Dance and its elements pag aaral tingkol sa sayaw at ibat ibang elemento nito

MA-ANN JASMIN B. CASIMIRO
Subject Teacher
APPRENTICESH
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EXPLORATION
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Q UA R T E R 1
L e s s o n 1
EDUARDO L. JOSON MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

LESSON 1:
DANCE AND ITS
ELEMENT
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

LEARNING OBJECTIVES :
• Define dance and its
elements
• Appreciate dance as
expression
• Apply 5 elements in a
movement activity

What is Dance?
•Definition: Rhythmic body
movement expressing
emotions or stories

What is Dance?
•Significance: Cultural
expression, fitness,
creativity, storytelling

What is Dance?
•Origin: Found in rituals,
traditions, and celebrations

TYPES OF
DANCE
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

1. FOLK DANCE
•Definition: Folk dance is
a traditional dance
passed down from one
generation to another.
It shows the culture,
customs, and way of life
of a group of people.

KEY FEATURES
✅ Performed during festivals, rituals, and
community events
✅ Movements are simple and often done in
groups
✅ Reflects daily life, beliefs, and nature
✅ Usually danced with native music and
costumes

2. HIP-HOP DANCE
Definition: Hip-hop dance is
a modern and energetic type
of dance that began in urban
or city communities,
especially among the youth.
It is often danced to hip-hop
music, which has a strong
beat or rhythm.

CHARACTERISTICS
• 1. Energetic and
Powerful Movements
• 2. Freestyle
• 3. Expressive
• 4. Street style

3. BALLET
Definition: Ballet is a
classical and graceful
form of dance that began
in royal courts of Europe,
especially in France and
Italy during the 15th
century.

BALLET
It is known for:
•Elegant movements
•Precise technique
•Dancers wearing tutus and
ballet shoes

Key Characteristics of
Ballet:
✅ Graceful and Controlled
Movements
✅ Tells a Story
✅ Formal Training
✅ Performed on Stage

4. CONTEMPORARY
DANCE
Contemporary dance is a
modern style of dance that
combines movements from
ballet, modern, jazz, and
even street dance.
It focuses on expression,
emotions, and storytelling
through movement.

Key Characteristics:
✅ Expressive and Emotional
✅ Creative and Open-Ended
✅ Use of Floor Work
✅ Combines Different Styles

5. BALLROOM DANCE
Ballroom dance is a
formal partner dance style
performed by two people. It
is usually danced to smooth
or rhythmic music and is
popular in social events,
competitions, and
performances.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS:
✅ Danced in Pairs
✅ Graceful and Stylish
✅ Used in Social and
Competitive Dancing

TYPES OF DANCE
Dance Style Music Type Description
Waltz Smooth Elegant and slow movements, with a swaying
motion.
Tango Dramatic Strong and sharp movements, with intense
expression.
Cha-cha Lively
Fast-paced with hip movements, fun and
energetic.
Rumba Romantic Slow but sensual movements, often expresses
themes of love.
Jive Very Fast High-energy dance with lots of kicks and
jumps.

1. WALTZ
Waltz-smooth, flowing dance in 3/4
time

2. TANGO
Strong and sharp movements, with intense
expression.

3. CHA-CHA
Fast-paced with hip movements, fun and energetic.

4. RUMBA
Slow but sensual movements, often expresses
themes of love.

5. JIVE
High-energy dance with lots of kicks and jumps.

6. ETHNIC/TRIBAL DANCE
Ethnic or tribal dances are
traditional dances of
indigenous or native groups.
They show the group’s
beliefs, way of life, and
connection to nature and
ancestors.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS:
✅ Cultural and Spiritual
✅ Strong and Rhythmic
Movements
✅ Traditional Costumes and Props
✅ Passed Down by Ancestors

Kadal Tahu
A tribal dance of the T’boli that mimics a bird.

Igorot Dance
shows hunting, rice planting, or war
preparation

5
ELEMENTS
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

1. BODY
•Body – Parts used to dance
Examples:
•Moving just your arms in a wave.
•Jumping using your legs and feet.
•Turning your head to follow music.
•Full-body movement like spinning or
running in a circle.

2. SPACE
• Space – Level, direction, path
Key parts of space:
•Level – high (jumping), medium (walking), low
(crawling or sitting)
•Direction – forward, backward, sideways,
diagonal
•Path or Floor Pattern – straight line, zigzag,
curved, circular

2. SPACE
Examples:
•A ballet dancer moving lightly across the
stage in a straight path.
•A hip-hop dancer making sharp turns left
and right.
•A folk dancer dancing in a circle with a group.

3. TIME
•Time – Tempo, rhythm, duration
Key parts of time:
•Tempo – fast or slow
•Rhythm – steady or changing beats
•Duration – how long a move or
sequence lasts

3. TIME
Examples:
•Fast steps in a cha-cha dance (quick-
quick-slow)
•Slow, flowing movement in
contemporary dance
•Tapping feet on the beat in a folk
dance

4. ENERGY
• Energy- The quality or force of movement:
Types of energy:
•Sharp – quick and strong (like a punch)
•Smooth – soft and flowing (like a wave)
•Heavy – grounded or strong
•Light – soft or airy
•Sudden – quick surprise movement
•Sustained – slow, drawn-out movement

4. ENERGY
Examples:
• A ballerina dancing with light and
graceful energy
• A hip-hop dancer hitting beats with
sharp, explosive energy
• A tribal dance with heavy, grounded
steps

5. Relationship
• How dancers interact with: Other dancers (group or
partner)/Objects or props (scarves, sticks, fans)
Examples of relationships:
•Dancing with a partner (ballroom)
•Mirroring each other’s movements (contemporary or
hip-hop)
•Dancing with props like fans, scarves, or bamboo poles
(e.g., Tinikling)
•Moving in sync with a group (folk or tribal dances)

"Dance Style Poster Collage"
"Dance Style Poster Collage"
️
🖼️Instructions:
1.Choose one dance type from the list
below (or any other you like):
1.Folk Dance
2.Hip-hop
3.Ballet
4.Contemporary
5.Ballroom
6.Ethnic/Tribal

• Create a mini-poster or collage (short bond
paper or A4 size) showing:
• ✅ A short description of the dance style in your
own words
• ✅ A list or drawing of movements or costumes
related to it
• ✅ Examples of how the five elements of dance
are used in that style
• ✅ Print or cut pictures from
magazines/internet to decorate your work
• Add your own artistic touch – be creative with
colors, borders, or even calligraphy

Example Layout (Guide Only):
Title: The Beauty of Ballet
🩰 Description: Ballet is a classical dance form
with grace and strong technique...🕺
Body: Full-body control with pointed toes
🌀 Space: Often high level, long lines
️
⏱️Time: Slow and graceful timing
️
🌬️Energy: Light and floating
👯 Relationship: Often performed in duets or
group formations
🎨 (Add a drawing of a ballet dancer or a printed
image)

Dance Improvisation Video
• In groups, students improvise a 2 minute
dance using:
⚬ At actions (jump, slide, twist, etc.)
⚬ 2 energy types (sharp/soft)
⚬ 2 spatial levels (low/high)
⚬ 1 relationship (solo/partner/group)
• Focus: All Dance Elements

MA-ANN JASMIN B. CASIMIRO
Subject Teacher
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
"Through body,
space, time, and
energy — we
don't just move,
we tell stories."

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