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FITT REVIEWER MIDTERMS

Movement + Rhythm= Dance

Movement

 change of position in space. It is governed with mechanical principles that limit the

ability of individuals to move effectively and efficiently.

Rhythm

 measured motion or flow, characterized basically by recurrence of elements or

features as beats, sounds or accents.

Dance

 It involves a successive group of bodily movements and steps rhythmically

performs and timed to music.

 Old greek word "danson" means to stretch

 Thus, simple analysis of term “sayaw” which easily lead to one, that it must have

derived from the word “saya” which means happy.

“Art and religion most serious concerns of primitive civilizations.”


Dance Elements

1. Theme – the content or the main ingredients of a dance. Message of the dance.

2. Design – pattern of movement in time and space.

 Pattern in time refers to the unaccented beats of movements into measures.

 Pattern in space refers to the path traced by the dancer’s feet on the floor (ground)

and the levels on which they move.

3. Movement – The action of dancers as they use their bodies to create organized patterns

 Steps – the sound of a foot making a step. Includes leaps, turns, and runs

 Gestures – express motions or ideas in sign language (especially of your hands

and arms)

 Facial expressions – to express feelings through different facial forms

4. Technique

 it embodies the fundamentals and the skills to develop in order to do the correct

movement.

5. Music

 The auditory background to which a dancer moves. It is something melodic and

harmonious usually used as an accompaniment.

6. Costumes and properties

 Worn by the dancer that help reflect the message, customs, beliefs and setting of

the dance
7. Choreography

 Forms and arrangement of a dance. Connected with the steps and movement on

how a dance must be performed.

 It is the planning and arranging the movements, steps, and patterns of dancers.

8. Scenery

 Setting background establishing the place of action of any dance.

Two Basic Divisions of Movement

Locomotor Movement

 Movement in space as one goes from one place to another.

examples: slide, step, walk, run, gallop, jump, leap, crab walk, hop, skip, roll

Non-Locomotor or Axial Movement

 Movement done in a stationary or fixed base

examples: stretch, curl, pull, balance, bend, swing, turn, push, sway, twist
Types of Body Movement

Extension – straightening or stretching of a body part from a joint.

Flexion – a contraction or shortening of body parts from a joint.

Rotation – turning, twisting or circling around the axis.

Pendular – a similar movement of a pendulum.

Percussive – movement of striking, hitting, pulling, or pushing.

Vibratory – the shaking of the parts or beating movements that produces vibrating.

Sustained – a smooth flowing movement contained in a balanced position.

Movement Space

Personal Space General Space

Elements of Space

Direction

 This refers to the movement forward, backward, upward, downward, sideways

right and left, circular and combination of all these.

Level

 As the body moves in horizontal plane it creates movement identified as high,

medium/middle and low. It maybe represented in relative heights while standing, sitting,

lying and kneeling.


3 kinds:

High level

Middle level

Low level

Range

 The maximum reach of an individual or sometimes referred to as personal space of

the size of movement.

Pathways or space design

 The line of design created in space as one moves.

 Example an arm circling (circle design is created) or a line drawn from running to the

first base in softball.

Focus

 This is referred to as movement in space in relation to an object or a person’s

attention or direction.

Factors that affect movements

Psychological Factor

 Phenomena such as fear, anxiety and others affect the movement either positive or

negative. All those may somehow affect the performance of an individual.


Physiological Factor

 Physical Fitness and body built are two main concerns that effect the human

movement. Poor muscle development and low fitness level will surely affect the movement.

Sociological Factor

 These refer to the relationship of the performer to the group regarding social

conformity and norms.

Dance Forms

1. Classical Dance

 Dances with standardized rules and restrictions. It can be religious related dance or

for court and royal entertainment.

2. Modern Contemporary Ballet

 Contemporary ballet is a form of dance which incorporates elements of both

classical ballet and modern dance.

 It takes its technique and use of pointework from classical ballet, although it permits a

greater range of movement that may not adhere to the strict body lines set forth by schools of

ballet technique.

 Many of its concepts come from the ideas and innovations of 20th century modern

dance, including floorwork, balletic movements and turn-in of the legs.


3. Folkdance

 A cultural art form handed down from generation to generations. It can

communicate the customs, beliefs and rituals occupation of a region or country.

Common Dance step in folkdance

CHANGE STEP STEP, CLOSE, MODERATE

STEP

WALTZ STEP, CLOSE, SLOW

STEP

POLKA STEP, CLOSE, MODERATE FAST

STEP

Francisca Reyes Acquino "Mother of Philippine Folk Dances”

 In 1973, President Marcos gave Dr. Reyes Aquino the National Artist for Dance Award

4. Ethnic and Tribal Dance

 A dance particularly found in a group of people living together in a locality with

common beliefs and customs.


5. National Dance

 Refers to the type of folkdance found most widely done through a specific country.

 Good examples are Tinikling or Cariñosa from Philippines

example: pandanggo, rigodon, surtido, ,balitaw, kutarsa

6. Natural Dancing

 Refers to the type of dance, which makes use of the basic movement, the locomotor

movement and the axial movement.

7. Creative Dance

 The highest form of dance for the purpose of entertainment.

8. Social and Ballroom dance

 Dance set in a social gathering with more formal atmosphere than the simple and

informal parties in which the recreational dances are the usual forms

9. Recreational Dance

 Includes dance mixer, square dancing and round and round and couple dances

10. Popular Dane

 Highly recognized as a dance form in television and other dance centers like disco

houses and social gatherings

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