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Republic of the Philippines
NORTH EASTERN MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT
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INTRODUCTION
DEFINITION OF DANCE
 It is a way of expressing emotions by movements.

 It is a movement organized in time, space, and energy for the purpose of
expression, communication, and personal satisfaction.
 It is an elegant and regular movement, harmoniously composed of beautiful
attitudes and contrasted graceful posture of the body, and parts thereof.
IMPORTANCE OF DANCE
 Dancing is a key to good health

 Dancing is a fun social activity
 Dancing is a skill that can be always used,
 Dancing is a natural stress reliever
 Dancing is a great confidence booster.
We humans are natural dancers. Dances can be performed during celebrations,

or for praise, or for an audience – or just a simple act of letting the rhythm move
your body. Dancers can communicate ideas, preserve cultural identities,
strengthen social bonds, or just have a lot of fun.
OBJECTIVES
 Discuss the meaning of dance

 Categorize the functions and health benefits of dance
 Execute the fundamental positions of the arms and the feet
 Differentiate the dance terms
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DISCUSSIONS
Dance, patterned and rhythmic bodily movements, usually performed to

music, that serve as a form of communication or expression. Human beings
express themselves naturally through movement. Dance is the transformation of
ordinary functional and expressive movement into extraordinary movement for
extraordinary purposes; even a common movement such as walking is performed in
dance in a patterned way, perhaps in circles or to a special rhythm, and it occurs
in a special context.
PHASES OF DANCE
1. Creative Rhythms – provide a special area in the rhythmic program where

creativity is the goal and functional movement is secondary.
1.1Fundamental Motor Rhythms – creativity can be developed through

problem-solving activities involving the incorporation of various locomotor
movements into varied patterns, changes in direction, changes to other
kinds of activities and the like.
1.2 Expressive Moments – Children can express moods and feelings and show
their reaction to colors and sounds by improvising dances, movements which
demonstrate different aspects of force, and gestures which depict different
feelings.
1.3 Identification – there are endless sources of subjects for identification and
interpretations with the child in his own mind taking on the identity of a
familiar character, creature, or object.
1.4 Dramatization Some ideas useful for dramatic rhythms are:
 Celebrating holidays - like Christmas, Flores de Mayo, Dinagyang, etc.

 Acting out stories - which include fairies, firemen, teachers, acrobats, etc.
 Interpreting familiar stories - like Little Red Riding Hood, Puss in Boots,
The Three Little Pigs,etc
1.5. Singing movement songs include action songs and singing games.
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2. Folkdance is a cultural art form handed down from generation to generation. It

communicates the customs, beliefs, rituals, and occupations of the people of a
region or country. It is as well as the traditional flavour and characteristics of the
people their feelings and sentiments.
3. Creative Dance is the highest form of dance for the purpose of entertainment. It
is the end product of exploration and improvisation of movements as the dancer or
choreographer expresses his feelings or emotions, ideas, and interpretations. This
is a dance with definite form, beginning and end. The principles of art are all
observed in the composition of the dance.
4. Classical Ballet- dance of supreme standards learned from academe. Originated

from Italy from the word “BAL-LO” meaning to dance and fourished in the royal
court of France.
 Modern Dance – deviation from the principles of classical ballet. It is

developed by Isadora Duncan. She believed in the principle of
 Contemporary dance- combination of ballet and modern dance forms like
folk, ethnic or tribal dance.
 Theatrical Dance – refers to dance perform in theatres or on stage to
entertain spectators.
 Ethnologic Dance – is a dance resulting from centuries of development
within the traditions of a particular ethnic group.
 Ballet – used to be a court dance that developed into a highly stylized
theatre art that is today.
 Modern Dance – is often concerned with the communication of emotions or
ideas through the medium of movement.
5. Popular Dance- - highly recognized as a dance from in television and other

dance centers’ like discotech houses and social gatherings.
6. Social Ballroom Dance- the setting of this dance is more for formal atmosphere
re than the simple and informal parties in which the recreational dances are the
usual form.
7. Classical Dance- is characterized by grace and precision of movement and by

elaborate formal gestures, steps, and poses.
FUNCTIONS OF DANCE
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Dance has many functions but these vary according to society, the class, the
age or sex, the religious structure and similar factors about those who dance.
1. It is a form of social affirmation, a means of expressing national or tribal

loyalty and strength.
2. It is a means of religious worships, as a form of ritual and direct means of
communicating with the Gods.
3. It is a form of art, and outlet for self-expressiveness and personal creativity.
4. It may also a form of entertainment, appealing to a broader audience that
when it represents a form of art with a high level of aesthetic worth.
5. It serves as an occupation in increasing numbers, it offers a means of
livelihood to performers and teachers.
6. It serves as a therapy; for many it offers a form of physical and emotional
release and rehabilitation; therefore; it is provided along with other therapies
in many treatment centers.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF DANCE
Dancing can be a way to stay fit for people of all ages, shapes and sizes. It
has a wide range of physical and mental benefits including:
 Improved condition of heart and lungs.

