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    This document provides an overview of the history and nature of dance, as well as its benefits. It traces the origins and evolution of dance from prehistoric times through ancient civilizations like Egypt, Greece, Rome and its use in religious ceremonies. Dance became more social and accepted in courts during the Renaissance. The document also outlines the physical, mental, social and cultural benefits of dance, such as improved coordination, reduced stress, and cultural promotion. Elements of dance like shape, energy and space are defined. An activity is proposed to have students perform and reflect on the benefits of dance.

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    This document provides an overview of the history and nature of dance, as well as its benefits. It traces the origins and evolution of dance from prehistoric times through ancient civilizations like Egypt, Greece, Rome and its use in religious ceremonies. Dance became more social and accepted in courts during the Renaissance. The document also outlines the physical, mental, social and cultural benefits of dance, such as improved coordination, reduced stress, and cultural promotion. Elements of dance like shape, energy and space are defined. An activity is proposed to have students perform and reflect on the benefits of dance.

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    This document provides an overview of the history and nature of dance, as well as its benefits. It traces the origins and evolution of dance from prehistoric times through ancient civilizations like Egypt, Greece, Rome and its use in religious ceremonies. Dance became more social and accepted in courts during the Renaissance. The document also outlines the physical, mental, social and cultural benefits of dance, such as improved coordination, reduced stress, and cultural promotion. Elements of dance like shape, energy and space are defined. An activity is proposed to have students perform and reflect on the benefits of dance.

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    This document provides an overview of the history and nature of dance, as well as its benefits. It traces the origins and evolution of dance from prehistoric times through ancient civilizations like Egypt, Greece, Rome and its use in religious ceremonies. Dance became more social and accepted in courts during the Renaissance. The document also outlines the physical, mental, social and cultural benefits of dance, such as improved coordination, reduced stress, and cultural promotion. Elements of dance like shape, energy and space are defined. An activity is proposed to have students perform and reflect on the benefits of dance.

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    PYHSICAL EDUCATION

    AND HEALTH 3
    LESSON 1
    ⮚ Brief History & Nature of
    Dance
    ⮚ Benefits of Dance
    ⮚ Elements of Dance
    OBJECTIVES:
    ▪Explain clearly the brief history
    and nature of dance;

    ▪Appreciate the value and health


    benefits of dance.
    What is dance?
    Dance mainly for four
    Reasons:
    a. to please gods;
    b. to please others
    c. to please themselves or self expression
    d. to build community within ethnic
    group or social interaction
    (Myers,2005)
    BRIEF HISTORY OF DANCE
    PREHISTORIC PAST
    • Dance has been a major form of RELIGIOUS
    RITUAL and SOCIAL EXPRESSION

    • Used as a way of REINFORCING TRIBAL


    UNITY and STRENGTH

    • FIRST USED GESTURE


    COMMUNICATE
    PRE-CHRISTIAN ERA
    • REAL KNOWLEDGE of dance came about.

    • Dance became FULL BLOWN and was RICHLY RECORDED in


    ANCIENT EGYPT.

    • Reflected in WALL PAINTINGS, RELIEFS, and LITERARY RECORD IN


    HIEROGLYPHS

    • Most of the dances was form as a medium


    of RELIGIOUS EXPRESSION
    ANCIENT GREEKS

    • DANCING was taught as an MILITARY


    EDUCATION
    • Also a form of ENTERTAINMENT and DISPLAY
    • GREEK PHILOSOPHERS such as PLATO,
    ARISTOTLE AND SOCRATES supported this art as
    an integration of the body and soul.Plato
    highlighted two kinds of dance:
    noble(fine and hnorable), ignoble (imitating
    what is mean or ugly)
    ANCIENT ROME

    • LESS IMPORTANCE in dancing


    • STOPPED VALUING such qualities of art
    • Dance became BRUTAL and SENSATIONALIZED
    as their entertainers was SLAVES and CAPTIVES
    • Dance became integral part of corruption
    • Resulting in their condemnation by
    the early Christians
    CATHOLIC CHURCH
    • There is a TRANSFORMATION in the
    HISTORY OF DANCE
    • THEATRICAL ENTERTAINMENT was
    PROHIBITED;
    • But dance STILL EXIST in the RELIGIOUS
    CEREMONIES
    • Dance became part of WORSHIP
    and CHURCH SERVICES
    DARK AND EARLY MIDDLE AGES
    • Marked the beginning of SOCIAL DANCING
    • Peasant performed ROUND DANCE AND COUPLE
    DANCE
    • Peasant dance on GRASS; nobleman dance in smooth
    floor or wood or polished marble called “BALLROOM”
    EARLY REINASSANCE

    •Dance wholly accepted in


    the court.
    15 & 16 Centuries
    th th

    • Rise of BALLET in ITALY and FRANCE

    • Dance forms have been WIDELY RECOGNIZED


    WORLDWIDE.
    (Kraus and Gaufman, 1981)
    Physical Benefits
    ✔Develops cardiovascular and muscular
    endurance
    ✔Improves coordination, balance, flexibility,
    and body composition
    ✔Lowers risk of cardiovascular diseases
    ✔Lowers body mass index
    ✔Improves lipid metabolism
    ✔Helps improve and maintain bone density,
    thus helps prevent osteoporosis
    Mental/Emotional
    Benefits
    ✔ Helps keep the brain sharp
    ✔Decreases incidence of dementia and
    Alzheimer’s diseases
    ✔Decreases Depressive Symptoms
    ✔Increase self-esteem
    ✔Aids in releasing emotional
    and physical tension
    Social Benefits
    ✔Gives sense of togetherness within
    the group.
    ✔Encourages positive social interaction
    and interpersonal relationship in a
    group
    ✔ Contributes to the individual’s
    potential for self-actualization in
    society
    Cultural Benefits

    ✔PROMOTES CULTURAL VALUES


    ELEMENTS OF DANCE
    Symmetrical – Balanced Shape Asymmetrical – Unbalanced Shape
    oSustained
    oPercussive
    oVibratory
    oSwinging
    oSuspended
    oCollapsing
    ACTIVITY 1 – DANCE KNOWLEDGE
    Direction: Write True if the statement is correct and if it is wrong, write False and the
    correct answer in the given question.
    1. The dance have been widely recognized in the time of Early Renaissance.
    2. Aristotle highlighted two kinds of dance, the noble & ignoble.
    3. Dance is a form of Communication.
    4. Round Dance considered scandalous when first seen.
    5. During this time the church was the sole custodian of morals, learning and education.
    6. The four aspects of space are level, focus, direction and tempo.
    7. Symmetrical is the unbalanced shape movements.
    8. The “S” in the Elements of dance stand for Spatial.
    9. Vibratory is consist of trembling and shaking movements.
    10. Accent is a strong beat that usually occur at regular intervals.
    ACTIVITY 2 – DANCE BENEFITS
    Direction: Performed and video one simple dance routine and afterwards you
    will answer the question listed below.
    Give at least two benefits of dance based on your experience.
    Physical Social_______________________
    _______________________
    _______________________ _______________________
    Mental/Emotional Cultural
    _______________________ __________________
    *To be submitted in my gmail account :
    [email protected]_____________________
    _______________________ _______

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