Senior High School

Senior High School

Senior High School
Senior High School

HEALTH OPTIMIZING PHYSICAL

EDUCATION (HOPE3)
Quarter 3 – Module 1:
NATURE AND ELEMENTS OF DANCE
H.O.P.E. 3– GRADE 12
Quarter 3 – Module 1: DANCE - NATURE AND ELEMENTS OF DANCE

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HEALTH OPTIMIZING PHYSICAL

EDUCATION
Quarter 3 – Module 1
NATURE AND ELEMENTS OF DANCE
Lesson
Nature and Elements of
1 Dance

Pantomina sa Tinampo – Courtship Dance

Sorsogon Kasanggayahan Festival
Photo taken from:https://bicolanoman.wordpress.com/2016/05/29/6-things-to-do-in-sorsogon-city/

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Introductory Message
A module is a type of learning resource that is essentially self-contained,
self- instructional package with learning paced by the student according to his or
her individual needs and ability (Ali, et.al,2010). It requires the learners to interact
actively with the instructional materials rather than simply allowing them to read
the materials passively (Dick and Carrey, 1990).

For the facilitator:

This module adheres to the learning competencies of the DepEd Curriculum.

This module helps the learners understand the nature and elements of dance. This
module is a useful learning material that provides the learning objectives, pretest,
lesson proper, enrichment activities, generalization, application, assessment and
additional activities.

For the learner:

This module is created to give meaningful learning of the nature and

elements of dance, through clear and comprehensive discussions. Through the
lesson, you will learn the different cultures, traditions, celebrations and important
rituals. Dances were also performed for self—expression, recreation, competition
and even as a means for having an active lifestyle.

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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help
you understand the nature and elements of dance. This module provides
discussions and activities that will help you learn and discover the essential
elements in different cultures, traditions, celebrations and important rituals.
Furthermore, this will also help you to think creatively and proactively.

Hello, Learner. At the

end of your quest,
you’ll be able to:

a. discuss the different elements of dance;

b. perform simple dance activity with observance to safety precautions
c. recognize ones’ potential in analyzing and creating simple dance
choreography.

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 What I Know
Hello, Learner. Before we
proceed to your new
quest, let’s test if you are
already prepared to go!

Let’s challenge what you know! Choose the letter of the correct answer from
the box below.
_____________1. Which of the following is not an essential element of dance?
_____________2. If you were describing the direction that a dancer moves across
the floor, which element are you pertaining to?
_____________3. Performers move with the tempo of an underlying sound,
known as _____________.
_____________4. “The movements in dance may be executed in varying tempo”.
What element of dance does the statement describes?
_____________5. Which of the following elements pertains to continuity, flowing
or controlled force in a dance?

a. body b. action c. space d. texture

e. force f. time g. beat

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 What’s In

Hello learner, if painters have canvas which

they use as a medium to bear their art, dancers
use their body to form shapes and gestures to
communicate their sense of art and self-
expression. In this activity, try to analyze which
specific body parts do the performers made use to
perform their dance. Write your answers in your
notebook.

1. 2.

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3. 4.

https://www.pikist.com/free-photo-vlmlw https://www.pexels.com/photo/ballroo
m-dance-dancing-elegance-270800/
5.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/inboundpass/4986406953/in/photostream/

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 What’s New
ACTIVITY 1 This time let us explore how body as a medium of dance, was
used to create a work of art. Answer the following questions below. Write your
answers in your answer sheet.

1. How do the body parts were shaped in space in this picture?

a. b. b.

2. Tell something about the use of directions and level of space (high, medium or
low) in the following dances.

a. b.

c.

What is It

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 Dances as an art form, tradition, self-expression and recreation despite
their differences have elements in common. Upon learning these elements of
dance, you will be able to develop a better understanding of how dances are
created and create a simple dance artwork of your own.

Elements of Dance
 BODY

The body is the medium used by the dance

artist in expressing his/her craft. This element
answers the question, “What is the body part that
can be used to create shapes, figures and dance
actions?”

https://pixabay.com/photos/dance-
dancers-dancing-woman-girl-4728784/

The following body parts can be used in creating lines and shapes for
different dance movements:

Head

Neck

Trunk - chest, waist, hips, buttocks, back

Upper extremities – shoulders, arms,

elbow, wrist, hands, palms and fingers

Lower extremities – legs, knees,

ankles, feet, heels and toes

These body parts can be in different shapes such as straight arms, curved
lower back, twisted torso, etc. The body can be rounded, angular or combination
of both. The different body shapes can be made by means of body parts to body
parts, individuals to groups or body parts to objects. Moreover, the shapes can be
symmetrical or asymmetrical.

a. Symmetrical – balanced shape; movements are practically identical or

similar on both sides.

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 b. Asymmetrical – unbalanced shape; movements of two sides of the body
do not match or completely different from each other.

 ACTION
It is any bodily movement involved in dancing. It can be in a form of
gestures, facial expression and movement skills.

Basic movement skills that can be incorporated in dance:

a. Non-locomotor Movements – are movements that are done in stationary
place.
Bend or flex
Lift or Raise
Stretch, extend or straighten
Twist
Circle
Swing
Turn or rotate

b. Locomotor movements – are movements that brings performer from one

place to another.
Preparatory movements to locomotor
Point – toes touching the floor, knees extended

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 Step – a transfer of weight from one foot to another
Place – touching the floor with the whole of the foot
(with slight weight on it)
Spring – to push off the leg/s in the air

Types of Locomotor
Walk – moving at moderate pace of the feet, lifting one foot
only after the other foot has touched the floor or
ground.
Run - movement of the feet with springing steps at rapid pace
such that at an instant both feet are off-ground during
each step.
Hop – a spring on one foot and landing on the same foot
Skip – a step and a hop
Leap – a spring on one foot and landing on the other foot
Jump – a spring on both feet and landing on one or both feet.

