Dance, folk dance Flashcards
Is an expression of an intensified sense of life, arising from an inner perception that stimulates both mind and body.
Dancing
It is man’s natural and primitive means of expression. The truest expression of people in art is in its music and dances.
It has been a party of life of every tribe, society or nations.
Dancing
According to ____, dancing is at once rational and healthful. It is the natural amusement of young people and such it has been from the days of Moses. Our only quarrel with this statement is the reference to ‘young people’ since the recreation of dancing provides pleasure and enjoyment, with relaxation and an improved social life, to people of all ages and all backgrounds.
William Cobbett
Give the 9 dance forms
classical dance
classical ballet
modern dance
contemporary dance
popular dance
popular dance
folk dance
ethnic/tribal dance
ballroom dance
standard dance
Dance with standardized rules and restriction. it can be religious related dances or court and royal entertainment form.
Classical Dance
A dance of supreme standards learned from an academe. This originated from Italy from the word Bal-lo meaning to dance flourished in the royal court of france
Classical Ballet
A deviation from the principles of classical ballet developed by Isadora Duncan. She believed in the principles of naturalness of the expression of human body and soul.
Modern Dance
Combination of ballet and modern dance whereby it uses the varied medium of other dance forms like folks, ethnic, jazz or tribal dance.
Contemporary Dance
This is highly recognized as a dance form usually seen in television and other dance center like the discotheque houses and social gatherings.
Popular Dance
The term implies the traditional flavor and characteristics of the people, their feeling and sentiments. It is also referred sometimes as traditional dance.
Folk Dance
A dance particularly found in a group of people living together in a locality with a common belief and customs.
Ethnic/tribal Dance
A popular term for dance performed on ballroom areas or for purposes of recreation and entertainment.
Ballroom Dance
Examples: Tango, Waltz, Foxtrot, and Quick Step
Standard Dance
Benefits of dancing (physical)
Improves cardiovascular health
improves balance and strength
gentle on your body
Benefits of dancing (mental)
boosts cognitive performance
challenges your brain
benefits of dancing (emotional)
is inclusive
can be a social activity
helps boost your mood
The term _____ describe dances that are performed at social functions by people with little or no professional training, often to traditional music or music based on traditional music.
Folk Dance
Is a form of traditional dance and performance in Chinese culture. Chinese often use the term “ descendants of the dragon” as a sign of ethnic identity.
Dragon Dance
____ (meaning sword and poetry). Japan Folk dance.
accompanied by poetry called “shigin”
Kenshibu dance
Indian Folk Dance. ____ (karma/munda)
The traditional dance got its name from the Karma Tree which stands for fortune and good luck.
Bihar Dance
Thailand Folk Dance. Masked dancers who never speak perform ____ (thai version of the indian ramayana). Characters: monkeys, demons, humans and celestial beings.
Khon Dance
Turkey’s Folk Dance. ____ is a part of the Turkey’s wedding ceremony. At the end of the dance the bride will throw the jug on the ground. (broken jug symbolizes everlasting happiness and fertility)
Kozan Dance
American Folk Dance. _____ is one of the most famous ceremonial dances out of a long line of choreographed movement which held responsibility of appealing various native american gods.
Native american rain dances.