Dance

• The word “Dance” comes from the Greek word

“danson” which means to stretch.
• Dance of many types is the physical
expression of rhythm and music.
• It is pure expression of the dancers thoughts
and feelings.
• It is the union of the movement rhythm and
arts of life.
 Kinds of Dances
a. Folk Dances
-the traditional dance of an indigenous society showing the
cultural characteristics of a specific people of a given time and
place.
b. Ethnic Dance
- are those dances that reflect the characteristic of specific
tribes specially their cultural, racial, religious and traditional
similarities.
c. Social Dance
-this includes artistic form of dancing used by social groups
for recreation.
d. Modern Dance
- The most popular kind of dance. Famous terms like street
dance, break dance, hip-hop and others.
 Folk dance are the traditional dances of a
country which were evolved naturally and
spontaneously in connection with everyday
activities and experiences of the people who
developed them.
A. Geographical origin

1. National dances – found throughout the islands with little or

no modifications.
2. Local dances – found in specific locality

B. Nature

1. Occupational dances- depicts actions of labour or of a

specific occupation.
2. Religious ceremonial dances – dances with religious vows
and ceremonies.
3. Comic dances – depicts funny movements intended for
entertainment.
4. Game dances – done with play element.
5. Wedding dances – performed during wedding feast.
6. Courtship dances – depict the act of courtship or dances
with love themes.
7. Festival dances – suitable for special occasions or any social
gatherings.
8. War dances – show imagery of combat or duel.

C. Movements
1. Slow
2. Slow and Fast
3. Moderate
4. Active – shows fast energetic movements
D. Formation
1. Square or quadrille
2. Long formation
3. Set – consist of two or more pairs as a unit facing each
other or standing side by side.
 What are the benefits of Dancing?

Physiological- folk dances help you with posture and

alignment of your body, motor skills, and positioning. It
also makes you more flexible, and makes you feel more
confident.
Social- it will help you gain meaningful interactions,
social skills, cooperation, and motivation.
Cultural- it will help you learn to cross cultures and
deepen your understanding of your own cultural identity.
Artistic- it will help you be more creative and artistic.
Recreational- you will have fun when you do folk
dancing.
 The Basic Natural Movements

LOCOMOTOR MOVEMENTS- This are done by moving

the body from one place to another.

1. WALKING is shifting one’s weight from one foot to

the other.
2. RUNNING is moving with longer strides and in faster
speed than walking
3. HOPPING is springing on one foot and landing on the
same foot.
4. SKIPPING is done with a step and a hop using the
same foot.
5. JUMPING is springing on one foot or both feet
and landing on both feet. (on landing always bend
knees slightly.)
6. LEAPING is springing on one foot and landing on
the other foot (wide stride).
7. SLIDING is done by gliding on the floor, sideward
or forward using the right and left foot alternately.
8. GALLOPING is stepping on one foot and cutting
the other, either sideward or forward.
NON-LOCOMOTORS MOVEMENTS- This are
movements of the various parts of the body in space
with a fixed base.

1. BENDING OR FLEXING is moving the muscles

around a joint where two body parts meet. or AXIAL
MOVEMENT are done in place.
2. STRETCHING OR EXTENDING is done by
straightening or extending any part of the body from
the joints.
3. LIFTING OR RAISING is elevating a part of the
body, usually for the arms and legs.
4. TWISTING is moving a part of the body around a long
axis, usually for the head and body.
5. ROTATING OR ENCIRCLING is done by moving a part
of the body around axis.

Common Dance Terms-

 Arms in lateral position- both arms are at one side, either right or left;
at shoulder level, chest or waist level
 Brush- weight on one foot hit the floor with either ball or heel of the
other foot, and lift the floor from the floor to any direction.
 Cabeceras- the couples occupying the width of the hall when the
dancers are in square formation (head couple)
 Clockwise- like the motion of the hands of the clock. R shoulder is
toward the center of an imaginary circle.
 Counterclockwise- the reverse direction of clockwise. L shoulder
towards the circle.
 Costados- the couple occupying the length of the hall when the dancers
are in square formation (side pairs)
 Crossed arms- partners facing each other or standing side by side join
their L hands together; either R over L or L over R hands.
 Do-si-do (Dos-a-dos)- partners advance forward, pass each other right or
left side, step across to the right or left move backward without turning
around, pass each other left or right side to proper places.
 Free foot- the foot not carrying the weight of the body.
 Free hand- the hand not doing anything
 “Hayon-hayon”- to place one forearm infront and other at the back of the
waist
 Inside foot- the foot nearest to ones partner when standing side by side
 “Jaleo”- partners turn around clockwise (with L elbows touching)
 “Kumintang”- moving the hand from the wrist either in clockwise and
counterclockwise direction.
 Outside Foot- the foot away from one’s partner.
 Outside Hand- the hand away from one’s partner.
 Place- to put foot in certain position without putting weight on it.
 Pivot- to turn with the ball or heel of the foot on a fixed place or point.
 Point- touch the floor lightly with the toes of one foot, weight of
the body on the other foot.
 “Salok”- swinging the arms downward-upward passing in front of
the body as if scooping, the trunk is bent forward following the
movement of the arm doing the sarok.
 “Saludo”-partners with feet together bow each other, to the
audience, opposite dancers, or to the opposities.
 “Sarok”- cross the R or L foot in front of the L or R bend the body
slightly forward and cross the hands down in front with the R or L
hand over the L or R.
 Stamp- to bring the foot forcibly and noisily on the floor
 Step-to advance by moving the foot to another foot resting place
with a complete transfer of weight from one foot to the other foot
in any direction.