Fitt Reviewer
Fitt Reviewer
Movement
change of position in space. It is governed with mechanical principles that limit the
Rhythm
Dance
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1. Theme – the content or the main ingredients of a dance. Message of the dance.
Pattern in space refers to the path traced by the dancer’s feet on the floor (ground)
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
and arms)
4. Technique
it embodies the fundamentals and the skills to develop in order to do the correct
movement.
5. Music
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
It is the planning and arranging the movements, steps, and patterns of dancers.
8. Scenery
Locomotor Movement
examples: slide, step, walk, run, gallop, jump, leap, crab walk, hop, skip, roll
examples: stretch, curl, pull, balance, bend, swing, turn, push, sway, twist
Types of Body Movement
Vibratory – the shaking of the parts or beating movements that produces vibrating.
Movement Space
Elements of Space
Direction
Level
medium/middle and low. It maybe represented in relative heights while standing, sitting,
High level
Middle level
Low level
Range
Example an arm circling (circle design is created) or a line drawn from running to the
Focus
attention or direction.
Psychological Factor
Phenomena such as fear, anxiety and others affect the movement either positive or
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
Dance Forms
1. Classical Dance
Dances with standardized rules and restrictions. It can be religious related dance or
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
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In 1973, President Marcos gave Dr. Reyes Aquino the National Artist for Dance Award
Refers to the type of folkdance found most widely done through a specific country.
6. Natural Dancing
Refers to the type of dance, which makes use of the basic movement, the locomotor
7. Creative 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
Highly recognized as a dance form in television and other dance centers like disco