PEH3

• What is the primary purpose of dance as an art form?

  To express feelings and emotions via rhythmic, structured movements
• How does dance contribute to physical health?

  It helps maintain an active lifestyle for fitness and long-term health
• What dimensions of health does dance enhance?

  Social, emotional, and mental areas in life
• How can one engage in dancing to fit personal needs and interests?

  By choosing dance styles that align with their fitness goals and preferences
• What does the term 'dance' derive from?

  The Old German word 'DANSON', meaning "to stretch"
• What are the definitions of dance?

  • An art form involving rhythmic and musical body movement for expression.
  • Non-verbal movement creating form, order, or movement.
  • Movement that transcends function to become communication.
  • An expression of intensified life arising from inner perceptions.
• According to William Cobbett, what is dance?

  An inner impulse of man to rhythm or music expressing feelings and experiences
• How does dance reflect culture?

  It serves as a cultural mirror reflecting the spirit, character, and artistry of its time
• What is the role of dance in health according to the study material?

  It is a pathway to health through gentle exercise
• What are the elements of dance?

  • Space: overall movement design, size, shape, level, direction, pathway, relationship.
  • Energy: flow of motion, force, weight, quality, stillness.
  • Time: speed and rhythm of movement.
• What does 'space' refer to in dance?

  The overall movement design, including where it takes place and its size and shape
• What are the elements of space in dance?

  Size, level, shape, direction, pathway, and relationship
• How does 'energy' function in dance?

  It involves the flow of motion and gives varying degrees of expressive intensity
• What are the elements of energy in dance?

  Force, weight, quality, and stillness
• What does 'time' refer to in dance?

  How fast or slow the movement occurs and how it unfolds rhythmically
• What are the elements of time in dance?

  Speed and rhythm
• What are the components of dance?

  • Dancer: the performing artist.
  • Basic Steps and Formation: style and vocabulary of dance.
  • Choreography: art of making dances.
  • Dance Notation: method of recording dance.
  • Theatrical Elements: rhythm, music, set, and design.
• What are the benefits of dance?

  • Physical: cardiovascular endurance, coordination, flexibility, lowers disease risk.
  • Mental/Emotional: sharpens brain, decreases depression, improves self-esteem.
  • Social: fosters togetherness and positive interactions.
  • Cultural: promotes self-actualization and cultural values.
• What are the safety protocols in dancing?

  1. Prepare your body.
  2. Fuel with food and water.
  3. Rest well before sessions.
  4. Wear appropriate clothing and shoes.
  5. Follow trainer instructions.
  6. Be aware of emergency locations.
  7. Notify trainer of any concerns.
• Size


  describes the range of shapes and movements from small to

  big
• Level


  describes how high or low movement takes place in relation to the ground
• Shape


  refers to the designs the body makes in space
• Direction


  refers to both the directions of the body and the directions in space
• Pathway


  refers to the design of the path made by body parts while travelling through space.
• Relationship


  describes the dancer’s proximity to people and things.
• Force


  amount of energy expends in the movement
• Weight


  reflects the dancer’s relationship to gravity
• Quality


  refers to the flow of energy in the movement
• Stillness


  refers to the absence of visible motion
• Active stillness


  does not move but filled with energy.
• Passive stillness


  refers to the absence of motion and animating energy.
• Speed

  like tempo in music and refers to the rate at which movement occurs.
• Rhythm


  underlying pattern that gives order to music and dance.
• Body


  what is being used to perform a dance
• Form


  the structure of the dance
• The Artistic Processes in Dance

  Create

  Perform

  Respond

  Connect
• Key Takeaways

  •Dance is an art form that makes use of body movements in expressing ideas through the accompaniment of music.

  • Space, energy, and time are the elements of dance; body and form are the instruments.

  • Dance, without its components, will not possible. Dance can be expressed in an artistic manner. Dance can give us a lot of benefits. Dance is a physical activity that is different from other patterned movements since it serves as a vehicle of expressions. Before doing any dance activity, one must be mindful of the different safety etiquette.