Benefits of Dancing, Diverse Meaning of Dance, and Creating a Dance

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Benefits of Dancing 1

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allows people to be more physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially dynamic

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Benefits of Dancing 2

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having fun while exercising

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Physical Benefit 1

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cardiovascular conditioning, lowers BP, risk of heart and chronic disease, weight control, muscular strength and endurance

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Physical Benefit 2

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improves balance, stamina, core stability, flexibility, healthy muscle and joints

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Physical Benefit 3

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improves body coordination

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Physical Benefit 4

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promotes good posture, bone density, eases back pain

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Mental Benefits 1

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improve mental alertness and sharpness

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Mental Benefits 2

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reduce risk of mental disease, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease

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Mental Benefits 3

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helps enhance decision-making skills

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Mental Benefits 4

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reduces stress and depression

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Emotional or Spiritual Benefit 1

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makes one feel better and more alert

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Emotional or Spiritual Benefit 2

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feeling of inner piece and healing, harmony, joy, and vitality

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Emotional or Spiritual Benefit 3

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creative avenue to express oneself

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Social Benefit 1

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improves self-esteem, confidence, and self-worth

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Social Benefit 2

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brings together people who share common interest

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Social Benefit 3

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establish friendship, connection, and support network

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Social Benefit 4

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opens new career opportunities

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Social Benefit 5

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insight to other culture and tradition

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Frequency

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how often

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Intensity

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how hard

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Time

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how long

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Type

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what kind

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Carbohydrate

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major source of energy

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Protein

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repair muscle fibers that are stressed from constant use, synthesize enzymes for proper metabolism

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Fat

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provides structure for all cell membrane, needed for fat-soluble vitamins absorption, important fuel for muscle

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Micronutrients

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vitamins and minerals (B energy production, ACE antioxidants, D bone formation)

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Hydration

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loss of fluid

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Diversed Meanings of Dance 1

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avenue for expression of cultural identity, worship, and social interaction

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Diversed Meanings of Dance 2

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form of art, competition, and entertainment

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Dance as Cultural Identity

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express and communicate distinct cultural and social identity

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Dance as Worship

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during religious worship services and festivals, free form choreography but respond to lyrics

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Dance as Expression of Rebellion

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express rebellion against power and authority, reasons: oppression and lack of society acceptance

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Dance as Art: Classical

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structured and specific, codified and stylized

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Dance as Art: Modern

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free, more expressive, and breaking down traditions, powerful style and technique

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Dance as Competition

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opportunity to compete in regional and national dance-offs, controlled by production companies and well-known international organizations

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Dance as Entertainment

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found its way within mass media such as motion pictures and television

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Choreography 1

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dance-writing from Greek

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Choreography 2

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art of creating and arranging movements for dances with specific motion and form

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Choreography 3

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also known as dance competition

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Improvised Choreography

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unplanned or unrehearsed, only guidelines for improvised movement and form

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Planned Choreography

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choreographers dictates movement and form in detail, must follow completely

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Routine and Content

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sequence of planned and organized steps and movements to make the overall choreography

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Music and Genre

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selecting and listening to a song is important to creation process

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3rd Dance Essential

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movement creation

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Props and Costumes

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needs creativity and innovation