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