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Dance
Quarter 1-Module 2
Basic Concepts of Dance

Compiled And Repackaged by:

APPLE GRACE A. SAPADEN
Teacher I
Schools Division of the City of Batac

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DANCE– Grade 7
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1 – Module 2: Functions and Nature and Characteristics of Dance
First Edition, 2020

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 Introductory Message

This module was collaboratively compiled, repackaged and by educators

of the Department of Education Schools Division of the City of Batac to assist
learners and teachers or facilitators meet the standards of the K to 12 Curriculum
amidst this situation.

Particularly, this module hopes to encourage the learners into guided and
independent fun-filled learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore,
this aims to help learners acquire the needed 21st century skills and the four
livelihood skills for survival- the 4As (agtagibalay, agtaraken, agmula, agliwliwa),
which are considered very vital in surviving any crisis.

To achieve the above objectives, the facilitators and learners need to be

guided by the following reminders:
For the facilitator:
As a facilitator, you are expected to:

1. Orient the learners on how to use this module;

2. Keep track of the learners’ progress while allowing them to manage their own
learning; and
3. Encourage and assist the learners as they do the tasks included in this module:

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 For the learner:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in this module.
3. Read the direction/s carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher or facilitator once you are through with it.

If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do

not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you
are not alone.
We hope that through this material, you will become an active learner and
you will experience meaningful learning and gain deeper understanding of the
relevant competencies. You can do it!

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 What I Need To Know

Most Essential Learning Competencies:

1. Discusses the function of dance (SPA_BD7-Ia-j-2)

2. Identifies the nature and characteristics of each dance from/genre (SPA_BD7-
Ia-j-3)

This module was designed and written with you in mind. The scope of this module
permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The language used
recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to
follow the standard sequence of the course.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. identify the functions of dance;
2. understand the nature and characteristics of each dance genre/forms; and
3. perform movement combinations applying the functions of dance.

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 What I Know
Directions: Choose the correct answer on the following questions and write
the letter of your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. It is when a dancer can show feelings and emotions, conveying a

message to the audience.
a. Communication b. Therapy c. Self- expression d. Entertainment

2. It is created to communicate a broad idea or specific spark or stimulus

from a particular culture, place or time.
a. Communication b. Therapy c. Self- expression d. Entertainment

3. It is a traditional recreational dance of an indigenous society showing the

cultural characteristics of a specific people at a given time and place.
a. Ballet b. Ballroom dance c. Folk dance d. Contemporary

4. Who is not a Pioneer of Modern dance?

a. Cunningham b. Fuller c. Allan d. Duncan

5. Who is not a Pioneer of Contemporary dance?

a. Cunningham b. Graham c. Allan d. Duncan

6. It is believed to have originated from the Italian Renaissance courts in the

15th century.
a. Contemporary b. Jazz dance c. Ballet d. Popular dance

7. The term "ballet" originates from the Italian word ________________.

a. Ballore b. Ballare c. Bollete d. Ballite

8. _____________ was said to be first created as a rebellion against

classical ballet.
a. Contemporary b. Ballet dance c. Modern d. Stage dance

9. It is an edgy, raw and intense urban dance style also known as Street
Dance.
a. Contemporary b. Jazz dance c. Ballet d. Popular dance

10. It is a traditional recreational dance of an indigenous society showing the

cultural characteristics of a specific people at a given time and place.
a. Ballet b. Ballroom c. Folk d. Contemporary

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 Lesson

1 Functions of Dance

What’s In
According to the dictionary, function is an activity or purpose natural to or
intended for a person or thing where in function is the reason for which something
done or created or for which something exist. We humans has its own functions also
in the society that is to protect the place we are living. The same is true with dance.
Every dance has its purpose. Why do we dance? For what and for who?
While discovering the functions of the dance we will also learning its nature and
characteristics. Let’s have fun while learning.