The different movement skills such as locomotor and non-locomotor

movements can be used and combined in creating a dance choreography. But
where are these dance actions going to take place? The next element will be
discussing where these movements can be performed.

 SPACE
This is the area the performers
occupy and where they move. It can be
divided into four different aspects, also
known as spatial elements.

a. direction – dance movements can

travel in any direction. The
performers can go forward, side,
backward, diagonal, circular, and so on.

b. level – movements can be done in a high, medium,

or low level.

c. size – movements can be varied by doing larger or

smaller actions.

d. focus – performers may change their focus by

looking at different directions.

 ENERGY

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 Different levels and types of energies can be incorporated in the dance
choreography to make the dance art dynamic. Dance movements can be sharp or
smooth, strong or light, free flowing or with sudden stops, powerful or gentle, etc.

What’s More

ACTIVITY 2

Since you already knew the locomotor and non-locomotor skills, your task
now is to demonstrate the following and identify if it is locomotor or axial/non-
locomotor skill. The video presentation will only be one minute and thirty seconds
(1:30) only in Mp4 format. or a sample picture/drawing of the following.

1. Walking 4. Sliding 7. Percussive 10. Running

2. Flexion 5. Vibratory 8. Skipping

3. Extension 6. Hopping 9. Pendular

 Walking – moving at moderate pace of the feet, lifting one foot only after
the other foot has touched the floor or ground.
 Running – movement of the feet with springing steps at rapid pace such
that at an instant both feet are off-ground during each step.
 Sliding – gliding the feet along the floor
 Hopping – springing on one foot and landing on the same foot
 Skipping – same procedure as in hopping, but bouncing lightly with
alternate steps and hops
 Flexion – bending or shortening of a body part occurring at a joint.
 Extension – stretching
 Percussive – striking or beating movements.
 Vibratory – shaking or turning movements.
 Pendular – swinging or swaying movements.

What I Have Learned

Hello, Learner. Before we

proceed to your new quest,
let’s test if you already
mastered the topic.
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I have learned that
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

What I Can Do

a. Describe the use of body, actions, space and energy on the picture below.

_______________________________
_______________________________
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https://www.pxfuel.com/en/free-photo-oowyc

b. Picture analysis. How do the elements – body, action, space, energy and time,
influence the potential of the dance to optimize dancers’ health and fitness?

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 Assessment

You will be tasked to perform two dance crazes for this assessment. You
can refer to a video tutorial of the dance and afterwards, answer the questions
below. Write your responses in your notebook.

You can choose one dance craze below:

Tik-Tok Dance Challenge
Tala Dance Craze by Sarah Geronimo
Or any trending dance challenge you know

Guide questions:
1. What shapes and actions did your body make in performing the dance?
2. Kindly draw or describe in your notebook.
3. How did you make use of the space? Describe in terms of:
-direction
-level
-size
-focus

Describe the quality of dance movements applied in your chosen dance.

This task will be graded based on the following criteria:

Depth of response – 5pts

Connection to outside experiences - 5pts
Connection to the lesson - 5pts

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 15 pts

Additional Activities

Complete the sentence below:

Reflect

Today I have learned that

_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
___

I find ____________________________________________________________________________
the most interesting because
______________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_.

Answer Key

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 What I Know What’s In
1. Texture 1. Head, Neck, Hand &
Upper Extremities
2. Space
2. Upper & Lower
3. Beat Extremities
4. Action 3. Head, Upper & Lower
5. Force Extremities
4. Trunk, Upper & Lower
Extremities
5. Trunk, Upper & Lower
Extremities

What’s New What’s More

1. Shapes, Figures, 1. Locomotor

Symmetrical and 2. Non-locomotor
Asymmetrical Body 3. Non-locomotor
2. Direction/ Space 4. Locomotor
5. Non-locomotor
6. Locomotor
7. Non-locomotor
8. Locomotor
9. Non-locomotor
10. Locomotor

References:

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Macy Elarde-Fresnoza, Master Teacher I from Meycauayan National High School.
Dinoso, C. 1990. Gymnastics Book. Rex Bookstore.

Jo-Ann C. Balagtas, Estrellita N. Corpus, Erwin O. Estrella, John M. Foster

Physical Education 2 Book (Rhythmic Activities)

elementsofdance.org. 2018. Elements of Dance. Retrieved from:

https://www.elementsofdance.org/

Download Asset. n.d. The Elements of Dance: Dance Concepts. Retrieved from:

https://www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/Workarea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=36260

Photo References

https://bicolanoman.wordpress.com/2016/05/29/6-things-to-do-in-sorsogon-
city/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/90412460@N00/30290794315

https://www.needpix.com/photo/1790558/dance-man-ballet-dancer

https://c1.wallpaperflare.com/preview/928/629/199/ballet-dance-portrait-
woman.jpg

https://www.pikrepo.com/nnlow/woman-in-black-sleeveless-dress-raising-her-
hands

https://www.holloman.af.mil/Art/igphoto/2000043617/

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tutting_pose_by_Osman_Osman.jpg

https://www.needpix.com/photo/1012937/man-dance-jump-power-energy-
looking-up

https://www.pxfuel.com/en/free-photo-oowyc

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bend_and_Snap,_contemporary_dance_
performan ce_at_Nazareth_College_Arts_Center,_Rochester,_New_York_-
_20090925.jpg

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Zumba_at_People
%27s_Park_Davao_City_(aerobic s_training).jpg

https://www.flickr.com/photos/7289702@N07/5961594268

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:NWFusionPaquitaPasLift.jpg

https://www.peakpx.com/562130/woman-doing-pole-dancing

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