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UNIT II WORLD OF DANCE

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Dance comes in different forms. All dance styles are not alike and they are
distinctive. In this unit, we will explore the nature of several traditional dances. The first
part will deal with dances that are considered an art form, and the second part covers
dances that may be performed and utilized for local or national competitions. We will
also learn and experience some of these dances by studying and performing their
fundamental dance steps. Lastly, we will learn how to create simple dance routine from
the fundamental dance steps of each dance genre.

CHAPTER 6: DANCE AS AN ART

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“Dance is an art which deals with the motions of the human body.”
------James K. Feibleman, a great philosopher

Dance is an art of rhythmic bodily movements that projects ordered sequence of

moving visual patterns of line, solid shape, and color (Thomas Munro in Kraus and
Gaufman,1981). The postures and gestures of which these visual patterns are created
suggest kinesthetic experiences of tension, relaxation, and emotional moods and
attitudes associated with them. Some of these dances that are considered an art for are
folk dance, ballet and contemporary dance.

PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCE

What is folk dance?

Folk dances are the indigenous dances of any specific "folk" or the
common people. They aretraditional customary or recreational dance forms of a given
country which have evolved naturally and were handed down across generations

Folk dances are related to everything of importance in our daily lives, such
as customs, rituals, and occupations of a specific group of people. Most of these dances
are related in origin to religiouS belief, stemming from emotions, superstitions, festivals,
ceremonies of birth, courtship, marriage, death, war, and countless themes common to
all people around the world. According to Duggan, Schlottmann, and Rutledge (1948),
"folk dance became the overt expression of emotions and ideas which were peculialy
significant or the re-enactment of customs and events constituting an important part of
their history and patterns of daily living."
Lopez (2006) defined Philippine folk dance as ta traditional mode of expression that
employsbodily movements of redundant patterns linked to definitive features of rhythmic
beats or music."
She further stated that Philippine folk dance, to be called such, should have the
following characteristics:
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 It is traditional
 It has an expressive behavior.
 Simple, basic rhythm dominates the folk dance and establishes the
pattern of movement
 It is created by an unknown choreographer or by communal efforts.
 It performs a function in the life of the (folk) people.
Oftentimes, the term folk dance is being confused or used interchangeably with
ethnic and national dance.

What are the differences between folk, national, and ethnic

dances?

Folk dances are traditional dances found in a certain country while national
dances are also traditional folk dances but have a national scope. They are popular and
widely danced throughout a given country, often with a number of regional variations.
The Philippine dances Cariñosa, Curacha, and Pandango are examples of
national folk dances as they are popular dances throughout the country. Pandango, for
example, has several variations coming from both Luzon and Visayas islands. Even
within one locality, dancers have different ways of performing it. Examples of Pandango
dances are:
 Pandango llocano
 Pandango Visayan
 Pandango Dumagueteño
 Pandango lvatan
 Pandango Rinconada
 Pandango sa llaw
Ethnic dances or ethnological dances are those performed in primitive tribes and
have retained their close kinship with religious ritual and community custom. These
dances may "require a certain level of special performing skills (Kraus, 1962) that are
symbolic in meaning, making it harder for those outside the group to understand. They
can be performed in three different caregories, namely, ritual, life-cycle, and
occupational.
In the Philippines, dances originating from the Ifugao people of the northern
Luzon, T'boli tribe from Southen Mindanao, and Tagbanua tribe from Palawan are
examples of ethnic dances. Below are few examples of the different types of ethnic
dances:
1. Ritual dances dances that depict ritual ceremonies. Examples are Dugso
(Bukidnon) and Pagdidiwata (Palawan).

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2. Life-cycle dances dances relating to the cycle of human life such as birthing,
courtship, wedding, and funeral. Examples are Binasuan (Pangasinan) and
Daling-daling (Muslim courtship dance from Sulu).
3. Occupational dances- dances that exhibit work and occupation of the
dancers. Examples are Mag-Asik (Cotabato) and Mananagat (Cebu) dances.

