Myrell Anne Capilayan BIT-Cosmetology 2A

Module 1- Introduction to Rhythmic Activities

ACTIVITY 2
Provide examples of activities belonging to the different phases of dance on the
columns below.

Creative Rhythm

Folk Dance Recreational Dance Social Dance Creative and

Locomotor Non-Locomotor Theatrical Dance

1. Jumping 1. Bending 1. Tinikling 1. Step 1. Salsa 1. Ballet

dancing
2. Hopping 2. Twisting 2. Itik-itik 2. Swing 2. Jazz
2. Ballroom dance dance
3. Skipping 3. Pushing 3. Singkil dancing
3. Hustle 3. Tap
4. Gallopin 4. Pulling 4. Binasuan 3. Hip Hop dance
g 4. Samba
5. Stretching 5. CariÑosa 4. Set 4. Folk
5. Leaping dancing 5. Rumba dance

5. Square 5. Lyrical
and round dance
dancing
ACTIVITY 3

Dance benefits….. What dance can offer?

Complete the infographic representation of the health benefits and values of
dance. Give at least five in each health aspect.

Heath Benefits and Values of Dancing

PHYSICAL MENTAL EMOTIONAL SOCIAL

1. improved 1. Improve self- 1. A Shapely 1. Increases

condition of your esteem Brain physical fitness
heart and lungs. 2. Improves
2. increased 2. Improve your 2. Improved balance and
muscular mood and Concentration posture
strength, attitude
3. A Great 3. Make your
endurance and mind sharp
motor fitness. 3. Ease Antidepressant
depression and 4. Reduce stress
3. increased anxiety 4. Fun Therapy 5. Increase social
aerobic fitness. interaction
4. improved muscle 4. Protect your 5. An Extrovert
tone and memory You
strength.
5. weight 5. Help you meet
management. new people
 Answer the following questions:
1. In your own understanding, define rhythm and rhythmic activities by giving
examples.
Answer: Rhythmic activities are combinations of physical movements with sounds, beats, or music. Rhythmic
activities rely on an internal or external rhythm used for self-expression, exercise, demonstration of physical
ability, socialization, and expression of culture. During rhythmic activities individuals participate in rhythmic
body movement, drumming, auditory stimulation, playing musical instruments, singing, and chanting, to name
a few, with a trained leader guiding the group toward a therapeutic purpose

2. What are the phases of dance?

Answer:
 Creative Rhythms.
 Folk/Ethnic Dances.
 Social/ballroom Dance.
 Recreational Dance.
 Creative Dance.

3. What health benefits and values can you get from dancing? Give 3 in
every aspect of health and discuss your answer.
Answer:
 improved condition of your heart and lungs.
 increased muscular strength, endurance and motor fitness.
 increased aerobic fitness.