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 What’s New

Activity 1: Picture Analysis

Directions: Study the pictures below. Identify the different functions of dance. Write
your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. 4.

Function: Entertainment Function: ________________

Genre: Modern Dance Genre: __________________

2. 5.

Function: ____________________ Function: ___________________

Genre: ______________________ Genre: ____________________

3. 6.

Function: ________________________ Function : __________________

Genre: _________________________ Genre : ____________________

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 What Is It
The Different Functions of Dance

 Self- expression - Through dance, dancers

can express feelings and emotions,
conveying a message to the audience.
Today, we share with you how dancing can
be used as a way of expression and how
people react to this manifestation.
Source:https://stageminded.com/emotions-
body-dance-motion-part1/

 Communication (non- verbal) - Dance, as a

theatrical art form, is a powerful form
of communication. It may be created
to communicate a broad idea or a specific spark
or stimulus from a particular culture, place or
time. Choreographers drive the creative
process, experimenting and developing
movement and sequences.

Source:
https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/265853184227436885/

 Religious worship - dancing is a

liturgical or spiritual dance that
incorporates music and movement
as a form of worship rather than as
an expression of art or as
entertainment. Praise dancers use
their bodies to express the
word and spirit of God
(Bedinghaus, 2019). Source:https://study.com/academy/lesson/afri
can-dance-moves-costumes-history.html

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  Social Affirmation - Dance provided
a form of social affirmation and a
means of expressing national or tribal
loyalty and power. Dance reflects the
social, economic, and political climate
in which it exists, and the culture
offered somewhat more support of
dancing in the social arena.
Source:https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archi
ve/2019/06/jazzercise-50-years-women-fitness-culture-
judi-sheppard-missett/591349/

 Therapy - Dance is believed to be

therapeutic, functioning as a safety
valve, usually referred to simply
as dance therapy or DMT, is a type
of therapy that uses movement to help
individuals achieve emotional,
cognitive, physical, and social
integration.In general, dance promotes
self-awareness, self-esteem, and a safe
space for the expression of feelings. Source:https://www.dancecity.co.uk/dance-
city-get-over-55s-dancing/

 Entertainment – It is a form of activity

that holds the attention and interest of
an audience or gives pleasure and
delight through dancing. It can be an
idea or a task, but is more likely to be
one of the activities or events that have
developed specifically for the purpose
of keeping an audience's attention.
Source:https://www.dreamstime.com/editorial-photo-children-
traditional-dancing-front-steam-locomotive-jaladara-dance-
still-widely-used-as-entertainment-image56631746

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 Lesson
NATURE AND CHARACTERISTICS
2 OF EACH DANCE FORM/GENRE
 Folk/ Indigenous dance – Traditional
recreational dance of an indigenous society
showing the cultural characteristics of a
specific people at a given time and place. Also,
it is the vivid intimate bond of customs, ideals,
and traditions of the past through which a
multitude of national characteristics in music,
steps, and costumes are preserve.
Source:https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/3
99413060673697698/
Did you know?
The first National Artist for Dance
and the Mother of Philippine Folk Dance is Francisca Reyes Aquino.

 Ballet – Ballet dance is generally accepted

all over the world as one of the most artistic
forms of dance entertainment cherished by
people of all ages. It is believed to have
originated from the Italian Renaissance
courts in the 15th century. The term "ballet"
originates from the Italian word "ballare"
meaning "to dance". Afterwards, it went
through further artistic improvement and
became a concert dance in France in the
17th century. It was subsequently embraced
by the Russians in the mid – 18th century. Source:https://balletmanilaarchive
Ballet is said to be a combination of s.com/home/2018/9/20/ballet-
dictionary-renvers
choreography and art, scenic design,
lighting, costume, graceful movements and
usually solemn music. It is an artistic dance like no other that can be used to
express different emotions or to tell a story. Traditional classical ballet dance
which was choreographed with elaborate costumes and staging has been
replaced by the modern ballet dance styles which creates room for a variety
of ballet dance forms. Some forms of ballet dance include classical ballet,
contemporary ballet, neoclassical ballet and post-structural ballet dance.

