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Lecture 2 Basic Orientation

This document discusses different types and phases of dance, including: 1) Rhythmic, folk/ethnic, social/ballroom, recreational, and creative dances. It also covers fundamental dance positions and energy systems used in dancing. 2) Slow dances like the waltz focus on interpreting feelings through minimal movements and rely on oxidative energy systems. 3) Long duration dances like Zumba require sustained energy over extended periods from 20-60 minutes and depend on oxidative systems. 4) Fast dances like salsa involve quick, explosive movements powered by ATP-CP and glycolytic energy systems.

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Lecture 2 Basic Orientation

This document discusses different types and phases of dance, including: 1) Rhythmic, folk/ethnic, social/ballroom, recreational, and creative dances. It also covers fundamental dance positions and energy systems used in dancing. 2) Slow dances like the waltz focus on interpreting feelings through minimal movements and rely on oxidative energy systems. 3) Long duration dances like Zumba require sustained energy over extended periods from 20-60 minutes and depend on oxidative systems. 4) Fast dances like salsa involve quick, explosive movements powered by ATP-CP and glycolytic energy systems.

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Basic Orientation Phase of the Dance Program

Rhythm Creative rhythms


This is measured motion of flow, Creative rhythms are actually for children
characterized by basically regular recurrence of in the elementary grades. These activities are
elements or features as beats, sounds, or accents. sometimes called rhythm is an end—production of
This definition implies measurement of time, exploration and improvisation of movements as
space, and energy. All works of art require children learn to move the parts of their body and
rhythm. use them as instruments of expression.
One finds rhythm in the design of a
beautiful woven basket or lovely piece of
embroidery, in the lines of a well-composed Folk/ethnic dance
poem, in the harmonious notes of song. Folk/Ethnic Dance is a cultural art form
Rhythm is most clearly seen through dance handed down from generation. It communicates
—the art of movement. Rhythm is natural to every the customs, beliefs, rituals, and occupations of
individual. the people of a region or country. Folk dancing
belongs to the people. It emanates from them.
Ethnic tribes have their specific tribal art forms
originated and danced by the people of the tribe.
Rhythmics
A term which denotes an aspects of a
quality of movement that is sometimes through of Example of the Folk Dances are the rural and
as dance. When an individual moves in response country dances, jotas, mazurkas, pandanggos,
to a particular rhythm or music we call the among others with foreign influence.
movements as rhythmic movements or rhythms.
Structured forms which start creative rhythmic
movements are sometimes called rhythms. Example of ethnic dances are the dances of the
mountain peoples of the Cordilleras, dances of the
ethnic groups in the Cagayan Valley Region, and
dancing the ethnic dances in the Mindanao Regions,
among others.
This is means of expressing one’s
emotions through movement disciplined by
rhythm. It is an act of moving rhythmically and
Social and ballroom dance
expressively to an accompaniment.
The setting of the social and ballroom
The word “dancing” came from an old
dance is a social gathering with the more formal
German word “danson” which means “to stretch”.
atmosphere than the simple and informal parties in
Essentially, all dancing is made up of stretching
which the recreational dances are the usual forms.
and relaxing.
Social and ballroom dancing are generally held in
the evenings. The participants are usually in
formal attire.
dance
This refers to movement set to music
where organization, structure, and pattern merge. Examples of Social and Ballroom Dancing are:
It is a composition that implies arrangement of Cha-cha Rumba
parts into a form.
Fox Trot Quickstep
Jitterbug Viennese Waltz
Tango Jive
Samba Paso doble

Recreational dance
Recreational dance includes dance mixers,
square dance, round and couple dances. Many of
these dances have simple patters and combination
of walking steps, two-step, polka step, and the
waltz step.
The setting of recreational dances is
usually informal gatherings and parties, reunions,
and the like.

Creative dance
Creative dance is the highest form of
dance. It is the en-product of exploration and
improvisation of movements as the dancer or the
choreographer expresses his feelings or emotions,
ideas, and interpretations. This is a dance with a
definite form, a beginning, and an ending. The
principles of art from are all observed in the
composition of the dance.

Examples of Creative Dance are:


Ballet
Jazz
Modern or Contemporary Dance

Formations Commonly Used in Rhythmic


Activities
Fundamental Dance Positions
There are five fundamental or basic
positions in dance that are commonly termed as 1 st
position, 2nd position, 3rd position, 4th position, and
5th position of the feet and arms.

1st Position
Feet: Heels close together, toes apart with
an angle of about 45 degrees.
Arms: Both arms raised in a circle in front
of chest with the finger tips about an inch apart.

2nd position
Feet: Feet apart sideward of about a pace
distrance.
Arms: Both raised sideward with a These types of dances involve minimal,
graceful curve at should level. slow and precise movement of the body. Slow
dances are commonly performed in social
gatherings, traditional events, ceremonies and
3rd position rituals. The dances are more focused on the
interpretation of feelings and emotions.
Feet: Heel of one foot close to in-step of
other foot. It can be performed in solo, partner or
grouped. Waltz and foxtrot are some of the best
Arms: One arm raised in front as in 2 nd example in slow moving dances. Energy systems
position; other arm raised upward. contribution has a demand on ATP-CP, glycolytic
or oxidative system.

4th position
Feet: One foot in front of other foot of a Long duration dances
pace distance. Long duration dances requires a lot
Arms: One arm raised in front as in 1st sustainable energy to perform in an extended
position; other arm raised overhead. period of time. Zumba is one of the most common
dance that involves long-term endurance in
performing. It is commonly dance from 20
minutes to 60 minutes duration time.
5th position
Most people involves themselves in
Feet: Hell of front foot close to big toe of
Zumba for optimal fat burning activity. Festival
rear foot.
and traditional dances such as Dinagyang, Ati-
Arms: Both arms raised overhead. atihan and Sinulog are usually performed in a long
period of time. This type of dance usually depend
energy production from oxidative system.
Energy system in dancing
Energy systems of our body play such role
in contributing energy for work production in
dancing. Energy demand may vary due to possible
instant changes in force, tension, execution and
flow of a dance routine.

Fast moving dances


Most fast-moving dances involve
continuous, dynamic, explosive and quick
movements. One example of a traditionally fast-
moving dance is the Salsa. This dance involves
quick footwork, change of positions and intense
rotations which requires intense force exertion that
affects the work output of the body. This type of
dance usually depends on the ATP-CP to
glycolytic system.

Slow moving dances

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