CURRICULUM GUIDE FOR SPA

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DANCE GRADE 7GRADE LEVEL STANDARD
The learner demonstrates understanding and appreciation of the basic concepts and principles of dance, its forms
genres, and movement vocabulary, develop awareness of the human body as a means of artistic expression and perform
dance steps combinations in the context of local and creative dances.
CONTENT CONTENTSTANDARD PERFORMANCESTANDAR LEARNINGCOMPETENCIES CODES
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FIRST QUARTER
UNIT TOPIC 1 The learner… The learner… The learner SPA_BD7-Ia-1
: THEBASIC Demonstrates [Link] dance
CONCEPT understanding of Exhibits skills on the -As an emotional
OFDANCE the basic concepts, different dance expression
characteristics forms/genres -As an artistic expression SPA_BD7-Ia-j-2
The Meaning of and function of 2. Discusses the functions
Dance dance, movement of dance
1. Dance as vocabularies, 3. Identifies the nature
Emotional forms/genres and its and characteristics of SPA_BD7-Ib-j-3
Expression relationships for each dance form.
2. Dance as the enhancement 4. Differentiates dance
Artistic Expression of individual forms/genres
aesthetic potentials. 5. Explains the
*Functions of relationships of the SPA_BD7-Ib-j-4
Dance different dance
-For self- forms/genres
expression 6. Executes dance
-Communication movements of some
(non-verbal) genres using the basic SPA_BD7-Ib-j-5
-Religious worship concepts, characteristics
-Social and functions of the
Affirmation dance.
-Therapy
-Entertainment SPA_BD7-Ib-j-6

*Introduction to
Dance
Forms/Genre and
Its Relationships
-Folk/Indigenous
Dance
-Ballet
-Modern Dance
-Contemporary
-Ballroom/Social
Dance
-Popular Dance

*Performance of
dancemovements
of somegenres

I. Basic Concept of Dance

1. Meaning/ Definition of Dance
An art form, characterized by the use of the human body as a vehicle of human expression.
A composition which implies arrangements of parts into a form. Movement set to music where there emerge
organization structure and pattern, movements with rhythmic accompaniments.
An art form that generally refers to movement of the body, usually rhythmic and to music, used as a form of
expression, social interaction or presented in a spiritual or performance setting.
It is a way of knowing and communicating. All societies used dance to communicate on both personal and cultural
levels and to meet physical and spiritual need.
Dance as Emotional Expression
Dance is an expressive tool that can give a person a new emotional outlet to deal with feelings which at times are
intense or overwhelming. It is important and healing to have positive ways to deal with feelings and to move with
energy out of the body, instead of squelching or repressing it.
Dance as an Artistic Expression
Dance is an exposure of human body in its most naked form whether one is raising their hand or performing in ballet.

Functions of Dance
1. Dance is a means of communication and expression of love and courtship.
a) Emotional Expression b) Non-verbal Communication c) Artistic expression
2. It is a form of worship and thanksgiving to the gods.
3. It is used as a form of entertainment
4. It is used to intensify different moods like joy, fear, anger, hate and sorrow.
5. It is a form of exercise
6. It is a form of recreation and means of socialization
7. It is used to pray the different life activities of the people.
Characteristics of Dance
Use of the human body Extends through time
Exist in space Exist in force (weight)
Exist in flow Accompanied by rhythm
Serves to communicate Has movement style

PHASES OF DANCE
Modern/ Contemporary– new, present, now, latest, existent, coexistent.
A style of dance that combines elements of several dance genre including modern jazz, lyrical and classical ballet.
It stresses versatility and improvisation
Can be performed to different styles of music.
Ballet
Highest form of dance
Characterized by grace and precision of movements
Requires a lot of discipline (emotionally and physically)
The art of dance requiring strength, resilience, elegance and grace all at once.
Folk Dance – passed down from generation to generation.
Depicts the culture of the people.
Smooth and flowing movements.
Steps, music and costumes are given (literature based)

II. THE CONCEPT OFMOVEMENT AND MOVEMENT SPACE

The Body as the Major Material/ Medium of Dance
Movements of the Hands
Movements of the Arms
Movements of the Feet
Movements done with Partner Other Movements
Fundamental Movement Actions
Locomotor Skills
Non-locomotor Skills