Ballet is an excellent teaching tool for all dancers as it is a complex

mixture of technique, coordination and musicality.

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 Did you know?
The first ballet performers were men. The ballet costumes before were
Grecian: sandals, diaphanous skirt, low-necked body, hair in form of wreath.

 Modern Dance – Modern was said to

be first created as a rebellion against
classical ballet. A raw style of
dance, modern dance is an expression on
the dancers' relationship to the floor,
including methods of contractions, release
and movement, as well as the dancers of
breath. Modern dancers have a variety of Source:https://www.omahaschoolofmu
shoes to choose from that allow freedom in sicanddance.com/our-blog/hip-hop-
the foot while providing protection from the dancing-benefits-child/
floor. Though its roots are in opposition to
the seemingly oppressive rigor for classical ballet, modern and ballet are closely
linked in the complexity of technique, coordination and musicality.

Did you know?

The pioneers of modern dance movement Ruth St. Denis, Ted Shawn and the
Denishawn Company performed at the Manila Grand Opera House in 1922.
Among those who were too able to witness the introduction of modern dance in
the Philippines were Filipino dancers Ferrer Advoso, Corazon Generoso Iňigo,
and Rosalia Merino Santos.

 Contemporary Dance - Contemporary

dance can be performed to many
different styles of music. Pioneers of
contemporary dance include Isadora
Duncan, Martha Graham, and Merce
Cunningham because they broke the
rules of the strict forms of ballet. These
dancer/choreographers all believed
that dancers should have freedom of Source: http://www.newsmagonline.com/6-
interesting-facts-about-contemporary-
movement, allowing their bodies to
dance/
freely express their innermost feelings.
Contemporary dance embodies ballet, modern, jazz and lyrical. There are
different categories of contemporary dance such as Contemporary Ballet and
Contemporary Jazz.

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 Contemporary dance can be danced to all types of music and in non-traditional
costumes. Contemporary dancers often wear lyrical dance shoes, and
sometimes no shoes at all.

“Nobody cares if you can’t dance well.

Just get up and dance. Great dancers
are not great because of their
technique, they are great because of
their passion.
-Martha Graham

Source :https://www.britannica.com/biography/Martha-Graham

“The dancer’s body is simply the

luminous manifestation of the soul.”
-Isadora Duncan

Source:https://europeupclose.com/article
/isadora-duncan-athens/

 Ballroom/Social Dance - Ballroom

dancing is a partnership dance where
couples, using step-patterns, move
rhythmically, expressing the
characteristics of music. Ballroom
dancing consists of two styles:
Standard and Latin. The Smooth,
Standard style focuses on the
elegance, grace and fluidity of Source:
movement. The Foxtrot, Waltz, https://www.ballroomdream.com/2019/10/14/wh
Tango, Viennese Waltz and ats-the-difference-between-ballroom-dancing-
and-latin-dancing
Quickstep are danced in this manner.
Latin style focuses on a display of

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 vibrant energy and a personal flair. The couple’s dancing pattern is syncopated to
the rhythm of the music. Included in this style are the East Coast Swing, Jive,
Rumba, Bolero, Cha Cha, Mambo, Samba and Paso Doble. Social dancing is a
non-competitive version of ballroom and Latin dancing. It is comprised of all the
same dances, like Foxtrot, Tango, Swing, or Cha-Cha, but designed to be used in
practical settings like wedding receptions, nightclubs, business functions, or
informal gatherings.

