Dance It is an art performed by individuals or groups of human beings, existing in time, space force and flow in which the

the human body is the instrument and the movement is the medium. It is a succession or arrangement of steps and rhythm movements to musical or rhythmic accompaniment. It is performed for several purposes such as entertainment, part of rituals, or expression of inner feelings.

Characteristics of Dance Use of human body Extends through time Exists in space Exists in force Accompanied by rhythm Serves to communicate Has movement, style and form

Functions of Dance It is an art form It may also be a form of popular entertainment It is a form of social affirmation It is means of regular worship It serves as a means of expressing physical exuberance, strength and agility It offers an important social and recreational outlet It provides a medium through which courtship can be carried on It serves as a means of education It serves as an occupation It serves as therapy

Dance Forms Folk Dance The traditional dance of indigenous society that reflect social recreational experience of peasantry in the society pertaining to all activities people are engaged in. Folk dance deals with the usual traditions of the past by which a multitude of national characteristics in music steps, and costume are preserved.

Ethnic Dance This dance reveals the peculiar characteristics of specific tribes specially their cultural, racial, religious and traditional similarities. Even if the movement patterns are not specific, this dance is rarely classified as a folkdance.

National Dance This refers to the type of folkdance found most widely performed in a specific country, namely, Carinosa and Tinikling.

Creative Dance The premier form of dance for the purpose of entertainment. It is the result of exploration and improvisation of movements as the dancer or choreographer shows feelings or emotions, ideas and interpretations.

Gymnastic Dance This form of dance interests most the skillful performers specially the boys, because of the stunt elements present. Interest is maintained by strenuous movements. Participants experience remarkable satisfaction.

Ballroom/Social Dance This includes the artistic and decent form of dance used for recreation purposes. Fundamental steps are given as preparation for ballroom/social dancing. Examples of ballroom/social dance are cha-cha-cha, swing, rumba and reggae.

Modern Dance This is a contrast to the classical or traditional ballet. It expresses the natural movements in accordance with the dancers style without limitations because all the dancing spaces are utilized.

Recreational Dance A dance performed for fun and entertainment. This includes dance mixers, square dance and round or couple. Most of these dances have simple dance patterns based on a combination of walking steps.

Singing Dance This is a combination of dance steps and songs performed in rhythm. The dance step requires easy techniques skill and needs a lot of training in order to develop the sense of rhythm.

Dance Terminologies Arms in Lateral Position both arms at are in one side, either right or left, at shoulder, chest, or waist level. Brush weight on one foot, hit the floor with the ball or heel of the other foot after which that foot is lifted from the floor to any direction. Bleking to place the heel of the foot on the floor in front or across in front. Cabeceras when dancers are in a square formation, the couples occupying the width of the hall are called cabeceras or head couples. Clockwise like the motion of the hands of the clock, R shoulder is toward the center of an imaginary circle. When facing center, movement is towards the left. Costados when dancers are in a square formation, the couples occupying the length of the hall are called costados or side pairs. Counter-clockwise the reverse direction of clockwise, L shoulder is toward the center. Movement is toward the right when facing the center of the circle. Cut to displace quickly one foot to with the other, thus completely taking off the weight of the body from the displaced foot. Draw to pull foot along the floor close to the other which has the weight of the body. The weight may or may not be transferred. Free foot the foot not bearing the weight of the body. Free hand the not placed anywhere, or not doing anything. Gallop is done by stepping right foot sideward, cut left foot moving sideward right. Could be done with the other foot and direction as well. Hop spring from one foot landing on the same foot in the place or in any direction. The other foot may be raised in any direction (in front, in rear, sideward or across). Inside foot the foot nearest one partner, when partners stand side by side. Inside hand the hand nearest ones partner, when partner stand side by side. Jaleo partners turn once around clockwise or counterclockwise using walking or any walking or any kind of dance step. The hands near each other are on waists. Kumintang moving the hand from the wrist either in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. Leap a spring from one foot, landing on the other foot in any direction (forward, sideward, backward, or oblique). Opposite the person standing across the set. Outside foot the foot away from ones partner, when partners stand by side. Outside hand the hand away from ones partner, when partners stand side by side. Partner girl to right of boy and boy to left of girl. Pivot to turn with the ball, heel, or whole foot, on a fixed place or point. Place to put foot in a certain or desired position without putting weight on it. The sole of the foot rest on the floor. Point to touch the floor lightly with the toes of one foot, weight of the body on the other foot. Polka Spanish-introduced dance from Germany.

Salok - swing the arm downward upward passing in front of the body as if scooping. The trunk is bent forward following the movement of the arm doing the salok. Saludo/Bow patterns with the feet together bow to each other, to the audience, opposite dancers or the neighbors. Set a dance formation like a square or a unit formation composed of two or more pairs. Slide to glide foot smoothly along the floor. The movement may finish with or without transfer of weight. Stamp to bring down the foot forcibly and noisily on the floor with or without transfer of weight. Step to advance or recede by raising or moving one foot to another resting place. There is a complete transfer of weight from one foot to another. Supporting foot the foot that bears the weight of the body. Tap to rap slightly with the ball or toe of the foot, flexing the ankle joint keeping weight of the body on the other foot. There is no change or transfer of weight. Walk a series of steps. Moves the body through space by transferring weight from the ball and toes, foot to the heel of the other foot. Whirl to make fast turns by executing small steps in place to right or left.

Classifications Occupational Dances show movement of certain occupation, industry or manual labor. Religious or Ceremonial Dances are done in connection with religious festivity and ceremonies. Comic Dances give a picture of funny movement for fun and entertainment. Wedding Dances are performed by newlywed couple after wedding. Game Dances - by nature, is a dance that has an element of play. Courtship Dances - represents flirting, caress and loving movement. Festival Dances are appropriate for fiesta celebrations or any social gathering. War Dances is a dance that depict imaginary combat or duel.