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PEd 17:
International Dance and
Other Forms

BPED-III
C. Brief History of folk
dance
Bachar, Vince Zyber E.
Cabanas, Lexam A.
Campos, Daniel D.
Ramirez, Alyza C.
 CHECK-UP POINT

Multiple Choice.

DIRECTION: Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. The term "________" is sometimes applied

to dances of historical importance in European culture and history.
A. Folk dance
B. Culture
C. Native
D. History

2. The Samba has influences by what country?

A. Mexico
B. Africa
C. Iran
D. Brazil

3. _________ developed rich and varied local and

national repertoires of secular dances.
A. Latin America
B. European
C. Samba
D. Fandango

4. In English term Fandango means?

A. ‘Dance and dance’
B. ‘Go and Dance’
C. ‘Shout and dance’
D. ‘Dance’

5. In History, what animal they sacrifice for their God Mithra?

a. Cow
b. Chicken
c. Monkey
d. Bull
6. A ___ is a tall wooden pole erected as a part of various European folk
festivals.

A. Maypole Dance
B. Irish Dance
C. Persian Dance
D. Bhangra Dance

7. ___ is a group of traditional dance forms originating from Ireland,

encompassing dancing both solo and in groups, and dancing for social,
competitive, and performance purposes.

A. Maypole Dance
B. Irish Dance
C. Persian Dance
D. Bhangra Dance

8. Who stated that maypoles were erected "simply" as "signs that the
happy season of warmth and comfort had returned?

A. Ronald Hutton
B. Carl Wilhelm von Sydow
C. Andrew Undershaft
D. Garlands

9. Dance was taught by _____ across Ireland in the 17th-18th century,

and separate dance forms developed according to regional practice and
differing purposes.

A. Andrew Undershaft
B. Ronald Hutton
C. Quadrilles
D. travelling dance masters

10. A mythical place where everything you wanted will come true.

A. Maltese Carnival
B. Baden
C. Cockaigne
D. Swabia
11. The term _____ originally designated a particular dance performed
by Sikh and Muslim men in the farming districts of the Punjab region of
South Asia.

A. Bhangra
B. Seguidilla
C. Foreign
D. Morris

12. Bhangra dance is come from what county?

A. India and Pakistan

B. Japan and Korea
C. America
D. Persia

13. What occupation shows in Bhangra dance?

14. What religion usually perform Bhangra dance

15. Foreign Dance most likely develop in what country.

16. _______is a form of English folk dance usually accompanied by music. It

is based on rhythmic stepping and the execution of choreographed figures
by a group of dancers.

A. Persian Dance
B. Morris Dance
C. Square Dance
D. Irish Dance

17. ______is a dance for four couples (eight dancers in total) arranged in a
square, with one couple on each side, facing the middle of the square.

A. Persian Dance
B. Morris Dance
C. Square Dance
D. Irish Dance
18. Square dance and Morris dance is performed in what country?

A. England
B. Brazil
C. Japan
D. Korea

19-20. In square dance position Boys is in ____ side and girls is in____ side.
 KEY ANSWER

1. A
2. B
3. A
4. B
5. D
6. A
7. B
8. B
9. D
10. C
11. A
12. A
13. Harvesting
14. Muslim
15. Europe
16. B
17. C
18. A
19. Left
20. Right
 SUMMARY

Folk dances are dances bound by tradition with movements passed

down through the generations. Folk dance is not just one singular style of

dance, but a collection of many dances. Each style of folk dance can date

back several generations (or centuries) with ties to the Old World. Folk

dances it keeps a culture of people alive, by sharing and teaching younger

generations the dances. Dance keeps the history of people alive as well.

Dances are ways a community celebrates a special event or important date

in time. They are a place to socialize with family and friends, meet your

neighbors, making new friends.

Knowing the history of every tradition of the foreign countries are also

interesting. Especially Asian countries that is very close to out country.

Learning their tradition makes me understand their culture where I see from

movies. I also want to learn more about their culture so that when I visited

their country I also want to try their cultures and the traditions. This will

make me easier to vibe with them and makes my journey more interesting.
 CURRICULUM VITAE

Name: BACHAR, VINCE ZYBER E.

Address: Bunlalacao Mangatarem, Pangasinan

Phone #: 09453305827

Subject: PEd 17 (International Dance and Other Forms)

Mother: Luzviminda E. Bachar

Father: Vicente F. Bachar

Name: CABANAS, LEXAM KHIA A.

Address: Maningding, Sta. Barbara, Pangasinan

Phone #: 0916460269

Subject: PEd 17 (International Dance and Other Forms)

Mother: Emelissa A. Cabanas

Father: Maximo N. Cabanas, Jr.

Name: CAMPOS, DANIEL D.

Address: #37 Bolosan District Dagupan City, Pangasinan

Phone #: 0977756412

Subject: PEd 17 (International Dance and Other Forms)

Mother: Mirian G. Campos

Father: Jerry C. Campos

Name: RAMIREZ, ALYZA C.

Address: #64 Amancoro Binmaley, Panagasinan

Phone #: 09062449916

Subject: PEd 17 (International Dance and Other Forms)

Mother: Lourdes C. Ramirez

Father: Sonny R. Ramirez

D. classification of dance
Bersamin, Abegail S.
Fernandez, Ron Aaron M.
Ico, Erwin R.
Perez, Emmanuel M.
Zamora, Jessa Mae Q.
 CHECK-UP POINT

DIRECTION: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. _____________ is a major category or classification of dance forms

where the purpose is ceremonial and ritualistic. It’s to show praise or
commemorate important events.

A. Ceremonial dance
B. Courtship dance
C. War dance
D. Ballroom dance

2. Courtship dances allow the dancers to display their vigour and

attractiveness and to engage into socially accepted physical contact between
the sexes.

A. Ceremonial dance
B. Courtship dance
C. War dance
D. Ballroom dance

3. One of the major purposes of traditional Aboriginal dancing was to

________ , which were passed down through generations.

A. Tell stories/
B. Shout sorrow
C. Run faster
D. Act without meaning

4. __________ Is a specific type of Shinto ritual ceremonial dance. The

phrase is a contraction of “kami no kura (seat of god)” indicating the
presence of god in the practice.

A. Corroboree
B. Kagura
C. Fandango
D. Dragon dance
5. The __________ is a traditional dance form in Chinese culture. The
dragon represents wisdom, power and wealth.

A. Australian dance
B. Kagura
C. Dragon dance
D. Fandango

6. Ballroom dance is derived from the word ball which in turn originate
from the Latin word

A. ballare
B. blaze
C. blank
D. blimk

7. He published in 1588 his Orchésographie, a study of late 16th-

century French Renaissance social dance.

