Lesson 5: Dance

I. Intended Learning outcomes:

1. Discusses the nature and history different dances

2. Define the different form of dances and identify the elements of dances.
3. Enumerate the benefits acquired in dances participation
4. Observe the proper etiquette during the performance of dances
5. Discuss famous national Philippine folkdance Tinikling

II. Motivation

1. Who among you here love to dance? Why/ why not?

2. What specifically types of dance do you perform most?
3. Do you want to have a sample of dance?

Activity 1:
Let’s Dance! (4 minutes)
1. The teacher will prepare at least 6 different music (folkdance, social dance, cheer dance,
festival dance, hip-hop, modern dance). Each music will be played within 40 sec.
2. Students will dance according to the music played by the teacher.

Analysis
Processing Questions (5 minutes)
1. What can you say about our activity? Why?
2 .Are you familiar with the different dance presented? Which one is your favourite?
3 .In your own ideas, how can you differentiate each dances?
*Folkdance to Hip- Hop
*Modern to Festival Dance
*Cheer dance to Ballroom dance
4. What are the benefits and importance of those dances to you as a student?

II. Lesson Proper

The teacher will discuss the following topics:

Nature of the Different Dances

Dance is an expression of the body, following rhythmic patterns, and is usually accompanied by
music. From the primitive man expressing emotions in such events as birth, death, marriage, war, among
other things, dance has evolved to modern forms of social dancing. These are the different forms of dance.
•Traditional dances (folk and ethnic)
•Modern and Contemporary Dances
•Ballroom (recreational and competitive)
•Cheer Dance
•Hip hop or Street dance
•Festival Dance

History of Dance
What are the origins of Dance?
History of human dance is continuing mystery, some archaeologist have a belief that dance originated
between 5,000 -9,000 years ago. They believe it come from cultures located between Pakistan to the
Danube Basin. Some of the first styles of dance were Ballet, folk, and flamenco dance. While some of the
most noted historical genres of dance were Ballet, folk, hip-hop, tap, jazz, and belly. They have been used
as forms of entertainment and general health. They have gone from extremely reformed to having more
freedom.

Renaissance
Some dances are called court dances which required the dancer to be trained and were often displayed
for entertainment. Country dances could be attempted by anyone.

Baroque
Classical ballet the French culture was highly influential in society this new style of dance was no
exception. Dance such as minuet, sarabande, gavotte, and gigue all-share roughly the same steps.

Romantic
During this period a dance called quadrille. Which is a type of line dance. Similar to square dance.
Based on you man and women facing each other in square

Neo- Classical
Revival of styles and spirits of classic antiquity inspired from the classical period a reaction against the
preceding rococo style.

Impressionist
A time of reform the theatrical ballet and a time of precision.

Modern
It evolved during the early 20th century was a dance form more powerful for a communication system
looking beyond what was traditional western theatrical dance
Characteristics of Dances

•Traditional dance- is 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 dances
•Modern dance –is a broad genre of western concert or theatrical dance, primarily arising out of Germany
and the United States in the late 19th century and early 20th centuries. Modern dance often considered to
have emerged as a rejection of, or rebellion against, classical ballet.

•Ballroom dance- is a set of partner dances, which are enjoyed both socially and competitively around the
world. It consists of two styles; the Smooth, or Standard, and the Rhythm or Latin.
• Cheer Dance- is the dance portion of cheerleading, where tumbling and stunts are not included. It is
made of 4 parts, namely pom dance, jazz, hip-hop and line dance

.
•Festival Dance- are cultural dances performed to the strong beats of percussion instruments by
community of people sharing the same culture usually done in honour of Patron saint or in thanksgiving of
bountiful harvest.

•Hip- hop dance- refers to street dance styles primarily performed to hip-hop music or that have evolved
as part of hip hop culture.

