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DANCE
• History of Dance • What is Dance?• Why do people Dance?• Kinds of Dance• Elements of Dance
HISTORY OF DANCE Traces of Dance:
Bhimbetka rock shelters paintings in INDIA
Egyptian tomb paintings
DANCE • To move your body in a way that goes with
the rhythm and style of music which is being played.
Art
Recreation • Provides fun, relaxation and companionship
• It may tell story, set a mood or express an emotion
WHY DO PEOPLE DANCE?
To restore health to life
For companionship
To have fun and entertainment
To give beauty and inspiration to others
Brings them magical powers
Communication
For worship
For courtship
To express feelings
To bring victory
Kinds of Dance
Ethnological Dance
A dance which is native to a specific race or ethnic group.
Social DancesA popular type of which is
generally performed by pair.
Theatrical Dance
A type of dance which is performed to in order to entertain the spectator.
Ethnological Dance
Tinikling Sayaw sa Banga B’laan Dance SingkilThe Ifugao dance
Social dances
Theatrical dances
Elements of Dance
Theme • Message of the dance
Design • The planned organization or pattern of movement in time and
space Movement • Actions of the dancers
Technique • The skill in executing the movements
Music • Something melodic and harmonious
Costume • Visual elements which gives color to dance
Choreography • Organized steps and movements
Scenery • The setting or background
Elements of Dance