Lesson 1-3 Flashcards
Enumerate the elements of Dance
Body, Action, Time, Space and Energy
Dance is an art and our body serve as the medium for creating lines and shapes in expressing our own masterpiece in dancing. What kind of element is this?
Body
Action takes place when the body started to move. What kind of element is this?
Action
It refers to the duration of the whole performance?
Time
Refers to the amount of force or effort being exerted?
Energy
All movements take place in space. This is an area where the dancers perform. What kind of element is this?
Space
Body shape is balanced and practically identical or parrallel of both sides of the body.
Symmetrical
The shape on both sides of the body is not balanced and the movement is different from each other.
Asymmetrical
Examples of locomotor movements:
- Running
- Walking
- Leaping
- Hopping
- Skipping
- Galloping
Examples of non-locomotor movements:
- bending
- rotating
- extending
- twisting
- vibratory
- pendular
What are the two kinds of space?
Personal space and General space
It is the maximum space available to a person in stationary position?
Personal space
The area within the room or any places occupied by the dancers?
General space
It refers to the change of position in space?
Movement
Movement with patterned recurrence of a beat, accent or sounds
Rhythm
What are the reasons for dancing?
to worship
courtship
to have fun
socialisation
to improve fitness
to release stress
for passion
for therapy
What are the benefits of dancing?
Physical
Mental
Emotional
Social
What are the physical benefits?
Improve flexibility
stronger bones
healthier heart
improve eating habit
increase energy
lose weight
What are the mental benefits?
boosts memory
lowers stress
reduce anxiety
develops alertness
What are the emotional benefits?
increases self-confidence
releases stress
diminish depression
What are the social benefits?
improve social skills
makes friends
encourages social interaction
Determine the arm position:
both arms are RAISED FORWARD at chest level with palms facing downward
First position
Determine the arm position:
both arms are RAISED SIDEWARD with graceful curve. Palms facing upward at shoulder level.
Second position
Determine the arm position:
ONE ARM is RAISED UPWARD with palm facing downward while the other arm remains in SECOND position
Third position
Determine the arm position:
ONE ARM is RAISED FORWARD in a HALF CIRCLE at chest level while the other remains at THIRD position
Fourth position
Determine the arm position:
BOTH arms are raised UPWARD over the head with palms facing DOWNWARD
Fifth position
Determine the feet position:
Heels are TOUCHING EACH OTHER and the toes are facing OUTWARD
First position
Determine the feet position:
FEET APART. Balls and heels of the feet are completely separated
Second position
Determine the feet position:
Heel of one foot TOUCHES the INSTEP of the other foot.
Third position
Determine the feet position:
ONE foot are placed IN FRONT of the other foot separately. Heel of the front foot is ALIGNED with the big toe of the rear foot.
Fourth position
Determine the feet position:
Heel of front foot TOUCHES the BIG TOE of the REAR FOOT.
Fifth position
