Selected sequence of movements with value and aesthetic prowess, can be by repertoire of movements, place of origin or choreography
Dance is the only art form that is appraised as time-space art, engaging in both audio and visual
Universal characteristics of dance
Uses the human body - thought, emotions and story
Communicates - channel and express the message
Accompanied by rhythm - music and dance both contains rhythms
Extends through force and space - quality of a performer's movement that can create feelings, variations, and interests
Five elements of dance
Body
Action
Space
Time
Energy
Locomotor movements
Movements that travel through space
Non-locomotor movements
Movements that do not travel through space
Exercise is a natural treatment for stress, and dancing is a form of exercise
Physical fitness is the ability of the body to do vigorous activities without feeling undue fatigue and still having enough energy at the end of the day
Barriers to physical activity through dance
Insufficient time
Family and peer influence
Scarcity in resources and equipment
Dancing can be a way to stay fit for people of all ages, shapes and sizes. It has a wide range of physical and mental benefits including: improved condition of your heart and lungs, increased muscular strength, endurance and motor fitness
Dr. Kenneth Cooper introduced Aerobics
1968
Different genres of dance
Ballet
Modern dance
Classical dance
Folk dance
Ethnic dance
Ballroom dance
Energy systems
Phosphate systems - ATP CP
Anaerobic glycolysis system
Aerobic energy system
Dance brings magic. They danced to cast misfortune, illness and evil spirits. They used their bodies for free dance movements to express their feelings and emotions
The origin of dance is closely related to chanting, clapping of hands, slapping thighs, tapping and stomping of feet
They dance to persuade nature to provide them with bountiful harvest by bringing sun or rain
Ballet
A type of dance performance
Liza Macuja-Elizalde
The face of the Philippine Ballet
Catherine De Medicii
1547
Ballet Comique De La Reine
1581
King Louis XIV – Royal Academy of Dance
1661
Ballet evolved during the next 200 years in the 1800s
Alice Reyes, Eddie Elejar and Jaime Zobel De Ayala – Ballet PH