Lesson 7 - Intro To Dance
Lesson 7 - Intro To Dance
Lesson 7 - Intro To Dance
DANCE AS AN ART
FEATURES OF DANCE
MUSIC It is closely related to dance for it plays
a significant role in it. It is used as
accompaniment that somehow motivates the
dancers movement.
MOVEMENT It refers to action of dances with
the use of their bodies to create organized
patterns.
THEME It pertains to the content or main
ingredient of the dance. It actually conveys the
message of the dance.
FEATURES OF DANCE
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.
DESIGN It refers to the arrangement of movements
according to pattern in time (either fast or slow) and
space (ones position in relation to his background).
PROPERTIES AND COSTUME These contribute to the
visual effect of dance. The costumes can somehow
relate closely to the beliefs and environment of people.
KINDS OF DANCE
ETHNOLOGIC 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.
KINDS OF DANCE
KINDS OF DANCE
SOCIAL DANCE
BALLROOM DANCE It actually originated as
square dance which was followed by waltz,
tango, foxtrot, swing, etc.
FOLK DANCE It usually derived from ethnic
dances. People all over the world have their
own folk dances as distinct to their specific
culture.
KINDS OF DANCE
SPECTACULAR OR
THEATRICAL DANCE These
are dances which are intended
for viewing audience. Usually,
these are performed for the
entertainment of spectators.
KINDS OF DANCE
SPECTACULAR OR THEATRICAL DANCE
BALLET 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.
KINDS OF DANCE
SPECTACULAR OR THEATRICAL DANCE
TIME
The relationship of one
movement or part of a
movement to another.
SPACE
the area of space occupied
by the dancers body
The
The Elements
Elements of
of Dance
Dance
FORCE
degree of muscular tension
and use of energy while
moving.
Choreographic Forms
Choreographic Forms
Theme: the basic idea of the
play, which the author
dramatizes through the conflict
of characters
Rondo: a dance structure with
three or more themes where
Choreographic Forms
Narrative: choreographic structure
that follows a specific story line to
convey specific information
through a dance
Variations: contrasts in the use
of the dance elements,
repetitions