CONCEPT Physical Education 3 Notes Dance is a series of movements that follow the speed and rhythm of a piece of music. It is one of the most beautiful forms of art that has grown in leaps and bounds. History of Dance It closely follows the development of human race. Since the earliest time of our existence, far before the creation of first modern civilization, dance served an irreplaceable way of expressing human thought and emotions. As our civilization travelled through millenia, dance was modified to the point of being popular means of expressions, health communication and competition. Features of Dance Music - it is closely related to dance for it plays a significant role in it. It is used as accompaniment that somehow motivates the dancer's movements. Movement - it refers to action of dances with the use of their bodies to create organized patterns. Theme - it pertains to the content or main ingredient of the dance. It actually conveys the message of the dance. Techniques - it refers to the skill in executing movement. As a dancer, one need to have a complete control over the muscles of his body for him to be said technically proficient. Design - it refers to the arrangement of movements according in time and space. Properties & Costumes - this contributes to the visual effect of dance. The costumes can somehow relate closely to the beliefs and environment of people. Kinds of Dances Ethnological Dance - which is native to specific race or ethnic group. Social Dance - is a category of dances that have a social function and context. Theatrical Dance: - it includes the ballet, modern dance, musical comedy dances and tap dance BY: Homer Seall Luiji E. Mahusay CONCEPT Notes Physical Education 3 Nature of Dance in the Philippines Occupational Dance: - depicts the lifestyle and daily work of the work of the people living in various topographies. Religious/Ceremonial Dance: - it is a major category or classification of dance forms or dance styles, where the purpose is ceremonial or ritualistics. Comic Dance: - funny movements for entertainment. Game Dance: - done with play elements. Wedding Dance: - performed during wedding feast. Festival Dance: - are cultural dances performed to the strong beats of percussion by a community of people sharing the same culture maybe religious or secular in nature. War Dance: - show imagery combat. Body Movements LOCOMOTOR: - movements than brings the performer from one place to another. Examples of Locomotor Movements: Walk - series of steps in all direction. Run - a walk with longer strides and have force. Leaping - is a jump from one point to another or a sudden or large movement or transition. Skip - a step and hop with the same foot in 1 count. NON-LOCOMOTOR: - movements done by a part of the body in stationary place. Examples of Non-Locomotor Movements: Bend & Flex - to move the body around a wide axis. Lift or Raise - to elevate a part of the body to a desired level. Twist - to move a body around a long axis. Stretch, extend, straigthen- to lengthen a part of a body. Circle - to move a body a point. Swing - to move continuously from one point to the other. Turn, Rotate - to change direction to move around an axis Different Forms of Dances Folkdance: Incorporates influences from immigrants and conquerors BY: Homer Seall Luiji E. Mahusay CONCEPT Notes Physical Education 3 True reflection of daily life in past centuries. It is also strong and enduring indigenous expression. Ethnic Dance Imitate of nature and life. Social Dance Recreational and usually performed with a partner and in groups. Cheer Dance Coined from the words cheer and dance. Festival Dance Cultural dances performed to the strong beat of percussion instruments. Honor of a Patron Saint in thanksgiving. Maybe religious or secular in nature. Fundamental Steps in Dance: FUNDAMENTAL DANCE Movement can be initiated from a wide variety of starting position or static position. The fundamental positions are used in different dance styles, or genres, like folk dances, ballet, contemporary jazz and etc. PURPOSES OF FUNDAMENTAL: Utilize support essential for relaxation. Train balance Achieve adequate fixation, when movement is to be localized to a specific joint. Maintain or improve posture. Arm Positions First Position Rise arms to an oblique circle in from of the chest. Second Position Third Position Open up arms sideward, raised below shoulder level with a graceful curve. Raise one arm overhead while other arm remains in second position. BY: Homer Seall Luiji E. Mahusay CONCEPT Notes Physical Education 3 Fourth Position Fifth Position Raise one arm in front of chest in a half circle, while one arm remains Raise both arms overhead in a graceful curve. Feet Positions First Position Bring heels close to touch; toes apart. Second Position Bring feet sideward. apart Third Position Bring the heel of the foot to touch instep of the other foot. Fourth Position Fifth Position Bring one foot in front of the other foot to walk strike. Bring the heel of one foot to touch the top of the center. Festival Dance Cultural dances performed to the strong beats of percussion instruments by a community of people sharing the same culture. Festival dances may be religious or secular in nature. BY: Homer Seall Luiji E. Mahusay CONCEPT Notes Physical Education 3 History of Festival Dance Festival in the Philippines are most awaited events of the year: Celebrate religious and secular festivals where they are celebrated the reason why they are all called festival dances after all. Considered as an instrument in giving honor to their respective patron saint and thanksgiving for bountiful harvest. Basically, the festival is done by a dance rituals, it tells the story of the Filipino people’s pagan past and their acceptance of Christianity. Elements of Movements in Space on Festival Dance RHYTHM Regular recurrence of a beat May be slow, moderate or fast This elements of rhythm is called tempo LEVEL Refer to the level of movement May be high, medium or low RANGE Refers to the scope of movement execution Dictated by the space provided FLOOR PATTERN/DESIGN Refers to the design created in the floor by the bodies of dancers Maybe geometric or non-geometric DIRECTION Add to variety of movement Maybe forward, backward, sideward or even upward FOCUS Festival celebrates in honor of certain icon Types of Festival Dances RELIGIOUS FESTIVAL DANCE Regular recurrence of a beat SECULAR FESTIVAL DANCE Festival celebrated thanksgiving or celebration of people industry and bound full harvest. BY: Homer Seall Luiji E. Mahusay CONCEPT Notes Physical Education 3 Examples of Religious Festivals ATI-ATIHAN FESTIVAL PLACE OF ORIGIN: Kalibo, Aklan RELIGION FIGURED HONOR: Sto. Niño MONTH OF CELEBRATION: January HIGANTES FESTIVAL PLACE OF ORIGIN: Angono, Rizal RELIGION FIGURED HONOR: St. Clement MONTH OF CELEBRATION: November PENAFRANCIA FESTIVAL PLACE OF ORIGIN: Bicol RELIGION FIGURED HONOR: Virgin Mary MONTH OF CELEBRATION: September Examples of Secular Festivals BANGUS FESTIVAL PLACE OF ORIGIN: Dagupan, Pangasinan INDUSTRY: Milk Fish MONTH OF CELEBRATION: April - May MASSKARA FESTIVAL PLACE OF ORIGIN: Bacolod City INDUSTRY: Mask MONTH OF CELEBRATION: October PANAGBENGA FESTIVAL PLACE OF ORIGIN: Baguio City INDUSTRY: Flower MONTH OF CELEBRATION: February Secular festivals examples are celebrated because of a certain works giving or a famous industry and that place of its origin. Why class festival dances is important to us, as a Filipino? Filipinos do festivals primarily to celebrate, there are multitude of reasons, for this reason we celebrate our unity and diversity of cultures and we celebrate our industry bringing about bountiful harvest. BY: Homer Seall Luiji E. Mahusay CONCEPT Notes Physical Education 3 As practitioners, we have responsibility to the original dance. After all we represent them when we go on stage. If we are to claim that we represent them, that we mirror those traditions which we have borrowed, that we must sure that mirror is clear and undistorted. Festival dances are reflections of the unity of the Filipino community that despite the economic social and environmental and political challenges they face everyday there can be no other ways more resilient than ours. A story tale remains unchanged, no matter how many times it is retold. 5 Basic Steps of Festival Dance Head Sinulog Lateral BY: Homer Seall Luiji E. Mahusay Lateral Turn Wave
