2. 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.
3. 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
4. KINDS OF DANCING
1. 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.
5.
6. ALCAMFOR – is a dance that suggest the
exotic aroma of scented kerchiefs with which
the ladies tease the gentlement
7. BANGA – these clay pots are balanced on the
head of Igorot women.
8. BILAAN – depicts the lively, simple movements
of birds.
9. Itik-Itik – is a Philippine native dance
interpreting the playfulness of duckling wading
in the river.
10. JOTA CAVITEÑA – shows strong Spanish
influence.
11. 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.
12. SAYAW ED TAPEW NA BANGKO – a couple
“showing off” their skills while dancing on top of
a long narrow bench.
13. SINGKIL – is a famous dance from Mindanao.
The Princess, the Prince, and their retinue, in a
pose of the Singkil.
14. THE IFUGAO DANCE depicts a Mountain tribe
of the Philippines dancing to the sound of the
“gangsa‟ (brass gong).
15. 2. SOCIAL OR BALLROOM
DANCES – 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.
TANGO CHA CHA WALTZ FOX TROT BOOGIE SWING
16. 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,.
17. b. Modern Dance – characterized as natural and
free. Also called expressional dance.
18. ELEMENTS OF THE DANCE
1. 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.
19. 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.