Basic Movement Combinations

THE CONCEPT OF MOVEMENT AND MOVEMENT SPACE

A. The body as the major material/ medium of dance
A.1 Movements of the Hands
Kumintang– to turn the hand from the wrist either clockwise or counter-clockwise (outward or inward).
Ilocano Kumintang– with thumb and fore finger together, turn hand fromwrist inward or outward.
Kewet – with fist closed and thumb sticking out turn hand outward orinward.
Palpaltik – with fist closed and thumb sticking out lower and raise the wrist.
Masiwak – turn hand half clockwise, raise and lower the wrist twice.
Bilao – with elbows close to waist and forearms parallel, turn hand up anddown.
A.2 Movements of the Arms
 Arms in lateral – to bring both arms either to the r or to the L. This could be done in 3 level namely:
o Shoulder
o Chest
o Waist
Forearm Turn– to turn the forearms
o Ending in elbow support
o Ending in lateral forward
o Ending in lateral sideward
Salok (scoop) – to scoop down with slight bending of the trunk and finish upward with R or L arm overhead.
Sarok – to cress R hand over the L or vice versa.
Tumba-tumba – with arms in 4th position, fist closed move elbows up and down.
Hayon-hayon – to bring one forearm in front and the other in rear at waist level with slight twisting of the trunk
Arms in reverse “T” – arms are horizontal elbows bent at R angles, forearms parallel to head palms facing inward.
Patay – with arms in folded position point R foot in rear and bend toward R.

A.3 Movements of the feet

Point – to touch the floor with your toes in any direction.
Brush– to hit the floor (with foot flexion0 noisily and forcibly either with the ball or heel of your feet.
Stamp – to hit the floor (with foot flexion) noisily and forcibly.
Tap – to touch the floor with one foot flexion.
Hop– the spring on one foot and landing on the same.
Cut – to displace one foot with the other (this could be done forward orsideward)
Leap – to spring on one foot and land on the other
Jump – to spring on one or both feet and land on both.
Panandyak – a combination of a stamp and tap.
Step – advance or to recede with complete transfer of weight from one footto the other.
Place – to put feet on any direction or desired position without transferringof weight.
Slide – to slide smoothly along the floor with a complete transfer of weight.
Pivot – to turn in place with the feet or whole feet and the ball of the feet.
Whirl– to make fast turns in place.A.4 Movements Done With Partner
Inside foot– foot nearest partner
Outside foot – away ones partner

BALLROOM POSITIONS:
Close – partners facing each other.
Open – partner facing one direction.
Clockwise – move to the direction of the clock.
Counter clockwise – move to the opposite direction of the clock.
Star R – with R hand at each other move R.
Star L – with L hand at each other move L.
Jaleo R – with R elbows at each other move R.
Jaleo L – with L elbows at each other move L.
Do-si-do– vis-à-vis (opposite) both advances forward, passes each other Ror L.
 Cross over – 2 couples are opposite each other. Each couple proceeds in a straight line to the opposite place. The girls
pass by their L shoulders between the boys. Boy bow to each each other when they meet, or about 1/3of the way when
they proceed to the opposite places upon reaching the opposite place, partners turn a
bout, girls stand at partners’ R side.

A.5Other Movements
Supporting ft. – the feet that bears the weight of your body.
Free ft. – not doing anything
Hapay – to offer something to a guest.
Set– a unit of formation.
Cabiseras – head couples or the couples occupying length of the hall.
Costados – side couples or couples occupying the sides of the hall.

[Link] Movement Actions

The basic natural movements are classified into two: locomotor and non-locomotor or axialmovements. Locomotor
movements are those that move the body in space in any direction withthe feet as the moving base. Non-locomotor
movements are those in which various parts of the body move in space with a fixed base. The base may be standing,
kneeling, sitting, or lying.

B.1 Locomotor Movements

Walking – moving at moderate pace on feet, lifting one foot only after the otherfoot has touched the floor or ground.
Legs swing from the hips while the arms swingnaturally at sides.
Running – Moving on foot with spring steps at rapid pace such that for an instant both feet are off-ground during each
step.
Jumping – Springing and taking off with one foot and landing on both feet.
Hopping– Springing on one foot and landing on the same foot.
Skipping – Same procedure as in hopping, but bouncing lightly with alternativesteps and hops.
Leaping– Springing on one foot and landing on the other foot.
Galloping – Moving in continuous forward or sideward direction with one footleading.
Sliding – Gliding along the floor with either foot.

