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Nature of Dances

What is dance? Dance is one of the most beautiful forms of art that has grown in leaps and bounds. Dance is no longer just a hobby; it is also one of the most lucrative professions as well. It is also a form of expression that helps a person bring forth who they are, and what they're passionate about. Every form of dance has its own unique identity. Each dance is beautiful in its own way and has a different appeal to it. And every country has a distinctive approach about its dance style, with ethnicities worldwide merging dance forms, and even creating new ones.

Ancient Egypt became full blown and was richly recorded. reflected in wall paintings, reliefs, and in the literary record in hieroglyphs. as a medium of religious expression Ancient Greek Civilization as an aid to military education a form of entertainment and display

Ancient Rome They stopped valuing such qualities in art as the nation grew wealthy and powerful. The Romans ceased to create and perform within the arts themselves. Catholic Church in Europe The Christian fathers approved the use of dance, provided that its form and intent were holy and profound. Dances then became part of worships and church services.

Europe in 15th and !6th Century New court dances performed by nobility came about as well as the rise of art in ballet in Italy and France. Several other dance forms continued to sprout and spread across several countries.

Why do people dance? It has been used in worship. It plays a role in courtship. It serves as a form of acquaintance for man and woman. It is an expression of one feelings. As in old times, it brings magical power to people. It brings victory or somehow restores health to life. It serves to entertain others. It gives beauty and inspiration to others. It is use as whole-body workout.

TECHNIQUES - It refers to the skill in executing movement. As a dancer, one needs to have a complete control over the muscles of his body for him to be said technically proficient. DESIGN - It refers to the arrangement of movements according to pattern in time (either fast or slow) and space (one's position in relation to his background). PROPERTIES AND COSTUME - These contribute to the visual effect of dance. The costumes can somehow relate closely to the beliefs and environment of people.

Types of Dances

was developed in the early 1900s, the time when dancers came out against the stiffness and restraints of classical ballet. It created its own techniques, costumes, shoes, and gave more attention to self- expression and individual creativity rather than technical expertise. It allows dancers and choreographers to create steps using their moods and emotions producing a more relaxed dance style. Modern Dance

Contemporary Dance It may include techniques that are found in ballet and modern dance such as floor work, fall and recovery, improvisation, even incorporating yoga, pilates, and martial arts together with techniques introduced by such famous dancers as Graham, Hawkins, Horton, and Cunningham.

is an organized sports activity involving short routines that combine dance, gymnastics, and stunt elements to cheer on teams, most commonly in basketball and football. Cheerleading originated in Britain and spread to the United States where it remains most common, but has also become popular in other parts of the world, such as Europe, Central America, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and Asia Cheerdance

originated from a cultural movement that began in 1970's New York. The movement also includes Djing, rapping, and graffiti. The Hip Hop dance style incorporates locking, popping, break-in, house and more recently krumping, which are all stand alone individual dance forms in themselves. Hip Hop dance is very energetic, expressive, improvisational and social. A direct opposite of traditional dance forms such as Ballet, Jazz and Tap that were taught in dance studios and establishments. Hip-Hop Dance

Philippine Folk Dances An Introduction to the Culture and Tradition of the Philippines through Dances

Lecture Agenda

History and Influences

A brief introduction to the history of the Philippines folk dances

from Luzon

A discussion of dances originated from the islands of Luzon

from Visayas

A discussion of dances originated from the islands of Visayas

from Mindanao

A discussion of dances originated from the islands of Mindanao