Benefits and Importance of Dance

1.Improved condition of our heart and lungs
2.Increased muscular strength, endurance motor fitness
3. Increased aerobic fitness
4.Improved muscle tone and strength
 5.Weight management
6.Stronger bones and reduced risk of osteoporosis
7. Better coordination, agility and flexibility
8.Improved balance and spatial awareness
9.Increased physical confidence
10.Improved mental functioning
11.Improved general and psychological wellbeing
12.Greater self-confidence and self- esteem
13.Better social esteem

Elements of Dance
1. Body- In dance, the body is the mobile figure or shape, felt by the dancer, see by others. The body is
sometimes relatively still, and sometimes changing as the dancer, move in place or travels through the
dance area. Dancers emphasize specific parts of their body in a dance phrase or use their whole body
all at once.
2. Action is any human movement included in the act of dancing- it can include dance steps, facial
movements, partner lifts, gestures, and even everyday movements such as walking. Dance is made up
of streams of movement and pauses, so action refers not only to steps and sequences, but also to
pauses and moments of relative stillness.
3. Space. Dancers interact with space in myriad ways. They may stay in one place or they may travel from
one place to another. They may alter the direction, level, size, and pathways of their movements.
4. Time. Human movement is naturally rhythmic in the broad sense that we alternate activity and rest.
Breath and waves are examples of rhythms in nature that repeat, but not as consistently as in metered
rhythm. Rhythmic patterns may be metered or free meter. Dance movements may show different
timing relationships such as simultaneous or sequential timing, brief to long duration, fast to slow
speed, or accents in predictable or unpredictable intervals.
5. Energy. It is about how the movement happens. Choices about energy include variations in movement
flow and the use of force, tension, and weight. An arm gesture might be free flowing or easily stopped,
and it may be powerful or gentle, tight or loose, heavy and light. A dancer may step into an arabesque
position with a sharp, percussive attack or with light, flowing ease. Energy may change in an instant,
and several typed of energy may be concurrently in play.

Tinikling: The National Dance of The Philippines with Bamboo Poles

One of the most popular folk dances in the Philippines is the Tinikling. The traditional dance, which usually
involves a pair of two bamboo poles, is considered to be the oldest in the country and its appeal has
spread across the globe—particularly to the United States.

Why is the dance called Tinikling?

Wondering how this type of dance got its name? The Tinikling is said to be named after the long-legged bird called the tikling in the
Philippines. This bird belongs to a number of rail species, but the name typically refers to the slaty-breasted Rail (Gallirallus striatus),
the buff-banded Rail (Gallirallus philippensis), and the barred rail (Gallirallus torquatus).
 Someone who dances the Tinikling imitates the movements of a tikling bird (hence, tikling-like) as the bird
walks over the grass or dodges bamboo traps set by Filipino farmers on vast rice fields.

According to historical accounts, the Tinikling dance originated during the Spanish occupation in the
Philippines—particularly on the island of Leyte. Rice farmers on the Visayan Islands usually set up bamboo
traps to protect their fields, yet tikling birds dodged their traps. Locals imitated the birds’ movement, and
supposedly, that’s how this dramatic traditional folk dance was born.

However, according to legend, the dance originated during the Spanish colonial era when locals were ordered
by the King of Spain to work on large plantations. Those who did not follow his orders or worked too slowly
were given a punishment: to stand in between two bamboo poles.

These poles were then clapped together in an effort to beat the Filipino natives’ feet. To escape this
punishment, the Filipinos would jump when the two poles were about to be clapped. This practice of jumping
between the poles eventually transformed from a challenge into an artistic dance.
 Do these steps outside the bamboo poles:
1. Hop on both feet.
2. Hop another hop on both feet. ...
3. Hop on both feet.
4. Do another hop using both feet. ...
5. Hop on both feet.
6. Again, hop on both feet.

III. Application

Take the Shot!

Choose one song to accompany your chosen dance form. Perform 3-5 minutes dance with your own
choreograph steps. Take a picture of your performance and write a short narrative. Submit to your teacher
your work.

I. Evaluation

Match the column A to column B.

1. is developed by people that reflect the 6. are cultural dances performed to the
life of the people of a certain country or strong beats of percussion instruments
region. 7. Human movement is naturally rhythmic
2. is a broad genre of western concert or 8. refers to street dance styles
theatrical dance 9. Some dances are called court dances
3. is a set of partner dances, which are 10. mobile figure or shape seen by others
enjoyed both socially and competitively
4. A time of reform the theatrical ballet A. Ballroom dance
and a time of precision. B. Body
5. It evolved during the early 20th century C. Renaissance
D. Impressionist
E. Traditional dance J. Modern
F. Time K. Festival Dance
G. Hip- hop dance L. Modern dance
H. Neo- Classical M. Space
I. Cheer Dance