History of Dance Flashcards
- Dance comes from the
GErman Danson which means to stretch.
A term sayaw derived from the word
saya means happy.
- The beginnings of music have been traced to the dance. For these reasons, it has been called the
mother of the arts.
what are the physical benefits of dance
- Develops Cardiovascular and muscular endurance
- Improves coordination, balance, flexibility
- Improves metabolism
- Helps recover coordination and neuromuscular skills
what are the mental/emotional benefits of dance
- Helps keep the brain sharp
- Decreases incidence of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
- Decreases depressive symptoms
- Increases self-esteem and improves body image
- Aids in releasing emotional and physical tension
what are the social benefits of dance
- Gives sense of togetherness within a group.
- Encourage positive social interaction and interpersonal relationship in a group.
what are the cultural benefits of dance
promotes cultural values
what are the phases of dance
- creative dance
- social/ballroom dance
- modern dance
- folk dance
- ethnic dance
the highest form of dance for the purpose of entertainment.
- Creative Dance –
the wholesome and artistic form of dancing used for recreational purposes.
- Social/Ballroom Dance –
deviation from the traditional ballet by young American dancers like Isadora Duncan who gradually introduced new techniques of dance movements. (Jazz, Ballet, Pop, and Hip-hop)
- Modern Dance –
the traditional dance of an indigenous society that depicts the cultural characteristics of specific people in a given time and place. It deals with the usual traditions of the past.
- Folk Dance –
t reflects the peculiar characteristics of specific tribes, specially their cultural, racial, religious, and traditional similarities.
- Ethnic Dance – i
Elementrs of dance
body
action
space
time
energy
Is the mobile figure or shape, felt by the dancer, seen by others.
- Body -
is any human movements included in the act of dancing, it can include dance steps, facial expressions, lifts, carries catches and even everyday movements such as walking.
- Action -
They may stay in one place and move parts of their body or whole body, or they may travel from one place to another.
- Space -
The keyword for element of time is when. Human movement is naturally rhythmic in the board sense that we alternate activity and rest.
- Time -
- is about how it refers to the force of an action and can mean both the physical energy that derives and characterizes movement.
- Energy
Classification of philippine folk dance
cordillera dance
rural dance
maria clara dance
muslim dance
tribal dance
Dances to celebrate victories, festivals, religious rituals, thanksgiving, etc.; musical instruments include nose flute, bamboo guitar, drums, gongs and wooden sticks.
- Cordillera Dance.
Dances that illustrate the fiesta spirit and love of life; best known type of Filipino dance.
- Rural Dance.
a. dance attire: girls - colorful balintawak and patadyong skirts, boys: camisa de chino and colored trousers.
rural dandcce
Luzon and Visayas named after the chief female character of Jose Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere; Spanish influenced “Filipinized” by the use of bamboo castanets and abanico.
- Maria Clara Dance.
Southern Mindanao characterized by vivid colors and rhythmic movements which reflect the influence of Arabian and Indo-Malaysian cultures.
- Muslim Dance.
Mindanao tribal dances performed essential “for the gods” ceremonial and ritual type dances.
- Tribal Dance.
Ex. La Jota, Paseo de Iloilo
maria clara dance
singkil, vinta
muslim dance
udol, mandaya
tribal dance
Nature of Philippine folk dance
- occupational dances
- religious dances
- comic dances
- game dances
- wedding dances
- courtship dances
- festival dances
- war dances
depict actions of a particular occupation.
- OCCUPATIONAL DANCES
(e.g., Planting, Punding)
occupational dances
associated with religion, vows and ceremonies.
- RELIGIOUS/CEREMONIAL
(e.g., Dugsu, Sua-sua)
religious dances
depict funny movements for entertainment.
- COMIC DANCES
(e.g., Kinotan, Makonggo)
comic dances
done with play elements.
- GAME DANCES
(e.g., Lubi-lubi, Pavo)
game dances
performed during wedding feasts.
- WEDDING DANCES
(e.g., Panasahan)
wedding dances
depict the art of courtship.
- COURTSHIP DANCES
(e.g., Hele-hele, Tadek, Pantomina)
COURTISHIP
suitable for special occasions.
- FESTIVAL DANCES
(e.g., Pandanggo, Habanera)
festival
show imagery combat.
- WAR DANCES
(e.g., Sagayan, Palu-palo)
war dances
