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It is an art of rhythmic bodily movements that projects an ordered sequence of moving visual patterns of line, solid shape, and colour.

Dance

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According to ___, the postures and gestures created by these visual patterns suggest kinaesthetic experiences of tension, relaxation, and emotional moods and attitudes.

Munro

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These are the indiginenous dances of any specific “folk” or the common people.

Folk Dances

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These are related to everything of importance in daily life, such as the customs, rituals, and occupations of a specific group of people.

Folk Dances

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According to ___, ____, and ____, “folk dance became the overt expression of emotions and Ideas which were peculiarly significant of the re-enactment of customs and events constituting an important part of their history and patterns of daily living.

Dunggan, Schlottmann, and Rutledge

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____ defined Philippine folk dance as “a traditional mode of expression that employs bodily movements of redundant patterns linked to definitive features of rhythmic beats or music”.

Lopez

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Folk dances are ____ dances found in a specific country, ____ dances are also traditional folk dances.

Traditional Dance and national dance

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Examples of national folk dances: __, __, and __

Cariflosa, Curacha, and Padanggo

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These are performed in primitive tribes and have retained clove kinship with religious and community customs.

Ethnic dance or ethnological dances

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These dances may require certain level of special performing skills

Ethnic dance or ethnological dance

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3 categories of ethnic dance:

ritual, life cycle, and occupational

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Religious aspect

ritual

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significant milestone

life cycle

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work

occupational

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Emblematic of a specific nation. (Identity and heritage)

National Dance

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According to ___, folk dances may be classified by geaographical extent of origin, nature, speed, speed of movements, formations, and distinguishing features.

Francisca Reyes - Aquino

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3 major regional Classifications

Dances of the mountain tribal people
Lowland Christian dances
Ethnolinguistic dances (Muslim Suite)

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According to __, Philippine folk dances should have a simple, basic rhythm that dominates the dance and establishes the pattern of movement.

Lopez

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It was taken from the Italian word ballare, meaning to dance, bollo, referring to dances performed in a ballroom.

Ballet

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According to ___, Ballet is a “Combination of the arts of dancing, poetry, music, planning. The essential quality of the ballet dancer is grace that is phrasing, fluidity, harmony, the making of words into a poetic, bound up with the reaction to music that goes for deeper than a purely rhythmic reaction”

Haskell

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According to ___, he further affirms that “Ballet is an artistic, programmatic, scenic dance accompanied by music.

Burtan

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Is known for its exactness

Classical Ballet

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“Mainly uses ballet steps and more natural movement to convey meaning”

Contemporary or modern ballet

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This includes limbering and stretching exercise that warm and gently stretch the muscles before trying the complex moves

Warm-up

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Activities here include variations of bending and stretching small movements of the legs, which gradually increase in range of motion and tempo as one leg is lifted from the floor.

Barre exercise

The carriage of the arms; graceful movements of the arms through a series of positions

Port de bras (por de brah)

It is a one leg raised and extended behind the body, and a variety of shapes of the arms are used to harmonize with its long, extended line.

Arabesque (are besk)

Arabesque hop

Saute arabesque

The bent leg is raised in front (croise) or behind (echappe) the body

Attitude

Means "stuffed steps". From the starring position and moving right, step the working (left) foot behind the supporting (right) foot.

Pas de bourree

Means gliding step.

Glissade

The body is aligned and moves with grace and ease

Ballet walks

Chasing step. This is similar to galloping but done with straight knees and pointed toes.

Chasse (cha. sey)

Means "jumps". Starting in demi-plie, execute a vertical jump into the air and end in the starting position.

Sautes

It means "thrown", souring through the air and landing as lightly as possible, brushing the back leg off the floor at a certain height; pushing off the other leg; and leaping to the other leg.

Jete

A big leap

Grand jete

means "assembled". in this jump, the feet are brought together or "assembled" in the air

Assemble

Characteristics of Modern Dance

Technique Improvisation Choreography

Cheerdance traces its roots to cheerleading, which started in the ___ in the late 1800s.

United States

The University of Minnesota is credited with the first organized cheer in 1898, led by a male "yell leader," ______

Johnny Campbell.

____ began joining cheerleading squads during the early 20th century

Women

Cheer Motion

High V Low V T-Motion Broken T Clap and Clean Punch

Arms are raised upward at a 45-degree angle, forming a "V" shape, with hands in fists and palms facing out. What type of cheer motion is it?

High V

Arms are extended downward at a 45-degree angle, with fists and palms facing out. What type of cheer motion is it?

Low V

Arms are extended straight out to the sides, parallel to the ground, forming a "T" shape. What type of cheer motion is it?

T-Motion

Elbows are bent and brought inwards with forearms parallel to the floor, creating a smaller "T." What type of cheer motion is it?

Broken T

The hands come together in front of the chest (clap), and "clean" refers to bringing arms straight down at the sides, typically to mark the end of a motion. What type of cheer motion is it?

Clap and clean

One arm is extended straight up (as if punching the air) while the other rests on the hip. What type of cheer motion is it?

Punch

Dance Elements

Sharp Arm Movements Turns and Spins Kicks and Jumps Footwork Combination

Cheerdance routines emphasize sharp and precise arm motions for energy and impact. what type of dance elements is it?

Sharp Arm Movements

High kicks and different types of jumps (like toe touches and herkies) showcase flexibility and athleticism. What type of dance elements is it?

Kicks and jumps

Spins, pivots, and turns are incorporated to add flair and complexity to routines. What type of dance elements is it?

Turns and spins

Fast-paced footwork and transitions are essential to maintaining rhythm and flow within a routine. What type of dance elements is it?