All national and ethnic dances are folk dances, but not all folk dances
arconsidered national or ethnic dances.
The Philippnes has very rich and varied folk dances. There are hundreds of
traditional dance collections found in the country that are mostly for all occasions. They
come from the southern to northern parts of the Philippine islands. 1hese dances exhibit
the customs, ideas, beliefs, Superstitions, and events of daily living in a certain Filipino
community. 1he origin of the dances may be seen by looking at the costumes, prop5,
and implements ofà certain group or tribe.
However, due to acculturation, Philippine indigenous dances may have evolved
and modified since cultures of other countries have greatly intluenced these dances.
The manifestations can be seen by the kinds of costumes, props, music, and dance
steps used and integrated into some of the regional and national folk dances of the
Philippines. Some of these dances were influenced by the western cultures, such as the
Americans and Spaniards and others were influenced by the neighboring Asian
countries such as Indonesla, Malaysia, and China to name a few.

What are the different types of Philippine folk dances?

There are several ways to classify Philippine folk dances. According to Francisca
Reyes-Aquino, folk dances may be classified by geographical extent of origin, nature,
speed of movement, formation, and distinguishing feature. Lately, folkloric specialists
merged regional and functional classifications to sort out the different dance materials
(Lopez, 2006). The three major regional classifications of Philippine folk dances are
tribal dances from the Cordilleras, dances from lowland Christians, and Muslim dances.
1. Tribal dances from the Cordilleras- include non-Christian dances from the
Cordilleras.
2. Lowland Christian dances- dances coming from places with Western
influences such as that of the Tagalogs, Ilokanos, Pampangueños,
Pangasinense, Bisayans, and Bicolonas. These dances are influenced by
Hispanic and European cultures.
3. Muslim dances dances from the people of the Southern Islands of the
Philippines such as in Mindanao and Sulu. These dances are influenced by
Arabic and Indo-Malayan cultures.

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Philippine folk dances, regardless of their classifications, may also be categorized as:
1. Life-cycle dances- dances that serve as ritual as one passes to a different stage
in life such as from birth to childhood to adulthood; from singlehood to marriage;
and from life to death. Below are the different dances that portray life cycle:
a. courtship dance
b. wedding dances
c. funeral dances
2. Festival dances dances that are either religious or secular and are connected
with the celebration of recurring events of special significance.
3. Occupational dances-dances that depict the means of livelihood of the Filipino
people. Palay festival, a national dance in rice-growing regions, is an example of
an occupational dance wherein dancers portray different steps in rice growing-
from planting to harvesting to threshing, flailing, pounding, airing and winnowing
(Aquino, 1979).
4. Ritual and ceremonial dances- dances performed as part of the rituals and
ceremonies of a certain tribe or group of people.
5. Game dances derivations from local folk games. One example of these dances is
the Pukol dance from Aklan and Capiz in the Panay region. Pukol means "to
strike or bump each other" (Aquino, 1979)
6. Joke and trickster dances include jokes or tricks played by a dancer on another
or a group of dancers who is one of them. The intention is to render that
individual "to a physical or mental indignity or discomfort" (Lopez, 2006).
Example of these is the Pandanggo sa Sambalilo dance from the Tagalog
regions wherein a girl teases her male partner by playing with his hat then
pushes him when he is about to succeed in getting back and putting on his hat
from the foor.
7. Mimetic or Drama dances- dances that mimic animals, inanimate objects, or
other people. The dancers get into roles other than themselves and become
actors totally immersed in the story the dancers tell. The Itik-Itik Dance from
Surigao is an example of a mimetic dance as it imitates the movements of a
duck.
8. War dances- dances that express feud and enmity wherein two male dancers
engage in physical combat with Spartan-like intensity (Lopez,2006). Magllatik
(Binan, Laguna) is an example of a war dance as this is depicts a battle between
Muslims of Southern Philippines and Christian Filipinos of the lowlands over latik
(the rsidue after coconut boils down) in this dance, the Muslim won and the
Christians sought concilatuon in order to covert te Muslim Moros to Chritianity
(Aquino, 1979).
9. Social amenities dance- dances that express social graces, hospitality, and
offerings of gifts to friends. All social ballroom danvces and most of the
“Filipinized” Western dances that show camaraderie merriment belong to this

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group (Lopez, 2006). Examples are Minute Yano (Iriga, camarines Sur), Alay
(Tagalog regions), and Habanera Botolena (Botolan, Zambales) dances. Minute
yano for instance, is performed by people from high social standing in the
community during spaecial ocassions honoring high government officials and
church dignitaries (aquino,1979).