 Popular Dance – It is an edgy, raw and

intense urban dance style also known as
Street Dance. The origin of popping,
locking and crumping, popular dance is
mostly danced to rap, urban and not
surprisingly, popular music. Funky, high-
top dance sneakers are normally worn
by dancers. What sets popular dance
apart from most dance genres is that its
original street dance was freestyle in Source: https://danceask.com/dance-for-
adults-usa/
nature and did not follow a predefined
choreography

What’s More
Activity 2: Ako’y Magulo, Buuin Mo Ako!
Directions: The following are set of jumbled words that are related to functions of
dance based on their meanings below.Arranged the word/s and write your answers on
a separate sheet of paper.

1. E R A H Y T P- ___________________
-it uses movements to helps individuals achieve emotional, cognitive,
physical and social integration.
2. O M M U N A C I O N T I C - _____________________
- Non- verbal; dance as a theatrical art form.
3. T E R M A I N E N T E N T- ____________________
- it is a form of activity that holds the attention and interest of the audience
or gives pleasure and delight through dancing.
4. E L F S- E P R X E I O N S S - ___________________
- express feelings ang emotions conveying a message to the audience.
5. L I R G I O E U S – O R S P I W H - ___________________
- is a liturgical or spiritual dance that incorporates music and movement.
6. O I A L C S- F F I A T O I A M N R- ___________________

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Activity 3: Video Analysis
Directions: Using your gadget, type the link provided below and answer the guide
questions below. If you don’t have a gadget or a stable internet connection, you
may ask the help of your neighbour or the community teacher in your barangay.

a. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwE9cNdizLc
b.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGyPAXxa3U0
c. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Suj3QK8ZIpQ

Guide questions:

1.What is the function of each dance, its nature and characteristics?

______________________________________________________
2.Describe the movements portrayed in the dance?
______________________________________________________

What I Have Learned

Activity 4: Hanapin Mo Ako!
Directions: In a separate of sheet provided in this module, find the words that
are associated with the functions, nature and characteristics of dance that are
present in the crossword puzzle. Use separate activity answer sheet.

N O I T A M R I F F A L A I C O S
E R T F H A S F R I D A T F V Z E
B N C T T H E R A P H Y U I U G L
K L O F D W N E G F F S U S J F F
T I M M A R T H A G R A H A M J E
Q T M H W F E I U T S D F D R E X
R Q U E S Q R F J K S W E O T T P
E Y N C O N T E M P O R A R Y D R
L V I E R B A L L E T M U A O E E
I B C H S I I R E S O T Q D B R S
G Q A E T Y N S A D A G Y U U A S
I W T L Q Y M V E L D S E N R Q I
O A I U L T E R Z W U K L C T O O
U E O T D E N S S E L P L A T I N
S E N T S U T I L S D T O N P J U
T G B F D A S J K E R Y L P N H O

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 1. Self –Expression 7. Folk
2. Communication 8. Ballet
3. Religious 9. Modern
4. Social Affirmation 10. Contemporary
5. Therapy 11. Social
6. Entertainment 12. Popular

What I Can
Do
Activity 5: Video Making

Empanada dance is a form of occupational dance in Batac. It was performed during

charter day of the city and it was classified as folk and contemporary dance. This is
used to portray the different process in making the empanada. It also became as self-
expression and entertainment of the Bataquenos in showcasing their rich culture.

Directions: Using your mobile phone or any video recording materials, perform and
record yourself in executing the traditional dance steps of Empanada dance. Read the
rubrics below for this activity as your guide in creating your output.
RUBRIC FOR THE DANCE VIDEO PRESENTATION

Excellent Good Acceptable Partial

(20 points) (15 points) (10 points) (5 points)
Rhythm/Tempo Shows a Accurate in Generally Shows a basic
complete beat, tempo, accurate in understanding
understanding rhythms of beat, tempo, of tempo and
of tempo and dance rhythms of beat, but falls
beat and stays sequences dance behind and/or
on rhythm throughout the sequences speeds up in
through their dance. most of the places or
performance time. makes error in
rhythm.
Technical Dancer Dancer Dancer Only some
Skills performed performed performed understanding
with great with attention with attention of technical
attention to to details of to most details elements
quality of technique, of technique, demonstrated
movement, has attained but hasn’t in
body position, proficiency in attained performance.
placement on dance style. proficiency in
stage and