A. Jehan Tabourot
B. "Thoinot-Arbeau"as pen name
C. Kagura
D. A and b

8. This category refers to partner that is informal, relaxed, and danced

for the enjoyment of the partners.

A. Ceremonial dance
B. Social dance
C. War dance
D. Ballroom dance

9. ______, dances where a couple of dances in one spot or slot that they
have fixed for themselves.

A. Spot or slot social dances

B. Nueba
C. Enhanced Brain Functioning
D. Anueba
10. This dance’s movements were those familiar to sailors of that time:
"looking out to sea" with the right hand to the forehead, then the left, and
lurching as in heavy weather that is originated in Ireland.

A. Soran Bushi
B. Bhangra
C. Hornpipe
D. Pungmul

11. ______ also known as ‘nongak’, or Farmer’s Dance was traditionally

performed during planting, harvesting and other agricultural events from
Korea

A. Soran Bushi
B. Bhangra
C. Hornpipe
D. Pungmul

ESSAY (12-15)

What is the importance of Courtship dance and ceremonial dance?

 KEY ANSWER

1. A

2. B

3. A

4. B

5. C

6. A

7. D

8. B

9. A

10. C

11. D
 SUMMARY

Dance is a way of knowing and communicating. All societies make use

of dances to communicate on both personal and cultural levels to meet
physical and spiritual needs define by Jrecino. Dance is also considered an
expression of feelings and thought that allow dancers to be expressive and
creative in their own ways. Dance movement also requires to be more lively
and interactive moves.

In this chapter we have learned what are the classification of dances

that categories into eight (8) namely, Ballroom Dance, War Dance,
Occupational Dance, Ceremonial Dance, Social Dance, Courtship Dance,
Interpretative and Grace Dance. This dances categories in each
characteristic depending on the purpose and presentation that influence by,
culture, religion, belief, and way of living. The important of this lesson is to
enlighten the idea about classification of dances that originate of each
geographical location. This also continue the legacy occurs that have a
timeless treasure. We need to give value and understand this lesson to
preserve and recreate the dance and pass-through generation to next
generation.
 CURRICULUM VITAE

Name: BERSAMIN, ABEGAIL S.

Address: #324 Paras St. Bonuan Gueset, Dagupan City

Phone #: 09302342871

Subject: PEd 17 (International Dance and Other Forms)

Mother: Ana Marie S. Bersamin

Father: Arnolfo P. Bersamin

Name: FERNANDEZ, RON AARON M.

Address: #294 Mayombo District, Dagupan City, Pangasinan

Phone #: 09072597782

Subject: PEd 17 (International Dance and Other Forms)

Mother: Leonora M. Fernandez

Father: Raul P. Fernandez

Name: ICO, ERWIN R.

Address: Zone 7 Sapang Sta. Barbara Pangasinan

Phone #: +639494181583

Subject: PEd 17 (International Dance and Other Forms)

Mother: Meriam R. Ico

Father: Erfe M. Ico

Name: PEREZ, EMMANUEL M.

Address: 280 Brgy. Primicias Sta. Barbara Pangasinan

Phone #: 09500578554

Subject: PEd 17 (International Dance and Other Forms)

Mother: Engracia M. Perez

Father: Dante P. Perez

Name: ZAMORA, JESSA MAE Q.

Address: Bacabac,Bugallon,Pangasinan

Phone #: 09072941463

Subject: PEd 17 (International Dance and Other Forms)

Mother: Margie Q. Zamora

Father: Jesus P. Zamora

E. Dance terams
De Leon, Richard R.
Malones Jessa Mae N.
 CHECK-UP POINT

DIRECTION: Encircle the best answer in each item.

1. This ______________ step is characterized by the hands perpendicular

to the floor, at waist height, pushing forward as the dancer steps; the back
hip is pushed back in imitation of a horse?

A. Ghawazee
B. Karsilama
C. Maya Hips
D. Taqsim

2. _____________ is the movement of one hip in opposition to the other on

a vertical plane?

A. Ghawazee
B. Karsilama
C. Maya Hips
D. Taqsim

3. _____________ is a melodic musical improvisation that usually

precedes the performance of a traditional Arabic, Greek, Middle Eastern, or
Turkish musical composition?

A. Ghawazee
B. Karsilama
C. Maya Hips
D. Taqsim

4. The term "Karsilamas " comes from the Turkish word "___________"
meaning "face to face greeting"?

A. Ghawazee
B. Karsilama
C. Maya Hips
D. Taqsim
5. This refers to a vocal solo in Turkish music that has no rhythm or
measure, and is often improvised?

A. Uzun Hava
B. Wahda wa noss
C. Raqs Baladi
D. Sa’idi

6. This is a movement which is made by isolating the chest, pushing it

forward, up, back and down in a rolling undulation?

A. Chest Camel
B. Uzun Hava
C. Ghawazee
D. Wahda wa noss

7. The gesture leg is extended behind the dancer’s body at 90° or higher,
which requires hip and spine hyperextension, knee extension, and ankle-
foot plantarflexion?

A. Adagio
B. Arabesque
C. Allegro
D. Assemble

8. The “_________” portion of ballet class may encompasses high develop

above 90°?

A. Adagio
B. Arabesque
C. Allegro
D. Assemble

9. The introductory / warm up portion of the ballet class, conducted

while holding onto a ballet bar. What is the ballet terms being asked?

A. Barre
B. Ballon
C. Ballotte
D. Beats
10. A bend of the body from the waist to the front, back, or side, with an
accompanying port de bras. What is the ballet dance terms being asked?

A. Cambre
B. Cabriole
C. Brise
D. Assemble

11. The most popular Latin dance composed of quick steps. What type of
ballroom dance is being asked?

A. Cha-cha
B. Fox trot
C. Polka
D. Swing

12. This step consisting of a step, shuffle, and a leap. What is the Tap
dance term is being asked?

A. Buffalo
B. Brush
C. Break
D. Cramp roll

13. The step using toe and heel drops in a specific pattern. What is the
Tap dance terms being asked?

A. Buffalo
B. Brush
C. Break
D. Cramp roll

14. Jump into the air, landing on the same foot and keeping the heel
lifted. What is the Tap dance terms being asked?

A. Hop
B. Heel/Heel drop
C. Irish
D. Draw
15. Forceful dropping of the heel on the floor, with the weight placed on
the ball of the same foot.

A. Hop
B. Heel/Heel drop
C. Irish
D. Draw
 KEY ANSWER

1. A

2. C

3. D

4. B

5. A

6. A

7. B

8. A

9. A

10. A

11. A

12. A

13. D

14. A

15. B
 SUMMARY

(Richard de Leon)

Ballet

• adagio: A music term used for slow, sustained movements. The

‘adagio’ portion of ballet class may encompasses high développés above 90°,
or partnering work.