Did you know?

The first National Artist for Dance and the Mother of Philippine Folk Dance is
Francisca Reyes-Aquino.

Francisca Reyes-Aquino is acknowledged as the pioneer of folk dancing in the Philippines. This
Bulakeña began her research on folk dances in the 19205, making trips to remote barrios in
Central and Northern Luzon. Her research on the unrecorded torms of local celebration, ritual, and
sport resultedin a 1926 thesis titled Philippine Folk Dances and Games," and arranged specifically
for use by teachers and playground instructors in public and private schools. In 1954, she received
the Republic Award of Merit given by the late Pres. Ramon Magsaysay for outstanding
contribution towards the advancement of Filipino culture" one among the many awards and
recognition given to her. For her great efforts in researching and popularizing Philippine folk
dances, she received an honorary doctor of science in physical education degree from Boston
University in 1949; an honorary doctor of humanities degree from Far Eastern University:;a
certificate of award from the UNESCO National Commission and a presidential citation for
distinguished service to the 10th World Jamboree from the Boy Scouts of the Philippines in  1959;
the Rizal Pro Patria Award in 1961; and the Ramon Magsaysay Award for government service
in 1962.

Source: https://ncca.gov.ph/about-culture and-arts/cuilture-profile/national-artists-ol
philippines/irancisca-reyes-aquinonp/newsinfo.inquirer.net/652060/did-you KnoW-national-artist-
for-dance-francisca-reyes-aquino;

http//www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/250459/ifestyle/artandculture/centennial-celebration-of-
natl-artist-for-dance-rancisca-aquino-starts-march-7accesssedJanuary 6, 2016

Did you know?

In 1935, the University of the Philippines (UP) Filipiniana Dance Group was founded by
Francisca Reyes Aquino which served as the experimental group for her extensive
research on the different folk dances of our country.

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It was originally named the "UP Folk Song and Dance Club.It was during the time of
Cynthia Abad Santos, who succeeded Reyes-Aquino, that the term "Filipiniana" was used
as the group's official name.
Today, UP Filipiniana continues its mission of furthering and deepening the practice of
Philippine Folk dance and its accompanying dance forms through research, teaching,
restaging, and participating in cultural events locally and internationally.
Source: Tanglaw: ika-80 Anibersaryong Konsyerto. UP Filipiniana Dance Group
Bahaging Christmas Program 2015.
UGNAYAN University of the Philippines Diliman Information Office. Special issue,
December,2015

OBJECTIVES OF TEACHING PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCES

1. To foster patriotism and nationalism through the study of our dance.
2. To arouse better appreciation of Philippine music and folk dances.
3. To provide through dancing, a healthful form of relaxation and recreation.
4. To develop a graceful and rhythmic coordination of body movements that will improve
posture.
5. To preserve for posterity, folk dances and music indigenous to the different regions of
the Philippines.
6. To demonstrate the growth of Filipino culture through the evolution of Philippine dances.

Characteristics of Philippine Folk dances:

1. In general, dancers stand apart.
2. There is little, if any, bodily contact.
3. Most of the dances are done by pairs or couples.
4. Hand movements play an important part.
5. Most dances are in long formation.
6. Most dances begin and end with “saludo.”
7. Dances from the lowlands have more foreign elements those found in the uplands.
8. War dances are found among non-Christian tribes.

Factors Affecting Folk Dances

1. Geographical location
2. Economic conditions
3. Climatic conditions
4. Customs and traditions.

Do’s in Folk Dancing

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1. Dance in a natural, simple and direct manner.

2. Dance with ease and smoothness.
3. Use the proper costume for the dance.
4. Follow directions and dance instructions as closely as possible.
5. Dance with feeling and expression.

Don’t’s in Folk Dancing

1. Do not exaggerate the dance steps.
2. Do not make the dances too dainty and graceful like ballet.
3. Don’t make entrance and exit long.
4. Don’t make steps too elaborate and complicated.
5. Don’t call a dance a folk dance unless steps come from traditional dances.

FUNDAMENTAL POSITION IN FOLK DANCING

There are five fundamental or basic positions in folk dancing which are
commonly termed as 1st position; 2nd position; 3rd position; 4th position and 5th
position of the feet and arms. Other positions are also described here in oreder to
facilitate the interpretation of dance intructions.

