Dance as
an Art Form
WHAT IS DANCE?
•Dance is considered the rhythmic
language of the body. It is a captivating
art form that blends physical expression
with emotion and creativity. It is through
complex movements and choreography
that dancers convey, without words,
their ideas, stories, and feelings.
ELEMENTS OF DANCE
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THE EIGHT EFFORTS: LABAN
MOVEMENT
•WHAT IS LABAN MOVEMENT?
- For a long time, Laban movement
was primarily used for dancers and
dance choreography to discover new
ways to move.
- Laban is named after Rudolf
Laban , who was a movement theorist,
a choreographer and a dancer. He is
Laban categorized human movement into four
component parts and each of these parts has two
elements:
LABAN’S EIGHT EFFORTS
1. FLOAT
2. PUNCH
3. GLIDE
4. DAB
5. WRING
6. SLASH
7. PRESS
8. FLICK
PHILIPPINES NOTABLE NATIONAL
ARTIST IN DANCE
•In the Philippines, a number of
National Artist awardees have
made their mark in the field of
contemporary dance. Some of
these are, Agnes Locsin, Alice
Reyes, and Ramon Obusan.
AGNES LOCSIN
• 2022 National Artist for
Dance
- Uses Filipino beliefs,
ethnic traditions, and rituals
in her choreographies.
ALICE REYES
• 2014 National Artist for
Dance
- Promotes the
distinctive features of the
Filipino arts and culture
in her choreographies.
ALICE REYES
• 2006 National Artist for
Dance
- Made significant contribution
to the preservation and
promotion of Philippine cultural
heritage trough dance.
INDONESIA
•In Indonesia, drawing inspiration
from traditional and classical forms
in contemporary dance not only
pays homage to cultural roots but
also allows for a dynamic and
culturally rich evolution of the
dance.
Sardono Kusumo
•Known for his significant
contributions to the field of
contemporary dance and
experimental, innovative
performance arts in the
country.
Jecko Siompo
•He is recognized for
blending traditional
Indonesian movements
with modern and urban
styles
MALAYSIA
•In Malaysia, contemporary dance
often intertwines traditional and
modern elements, thereby offering
a platform for choreographers and
dancers to explore and express
the diverse fabric of Malaysian
identity.
JOSEPH GONZALES
•He has been revitalizing and
reviving the traditional
Malaysian dances while
creating innovative
contemporary dance
productions.
Aida Redza
•She has been
choreographing
contemporary dance works
that often explore cultural
themes, identity, and social
issues.
THAILAND
•In Thailand, contemporary dance
often features a seamless
integration of traditional Thai
dance forms with modern and
experimental elements,
showcasing a unique movement of
language.
Pichet Klunchun
•Merges the language of
traditional Thai classical
dance with a contemporary
sensibility, maintaining the
essence and wisdom of the
tradition.
Thanapol Virulhakul
•Has been pushing the
boundaries of dance in
Thailand by producing dance
performances that make
people think and question
things.
Quiz
1. Who is the pioneer of modern dance?
2. How many efforts does laban created?
3. Give the 5 elements of dance
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6. .
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8. Who is the national artist for dance in the year 2014
9. Who blended the traditional and modern dance to create a
contemporary dance?
[Link] atleast 1 of the eight efforts of rodulf laban
WRITE TRUE IF THE STATEMENT IS CORRECT AND
FALSE IF NOT.
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through movements.
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important elements of dance.
3. In Indonesia, they draw inspiration from modern
forms in contemporary dance.
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modern elements can be blended.
[Link] Thailand, contemporary dance often features a
seamless integration of modern Thai dance forms.
[Link] elements of dance are important as they provide
the basic building blocks for creating a rich and
meaningful dance experience.
7. Who is this National Artist for Dance that uses Filipino
beliefs, ethnic traditions, and rituals in her choreographies?
a. Agnes Locsin
b. Alice Reyes
C. Ramon Ubusan
8. Who is this Indonesian choreographer who recognized for
blending traditional Indonesian movements with modern
and urban styles?
a. Jecko Siompo
b. Sardono Kusumo
C. Eko Supriyanto
9. This Malaysian choreographer has been choreographing
contemporary dance works that often explore cultural
themes, identity, and social issues.
a. Joseph Gonzales
b. Aida Redza
C. Lee Swee Keong
10. This Thai choreographer has been pushing the boundaries
of dance in Thailand by producing dance performances
that make people think and question things.
a. Pichet Klunchun
b. Thanapol Virulhakul
C. Jitti Chompee
LETS DANCE!
• FORM A TEAM CONSISTING OF 5-8 MEMBERS EACH.
• EACH GROUP WILL CREATE A TIKTOK DANCE VIDEO
USING THE 2 SONGS THAT WILL BE GIVEN BY THE
TEACHER.
• EACH GROUP WILL CREATE AN ORIGINAL DANCE
MOVEMENTS USING THE 2 GIVEN SONGS.
• OUTPUTS WILL BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ON THE
TEACHERS FB ACCOUNT
SONG #1 – GENTO BY SB19
(PHILIPPINES)
SOG #2 – VITAMIN A BY FLI:P (MALAYSIA)
