What is Dance? - A Series of movements that follow the
- A Series of movements that follow the
speed and rhythm of a piece of music
FEATURE:
• Movement of body which includes hand, arm and
head.
• Movement from one space to another.
WHY DO PEOPLE DANCE???
• It has been used in worship.
• It plays a role in courtship.
• It serves as a form of acquaintance for men &
women.
• It is an expression of one feelings.
• As in old times, it brings magical power to people.
• It brings victory or somehow restores health to life.
• It serves to entertain others.
• It gives beauty and inspiration to others.
• It is use as whole-body workout.
TYPES of DANCES:
1. TRADITIONAL (Folk and Ethnic)
 Folk Dance - A dance developed by the people on a
certain or region.
 Ethnic Dance – An indigenous dance from a certain
race or country
FILIPINO FOLK DANCES:
 Dugso
 Binanogbanog
 Obando
 Kumintang
 Sakuting
 Tinikling
2. Modern & Contemporary –
Modern Dance -It was developed in the early 1900’s, the
time when dancers came out against the stiffness and
restraints of classical ballet. It allows dancers and
choreographers to create steps using their moods and
emotions producing a more relaxed dance style.
- focuses on emotions and moods
Contemporary Dance - may include techniques that
are found in ballet and modern dance such asfloor
work, fall and recovery, improvisation, even
incorporating yoga, pilates, and martial arts
together with techniques introduced by such
famous dancers as Graham, Hawkins, Horton, and
Cunningham.
- focuses on creating new techniques and
movements.
3. Ballroom (Recreational and Competitive)- is a set of
partner dances, which are enjoyed both socially and
competitively around the world.
4. Cheer Dance - is an organized sports activity involving short
routines that combine dance, gymnastics,and stunt elements
to cheer on teams, most commonly in basketball and football.
Performers of these one to three-minute routines are called
"cheerleaders".
5. Hip Hop Dance – It is originated from a cultural movement
that began in 1970’s New York.The movement also includes
Djing, rapping, and graffiti. Hip Hop dance is very energetic,
expressive, improvisational and social.
Street Dance - evolved from Hip Hop dance as the term
‘street’ comes from the fact that the dance style didn’t
originate in dance studios but on the streets and clubs among
groups of people.
6. Festival Dance - an organized event where dance
performance is celebrated. Dance festivals may include
competitions for individual dancers or teams, or may simply
serve as a cultural event focused on dance. Some dance
festivals seek to show off talented regional, national, or
international dance companies in all categories, while others
focus on the performance of a specific style of dance.
What is Dance?
speed and rhythm of a piece of music
FEATURE:
• Movement of body which includes hand, arm and
head.
• Movement from one space to another.
WHY DO PEOPLE DANCE???
• It has been used in worship.
• It plays a role in courtship.
• It serves as a form of acquaintance for men &
women.
• It is an expression of one feelings.
• As in old times, it brings magical power to people.
• It brings victory or somehow restores health to life.
• It serves to entertain others.
• It gives beauty and inspiration to others.
• It is use as whole-body workout.
TYPES of DANCES:
1. TRADITIONAL (Folk and Ethnic)
 Folk Dance - A dance developed by the people on a
certain or region.
 Ethnic Dance – An indigenous dance from a certain
race or country
FILIPINO FOLK DANCES:
 Dugso
 Binanogbanog
 Obando
 Kumintang
 Sakuting
 Tinikling
2. Modern & Contemporary –
Modern Dance -It was developed in the early 1900’s, the
time when dancers came out against the stiffness and
restraints of classical ballet. It allows dancers and
choreographers to create steps using their moods and
emotions producing a more relaxed dance style.
- focuses on emotions and moods
Contemporary Dance - may include techniques that
are found in ballet and modern dance such asfloor
work, fall and recovery, improvisation, even
incorporating yoga, pilates, and martial arts
together with techniques introduced by such
famous dancers as Graham, Hawkins, Horton, and
Cunningham.
- focuses on creating new techniques and
movements.
3. Ballroom (Recreational and Competitive)- is a set of
partner dances, which are enjoyed both socially and
competitively around the world.
4. Cheer Dance - is an organized sports activity involving short
routines that combine dance, gymnastics,and stunt elements
to cheer on teams, most commonly in basketball and football.
Performers of these one to three-minute routines are called
"cheerleaders".
5. Hip Hop Dance – It is originated from a cultural movement
that began in 1970’s New York.The movement also includes
Djing, rapping, and graffiti. Hip Hop dance is very energetic,
expressive, improvisational and social.
Street Dance - evolved from Hip Hop dance as the term
‘street’ comes from the fact that the dance style didn’t
originate in dance studios but on the streets and clubs among
groups of people.
6. Festival Dance - an organized event where dance
performance is celebrated. Dance festivals may include
competitions for individual dancers or teams, or may simply
serve as a cultural event focused on dance. Some dance
festivals seek to show off talented regional, national, or
international dance companies in all categories, while others
focus on the performance of a specific style of dance.