ARM POSITIONS FEET POSITIONS

1st Position

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

2nd Position
Both raised sideward with a graceful A stride sideward of about a pace or 1
curve about waist level. foot distance

3rd Position
One arm raised sideward as in 2nd Heel of one foot close to in-step of other
position; other arm raised overhead foot.

4th position
One arm raise in front of chest in half- One foot in front of the other foot
circle as in 1st position; other arm about a pace distance
raised overhead.

5th Position
Both arms raised overhead Heel in front feet close to big toe or
rear foot

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COMBINATIONS OF ARMS AND FEET

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ACTIVITY 8: PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCES

Answer the following questions below:

1. How does tradtional and folk dances give empowerment to the culture of its
different origins such as provinces, tribes and ethnic group, and to the country of
Philippine?
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2. As a Filipino student, why traditional and folk dances should be observed in

Philippine schools?

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_ACTIVITY 9: EXAMINING THE BACKGROUND OF A PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCE

1. Search and choose one from any of the resources you have for Philippine folk
dance. Answer the following questions:
a. Where the dance come from? (Trace the place or province of origin.)
b. Is it national or ethnic dance?

If ethnic:
 From what tribe or group of indigenous people does it come from?
 What is the nature of the dance? Is it ritual, life cycle, or occupational
dance?
If Natonal:
 What is the classification of the dance?
c. What is the motif or theme of the dance?

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2. Demonstrate the fundamental arm and feet position.

Take a Picture of yourself doing the Fundamental Dance Positions .

Chapter 7: Modern and Contemporary Dance

In the early ages, dancing was used to celeprate Certain events,
ceremonies, occasions, culture, war, and rituals which defines tne environment
where it appears as mentioned in Chapter 6. The dances are grdaudiy Deng
developed and widely oriented from conservative rural to progressive urban
population which became the root for the development of new concept of dances.
Dancing was eventually known as a creative way of expressing feelings
and emotions through new trends of movement and rhythm. As music gradually
evolves into wider concepts, dances goes along witn new abstracts. A broader
way of interpreting meanings through dances was widely practuced and
performed by many, especially the dancers of our today's era. New dances were
progressively conceptualized with some influence by the dances of early ages
which will be discussed further in this unit.

Modern Dance
Modern dance is a performing arts of dance unique that trends in the 20th
century. It has been said the modern dance is a contradictory reaction of classic
dances particularly, the Ballet. The dance is allows the performers and
choreographers to make their own agreement of dance language.

Dance movement

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Modern dance language involves different elements such as body weight,

posture, bodily movement specífically head, torso, hands, arms, legs and feet. In
ballet dancing, performers maintain their erected posture, faces the audience
most or the time, and in a turned-out position where legs are rotated outward
from the hips. While in modern dancing, it contrast the principle movements of
ballet wherein pertormers manage to move ina multidimensional placement in a
theatre space. With turning sideways or backs on the audience, falling.motions,
unsteady spine posture, these allows performers to make dimensional dance
language. The similarity Of ballet and modern dances is they both create the
interpretation of freedom from gravity through jumping, leaping, and other
acrobatics.

Contemporary Dance
Contemporary dance is a performing art which has diverse influence of
Classical, modern, jazz and ballet styles. It has a lot of similarities with modern
dancing in terms bodily movement. It has incorporation of elements in many
dancing styles. While modern dance performances displays freedom from
gravity, contemporary dance performance manifestsindependence between
dance and music" by similar technique with modern dancing.

Dance movement
Modern dance reacts contrasts to ballet while contemporary somehow
adopts movements from ballet such as tip-toing, dynamic pulling-up and
rotating of the body. Contemporary dancing is more of ballet and modern dance
combination but in an unpredictable rhythm, speed, direction and dynamicS of
the movement. Contemporary dance technique focuses more on the controlled
legwork derived from ballet, bodily movement (head, torso, arms, hands, legs
and shoulders), release, floor works, fall and recover movements, You will
observe that contemporary dancers are kinaesthetically moving around and
maximizing the theatrical stages which catches every attention of the audience

Music
There is no concrete and established movement in pattern in modern and
contemporary dances. The good thing about the music in modern and
contemporary dance is, there's no single form bounded to a certain type of
music. No specific songs that strictly follows the concept of these dances which

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gives performers a freedom to expresS certain music. Most choreographers

choose songs with deep messages that is possible to be interpreted by the
choreographer, or, instrumental songs in which the dancing technique Will be
used to put language on that song expressively:

Modern and contemporary dances are few dances that also adore silence.
Some dancers were able to perform in a silent manner and surroundings. The
important principle in dancing modern and contemporary is you must choose a
music that is relevant to your choreography.