• allegro: Rapid tempo movements, often includes jumping steps. Petit

allegro includes smaller jumping steps. Grand allegro includes large
expansive jumps such as grand jeté.

• arabesque: The gesture leg is extended behind the dancer’s body at

90° or higher, which requires hip and spine hyperextension, knee extension,
and ankle-foot plantarflexion.

• arrière, en: To the back.

• assemblé: To assemble or place (the feet) together in the air (usually in

fifth position) during a jump.

• attitude: The hip of the gesture leg is at 90°, the knee is bent, and the
foot is pointed. Attitude croisée devant: the leg is lifted to the front. Attitude
croisée derriere: the leg is lifted to the back.

• avant, en: To the front.

• Balanchine: Founder, director, and principle choreographer of New

York City Ballet. Trained in the Russian school, he developed a neo-classical
technique known for rapid footwork and abstract choreography.

• ballón: The quality of lightness, ease in jumping.

• ballotté: “Tossed”. A light, rocking quality, jump sequence. Ex: A

jump from the point tondu front to the point tondu back.

• barre: The introductory / warm up portion of the ballet class,

conducted while holding onto a ballet bar. The dancer always starts with the
left hand at the bar, working the right gesture leg.

• beats: To hit the legs together, moving in and out of fifth position in
the air. See petite batterie.
• Bourrée: A step performed on pointe from fifth position. Initiated with
the front foot, there is a rapid weight shift from one foot to the other,
performed in place or traveling.

• brisé: A jumping beat which allows the dancer to travel in a specified

direction.

• cabriole: “Caper like a goat”. A jump where one leg is kicked up into
the air and the supporting leg pushes off and beats underneath the gesture
leg, propelling it higher. The jump lands on the kicking leg.

• cambré: A bend of the body from the waist to the front, back, or side,
with an accompanying port de bras.

• Cecchetti Method: A school and style of ballet, originated by Enrico

Cecchetti (1850-1928) in Italy. Emphasizes seven basic movements in
dance: Plier (to bend), Étendre (to stretch), Relever (to rise), Glisser (to slide
or glide), Sauter (to jump), Élancer (to dart), Tourner (to turn). Used by the
Italian and Royal (English) Ballets.

• center floor: The second portion of the ballet class, comprised of the
adagio, turns, and small jumps (petit allegro).

• chaînés: “Linked like a chain”. A series of small turning steps with the
feet in first position relevé. Weight is shifted rapidly from one to the other
limb with each half turn. Performed continuously in rapid succession.

• changement: “Changing the feet”. A vertical jump with a change of feet

in the air (from fifth position front to fifth back).

• chassé: “Chasing one foot with the other”. The leading foot slides
forward into fourth (or side-ward into second), then with a spring off the
floor, the stance limb draws up to it in the air, and the leading foot opens to
land in fourth (or second). Used as a traveling or transition step.

• cou-de-pied: A unilateral standing posture with the pointed gesture

foot held in front of, back of, or wrapped around the ankle of the stance leg.

• coupé: “To cut”. A small intermediary step, used as a link between

steps, such as jeté, pas de bourré, etc., using the cou-depied position.

Ballroom Dance

• cha-cha: The most popular Latin dance composed of quick steps.

• fox trot: A dance to a 4/4 tempo.

• polka: Originated as an English folk dance, in a 2/4 tempo.

• swing: Evolved from the jazz era. There are three types: triple, double,
and single, depending on the tempo of the music. Uses a hold similar to the
fox trot. Also known as the lindy.

• waltz: An elegant smooth dance in a 3/4 tempo, with accent on the

first beat

Modern and Jazz Dance

• body roll: A rolling movement through the body.

• bridge: Also called a back bend.

• chest lift: With back on the floor, chest lifts off the floor.

• compass turn: Like an arabesque turn, but the toes stay in contact
with the floor.

• coccyx balance: Balance on the coccyx, both knees bent with lower
legs parallel to ceiling and feet pointed, torso may tilt slightly backward,
arms are parallel with lower legs. [Horton technique].

• contraction: Tightening the abdominals, tucking the pelvis, and

forming a “C” with the torso so that the shoulders are over the pelvis.
[Graham technique].

• fan kick: A high straight leg kick in which the gesture leg makes a
swooping circular arc across the front of the body.

• flat back: Position in which the legs are in parallel, the back is kept
flat, parallel to the floor, with the torso hinged at the hips. [Horton
technique].

 
 (Jessa Mae N. Malones)

Ghawazee Step

 Also referred to as the push step, the ghawazee step is characterized

by the hands perpendicular to the floor, at waist height, pushing forward as
the dancer steps; the back hip is pushed back in imitation of a horse

Karsilama

 Karsilamas (Greek: καρσιλαμάς, Turkish: karşılama), pronounced

carshulamah, is a folk dance spread all over Northwest Asia Minor and
carried to Greece by Asia Minor refugees. The term "karsilamas" comes from
the Turkish word "karşılama" meaning "face to face greeting". The dance is
still popular on Northwestern areas of Turkey, especially on wedding parties,
festivals and so on. It can also refer to the 9/8 rhythm counted 2,2,2,3.

Maya Hips

 Maya Hips is the movement of one hip in opposition to the other on a

vertical plane. As one hip moves up, away from the body, down, and then
the back to center; the other hip moves down, into the center, up, and then
away from the body.[9] This move is the opposite of the Egyptian Figure
Eight.

Raqs Baladi

 The folk style of Egyptian belly dance. From the Arabic Raqs meaning
dance and Baladi meaning rural. It is more stationary than raqs sharqi, with
little use of the arms, and the focus is on hip movements. It is performed to
baladi or folk music. Typical costuming for performances of this dance style
is a long dress covering the midriff. The most common version has a straight
skirt with side slits, long sleeves which may be slit to the elbows, and a
scooped or shirt-style neckline. A sash may be worn around the hips, and a
headscarf is often also worn. A baladi-style performance may include the
use of sagat, or the dancer may perform with a cane (assaya).

Sa’idi

 A Sa'idi (Arabic: ‫ )صعيدى‬is a generic term used in Egypt to refer to a

person from Upper Egypt (Arabic: ‫عيد مصر‬99‫ ص‬Sa'id).[12] The word literally
means "from Sa'id" (i.e. Upper Egypt), and can also refer to a form of music
originating there,[13] their style of dance, or to the dialect spoken by Sa'idis.
Sa’idi dance is a folkloric dance (one of the baladi dances) from the Sa'id.
The dance style includes energetic bouncy footwork, steps imitating horses,
and frequently incorporates a stick or cane, called an Assaya (Arabic for
stick).
Taqsim

 Taqsim (Arabic: ‫ تَ ْق ِسيم‬/ ALA-LC: taqsīm; Greek: ταξίμι taksimi, Turkish:

taksim) is a melodic musical improvisation that usually precedes the
performance of a traditional Arabic, Greek, Middle Eastern, or Turkish
musical composition. The taqsim may often be played to introduce the belly
dancer; the dancer may stay backstage until the rhythm instruments begin.

