MOUNT SINAI

Did you know: One of the most

exceptional locations is that of Mount
Sinai, where Moses met with God who
delivered to him the tablets containing
the Ten Commandments.
DANCE
WHAT IS DANCE?

A series of movements
that follow the speed and
rhythm of a piece of
music
FEATURE

Movement of body which

includes hand, arm, and
head
Movement from one space
to another
FEATURE
Dance is one of the most beautiful
forms of art that has grown in leaps
and bounds.
Dance is a form of expression that
helps a person bring forth who they
are, and what they’re passionate
about.
WHY DO PEOPLE DANCE
It has been used in worship
It plays a role in courtship
It is an expression of one feelings
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
 TRADITIONAL DANCE

Traditional dancing can be another term for folk

dance, or sometimes even for ceremonial dance.
The term ‘Traditional’ is more frequently used when
the emphasis is on the cultural roots of the dance.
Traditional dancing is generally more of social
activity rather than competitive, but it is normally
choreographed.
 FOLK DANCE

It is a series of physical movements that are

accompanied in most cases by music, and
which relate to the common people within
a given culture.
 ETHNIC DANCE

An ethnic dance is simply a dance that is

characteristic of a particular cultural group.
 PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCE

 The Maglalatik
The Maglalatik is a mock war dance that
depicts a fight over coconut meat, a
highly-prized food. The dance is broken
into four parts: two devoted to the battle
and two devoted to reconciling. The men
of the dance wear coconut shells as part of
their costumes, and they slap them in
rhythm with the music. The Maglalatik is
danced in the religious procession during
the fiesta of Biñan as an offering to San
Isidro de Labrador, the patron saint of
farmers.
 PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCE

The Pandanggo sa Ilaw

The Pandanggo sa Ilaw is
similar to a Spanish Fandango,
but the Pandanggo is
performed while balancing
three oil lamps - one on the
head, and one in each hand. It's
a lively dance that originated
on Lubang Island.
 PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCE

 The Binasuan
 The Binasuan is an entertaining dance that
is usually performed at festive social
occasions like weddings and birthdays.
Dancers carefully balance three half-filled
glasses of rice wine on their heads and
hands as they gracefully spin and roll on
the ground. The dance originated in
Bayambang in the Pangasinan province,
and though it's usually performed alone, it
can also become a competition between
several dancers.
 PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCE

The Sayaw sa Bangko

The Sayaw sa Bangko is
performed on top of a narrow
bench. Dancers need good
balance as they go through a
series of movements that include
some impressive acrobatics. This
dance traces its roots back to the
areas of Pangapisan, Lingayen
and Pangasinan.
 PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCE

 The Tinikling
 The Tinikling is considered by many to be
the Philippine National Dance. The
dance's movements imitate the
movement of the tikling bird as it walks
around through tall grass and between
tree branches. People perform the dance
using bamboo poles. The dance is
composed of three basic steps which
include singles, doubles and hops.
 PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCE

 The Itik-Itik
 The best description of the Itik-Itik is
that the steps mimic the way a duck
walks, as well as the way it splashes
water on its back to attract a mate.
 MODERN AND
CONTEMPORARY DANCE
MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY DANCE

The name contemporary dance describes

a range of techniques and styles used in
classes, workshops and dance
choreography
It was developed in the early 20 century
th
as a recreation against the rigid
techniques of ballet.
MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY DANCE

Contemporary dance is characterized by its

versatility: it can be danced to almost any
style of music, united with other dance forms
to create new styles of movement.
Contemporary dancing seeks to work with the
natural alignment of the body, and is
therefore safe and accessible for beginners.
MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY DANCE

At the same time, the ease of movement

promoted by contemporary dance
techniques allows experienced dancers to
push new boundaries of body movement.
It is a dance that is made in, influenced by,
or presented in our current world context.
MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY DANCE

Contemporary dance makes a statement

about the world around us.
It can offer an artistic perspective on the
human condition in bold and courageous.
The primary creative tools of contemporary
dance are the Body, Time, and Space.
EATING HABITS AND BEHAVIORS

Food gives our bodies the energy we need

to function. Food is also part of traditions
and culture. This can mean that eating has
an emotional component as well. For many
people, changing eating habits is very hard.
KEEP A JOURNAL

A food journal is a good tool to help you

learn about your eating habits. Keep a food
journal for 1 week.
KEEP A JOURNAL

Write down what you eat, how much, and

what times of the day you are eating.
Include notes about what else you were doing
and how you were feeling, such as being
hungry, stressed, tired, or bored. For example,
may be you were at work and were bored. So
you got a snack form vending machine down
the hall from your desk.
KEEP A JOURNAL

At the end of the week, review your journal

and look at your eating patterns. Decide
which habits you want to change.
 HEALTHIER HABITS

Drink skim or low fat (1%) milk instead of 2% or

whole milk.
Drink more water throughout the day
Eat fruit for dessert instead of cookies (or skip
dessert all together most days)
Schedule times to eat your meals and snacks.
 HEALTHIER HABITS

Plan and prepare healthy meals and snacks to

increase your chance of success.
Keep healthy snacks at work. Pack healthy
lunches that you make at home.
Pay attention to your feelings of hunger. Learn
the difference between physical hunger and
habitual eating.
 STRESS MANAGEMENT

Stress is a response of the body to any

demand made upon it. The body responds
in a similar manner whether the stress is
positive or negative.
 STRESS MANAGEMENT

Examples of stressors that can cause eustress

(positive stress) for some people include: going
to prom, playing in a championship game, and
starting new job.
Effective stress management techniques can
help us to respond positively rather than
negatively to situations.
 THE EFFECTS OF STRESS ON THE BODY

The first is the alarm stage. The body recognizes

stressors and prepares for “fight or flight”
(dealing with or escaping the situation)
The second stage is known as the resistance
stage. During this stage the body attempts to
adjust to the stressor and return to normal.
 THE EFFECTS OF STRESS ON THE BODY

The third stage is the exhaustion stage and may

lead to decrease. Prolonged stress can affect the
body in a number of ways.
 STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES

Keep things in perspective

Practice assertive behavior
Be realistic when setting goals
Learn time management
Watch your diet and limit certain foods
Use exercise to reduce stress
Learn stress diversion activities.