Q1: Classification of Dance Flashcards
Dance comes from the old German word ________ which simply means to ____________.
- Danson
- move/stretch/drag
To move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps.
dance
It uses the body as an instrument of expression in time and space. (Meyers, 2005)
dance
It is an inner impulse of man to music expressing his feelings of joy, moods, sentiments or any human experience.
dance
Why do people dance?
- to please the gods
- to please others
- to please themselves/self-expression
- to build community within an ethnic group/social interaction
Classification of Dance
- classical dance
- modern dance
- folk dance
- ethnic dance
- social / Ballroom dance
- hip-hop dance
- contemporary dance
Classification of Dance
These are dance with standardize form and restrictions.
classical dance
Classification of Dance
It can be religious or royal entertainment form.
classical dance
Classification of Dance
It is a dance of supreme standards learned from an academe.
classical ballet
Ballet come from Italian word ________ which means to dance and flourished in the royal court.
Ballare
Classification of Dance
It is a deviation from the principle of classical ballet.
modern dance
Classification of Dance
The principle of this dance express naturalist and true expression of the human body and soul.
modern dance
Classification of Dance
It is a dance developed spontaneously and naturally by a specific folk, usually handed down from generations with specific pattern or with slight variations.
folk dance
Classification of Dance
A dance particularly found in a group of people living together in a locality with common beliefs and customs.
ethnic dance
Classification of Dance
It is a dance performed on a ballroom areas for the purpose of recreation and entertainment.
Social/Ballroom Dance