Health-optimizing benefits of Modern and Contemporary dancing

Modern and contemporary involves bodily and mind coordination in order
to perform efficiently, Through frequent practice and training, there are many
benefits that can be acquired through modern and contemporary dancing:

 Physical Benefits- it helps build muscle strength while increasing

flexibility due to lifting and bending movements. Sense of balance and
improvement in agiity is also developed. Most importantly, performers
learn to be aware of the correct body position and posture. There's a study
reported that modern and contemporary dancers has a high maximal
oxygen uptake and muscular endurance acquired by frequent
engagement.

 Mental Benefits Dancing helps you. coordinate your mind with your body
movement which refers to "'neuromuscular coordination". It also helps
relieve stress with the influence of relaxing, soothing and dramatic music
used in modern and contemporary dancing. Creative thinking can De aiso
nurtured through dancing.

 Social Benefits Dancers can naturally display confidence, self-esteem,

trust, cooperation and teamwork among fellow performers. Social
functioning is also improved through dancing especially with peers. It also
enhances the mood of any individual who participates in dancing and
activates self-expression.
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
Emotional Benefits - In dancing, feelings and emotions plays a vital role
in making an impact to the audience. Modern and contemporary dancing
gives you an opportunity to express with the accompaniment of the music
that is relevant to your emotions. Dancing will enable participants to
connect with their feelings and focus on their mind with the creative
environment that dancing have.
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ACTIVITY 10: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY DANCE

 Choose and listen one familiar music to interpret. It can be lyrical or

instrumental. Create a short dance rountine. (Basic movement).
Approximately 1:30- 2:30 minutes duration dance routine.

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CHAPTER 8: HIP-HOP/STREET DANCE

Modernization has been an influential factor in the evolution of dances. Due to
urbanization, industrialization, and secularization, significant changes were avident in
today's SOciety wherein new beliefs and values were observed, science and technology
develops, and new standards were set in order to cope up in the society. In a rural
setting, dances were performed as observance to the culture, celebrating beliefs,
worship, and social expression.
As the time passes by, dancing has become a new way of competition, as well
as, entertaining people. styles also became more complex, dynamic, fast and
kinaesthetic which requires physical capabilities. Through technology, new effects were
added to dancing which enhances the appearance of a performance, and also, new
styles were easily introduced and exposed to people who are growing in the modern
age.
Hip-hop and street dance brief history
Hip-hop and street dancing is a broader style of dance with various techniques
and movements. Breakdancing, funky, and uprock, which are first styles, Were created
in year 1970's in the United States. These dances where
used for entertainment and also a manner of competition among groups. Toprock
(colloquially and presently known as B-boying or break-boy) was the first competitive
manner of dancing in which dancers perform while standing up facing each other.
Dancers take turns and perform freestyle movements, acrobatics, and similar
gymnastics techniques while moving along with a structured, continuous music. On the

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other hand, synchronized choreography performed by a group is also allowed when

participating in a hip-hop and street dances. Hip-hop and street dance includes various
techniques, language, music and wardrobe

“Street dancing was never ever ever to a count. You do not count a 1,a 2,a 3,a 4,a 5, a
6 to hip hop. It should be a feeling by making noise like "ou" "ah” “aw” “tsi” that's how
we count, right there”
Timothy "Popin' Pete" Solomon,
The Electric Boogaloo0s

Basic types of Hip-hop and street dance

1. Breakdancing-This type of dance has no structue and mostly about

improvisations of movements. It is usually perto m acrobatics such and more
tloor-oriented type of dancing. Dancers perto as spinning, flaring, handstands,
flipping, and floating.

2. Locking-a type of dance that encourage the booy in stable position performing a
quick movement. The hips ano Locking usually has the wnne arms and hands
move distinct and separate, Concept of comedy and performed to funk or soul
music.