Footwork Combination

Type of Jumps

Toe Touch Herkie Pike Jump Tuck Jump

A jump where legs are kicked out to the sides while the arms reach toward the toes. This is one of the most common cheerleading jumps. (types of jumps)

Toe touch

Similar to a toe touch, but one leg is bent, creating a distinct asymmetrical position. (types of jumps)

Herkie

Both legs are extended straight out in front while reaching toward the toes in a forward motion. (types of jumps)

Pike jump

Knees are brought to the chest while jumping, with arms usually in a T-motion. (type of jumps)

Tuck Jump

Type of Stunts

base, flyer, and spotter roles Pyramids Lift and Tosses

Stunts typically involve a group where bases lift or support the flyer, who performs poses or tricks, while spotters ensure safety. (type of stunts)

base, flyer, and spotter roles

Multiple groups form a connected structure, often involving flyers standing or balancing at higher levels. (type of stunts)

Pyramid

Flyers are lifted into the air or thrown by bases, performing tricks before safely landing. (type of stunts)

Lift and tosses

Types of Tumbling

Cartwheel and Roundoffs Back Handsprings and Flips

Basic gymnastics moves that involve rotation and balance. (type of Tumbling)

Cartwheel and Roundoffs

More advanced skills used to add dynamic energy to routines. These moves often require proper training and practice due to their complexity.

Back Handsprings and Flips

Modern cheerdance integrates various dance styles, from hip-hop and jazz to pom routines, creating a high-energy performance with seamless transitions.

Dance routines

Teamwork and perfect timing are critical, as movements need to be precisely aligned to create a visually striking effect

Synchronization

Basic Elements of Cheerdance

Cheer motion Dance Elements Jumps Stunts Tumbling Choreography and Synchronization Facial expression and showmanship

Common for initiating a cheer or providing rhythm to routines. It emphasizes synchronization.

Clap

Commonly used as a finishing or transition motion.

Low V

Often used for energetic openings or to emphasize beats in the music.

High V

A standard position often seen in cheers and routines for bold emphasis.

T-motion

Often serves as a transition or to punctuate words in cheers.

Broken T

Used as a "reset" or pause between motions, signaling the end of a move.

Clean

Adds dynamic energy and can accentuate strong beats or phrases.

Punch

Often used as part of more complex transitions and gives a sharp, strong visual effect.

Daggers

Often used for direction changes or to visually highlight certain parts of routines

Right/Left L Motions

Adds a dynamic visual, often emphasizing a change in choreography

. Right/Left K Motions

It is the competitive form of ballroom dancing. It combines the artistry and creativity of dance with the athletic rigor of sport, making it an elegant yet physically demanding discipline.

Dancesport

The origins of dancesport can be traced back to social ballroom dances practiced by _____ as early as the 16th century.

European aristocats

During the 1______, _____ expanded beyond the upper classes, becoming a widely enjoyed form of entertainment and socialization in dance halls and parties.

18th and 19th centuries, social dance

 In ___, the _____ (ISTD) in the United Kingdom established a Ballroom Branch to oversee and standardize ballroom dances, effectively beginning the tradition of competitive dancing.

1924, Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing

The popularity of ballroom dancing increased during the early____ century, especially in England.

20th century

The first official ballroom dance competition is believed to have taken place in ___ in London.

1909

In ___, the International DanceSport Federation (IDSF), now known as the _______ (WDSF), was founded to govern international competitions and advocate for the sport's recognition.

1990, World DanceSport Federation

Modern dancesport includes a wide range of dances, with competitions divided into categories such as ____ and ____

Standard (Ballroom) and Latin

The Standard category, often referred to as "_____," focuses on elegance, smooth movement, and strict posture.

Ballroom

The ____is the most famous Standard dance, known for its graceful "rise and fall" and smooth, continuous movements

Waltz

It is known for its rapid rotations around the dance floor. This dance is high-energy and full of graceful turns, requiring great control and coordination.

Viennese Waltz

It is more dramatic and staccato compared to other Standard dances. It is known for its sharp, angular movements, and dancers often use dramatic pauses and head turns to create a sense of tension

Tango

It is a lively and fast-paced dance that evolved from the Foxtrot. It involves light, bouncy movements and a combination of fast walking, running, and hopping steps

Quickstep

It is a smooth and elegant dance that features long, gliding movements across the floor. The basic rhythm alternates between slow and quick steps (slow-slow-quick-quick)

Foxtrot

Key Elements of Standard Ballroom Dance

Footwork Posture and Frame Synchronization Musicality

features dances that are characterized by rhythm, energy, and a focus on hip movements, body expression, and passionate interactions between partners.

Latin dances

It is a lively, rhythmic dance with bouncy steps and a distinctive "sway" created by the rapid weight changes.

Samba

It is often called the "dance of love" because it is slow, sensual, and romantic. It emphasizes smooth hip action and controlled, deliberate movements, particularly in the hips

Rumba

It is a playful and flirtatious dance with sharp movements and fast footwork. It is danced in a syncopated rhythm, with quick, sharp "____" steps that follow a slower rhythm.

Cha-Cha

It is a dramatic and theatrical dance, mimicking the movements of a bullfight. The dance is highly structured and bold, with strong, sharp movements and a lot of flair.

Paso Doble

It is a fast, energetic, and fun dance with lots of quick footwork, kicks, and highenergy movements. It has a very fast tempo, typically danced to upbeat rock and roll or swing music.

Jive

Types of Latin dances

Samba Cha-Cha Rumba Paso Doble Jive

Key Elements of Latin Dance Technique

Hip action Footwork Posture and Frame Timing and Rhythm Expression