Turkish Figure Eight

 The Turkish Figure Eight is the movement of the hips in opposition on

a horizontal plane. As one hip moves forward, away from the body, back,
and then the back to center; the other hip moves back, into the center,
forward, and then away from the body

Uzun Hava

 Uzun hava comes from the Turkish for long air. This refers to a vocal
solo in Turkish music that has no rhythm or measure, and is often
improvised. It is conceptually equivalent to the Arabic taqsim. It is generally
associated with folk music of the southeast of Turkey. Generally, the singer
improvises with long sorrowful notes in the middle of the song.

Wahda wa noss

 Arabic rhythm with two distinct parts meaning 'one and a half' used
in Egyptian baladi dance

Baladi

 Baladi (Arabic: ‫ بلدي‬/ ALA-LC: baladī; nisba-adjective meaning "native",

"indigenous", "of the country", "rural", comparable to English "folk", with a
lower-class connotation. It can be used in the pejorative meaning
"hick/backwards".[citation needed] It can also refer to an Egyptian musical
style, the folk style of Egyptian belly dance (Raqs Baladi). It is also
sometimes spelled in English as 'beledi'.

Chest Camel

 The chest camel is a movement which is made by isolating the chest,

pushing it forward, up, back and down in a rolling undulation. The name of
the move is derived from the walk of a camel.[2]

Tap Dance

• ball change: Two quick changes of weight from one ball of the foot to
the other.
• bells /clicks: Clicking of the heels together while in the air.

• break: Two measure movement that follows a six measure movement.

A slight change in the normal rhythm of a movement pattern.

• brush: Striking of the ball of the foot or the toe tap against the floor.
This is usually done in a forward or sideward direction. A backward brush is
called a spank.

• buck / chug: Forward movement emphasizing the heel drop with

weight on the same foot.

• buffalo: Step consisting of a step, shuffle, and a leap.

• Cincinnati: A brush, hop on the opposite foot, shuffle and a step. This
step is performed traveling backwards and alternates feet.

• cramp roll: Step using toe and heel drops in a specific pattern.

• dig: Digging of the heel into the floor without weight transfer.

• draw: Pulling of the free foot from an open to a closed position with a
sliding motion.

• essence: Basic movement associated with soft shoe dancing.

• flap: Brush and step with transfer of weight.

• heel / heel drop: Forceful dropping of the heel on the floor, with the
weight placed on the ball of the same foot.

• hop: Jump into the air, landing on the same foot and keeping the heel
lifted.

• Irish: Movement adopted from Irish folk dances which consists of a

shuffle, hop, and a step. This can be done traveling forwards or backwards.

• jump: Spring into the air from both balls of the feet and landing on
the same.

• leap: A spring into the air, from one foot to the other.

• Maxie Ford: Step named for a famous dancer. Consists of a step,

shuffle, leap, tap.

• nerve roll: Series of quick, consecutive taps with heel, ball, toe, or tips.

• off beat: Unaccented beat.

• pick-ups/pullbacks: Hop on one foot with a back brush in the air,
landing on the same foot. Can be done as singles, doubles, or alternating.
Shuffles and taps can also be added.

• rhythm: Pulse of the music. Rhythm dance is composed of broken

rhythms, syncopation, and off beats.

• shim-sham: Name of a time step dance.

• shuffle: Brush followed by a spank.

• slap: Flap without weight transfer.

• soft shoe: Type of dance, originally done without shoes.

 CURRICULUM VITAE

Name: DE LEON, RICHARD R.

Address: Poblacion,Aguilar

Phone #: 09451021886

Subject: PEd 17 (International Dance and Other Forms)

Mother: Elma R. De Leon

Father: Marcelino S. De Leon

Name: MALONES, JESSA MAE N.

Address: Banga-Oda Agno Pangasinan

Phone #: 09610510904

Subject: PEd 17 (International Dance and Other Forms)

Mother: Paz N. Malones

Father: Michael C. Malones

F. Dance steps
Mayola, Johna G.
Seguin, Noel Ericson D.
 CHECK-UP POINT

Test I. Multiple Choice.

DIRECTION: Encircle the best answer in each item.

1.What is a reason for dance is to convey or release one’s inner emotion?

A. Entertainment
B. Emotional Expression
C. Communication
D. Physical Response

2.What is to engage others in a way that keeps them enthralled during a

performance, a dance meant to captivate an audience?

A. Emotional Expression
B. Communication
C. Entertainment
D. Physical Response

3.To convey a story, message, or idea through movement. What is being

asked?

A. Communication
B. Entertainment
C. Emotional Expression
D. Physical Response

4. Why people sometimes dance because they cannot help themselves like
toddler bouncing up and down with music playing?

A. Emotional Expression
B. Entertainment
C. Communication
D. Physical Response

5. A dance should aim to pressure and pass on cultural values and

traditions through movement. What is being asked?
 A. Contribution to the Continuity and Stability of Culture
B. Entertainment
C. Communication
D. Physical Response

6. The five actions of dance are jump, ______, travel, gesture and stillness.
What is being asked in underlined sentence?

A. turn
B. hold
C. heel
D. dig

7. According to the Grizzly Rose club in Colorado, some believe that country
line dancing can be traced back to the round and square dances of
__________. What is in the underlined sentence?

A. Corolado
B. Europe
C. Asia
D. United States

8. What is a dance which choreographed with a repeated sequence of steps

in which a group of people dance in one or more lines or rows, all facing
either each other or in the same direction, and executing the steps at the
same time?

A. Line Dancing
B. Ballroom
C. Latin dance
D. Sway dance

9. What is a step with your weight firmly planted on your left leg, quickly dig
your right heel into the ground twice, usually to the front and slightly to the
side?

A. Heel dig
B. Double Heel dig
C. Cha cha cha
D. Fan step
10.Dancing provides a great, overall low-impact aerobic workout. Like other
forms of aerobic exercise, dance strengthens the heart, lungs and
_______________.

A. Respiratory system
B. Skeletal system
C. Circulatory system
D. Cardiorespiratory system

Test ll. Enumeration.

DIRECTION: Write what is being asked.

A. 2 purposes of dance

B. Give at least 4 clothing can wear in ballroom dance

C. At least 4 Line Dancing Steps and Variations

 KEY ANSWER

Test l.

