Physical Activities Towards Health and Fitness 3 (PATHFit 3)
Week #2 – MODULE 1
FUNDAMENTALS OF DANCE
Objectives:
1. Discuss the true meaning of dance from different perspective.
2. Self-assess health-related fitness (HRF) status, barriers to physical
activity assessment participation and one’s diet; and
3. Set FITT goals based on training principles to achieve and/or
maintain HRF.
LESSON 2: DANCING TOWARD THE 21st CENTURY
Modern History
• Dance During the Late 16th and 17th Centuries (1501-1700)
o 1600 (Masque Dancing). Masque dancing started from elaborate
pageants and shows in the 16th century. Masque dancing involved
intricate costuming and stage designing that also incorporated
singing and acting as well as dancing. It was often used as a court
entertainment.
o A period in the history of dance in Italy, France, and England which
was pleasantly deep and rich. France became the forerunner in
dance during this period.
o Dance increased as a court amusement and later transformed into
professional entertainment.
• Dance During the 18th Century (1701-1800)
o 1795 (Classical Persian Dancing). This style of dance evolved from
courtroom dancing. An era influencing Persian dance was the
Qajar Dynasty which lasted from 1795 to 1925. Dances would
perform artistic and lively dances for the Shah. The music is
usually played by a small band.
o 1800 (Tippity Tappity, Time for Tap). Tap dancing originated from
African tribe dancing. Tap dancing makes percussion sounds
because of dancers most commonly wearing leather shoes with
two pieces of metal and clip and clap against hard floor. Tap is still
very popular to this day.
• Dance During the 19th Century (1801-1900)
o 1890 (Merengue Dancing). It is a Caribbean dance style that
involves partners holding each other in a tango-like position and
moving their hips side to side.
o 1900 (Jazz and Acro). It involves doing smooth and flexible
movements, and lots of back bending and tricks. Both styles are
widely popular to this day.
o Ballroom dances also emerged during this period like Cotillion,
Polonaise, Quadrille, Waltz and Polka.
o 20th Century Dances (1901-2000)
o Described as a period of “dance fever” wherein the young and
old alike were not limited to express emotions through dance.
o 1950 (Contemporary Dance). Contemporary dance is a style
that combines jazz, ballet, and modern dance. It can be many
different styles, but most of the time it is melancholy and or
intense.
o 1970 (Hip Hop Dance). There are many styles of hip hop that
include breaking, popping, locking, and more. Street dance was
performed both in night clubs and on the streets. It is associated
with funk, breakdancing, and hip-hop.
o Several social dance movements also evolved such as castle
walk, tango, foxtrot, Charleston, Lindy Hop, Rumba, Mambo,
Cha-Cha-Cha, Samba, Bossa Nova, Boogaloo and Twist.
o Popular fad dances also emerged like YMCA and Macarena.
o 21st Century Dance (2001- Present)
o 2018 (Dance Nowadays). Today's dance style has taken a
turn towards more hip hop dances. Small and popular dances
that involve hip hop and that most everyone can achieve include
the whip and nae nae, Gangnam Style (it’s a little old), shooting,
and more.
REFERENCES
o Dancing through the Decades: most popular dance styles over the past 100 years
([Link])
o Dance From The Past | PDF | Dances | Entertainment ([Link])
History of Dance - From Ancient Rituals to Modern Dances ([Link])
