Evolution of Dance

Physical Education 12
Unit 1: Introduction to
Dance
LESSON 1: The evolution of Dance
At the end of this lesson, you should be able
to.
•Trace the origin or history of dance; and
•Describe the nature, styles, and types of dances.
What is Dance?
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Brief History and Nature of
Dance
Dance - the movement of the body in a rhythmic way, usually to music
and within a given space, for the purpose of expressing an idea or
emotion, releasing energy, or simply taking delight in the movement
itself.
The origins of dance are rooted in the prehistoric past. Various artistic,
religious, and social forces started out the incorporation and
development of dance.
The table on the next page summarizes the origin and background of dance from
pre-historic up to the modern times.
History of DANCE
Period Theme/Nature Purpose of Dance
Pre- Historic A form of religious • First used dance as a

gesture in order to
ritual and social communicate .
expression within • People from the
prehistoric era performed
primitive cultures. ways of dances they
hoped would appease the
forces of nature or give
them grant them new
powers.
History of DANCE
Mediterranean and It was only during This is when dance

Middle Eastern this time that the is not used just for
Civilizations real knowledge of gesture in order to
dance came about. communicate.
History of DANCE
Ancient Egypt Dance was in full Most of the dances

bloom and richly during this era were
recorded. It is mainly a medium of
reflected in their wall religious expression.
paintings, reliefs,
and in the literary
records of
hieroglyphs.
History of DANCE
Ancient Greeks • Plato immensely gave • Teaches dance in the

military people, especially
importance to dance in
education as stated in with the boys.
his elucidation on the • It was not just for religious
and military training but
Laws. also a form of
• He highlighted the two entertainment and display.
kinds of dance and • Greek philosophers such
music: the noble (fine as Aristotle and Socrates
and honorable) and the strongly supported this art
ignoble (imitating what is as an integration of the
mean or ugly). body and soul
History of DANCE
The Ancient Rome • Romans gave less • Dance became brutal

because of the romans as
importance to dancing. their entertainers were slaves
and captives from many
nationalities
• However, dance still existed
and was performed within the
Church during religious
ceremonies. The Christian
fathers approved the use of
dance, if its form and intent
were holy and profound.
• Dances then became part of
worships and church services.
History of DANCE
Dark and Early • This marked the beginning •

of social dancing. The
Court dances emerged as part
of the chivalric way of life
middle ages peasants performed two
basic types of dancing: the
round dance and the couple
dance.
• In a round dance, dancers
hold hands, forming a long
chain and move about in an
open or closed circle, or in
an extended line.
History of DANCE
Dark and Early • Couple dance, at that

time, was not as popular
middle ages as round dance as it was
considered scandalous
when it was first seen.
History of DANCE
Early Renaissance • Dance become

• Dance became freedom!
famous/well-known in
Europe
History of DANCE
15th and 16th • During these times, new • Other dance forms also
court dances performed came to light and have
Century by the nobility came been widely recognized
about and gave rise to worldwide.
the art of ballet in Italy
and France.
HISTORY OF DANCE
Summarization
• Pre-historic: A form of religious ritual and social expression within primitive cultures. Dance is
used as a gesture for communication
• Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Civilizations: It was only during this time that the real
knowledge of dance came about.
• Ancient Egypt: Dance was in full bloom and richly recorded.
• Ancient Greeks: Greeks believed that dance was closely linked with other kinds of experiences.
Dance is used for military training and for religious purposes.
• The Ancient Rome:Romans gave less importance to dancing.
• Dark and Early Middle Ages: This marked the beginning of social dancing.
• Early Renaissance: Dance was wholly accepted in the courts. And became famous in Europe.
Dance became free
• 15th and 16th Centuries:During these times, new court dances performed by the nobility came
about and gave rise to the art of ballet in Italy and France.
Different Styles of Dances
BALLET - Ballet is often dubbed as the backbone of dance. It is a dance
style that requires intricate movements to relay the message of a story.
Contemporary dance - is a dance style that integrates modern, ballet,
and jazz. It allows the dancers to express their feelings freely. It unites the
mind and the body through dance movements.
Jazz - is a type of dance that is jolly and enthusiastic. It is naturally
combined with upbeat music such as hip-hop or show tunes to add a
theatrical flair. These dances usually have a lot of leaps, quick footsteps,
turns, and other unique moves.
Folk dance - are leisure or ceremonial dances that are usually executed
by members of a community to which the dance is traditional.
Modern dance - is deeply rooted in the ballet syllabus. It started as a free
and expressive form of dancing.
Hip-hop dance - refers to street dance styles primarily performed to hip-hop music
or that have evolved as part of hip-hop culture. It includes a wide range of styles
primarily breakdancing which was created in the 1970s and made popular
by dance crews in the United States.
Ballroom - typically is done with a partner, a man, and a woman. For this purpose, it
is wellknown as the social dance, because of the communication between the two dance
partners. The common types of ballroom dances are Cha Cha, Foxtrot, jive, lindy hop,
mambo, pasadoble, quickstep, rumba, samba, tango, Vietnamese waltz, and the waltz.
There is a competitive form of ballroom dancing, which is called a dance sport. It has
different rules and regulations in executing the steps.
Cheer dance - is a relatively new field of sports and dance as it has only
emerged during the early 1990s as part of the cheerleading events. It is
one of the categories in the International Cheerleading Competition that
focuses on dance techniques and basic elements of cheerleading,
including stunts and advance gymnastics skills.
ACTIVITY NO. 1
ANSWER Let’s Analyze and Check your understanding pg. 11- 12 on the study guide.
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Physical Education 12

Pre- Historic A form of religious • First used dance as a

Mediterranean and It was only during This is when dance

Ancient Egypt Dance was in full Most of the dances

Ancient Greeks • Plato immensely gave • Teaches dance in the

The Ancient Rome • Romans gave less • Dance became brutal

Dark and Early • This marked the beginning •

Dark and Early • Couple dance, at that

Early Renaissance • Dance become

• Ancient Egypt: Dance was in full bloom and richly recorded.

• The Ancient Rome:Romans gave less importance to dancing.

ANSWER 1-10 questions on quipper.

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