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 other details. dance style
Also yet.
demonstrates
an excellent
understanding
of dance style.
Choreography Demonstrates Demonstrates Demonstrates Demonstrates
excellent good knowledge of some
knowledge of knowledge of choreography. knowledge of
the choreography. Some errors the
choreography Few errors, choreography,
and does it however it but unsure of
well. does not some
interfere with movements.
performance.

Assessment

Directions: Choose the correct answer on the following questions and write the
letter of your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Frequent use of floorwork is a distinctive characteristics of primarily which

of the following genres of dance?
a. Ballet b. Contemporary c. Folk d. Modern
2. Who is not a Pioneer of Contemporary dance?
a. Allan b. Cunningham c. Duncan d. Graham
3. You went to a party and you saw a couple dancing in a syncopated manner
to the rhythm of the music. What do you think is the type of dance that the
couple is executing?
a. Ballet Dance
b. Folk/ Indigenous Dance
c. Social/ Ballroom Dance
d. Popular Dance
4. Marrah is a member of a dance troupe. She was chosen to be the lead
dancer for a performance. In their performance, she needs to wear a lyrical
dance shoes. What kind of dance does Marrah will be acting out?
a. Ballet Dance
b. Contemporary Dance
c. Modern Dance
d. Social Dance

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5. Kids nowadays are very fund of watching and copying the dance steps in
tiktok. How will you classify the dance that you learned in tiktok application?
a. Ballet Dance
b. Folk/ Indigenous Dance
c. Social/ Ballroom Dance
d. Popular Dance
6. Angela was dancing smoothly portraying a mother who recently lost a child
and went to a depression. After the performance of Angela, the audience
stand and clap their hands in a loud manner and they also teary eyed. What
function of dance does this performance have?
a. Communication
b. Entertainment
c. Self-Expression
d. Therapy
7. There are foreigners in Plaza and your troupe was assigned to perform for
them. Your routine was so fabulous with all the colorful props and costume.
What do you think is your goal in your performance?
a. For communication
b. For entertainment
c. For religious worship
d. For social affirmation
8. She was considered as the “Mother of Philippine Folk Dance”
a. Francisca Reyes Aquino
b. Isadora Duncan
c. Martha Graham
d. Rosalia Morino Santos
9. This was an excellent teaching tool for all dancers as it is a complex mixture
of technique, coordination and musicality.
a. Ballet Dance
b. Folk Dance
c. Modern Dance
d. Popular Dance
10. It is a traditional recreational dance of an indigenous society showing the
cultural characteristics of a specific people at a given time and place.
a. Ballet b. Ballroom dance c. Folk dance d. Contemporary

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Assessment What I Know
1. A 1. C
2. A 2. A
3. C 3. C
4. B 4. A
5. D 5. C
6. A 6. C
7. B 7. B
8. A 8. A
9. A 9. D
10. C 10. C
Answer Key
References

Photos

Social/Ballroom dance
https://socialdance.stanford.edu/syllabi/ballroom.html

Ballet
https://www.inspirationsdancewear.com/blogs/dance-news/the-top-10-types-of-
dance

Folk/Indigenous dance
https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/441141725973446727/

Modern Dance
https://qualitycustomessays.com/hip-hop-dance/

Contemporary Dance
https://www.ocregister.com/2017/09/02/award-winning-entity-contemporary-dance-
kicks-off-laguna-dance-festival-at-art-walk/

Popular Dance
http://www.newsgd.com/news/GDNews/content/2010-11/22/content_17809355.htm

Martha Graham Photo

Source:
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Martha-Graham

Isadora Duncan Photo

Source:
https://europeupclose.com/article/isadora-duncan-athens/

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