1. B. Emotional Expression

2. C. Entertainment

3. A. Communication

4. D. Physical Response

5. A. Contribution to the Continuity and Stability of Culture

6.A. turn

7. B. Europe

8. A. Line Dancing

9. B. Double Heel dig

10. C. circulatory system

Test ll

A. 1.Ballroom,

2. Line Dancing

B. 1. Polo shirts.

2. Slacks.

3. Dress pants.

4. Jeans.

C. 5.Heel dig

6.Double

7.Grapevine (or Vine)

8.Weave
 SUMMARY

A line dance is a choreographed dance with a repeated sequence of

steps in which a group of people dance in one or more lines or rows, all
facing either each other or in the same direction, and executing the steps at
the same time. Unlike circle dancing, line dancers are not in physical
contact with each other. Country line dancing shows no signs of decreasing
in popularity, along with other popular dances such as swing dance and
Latin dance. Easy to learn and fun to perform with groups, country line
dancing is easier to learn than both swing and Latin dance, which makes
many more people approach it for fun. Whether you are a beginning dancer
or you know some of the dance steps outlined above from jazz or tap
classes, once you get started on the individual steps you'll be line dancing in
no time. There are 5 main dance actions of dance such as jump, turn,
travel, gesture and stillness. People dance for all kinds of reasons - to
mourn, to celebrate, to heal, to give thanks, to preserve cultural heritage
and treasured legends, to demonstrate physical prowess, to assert
individuality, to provoke and to entertain. Almost anyone can dance,
regardless of age or ability. Dancing provides a great, overall low-impact
aerobic workout. Like other forms of aerobic exercise, dance strengthens the
heart, lungs and circulatory system. But the varied movements also improve
core strength, coordination, balance, flexibility, muscle tone and spatial
awareness.
 CURRICULUM VITAE

Name: MAYOLA, JOHNA G.

Address: Telbang Alaminos City, Pangasinan

Phone #: 09388277511

Subject: PEd 17 (International Dance and Other Forms)

Mother: Elma G. Mayola

Father: Orlando G. Mayola

Name: SEGUIN, NOEL ERICSON D.

Address: Salapingao East Dagupan City, Pangasinan

Phone #: 09502121402

Subject: PEd 17 (International Dance and Other Forms)

Mother: Elizabeth D. Seguin

Father: Nestor F. Seguin

 H. OTHER UNIFORMS
Cruz, Ishmael O. (LYRICAL DANCE)
Tamondong, Maila C. (MODERN DANCE)

Bugayong, Reniel F. (HIPHOP)

Calma, Emma Marie C. (HIPHOP)

Lopez, John Paul D. (BALLROOM)

Orteguero, Silver Z. (BALLROOM)

Estrada, Carlou M. (CONTEMPORARY DANCE)

Guiling, Jovie J. (CONTEMPORARY DANCE)

Lopez, Aira R. (JAZZ DANCE)

Tirante, Gabriel Joshua (JAZZ DANCE)
CHECK-UP POINT

MULTIPLE CHOICE

DIRECTION: Choose the best answer

1) In what year was developed the modern dance pioneered by Isadora

Duncan, Louie Fuller, and Ruth St. Dennis in the United states.
 A. Early 1990s
B. Late 1990s
C. Early 1980s
D. Late 1980s

2) This person is one of the most spirited pioneers and considered as the
mother of modern dance. Who

is he/she?

A. Isadora Duncan
B. Ruth St. Dennis
C. Martha Graham
D. Doris Humphrey

3) She became Europe’s first great modern dancer. She is also founded an
influential dance school in her

native Germany in 1920.

A. Martha Graham
B. Isadora Duncan
C. Mary Wigman
D. Doris Humphrey

4) Who won fame during a tour of Europe from 1906 to 1909. She and her
husband Ted Shawn opened

the famous Denishawn School of Dancing in 1915 in Los Angeles.

A. Ruth St. Dennis

B. Isadora Duncan
C. Mary Wigman
D. Martha Graham
5) This dance is on highly individualized based or personalized movements
based upon the dancer/choreographers artistic intent.

A. Contemporary Dance
B. Ballroom dance
C. Modern Dance
D. Hip Hop Dance
6) All of the following are examples of modern dance EXCEPT.

A. Ballroom Dace
B. Lyrical Dance
C. War Dance
D. Jazz

7) It refers to street dance styles primarily performed breaking, locking, and

popping which created in

the 1970s and made popular by dance crews in United States.

A. Lyrical Dance
B. Hip hop
C. Modern Dance
D. Contemporary Dance

8) is a combination of ballet and jazz dance that often uses music with lyrics
to inspire the movements of the dancer.

A. Modern Dance
B. Lyrical Dance
C. Jazz Dance
D. Ballroom Dance

9) This type of Modern Dance is a set of partner dances, which are enjoyed
both socially and competitively around the world.

A. Ballroom Dance
B. Jazz Dance
C. Contemporary Dance
D. Hip Hop Dance

10) It is another type of Modern Dance that has its own movement
vocabulary ranging from the isolation

o certain body parts to the movement of entire body with the accents of
musical rhythms.

A. Contemporary Dance
B. Ballroom Dance
C. Jazz Dance
D. Lyrical Dance
 KEY ANSWER

1. A
2. A
3. C
4. A
5. C
6. C
7. B
8. B
9. A
10. C
 SUMMARY

Modern dance is a broad concept that encompasses a wide range of

dance styles. It's a group of dance styles that's often referred to as a dance
genre.

Previously, the term ‘Modern Dance' was used to describe the

perspectives and movement concepts of a group of dancers or
choreographers. Techniques such as Martha Graham's, Doris Humphrey's,
and Lestor Horton's. The development of Modern dance as an art form came
about by breaking the ‘rules’ of what dance was ‘supposed’ to be. Dedicated
individuals such as Loie Fuller, Ruth St. Denis, Isadora Duncan, and Ted
Shawn were performing frequently by the end of the nineteenth century. For
lack of a better term, the term "traditional" dance was applied to the work of
dancers who based their creations on idealized Greek or Roman models.
These new dancers preferred a more relaxed, freestyle approach to the
dance. Modern dance pioneers danced in bare feet and free flowing often
revealing costumes.

Many modern dancers love it because it allows them to be more

expressive and free in their movements. Modern dance, while having distinct
technical elements, allows the dancer to express themselves in ways that
ballet does not always allow. Dancers in modern dance have the opportunity
to express themselves through movement. It also helps you gain a lot of
strength! A Modern Dancer uses his or her entire body, from floor work to
leaps to partnering, and must learn to move from one stage to the next
easily and effortlessly. It is often beneficial for a dancer to be exposed to as
many different forms of dance as possible. If you want to create a well-
rounded dancer and artist, you must incorporate Modern Dance into a
young dancer's ballet training.

