forcibly on the floor
without transfer of weight.

3rd Position:
STEP * Heel of one foot close to
Touch toe or ball of free foot on floor and the in-step of another foot.
remains there briefly.

4th Position:
SUPPORTING FOOT
* One foot in front of the
The foot is carrying the weight of the body.
other about a pace distance.

TAP
5th Position:
Toe or ball of free foot is placed momentarily on
floor and lifted again immediately. * Heel of front foot close to the

big toe of the rear foot.

FUNDAMENTAL POSITIONS OF ARMS

1st Position

* Encircle both arms in front of

chest with the finger tips about an inch

apart.

2nd Position:

* Both arms raised sideward

with a graceful curve.

3rd Position:

* One arm raised sideward, the other arm

overhead.

4th Position:

* One arm in a half circle in

front, other arm raised overhead.

5th Position:

* Both hands raised overhead.