Movement Qualities

Movement expression is
attained through the

elements of time, force and
Movement space. The quality of
movement is determined
Qualities by the manner in which
energy is released during
the period of movement.
THREE MOVEMENTS QUALITIES
•TIME FORCE SPACE

•TIME
Movement time may
be defined as the
time to complete a
discreet predefined
motor task. The
timing of the task
starts at the initiation 1. Movements which is fast
of movement rather Examples: galloping
than at the start of a horse Jet plane
prompt as in reaction 2. Movement which is slow
time. Examples: turtle
Flower growing
FORCE Degree of muscular tension and use
of energy while moving. Force are
invisible, but you can see the 1. Soft light movement
consequences. Examples: Fairies
Birds and butterflies
2. Strong, heavy movement
Examples: Elephant
Bulldozer
3. Strong, jerky movement
Examples: Frog
A jumping jack
Smooth, sustained movement
Examples: Airplane
Fish swimming
Space: refers to the space through which
SPACE the dancer's body moves (general or personal space,
level, size, direction, pathway, focus). ... Force/Energy:
the force applied to dance to accentuate the weight,
attack, strength, and flow of a dancer's movement
1. Movement up and down

Examples: Bouncing ball
Yo-yo
2. Movement across, back and forth or around
Examples: Rowing boat
A merry-go-round
3. Movement which is low
Examples: Ants
Turtles
3. Movement which is high
Examples: Kites
Clouds
PHASES OF THE DANCE PROGRAM
Creative Rhythms
Are sometimes called fundamental

rhythms or natural dances. A creative
rhythm is an end product of
exploration and improvisation of
movements as children learn to
move the parts of their body and to
use them as instruments of
expression.
Folk/ Ethnic
Is a cultural art form handed
dance
down from generation to
generations. It communicates the
customs, beliefs, rituals, and
occupations of the people of a
region or country. Folk dancing
belongs to the people. It emanates
from them. Ethnic tribes have
their specific tribal art forms JAPAN
originated and danced by the PHILIPPINES
people of the tribe.
A folk dance is
a dance developed by people that
reflect the life of the people of a
certain country or region. Not
all ethnic dances are folk dances.
For example,
ritual dances or dances of ritual
origin are not considered to be folk KOREA CHINA
dances. Ritual dances are usually
called "Religious dances" because of
Social and Ballroom Dance
Includes dance mixers, square
dance round and couple
dances. Many of these dances
have simple patterns and
combinations of walking
steps, polka step and the waltz
step. The setting is usually
informal gatherings and
parties, reunions etc.
Recreational Dance
• Recreational
dance refers to any
form of dancing that
is done primarily for
its social, educational
or health benefits; it
includes
social dance and
amateur dance instruct
ion and performance
Creative Dance
• Is the highest form of
dance. It is the end-
product of exploration and
improvisation of
movements as the dancer
or the choreographer
expresses his feelings or
emotions, ideas, and
interpretations. This is a
dance with a definite form,
a beginning and an ending.
The principles of art form
are all observed in the
composition of the dance.
IMPORTANCE OF DANCE
1. Dancing is a key to good health
2. Dancing is a fun social activity
3. Dancing is a skill that can be always used
4. Dancing is a natural stress reliever
5. Dancing is a great confidence booster
• We humans are natural dancers. Dances can be performed
during celebrations, or for praise, or for an audience – or just a simple act of
letting the rhythm move your body. Dancers can communicate ideas,
preserve cultural identities, strengthen social bonds, or just have a lot of fun.
FUNDAMENTAL DANCE POSITIONS
• There are five fundamental or basic positions in
dance that are commonly termed as 1st position, 2nd
position, 3rd position, 4th position, and 5th position of
the feet and arms.
1st POSITION
Feet: Heels close
together, toes apart with an
angle of about 45 degrees.
• Arms: Both arms raised
in a circle in front of chest
with the finger tips about
an inch apart.
2nd POSITION
• Feet: Feet apart
sideward of about a
pace distance.
• Arms: Both raised
sideward with a
graceful curve at
shoulder level.
3rd POSITION
• Feet: Heel of one foot
close to in-step of other
foot.
• Arms: One arm raised
in front as in 2nd
position; other arm
raised upward.
4th POSITION
• Feet: One foot in
front of other foot of
a pace distance.
• Arms: One arm
raised in front as in
1st position; other
arm raised overhead.
5th POSITION
• Feet: Heel of front
foot close to big toe of
rear foot.
• Arms: Both arms
raised overhead.

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Movement expression is

attained through the

•TIME FORCE SPACE

1. Movement up and down

Are sometimes called fundamental

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