It's difficult to find a ballet company these days that doesn't have
contemporary works. The more flexible a dancer is, the more likely he or she
is to have a long-term career! Modernity also contributes to the creation of a
strong foundation
 Lyrical dance is similar to ballet in that it incorporates many of the
technical aspects of ballet while also allowing for more expression through
fluid movements. Lyrical dance is a combination of jazz, contemporary, and
modern dance styles performed within the framework of ballet.

Lyrical dance gets its name from the word lyrical, which means poetic
and expressive. Lyrical can refer to arts, literature, or music, and it can also
refer to expressing oneself imaginatively and beautifully.

The dance is performed to music that allows for the expression of

natural and deep personal emotions; it is rhapsodic or enthusiastic in
nature. The dance form employs songs with lyrics that allow the dancer to
express the desired emotions.
 CURRICULUM VITAE

Name: TAMONDONG, MAILA C.

Address: 620 Malued District, Dagupan City

Phone #: 09457325961

Subject: PEd 17 (International Dance and Other Forms)

Mother: Myrna C. Tamondong

Father: Romeo L. Tamondong

Name: CRUZ, ISHMAEL O.

Address: Pogo Chico, Dagupan City

Phone #: 09560459464

Subject: PEd 17 (International Dance and Other Forms)

Mother: Evangeline O. Cruz

Father: Roderick Cruz

 CHECK-UP POINT

Test I. Multiple Choice

DIRECTION: Choose the best answer

1. ON ___ DJ kool Herc was the DJ at his sister’s back to school party?

A. August 01, 1998

B. August 11, 1973
C. August 03, 1963
D. August 11, 1988

2. This kind of hip hop movs it is a breakdancing b-boying, or b- girling

and common element of hip hop.

A. Boogaloo
B. Popping and Locking
C. Breaking
D. Soulja Boy

3. ____ was created by Sam Solomon in Fresno, California.

A. Boogaloo
B. Popping and Locking
C. Breaking
D. Soulja boy

4. It is a popular in the 1990’s in the club of Baltimore, Maryland.

A. Spongbob
B. Popping and Locking
C. Breaking
D. Soulja boy

5. This dance should have a laid back attitude and should really have
fun with it.

A. Spongbob
B. Popping and Locking
C. Breaking
 D. Soulja boy

Test II. ESSAY.

1. What tupe of breakdance would ypu like to learn?List atleast one.

2. Why do you think so many people ,especially teens, enjoy hip hop/
breakdance? In ypur opinion.

3. Why do you think could be done to help promote the positive aspects
of hip hop?

4. What do you already know the hip hop/breakdance culture?

5. What are the basic hip hop moves?

 KEY ANSWER

Test I.

1. B

2. C

3. B

4. A

5. D

Test II.

(own answer/opinion)
 SUMMARY

Is a fusion dance genre that incorporates elements of popping,

locking, breaking, jazz, ballet, tap dancing and other styles and is typically
performed to hip-hop, R&B, funk, electronic or pop music.

The term is also used as an exonym and umbrella term for various
street dance styles either performed to hip-hop music or that have become
associated with hip-hop culture. It includes a wide range of styles created in
the 1970s and made popular by dance crews in the United States. The
television show Soul Train and the 1980s films Breakin', Beat Street and
Wild Style showcased these crews and dance styles in their early stages; it
gave these styles and hip-hop national exposure.

The dance industry responded with a commercial, studio-based

version of hip-hop—sometimes called "new style"—and a hip-hop influenced
style of jazz dance called "jazz-funk". Classically trained dancers developed
these studio styles in order to create choreography from the hip-hop dances
that were performed on the street. Because of this development, hip-hop
dance is practiced in both dance studios and outdoor spaces.
 CURRICULUM VITAE

Name: BUGAYONG RENIEL F.

Address: #259 Perez Market Site Dagupan City, Pangasinan

Phone #: 09502121402

Subject: PEd 17 (International Dance and Other Forms)

Mother: Imelda E. Bugayong

Father: Renato S. Bugayong

Name: CALMA, EMMA MARIE C.

Address: Careenan Street, Poblacion Oeste Dagupan City

Phone #: 09519895582

Subject: PEd 17 (International Dance and Other Forms)

Mother: Miraflor C. Calma

Father: Eugene J. Calma

 CHECK-UP POINT

Test I. Multiple Choice.

DIRECTION: Choose the letter that corresponds your answer.

1. When did English dance quickstep was invented ?

A. 1930's
B. 1940's
C. 1950's
D. 1920's

2. It was the first dance where a man held a woman close to his body.

A. Waltz
B. Samba
C. Rhumba
D. Tango

3. Which of the following does not belong to standard category of competitive

ballroom dances?

A. Tango
B. Foxtrot
C. Quickstep
D. Jive

4. Foxtrot dance was named by a vaudeville performer ____ in 1914?

A. Charleston Fox
B. Harry Fox
C. Johann Fox
D. Sebastian Fox

5. This is a dance most commonly represents the couple falling in love.

A. Spanish Bolero
B. Cuban Bolero
C. Tango
D. Samba
6. Which of the following dance is often referred to as a classic "old school"
ballroom.

A. Waltz
B. Viennese waltz
C. Spanish Bolero
D. Cuban Bolero

7. It is a flirtatious dance with many hip rotations and partners

synchronizing their movements.

A. Jive
B. Tango
C. Rhumba
D. Cha Cha

8. This dance was developed in late 18th century.

A. Waltz
B. Viennese waltz
C. Spanish Bolero
D. Cuban Bolero

9. What competitive ballroom dance was the national dance of Brazil?

A. Pasodoble
B. Samba
C. Rhumba
D. Jive
10. Which of the following is performed as an international latin dance?

A. Pasodoble
B. Samba
C. Rhumba
D. Jive

Test II. Essay.

Give at least 5 International Latin Dance

 KEY ANSWER

Test I.

1. D

2. A

3. D

4. B

5. B

6. B

7. D

8. C

9. B

10. D

Test II.

1. Pasodoble

2. Spanish Bolero

3. Samba

4. Rhumba

5. Cha cha

(Jive, Cuban Bolero)

 SUMMARY

Ballroom Dance is one of the famous/popular dance forms around the

world. Way back then, ballroom dancing was a social dancing for the
privilege, wherein it was only performed by the upper and elite classes of
society in ball sand parties, but now, ballroom dancing is accessible to all,
anyone can enjoy ballroom dancing whatever and whoever you are in
society, as long as you are willing to learn and you enjoy ballroom dancing.

The importance of learning ballroom dance is that you would not only
learning how to dance, but also it helps you to build up and enhance
yourself confidence and social life. We are all aware that learning a dance
gives us a benefits, it is a great work out to improve condition of our lungs
and heart, increases our muscular strength, endurance and motor fitness.