3. Popping- a hip-hop or street dance that consists of quickly contracting and

muscle causing your body to vibrate or bouncing effect.

4. Boogaloo-a very loose and wavy type of dance that displays an illussion that
performer has no bones. With the combination of popping and locking, it results
to a dance effect inspired by robotics, hydraulics, ana animations,

5. Krumping- popularized in the Western region and typicaily tree, expressive

energetic. The dance has the concept of releasing anger, frustrations, and
aggressions in a harmless and grooving way. It involves, Jabbing, arm swingng.,
chest popping and stomping. Krumping can be choreographed or improvised.

6. Lyrical Hip-hop-this dance is described as slow hip-hop in which the

choreography depends on the beats or lyrics of the music, It can be done with à
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partner or solo while using soft-beat songs. It is somehow similar to modern,

contemporary and ballet movements but more dynamic and snappy

Music and effects

Most performers utilize technology to form music and other extra effects such as
lighting, smoking and LED effects to enhance dance performances. In hip-hop and
street dancing, there is no particular fixed music that is strictly followed some music is
upbeat, soul, instrumental, slow and silent since dance techniques are mostly
improvised.

Exercise methods

Hip-hop and street dancing involves multi-joint and muscles in order to perform
certain movements. It requires muscular strength, agility, balance, explosiveness,
flexibility, cardiovascular endurance and body coordination. The following exercises can
be beneficial to improve hip-hop and street dancing skills:

 Strength exercises -strength exercises also help muscle to move

dynamically and bear the body weight during dancing.
 Push ups
 Sit-ups
 Planks
 Squats and lunges
 Good mornings and deadlifts

 Agiity exercises -agility is essential to dancing which helps the

performers to quickly shift weights, directions and places to another.
 High knees
 Stutter steps
 Lateral and multi-directional footwork drills
 Ladder drills

 Balance - body balance is necessary in dancing due to shifting

movements that dancing requires. With proper balance and eye
coordination to different points, performers will be able to execute moves
smoothly and completely.
 Simple one legged balance
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 Twist jumps
 Liftoffs

 Flexibility - flexible joints enables performers to move in a wide range of

motion which can be an additional effect in enhancing certain movements
in dancing. Most dancers practice flexibility because they believe that the
wider movement they make, the more captivating their execution of
movements are.
 Sit and reach
 Standing toe touch
 Spinal twist
 Quadriceps stretch
 Side bends

 Cardiovascular endurance- dancing is a moderate to long duration type

of activity wherein a lot of energy is required to sustain movements.
Improved cardiovascular endurance allows dancer to execute complete,
explosive and dynamic movements without easily perceiving fatigue.
 Jogging
 Dance aerobics
 Interval sprinting

Health- optimizing benefits of Hip-hop and Street dance

Aerobic benefts
Getting your heart rate up and causing your body to require oxygen through
through exercise has an aerobic benefits. Hip-hop and street dancing is helpful
aerobically it because requires you to keep moving and active for a long period of time.
It facilitates your to body to transport oxygen throughout your system to sustain
continous movement which helps you to burn fat. Participating in hip-nop and street
dance class 2-3 times a week can ensure you to receive healthy benefits.
Anaerobic benefts
Hip-nop and street dancing also have anaerobic benefits to participants. due to
their complex and dynamic dance step which pushes your body to work out beyond
normal rates, it helps develop the muscles and even gives flexibility to joints. Dancing is
also an excellent way of toning muscle and maintaining good physique. In order to
receive the healthy benefits from dancing, you must assure that you're doing the steps
and techniques right and also make plenty of time for recovery.
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NAME: __________________ Date:________________________

Course/Year/section:_________ Week Activity #: ______________

ACTIVITY 11: HIP-HOP/ STREET DANCE

A. ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS BELOW:

1. What type of hip-hop and street dance suits your personality? Why?

2. Why do you think so many young people, especially teens, enjoy hip-hop/street
dance? Why do you thik hip-hop/street dance sometimes become the cause of
conflict amongyoung dancers and their parents?

3. What is your opinion about numerous types of hip-hop songs in today’s society
that focuses on consumerism, violence, demeaning women, and vulgar
language? Explain and give helpful recommendations.

B. Choose among the traditional and folk dances and make a hip-hop and street
dance routine(1:30-2 minutes)

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