the rhythmic, expressive movement of the body, often performed to music, used to convey emotions, tell stories, celebrate cultural traditions, and engage in physical activity.
THE NATURE OF DANCE?
Expressive
Rhythmic
Cultural
Physical
Aesthetic
Social
Expressive
Dance is a form of non-verbal communication that conveys emotions, stories, and ideas through movement.
Rhythmic
Dance involves movements that are synchronized with a beat or rhythm, whether it be music, natural sounds, or even silence.
Cultural
Dance is deeply rooted in cultural traditions and can reflect the customs, values, and beliefs of a society.
Physical
Dance is a physical activity that involves coordination, balance, flexibility, and strength.
Aesthetic
Dance is often created with an artistic intention, focusing on form, beauty, and the visual and emotional impact of movement.
Social
Dance can be a social activity that brings people together for celebration, ritual, or recreation.
Benefits of Dance
CARDIORESPIRATORY ENDURANCE
BODY COMPOSITION
MUSCULAR STENGTH
MUSCULAR ENDURANCE
FLEXIBILITY
POWER
Cardiorespiratory Endurance
the ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to supply oxygen to the cells to meet the demands of prolonged physical activity and is also referred to as aerobic exercise.
Muscular Strength
The maximal force that can be generated by a specific muscle or group of muscles.
Muscular Endurance
The ability of a muscle or muscle group to sustain repeated contractions (perform work) overtime to fatigue.
Body Composition
Is the ratio of fat to lean mass (muscle, bone, etc.) in the body, reflecting overall health and fitness.
Body Mass Index
Waist Circumference
Flexibility
The ability of a joint to move through its normal, full range of motion—is important for general fitness and wellness.
Power
person's ability to transfer energy into force at a rapid pace also known as explosive body movement. Power is considered to be a combi- nation of strength and speed.
Physical Fitness
It is a general state of health and well-being and, more specifically, the ability to perform aspects of sports, occupations and daily activities.
Health-related Fitness
It involves exercise activities that you do in order to try to improve your physical health and stay healthy, particularly in the categories of cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, muscular endurance and body composition and waist circumference (Corbin, Pangrazi & Franks, 2000).
HEALTH-RELATED FITNESS
Cardiorespiratory Endurance
Body Composition
Muscular Strength
Muscular Endurance
Flexbility
Body Mass Index
a person's weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters. A high BMI can be an indicator of high body fatness.
Waist Circumference
A measurement taken around the abdomen at the level of the umbilicus (belly button). Health experts use waist circumference to screen patients for possible weight-related health problems.
How does these components contribute to overall dance performance?
Help sustain energy and perform routines with consistent energy.
Important for executing powerful movements. Strength training helps dancers build muscle groups for different dance styles.
Allow dancers to perform complex routine without fatigue.
Help achieve a full range of motion and executing various dance moves gracefully.
Most provinces have their own identifying folk dances, showcasing the elegance and beauty of their way of life, dress, and perspective. These dances are often influenced by various historical events that have shaped our history.
Dances in the Philippines show the diversity of our cultural beginnings and the drama of our everyday lives. Dances are a blend of the exotic customs and cultures of many countries and races - Indonesian, Malay, Chinese, Indian, Spanish, and American.
The Philippine archipelago has been inhabited by three different racial groups even before the coming of Magellan in 1521.
Pygmies
Malays
Indonesians
The Negritos and Proto-Malays were the descendants of the Pygmies. Even in those early days, dancing among the Negritos was mostly pantomimic, with performances depicting the events of daily chores.
WHY DO PEOPLE DANCE?
it has been used in worship
it plays a role in courtship
it serves as a form of acquaintance for man and woman
it is an expression of ones feelings
as in old times, it brings magical power
it brings victory or somehow restores health to life
it serves to entertain others
it gives beauty and inspiration to others
it is used as a whole-body workout
Creating Fitness Program
Involves designing a structured plan tailored to individual goals, abilities, and needs to improve overall health and fitness.
The process begins with assessing current fitness levels, setting specific and achievable goals, and selecting exercises that target key components of fitness such as the health-related components.
a structured plan follows a principle
Frequency
Intensity
Time
Type
Frequency
How often you exercise
(e.g., number of days per week).
Intensity
How hard you exercise
(e.g., low, moderate, or high).
Time
How long you exercise during each session (e.g., duration of the workout).