This lesson is all about the ballroom dance itself. It talks about its
origin/history, how it is developed, what is the two style or classification of
ballroom dance, which is the latin and standard. The different types of
ballroom dance such as; Waltz, Viennese Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Quickstep
in Standard or smooth, while Pasodoble, Spanish Bolero, Ciban Bolero,
Samba, Rumba, Cha-Cha and Jive is under Latin. It also talks about what
Particular country who first ever dance the particular type of ballroom
dance. And lastly it talks about how it was dance and appreciate the
ballroom dancing.
 CURRICULUM VITAE

Name: LOPEZ, JOHN PAUL D.

Address: Malued, Dagupan City

Phone #: 09556932239

Subject: PEd 17 (International Dance and Other Forms)

Mother: Delia D. Lopez

Father: Rudy C. Lopez

Name: ORTEGUERO, SILVER Z.

Address: #62 Lucao District, Dagupan City

Phone #: 09099314054

Subject: PEd 17 (International Dance and Other Forms)

Mother: Norma Z. Orteguero

Father: Samuel B. Orteguero

 CHECK-UP POINT

Test I. Multiple Choice.

DIRECTION: Write the letter of the correct answer.

1. It is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of several

dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet.

A. Hip hop
B. Contemporary dance
C. Ballroom dance
D. Folk dance

2. In what Century, several dancers began to break the ballet mold.

A. 16th
B. 17th
C. 18th
D. 19th

3. Starting in jazz first position (feet parallel facing front), with your arms
at your side and your gaze focused downward, curl your spine over slowly,
being careful not to collapse at the waist.

A. Curl up and down

B. Chasse
C. Leg swings
D. Tendu

4. Standing again in parallel first, place your arms in second position.

Sliding the right leg forward with a pointed toe, it should then brush
through the first position and follow through backwards, slightly bending
the knee.

A. Tendu
B. Leg swings
C. Chase
D. Curl up and down
5. Executed properly takes a distinct amount of discipline and flexibility.
After you have bent over, keeping your spine as straight as possible, raise
your arms into high fifth with the palms facing inward. Raise the torso back
up, simultaneously with the arms as a single fluid movement.

A. Leg swings
B. Chasse
C. Tendu
D. Flat back

6. The foot points forward and back into parallel first. You can then
repeat the position to the side and to the back, alternating in a rhythm.

A. Chasse
B. Tendu
C. Flat back
D. Leg swings

7. It is a simple jump found often in modern dance. Standing with the

weight on one foot, you shift the weight while in a plié stance, and then
jump so both feet are vertical together in the air.

A. Flat back
B. Chasse
C. Leg swings
D. Tendu

8. The term “contemporary” is somewhat misleading: it describes a genre

that developed during the ________ century and is still very popular today.

A. 17th
B. 18th
C. 19th
D. 20th

Test II. True or False

__________9. Today’s contemporary dance is an eclectic mix of styles,

with choreographers drawing from ballet, modern, and “post-modern”
(structure less) forms of dance.
__________10. Contemporary dance can be a way to stay fit for people of
all ages, shapes and sizes. It can improve your muscle tone, strength,
endurance and fitness and is a great way to meet new friends.

__________11. Contemporary dance can Increased muscular strength,

endurance and motor fitness.

__________12. With leg swings, the foot points forward and back into
parallel first.

__________13. It sounds simple enough, but a flat back executed

properly takes a distinct amount of discipline and flexibility.

__________14. Tendu is often used as a transitional movement in a

combination of choreography.

__________15. In curl up and down you are halfway down to the floor,
bend your knees and continue to “curl.”
 KEY ANSWER

Test I.

1. B

2. D

3. A

4. B

5. D

6. B

7. B

8. D

Test II.

9. True

10. True

11. True

12. False

13. True

14. False

15. True
 SUMMARY

Contemporary dance is a genre of dance performance that developed

during the mid-twentieth century and has since grown to become one of the
dominant genres for formally trained dancers throughout the world, with
particularly strong popularity in the U.S. and Europe. Although originally
informed by and borrowing from classical, modern, and jazz styles, it has
come to incorporate elements from many styles of dance. Due to its
technical similarities, it is often perceived to be closely related to modern
dance, ballet, and other classical concert dance styles.

In terms of the focus of its technique, contemporary dance tends to

combine the strong but controlled legwork of ballet with modern that
stresses on torso. It also employs contract-release, floor work, fall and
recovery, and improvisation characteristics of modern dance. Unpredictable
changes in rhythm, speed, and direction are often used, as well.
Additionally, contemporary dance sometimes incorporates elements of non-
western dance cultures, such as elements from African dance including bent
knees, or movements from the Japanese contemporary dance.

Contemporary dance draws on both classical ballet and modern

dance, whereas postmodern dance was a direct and opposite response to
modern dance. Merce Cunningham is considered to be the first
choreographer to “develop an independent attitude towards modern dance”
and defy the ideas that were established by it.

There is usually a choreographer who makes the creative decisions

and decides whether the piece is an abstract or a narrative one. Dancers are
selected based on their skill and training. The choreography is determined
based on its relation to the music or sounds that is danced to. The role of
music in contemporary dance is different from in other genres because it
can serve as a backdrop to the piece.
 CURRICULUM VITAE

Name: ESTRADA, CARLOU M.

Address: Bongalon Labrador, Pangasinan

Phone #: 09075534295

Subject: PEd 17 (International Dance and Other Forms)

Mother: Imelda M. Estrada

Father: Arsenio M. Estrada

Name: GUILING, JOVIE J.

Address: Mangin, Dagupan City

Phone #: 09103073184

Subject: Ed 17 (International Dance and Other Forms)

Mother: Virgilia J. Guiling (deceased)

Father: Joselito P. Guling

 CHECK-UP POINT

Test I. Identification.

DIRECTION: Write your answer on the space provided.

___________1. Where do Jazz begins?

___________2. Where Jazz Originated?

___________3. When did the Jazz dance evolve?

___________4. An exciting new development of Jazz Dance?

___________5. Combine with elements of Samba and Salsa?

___________6. Perfect clothes for pop-jazz

___________7. Dances using bare foot.

___________8. Separate pants and fringe skirt.

___________9. Made in 1923

___________10. You can be guided by your taste.

Test I. Enumeration.

1. Jazz emerged as a new style of music in the early.

2. The original New Orleans trad jazz style would have typical
instrumentation. Give 3 instrumentation.

3. Jazz featuring rhythms from Latin American music.

4. Give 5 Different Styles of Jazz Dance .

 KEY ANSWER

Test I.

1. Through the American Slave trade.

2. Minstreal Entertainment

3. 20th Century

4. Cakewalk

5. Latino-Jazz

6. Bright

7. Afro-Jazz

8. Broadway Jazz

9. The Charleston

10. Jazz-Pop

Test II.

