Dance

is masterful movement in a
rhythmically coordinated, and expressive way.
It is a vital part of a child's movement
education. ... Students can use these pieces
of dances to create their own unique dance.
Cedar school offers learning experiences in
three types of dance: creative, cultural/folk
and social.
Types of Dance

• Tutus, pointe shoes and men in tights are what instantly what come to mind when
someone speaks of ballet. It is so much more than that. Said to be the most difficult
genre to master, ballet is also the core of all dance. Usually set to orchestrated
music (but is not limited too), ballet is a poised style of dance and is the basis of
many other forms. Ballet is often the first dance style a child will experience as they
begin their dance training. Ballet shoes are worn until the dancers feet have
developed enough strength to progress into pointe shoes. This is often around the
age of 12 and only after the students have been given permission by their teacher.
Ballet is an excellent teaching tool for all dancers as it is a complex mixture of
technique, coordination and musicality.
• Tap is best described as "musical feet". Tap is a form of
dance where dancers use their feet as percussive
instruments. They wear shoes specially designed with
metal plates on the toe and heel. These are called taps,
labeling the shoes as Tap Shoes. There are many
different styles of tapping however the two most noted are
Rhythm Tap and Broadway Tap. Rhythm Tap is more
musically driven, where as Broadway Tap is more dance
and movement oriented. Tap is great for fostering rhythm
in dancers.
Jazz is the most popular style of dance amongst dancers. Jazz
embodies many aspects of dance. It has been influenced by
ballet, modern, tap, hip-hop, African dance and many more styles.
Jazz pulls from all dance styles mixing them together to create a
high energy style that knows no boundaries. Jazz is most often
set to up beat popular songs of the time. Jazz shoes are worn for
this style and are typically a leather split sole allowing the dancers
foot more freedom to bend and move. Due to the upbeat music,
power packed moves and limitless style, it isn’t hard to see why
this is the most popular dance style!
• Modern was said to be developed as a rebellion against
classical ballet. Since then it has come into its own. Built
on concepts of rawness, modern dance focuses on the
dancers strong relationship with the floor, concepts of
contraction & release and the connectivity of breath and ,
movement. Modern can be performed in bare feet, or with
a half-sole type of shoe that will allow a great amount of
freedom in the foot while providing protection from the
floor. Dance Paws, FootUndeez, and half sole Twylas are
some of the most popular styles worn in modern. Though
developed out of the distaste for classical ballet, modern
and ballet are closely linked in the complexity of
technique, coordination and musicality.
• The basis of lyrical is ballet but also encompasses both
jazz and modern. It is expressive, simultaneously subtle
and dynamic. It focuses on conveying musicality and
emotion through movement. It is usually set to popular
songs and is based around feelings and emotions. Lyrical
is often danced wearing Twyla’s, Dance Paws,
FootUndeez or bare feet. Though proper dance
techniques are important, the true heart of lyrical is found
in its expressive nature.
• Hip Hop is an urban dance style also known as Street
Dance. Hip Hop is edgy, raw and intense. Hip Hop is
mostly danced to hip hop, urban, and rap music. What
sets Hip Hop apart from most dance genres is that it is
often freestyle in nature and does not follow a vocabulary.
Hip Hop is a stylf of dance that is open to personal
expression. Hip Hop is the founder of popping, locking
and crumping. High top sneakers, funky bright sneakers,
and traditinal Hip Hop shoes are worn.
• Contemporary dance embodies ballet, modern, jazz and
lyrical. It uses technique such as ballet as its
fundamentals and creates many more greater movements
that do not adhere to the strict rules of ballet and modern.
There are different categories of contemporary dance
such as Contemporary Ballet and Contemporary Jazz.
Contemporary dance is often danced to all types of music
and in bare feet with non-traditional costumes.
• Highland dance was developed in the Gaelic Highlands of
Scotland and should not be confused with Scottish
Country Dancing. Highland dancing requires a lot of
stamina , as well as arm and leg strength. Many people
may compare Scottish highland dance to Irish dance but,
Irish dance is progressive and Highland dancing is
traditional. Ballet shoes may be worn on younger dancers,
however the traditional Ghillies are often requested. The
eyelets found on Highland shoes are flat with metal rings.
• Line Dancing is a social dance that is made up of a
sequence of steps that is repeated. Line dancing is
associated with country-western music and dance. Line
dancing is a solo dance that is danced in a straight line, a
circle or in a “follow the leader” pattern. Footwear is
decided by the dancer and is if often cowboy boots for the
men and heels for the women. Many women choose to
wear a Cuban heel shoe as it offers great support and is
the perfect heel height for any age!
• Irish dancing originated from Ireland and can be divided
into performance and social dances. Made famous by
Riverdance it is best recognized by its rapid leg and foot
movements while the body and arms are kept largely
stationary. Irish soft shoes and hard shoes are worn. They
type of shoe is dependant on the style of Irish dance. Irish
dancers are also known for their bold-colour, and
intricately detailed dance costumes.
• Group Activity:

Name/Enumerate
Philippine folk dances that
you know.
What are the skills
involved in dancing?
The skills involved are:

• coordination
• flexibilty
• balance
what are benefits that we
get from dancing?