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Module 3
Arts and Humanities
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Lesson 11: Dance

Objectives:

At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:

1. Identify the kinds of dancing.

2. Discuss the elements of dance
3. Differentiate social dance from theatrical dance
4. Explain why people dance

Acquire

Dance is a rhythmic and expressive movement of the body in successive movement usually accompanied by music.
It has been said to be the mother of the arts, for it’s the oldest of the art which actually reflects man’s age old need
to communicate different emotions such as joy, grief, excitement and others. Dance simply started as man’s own
life for almost all occasions, in whatever aspects, as birth, death, healing of the sick, asking for forgiveness, war,
marriage – were celebrated by dancing. There are dances that express thankfulness for a good harvest, in celebration
of religious festivities, or just a mere pleasurable expression of the body. It uniquely intensifies different moods and
emotions that somehow deepen everybody’s feelings.

Why People Dance?

It has been used in worship. It plays a role in courtship. It serves as a form of acquaintance for a man and woman. It
is an expression of the joy one feels. As in old times, it brings magical powers to people. It brings victory or
somehow restores health to life. It even breaks the monotony of the daily activities. It serves to entertain others. It
gives beauty and inspiration to others. It provides personal and effectiveness of communication. Two kinds of
movements: (1) Movement within the body which includes the hand and arms. (2) Movement from one space to
another.

Features of Dance

a) Music. It is closely related to dance for it plays a significant role in it. It is used as accompaniment that
somehow motivates the dancer’s movement.
b) Movement. It refers to action of dances with the use of their bodies to create organized patterns.
c) 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.
d) 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).
e) Properties and Costume. These contribute to the visual effect of dance. The costumes can somehow
relate closely to the beliefs and environment of people.

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Kinds of Dance

1. Ethnological Dance – This is a dance that is indigenous to a certain race or country. The term ethnic is
used to distinguish religious dances, and designed as hymns of praise to a god, or to bring on good fortune
in peace and war. They are symbolic in meaning that can’t be understood easily by persons who don’t
belong to the ethnic group.
2. Social Dance – These are popular type of dancing for pleasure as generally performed by pairs or group of
people following a definite step or pattern. Most of these have specific rhythms and coordinated with the
movement and steps of the body, hand, foot and head.
a. Ballroom Dance– It actually originated as square dance which was followed by waltz, tango,
foxtrot, swing, etc.
b. Folk Dance – It usually derived from ethnic dances. People all over the world have their own folk
dances as distinct to their specific culture.

3. Spectacular or Theatrical Dance – These are dances which are intended for viewing audience. Usually,
these are performed for the entertainment of spectators.
a. Ballet – It’s the ultimate expression of art in dance which originated in the royal courts during the
middle ages. The term ballet refers to series of solo and converted dances with poses and steps
combined with light flowing figures, music accompaniment and expressive scenic accessories of a
dramatic atmosphere. The movement of the dance is subject to definite discipline of the body,
hands, legs and others. Usually a ballet includes staging, scenery, costumes dancing and music; but
no singing and dialogue.
b. Modern Dance – It is often characterized as something natural and free. It is also being called as
expressional dance. This dance emerged as a form of a revolt against the strictness governing the
old forms of dance. It has varied styles of movements based on the new trend; therefore, it doesn’t
stick to conventions. The major emphasis of this dance is on the expression through the dancer’s
execution.

Some Filipino Folk Dances

1. Pandango sa Ilaw – It’s typical folk dance originated in Ilokano region. It’s a very popular dance which
express in different versions. It is the most difficult for the female dancers that they have to balance these
oil lamps, one on her head and two on each palm. It’s a dance of grace and skill.
2. Itik-Itik – This fascinating dance originated from a dance called sibay. It is a native dance interpreting the
playfulness if duckling wading in the river.
3. Habanera Soltera – This dance is from Ilocos Sur. This dance is performed by the bride to be and her
close friends at the traditional social gathering on the eve of the wedding. This is bride’s farewell to the
state of single blessedness.
4. Singkil – It’s a dance based on the Maranao epic “Bantugan”. It features a beautiful princess dancing
gracefully over clashing bamboo pole nimble followed by a nimble prince. It is a Lanao court dance which
women of royal blood have to learn.
5. Tinikling – It is a native dance presenting using long bamboo sticks from which the dancers hop from one
pole to another.
6. Obado – named after a town in Bulacan. Obando Dance is a dance of rural Philippines. Attire is the native
"balintawak" and "salakot" for the ladies and "barong tagalog and "buntal" hats for the gentlemen.
7. Sakuting - a folk dance of the Ilocanos usually performed during Christmas. Groups of boys and girls go
to perform from house to house receiving many gifts in return. Note: the two sticks used to produce the
rhythmic sound. (Barangay Folk dance Troupe Philippine Normal College).
8. Kappa Malong Malong- Also called Sambi sa Malong, this Maranao dance shows the many ways of
wearing a malong, a simple tubular yet highly functional piece of cloth. The traditional women’s version
shows this cloth of countless colorful designs.
9. Binanogbanog-A dance in imitation of the hawk. Held in reverence to the bird for it not to do harm to the
community.
10. Dugsu- is a ceremonial dance among the Manobo people in Bukidnon, Agusan and Misamis Oriental.
11. Kumentang - The graceful hand movements from the wrist going clock or counter clockwise while
dancing. This is a typical Characteristic movement of the hands in Philippine folk dances.

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Elements of Dance

a) Body. Dance is comprised of various body motions that express feeling and emotion. Our bodies move in
way to express ourselves using locomotor and non-locomotor movements.
b) Energy. Energy is the force at which we express or body motions.
c) Space/Level. To show variation and movement we need to use our surroundings well.
d) Relationship. In dance, we often dance with one other person or with many people in a group. Just like
with conversation, we communicate and react using our bodies.
e) Time. Timing is key to any dance. We follow the rhythm or beat to match our actions with sound of the
music.

Apply

Tiktok is very popular nowadays. We have seen different clips in which tiktok users can dub or dance and this can be
easily to follow/mimic. For your own version:

1. Make a dance cover in tiktok.

2. Choose a music/cover which you think suits on you.
3. NOTE: Wear decent clothes and use proper music/dance choreography.
4. Send it to our designated group chat indicating your complete name and section.

Assess

1. Do you like dancing? How often do you dance? What benefit

will you get from dancing? Explain.

2. Would you say that you enjoy dancing, Or is it an embarrassing torture? Explain why.

3. If you’re a woman, have you ever asked by a man for a dance? How do you feel about it?
Explain. If you’re a man, how do you feel when you ask a woman to dance? Explain.

4. Why do you think people dance? Explain.

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