1. Twentieth century

2. trumpet or cornet

trombone

clarinet

(banjo, double bass or tuba, drum kit)

3. Latin jazz

4. CAKEWALK

Charleston

Broadway Jazz

Afro-Jazz

Jazz-Pop

Latino-Jazz
 SUMMARY

My reflection on jazz music is all the other songs featured instruments

such as trumpet, saxophone, drums, and bass. I've only seen the guitars of
rock bands. As a result, I was very interested to hear what kind of sound an
electronic guitar would make when playing jazz music. As they began to play
the music, I was amazed that an electronic guitar could produce such a
sound. It's also a very fast tempo. Despite being very mellow and tender, the
fast tempo made. Jazz inspires, enjoys, and rewards musical innovation,
originality, personality, and meaningful expressiveness. Jazz has never
stopped changing. Even when playing in more traditional styles, the music
is most effective and true to jazz's values when it is creative within the
context of the style being explored. Jazz contains all the elements found in
other types of music: It has melody; that is the song's tune, which you are
most likely to remember. It has harmony, which is the addition of notes to
make the melody sound fuller. It has rhythm, which is the song's heartbeat.
But it's this cool thing called improvisation that distinguishes jazz. Jazz
music is a stress reliever. Jazz music is so effective at relieving tension and
stress that it can be heard in spas and massage parlors all over the world.
Jazz music has a calming effect on your body, which signals your brain's
central nervous system to lower your heart rate and respiratory rate.
Furthermore, according to research, jazz music can improve your memory,
focus, verbal ability, and mood. Jazz dance was popularized in ballrooms by
the big bands of the swing era (1930s and 1940s) and paralleled the birth
and spread of jazz itself from roots in Black American society. jazz steps
include basic turns such as chains, piques, pirouettes, jazz turns, and some
ballet turns. Grandiose jetes, turning jumps, and tour jetes are examples of
leaps. The "jazz walk" is a jazz dance signature that can be performed in a
variety of styles. Isolation movements, precise leg, arm, and foot movements,
breathtaking jumping techniques, and twists are all common elements of
jazz dance. The Jazz Analysis jazz, classic jazz, contemporary jazz,
commercial jazz, Latin jazz, afro jazz, street jazz. Jazz contains all the
elements found in other types of music: It has melody; that is the song's
tune, which you are most likely to remember. It has harmony, which is the
addition of notes to make the melody sound fuller. It has rhythm, which is
the song's heartbeat. But it's this cool thing called improvisation that
distinguishes jazz. Blues, syncopation, swing, and creative freedom are key
elements of jazz.
 Jazz dance is a performance [dance] and style that in the United
States arose in the mid 20th century.[1] Jazz dance may allude to
vernacular jazz or to Broadway or dramatic jazz. The two types expand on
African-American vernacular styles of dance that arose with jazz music.
Vernacular jazz dance incorporates ragtime moves, Charleston, Lindy hop,
and mambo. Famous vernacular jazz dance entertainers incorporate The
Whitman Sisters, Florence Mills, Ethel Waters, Al and Leon, Frankie
Manning, Norma Miller, Dawn Hampton, and Katherine Dunham. Dramatic
jazz dance performed on the show stage was promoted by Jack Cole, Bob
Fosse, Eugene Louis Faccuito, and Gus Giordano.

The term 'jazz dance' has been used in ways that have little or nothing
to do with jazz music. Since the 1940s, Hollywood movies and Broadway
shows have used the term to describe the choreographies of Bob Fosse and
Jerome Robbins. In the 1990s, colleges and universities applied to the term
to classes offered by physical education departments in which students
dance to various forms of pop music, rarely jazz.[2]

The importance of Jazz dance to the health and physical fitness

increased strength, flexibility, coordination, and endurance. The athletic,
full-bodied nature of jazz dance develops arm strength from floor work, leg
strength from jumps, and core strength from coordinating the limbs.

Develop Talent and Skill. Taking Jazz dancing classes will enable
you to gain a new skill while developing a new talent. You will acquire the
capacity to learn new dance patterns and steps quickly and correctly while
developing the necessary talents to perform them with self-assurance and
style. Even rapid rhythm changes and movements will become easier for you
as you practice and perform each new step or dance sequence to gain fluent
style and mastery.

Alleviate Everyday Stress. Participating in Jazz dance classes will

help you relieve you of the everyday stress and strain in modern life. Instead
of struggling through strenuous workouts at the gym, why not learn a new
dance sequence with fast-moving steps and rhythmic transitions? Not only
will you become more relaxed and calm, but you will also enjoy each session
thoroughly while eliminating both physical and mental tensions and stress
caused by your fast-paced, often challenging daily schedule.

Fast-Forward your Social Life. By taking jazz dance class, you will get
your social life moving at a faster, much more exciting and rewarding pace.
Not only will you meet new people and develop new friendships at jazz
dancing classes, but you will also be dancing with the different new and
interesting partners during each session. This offers an ideal opportunity for
you to socialize, have fun and even start a new romance with your choice of
dance partners.

Banish Life’s Stalemates. If you feel that your daily routine or travel
schedule restricts or stymies your activities and pleasures in life, you can
definitely gain major benefits from enrolling in jazz dance classes. This type
of dance, especially when studied and performed on a regular basis, will
alleviate any feelings of being limited or stalemated as you enjoy this
popular activity and develop your latent talents.

Choose Active Over Passive. Taking regular jazz dance instruction

will make you an active rather than a passive, person. Movement inspires
you to take an active part in all that you do in your life. Somehow, after you
mastered and performed a few basic dance steps, you will understand the
value of continuing important motion in other areas of your life. This will
keep you from slowing down or shying away from engaging in an active life
of contribution to your surrounding community, as a dancer and a
participating member of your city or neighborhood.

Jazz dance is one of the best Form of Dance ever discovered and
invented because it has a lot of benefits that was said above and it has also
magnificent and inspiring origin. A lot of variations of jazz dance is
performed and all of them is just so beautiful on their own. Every variety of
jazz dance is just unique and easy to perform.
 CURRICULUM VITAE

Name: TIRANTE, GABRIEL JOSHUA E.

Address: # 40 J.L. De Guzman St. Guilig, Mangaldan, Pangasinan

Phone #: 09385635500

Subject: PEd 17 (International Dance and Other Forms)

Mother: Estela E. Tirante

Father: Benedicto “Benjo” Jose U. Tirante
Name: LOPEZ, AIRA R.

Address: # 296 Caranglaan District Dagupan City

Phone #: 09460038239

Subject: PEd 17 (International Dance and Other Forms)

Mother: Raquel R. Lopez

Father: John P. Lopez