 Increased muscular strength, endurance and motor fitness.
 Improved muscle tone and strength
 Weight Management
 Stronger bones and reduced risk of osteoporosis.
 Improved balance and spatial awareness.
 Improved mental functioning.
 Better social skills.
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FUNDAMENTAL DANCE POSITIONS OF ARMS AND FEET
There are five fundamental or basic positions in dance that are commonly
termed as 1st position, 2nd position, 3rd position, 4th position, and 5th position of
the feet and arms.
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COMMON DANCE TERMS
1. Arms in lateral position- both arms are at one side, either sideward right or
left, this may be done at shoulder, chest or waist level.
2. Brush- weight on one foot, hit the floor with the ball or heel of the other foot
(the free foot) after which that foot is lifted from the floor to any direction.
3. Clockwise- like the motion of the hands of the clock. R shoulder is toward
the center of an imaginary circle.
4. Counterclockwise- the reverse direction of clockwise. L shoulder is toward
the center of an imaginary circle.
5. Cut- to displace quickly one foot with the other, thus completely taking off
the weight of the body from the displaced foot.
6. Do-si-do- the vis-vis (opposites) both advance forwards, pass each other’s
right (or left) side, step across to the right (or left), move backward without
turning around pass each other’s left (or right) side to proper places. This is
of foreign origin and is used in many Philippine dances.
7. Free foot- the foot not bearing the weight of the body.
8. Free hand- the hand not placed anywhere or not doing anything.
9. Hands on waist- place hands at the waistline.
10. “Hayon-hayon”- to place one forearm in front and the other at the back of
the waist. This is a Visayan term.
11. Hop- a spring from one-foot landing on the same foot in place or in any
direction. The other foot may be raised in any direction (in front, in rear,
sideward or across).
12. Inside foot- the foot nearest one’s partner, when partner stand side by side.
13. Inside hand- the hand nearest one’s partner, when partner stand side by
side.
14. “Jaleo”- partners turn once around clockwise (with R elbows almost
touching) or counterclockwise (with L elbows almost touching) using walking
or any kind of dance step. The hands near each other are on waists. This is
a Tagalog term but of Spanish origin.
15. Jump- spring on one foot or both feet, landing on both in any direction.
16. “Kumintang”- moving the hand from the wrist either in a clockwise or
counterclockwise direction. This is an Ilocano term.
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17. Masiwak -To turn the hand from the wrist halfway clockwise then raise and
lower wrist once or twice. This is an Ibanag term.
18. Outside foot- the foot away from the one’s partner, when partners stand
side by side.
19. Outside hand- the hand away from one’s partner, when partners stand side
by side.
20. Place- to put foot in a certain or desired position without putting weight on
it. The sole of the foot rest on the floor.
21. Pivot- to turn with the ball, heel, or whole foot, on a fixed place or point.
22. Point- touch the floor lightly with the toes of one foot, weight of the body on
the other foot.
23. “Salok”- to swing the arm downward-upward passing in front of the body
as if scooping, the trunk is bent forward following the movement of the arm
doing the “salok”. This is a Tagalog term.
24. “Saludo” -partners bow to each other, to the audience, opposite.

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 It is a way of expressing emotions by movements.

 Dancing is a key to good health

We humans are natural dancers. Dances can be performed during celebrations,

 Discuss the meaning of dance

Dance, patterned and rhythmic bodily movements, usually performed to

1. Creative Rhythms – provide a special area in the rhythmic program where

1.1Fundamental Motor Rhythms – creativity can be developed through

1.4 Dramatization Some ideas useful for dramatic rhythms are:

 Celebrating holidays - like Christmas, Flores de Mayo, Dinagyang, etc.

2. Folkdance is a cultural art form handed down from generation to generation. It

4. Classical Ballet- dance of supreme standards learned from academe. Originated

 Modern Dance – deviation from the principles of classical ballet. It is

5. Popular Dance- - highly recognized as a dance from in television and other

7. Classical Dance- is characterized by grace and precision of movement and by

1. It is a form of social affirmation, a means of expressing national or tribal

HEALTH BENEFITS OF DANCE

 Improved condition of heart and lungs.

FUNDAMENTAL DANCE POSITIONS OF ARMS AND FEET

COMMON DANCE TERMS

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