B.2 Non-Locomotor Movements

Flexion – Bending or shortening of a body part occurring at a joint

Half-knees bend
Full-knees bend
Trunk forward bend
Trunk sideward bend
Arms forward bend
Head forward bend
Head sideward bend
Elbow bend

Extension – Turning, twisting or circling

Head twist
Trunk twist

Arm Shoulder Circling

Right arm circle forward
Left arm circle forward
Both arms circling

Pendular – Swinging/ swaying arms forward, backward or sideward

Arms swinging sideward
Arms swinging overhead

Percussive – Striking and hitting; pushing and pulling

Arm strike with closed fist
Arm strike with open fist
Hit with one hand
Hit with both arms
Push with one arm; with both arms
Push with one arm; with both arms

Vibratory – Shaking and beating

Shake arms and hands rhythmically.
Shake hips and shoulders to rhythmic pattern.
Vibrate entire body rhythmically

Sustained – A slow smooth flowing movement with a balance of movement throughout the entire series.
Arm swinging continuously from side to side
Arm moving laterally to right and left sides in continuous rhythmic pattern.
Arm circle swing continuously.

Suspended – A sharp movement followed by a series of slow or prolonged movements until a peak is reached.
Both arms circle swing or four times counter-clockwise and stop movement with arms diagonally forward, upward.

PRACTICE

MOVEMENT COMBINATIONS
The basic natural movements can be combined to make new movements patterns. These structured patterns when
organized develop into simple dance forms which are sometimes called fundamental rhythms or natural dances a few
examples are included here for interpretation and to serve as models for creative work.

MUSIC 2 Time 4

COMBINATION ONE
a. 3 walking steps forward; close L to R foot and clap hands overhead once…………….2M
b. Repeat (a) moving backward and clap hands behind or in rear………………………...2M
c. Step R foot sideward; hop on same foot 3 times …………………………………....….2M
d. Repeat (c) with L………………………………………………………………………..2M
e. Repeat all (a-d)………………………………………………………………………….8M

COMBINATION TWO
a. 4 running steps forward; jump in place……………………………………………...….2M
b. Repeat (a) moving backward……………………………………………………………2M
c. Repeat (a) to sideward right…………………………………………………………….2M
d. Repeat (a) to sideward left……………………………………………………………...2M
e. Repeat all (a-d)………………………………………………………………………….8M

COMBINATION THREE
a. 4 skips forward; hands overhead………………………………………………………..2M
b. Repeat (a) backward; trunk bend forward and hands down in rear……………………..2M
c. 4 gallop steps sideward right; both arms raised sideward left…………………………..2M
d. Repeat (c) to sideward left; reverse arm position……………………………………….2M
e. Repeat all (a-d)………………………………………………………………………….2M

COMBINATION FOUR
a. 2 slide steps sideward right; hands on waist…………………………………………….2M
b. Jump forward (1M); jump backward (1M)…………………………………………......2M
c. Repeat (a) to sideward left………………………………………………………………2M
d. Repeat (b)……………………………………………………………………………….2M
e. Repeat all (a-d)………………………………………………………………………….8M

Fundamental Dance Positions

There are five fundamental or basic positions in dance that are commonly called as 1 st position, 2nd position, 3rd position,
4th position, and 5th position of the arms.

1st Position
Arms: Both raised forward in a circle in front of chest with the finger tips apart.
Feet: Heels close together, toes apart with an angle of about 45 degrees.

2nd Position
Arms: Both raised sideward with a graceful curve at shoulder level.
Feet: Astride sideward about a pace or 1-foot distance.
3rd Position
Arms: One arm raised sideward as in 2nd position; other arm raised upward
Feet: heel of one foot close to in-step of other foot.

4thPosition
Arms: One arm are raised in front as in 1st position; other arm raised overhead.
Feet: One foot in front of other foot of a pace distance

5th Position
Arms: Both arms are raised overhead.
Feet: Heel of front foot close to big toe of rear foot.