Pe3 Week 1-Learner's Guide

HEALTH OPTIMIZING PHYSICAL EDUCATION 3
GRADE 12 -LEARNER’S GUIDE
WEEK 1
NATURE OF DANCES
Introduction
Everything in the universe has some kind of rhythmic motion. Since this basic rhythm is all
around and inside us as well, it may be concluded that we are naturally rhythmic. The part of
rhythm that can be better perceived with the ear is called sound, and if the sound is pleasing,
it is music. The other part of rhythm that is better perceived with the eye or felt, and if it’s
pleasing it is dance.
Dance -is the movement of the body in a rhythmic way, usually to music andwithin a given
space, for the purpose of expressing an idea or emotion, releasing energy, or simply taking
delight in the movement itself.
Brief History of Dance

Dance has certainly been an important part of a ceremony, rituals, celebrations and
entertainment even before the birth of the earliest human civilizations. One of the earliest
structured uses of dance may have been in performance and telling of myths. It is not known
when people began to dance, so it is possible that dance developed along with the evolution of
our species.
Basic Course on Dance and Rhythm
Rhythm -is the measure of movement or variation characterized by the regular recurrence or
alternation of elements or features such as
sounds, beats, patterns.
In sounds – songs, beats – dance and patterns – visual arts.
Rhythms -a term which denotes an aspect of a quality of movement that is sometimes
thought of as dance.
Dance-refers to the rhythmic succession of body movements usually to the accompaniment of
music and is used as a form of communication.1.Dance makes the body as a medium to
convey what one feels or a means of expressing emotions.2.Dance has rhythm of
body movements in succession or flow.3.Dance may be accompanied by music.
Dancing -denotes the total body movements where there is a proper projection of the
face to involve the emotion required by the dance. The expression of the dancer’s face
should complete the whole dance.
Elements of Dance
Theme -is the main story line of the dance. It tells what the dance is all about.
Movements-is the act or an instance of moving wherein there is a change in place or position.
It refers to the dance steps and basic body movements required of a particular dance.
Technique -is a system of movements performed by a dancer.
Choreography -pertains to the organization of the movement and figures in the dance.
Music -gives life to the dance. This should be in accordance with the theme and pattern of
movements of the dance.
Accessories, Costume, and Properties -Accessories are what the dancers wear in addition to
the costume such as the earrings, necklace, bells, feathers, etc. Costume refers to what the
dancers should wear, and properties to the things held by the dancer.
Scenery -denotes the background on stage. It completes the whole setting of the dance.
Design-refers to the floor pattern in relation to space.
Gravity -is the force that holds you to the earth.
Posture -you need to change perception of your body, since there is often a wide discrepancy
between what feels right and what looks right. It is the key to balance and movement
Gesture -
involves using the body as an expressive instrument to communicate feelings and ideas in patt
erns of movement.
Moving Space -you need to be as aware of the space around you as a cat.
Breathing -is crucial to dance, it brings oxygen to the body but it also gives your movement
fluency and harmony.
DANCE AND CULTURE

Dance to different cultures may serve for the purpose of:
1. Expressing emotions, moods or ideas;
2. Telling a story;
3. Serving religious, political, economic or social needs; or
4. Being an experience that gives pleasure, excitement or aesthetic value to the performers
and audience.
Reasons Why People Dance

1. for enjoyment,
2. As a profession,
3. As a form of ritual, praise and worship to God, or
4. For socialization.
Dance Occupation
Dance Teachers and operators of dance schools rely on reputation and

marketing. For dance forms without an association structure such as Salsa or Tango
Argentino, they may not have formal training. Most dance teachers are self-employed.
Dance Sport Coaches are tournament dancers or former dance sports people, and may be
recognized by a dance sport federation.
Choreographer are generally university trained and are typically employed for a
particular projects or more rarely may work on contract as the resident choreographer for
a specific dance company. Dancers may undertake their own choreography.

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HEALTH OPTIMIZING PHYSICAL EDUCATION 3

GRADE 12 -LEARNER’S GUIDE

Brief History of Dance

Basic Course on Dance and Rhythm

DANCE AND CULTURE

Reasons Why People Dance

Dance Teachers and operators of dance schools rely on reputation and

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