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It has been a major form of religious ritual and
social expression within primitive culture.
It was used as a way of expression and
reinforcing tribal unity and strength.
It is based on superstition and infused with magic. Shamans as lead dancers acted as physicians and
religious leaders and kept tribes healthy,
prehistoric
3,300 BCE (First Dancing). It is believed that the
first people to dance were the Egyptians. Archaeologists discovered paintings of dancing
figures in rock shelters and caves.
ancient egypt
The _____ (3000-4000 BC) was a cultural link in the ancient world between Egyptians and Greeks. ___ used dance to perfect their military training
which.
Cretan Civilization; Cretans
Dance was not just for religious and military
training but also a form of entertainment and
display.
ancient greece
He immensely gave importance to dance in
education as stated in the Education on the Laws. He highlighted the two kinds of dance and music:
the NOBLE (fine and honorable) and the IGNOBLE
(imitating what is mean or ugly).
Plato
Gave less importance to dancing which eventually
became an integral part of the corruption in the
latter days of the Roman Empire resulting in the
condemnation of dance by early Christians.
Dance was primarily performed for religious, social and entertainment. However, theatrical
entertainment was prohibited but still existed and
was performed within the church during religious
ceremonies.
ancient rome
_ comes into play, which was started in the year 1400 in Italy but didn’t really become popular until around the year 1500
- gained its popularity when a lady of the arts, catherine de meidici married King henry II and threw festivals where they would perform dances
- believed to be the main core of every single dance style
Ballet
- started 1600 from elaborate pageants and shows in the 16th century.
- Masque Dancing involved intricate costuming and stage designing that also incorporated singing and acting as well as dancing. It was often used as a court entertainment.
Masque dancing
- originated from African tribe
dancing in 1800. - makes percussion sounds because of dancers most commonly wearing leather shoes with two pieces of metal and clip and clap against hard floors.
Tap dancing
also emerged during this period like Cotillion, Polonaise, Quadrille, Waltz and Polka
Ballroom dances
It involves doing smooth and flexible
movements, and lots of back bending and tricks. Both styles are widely popular to this day
Jazz and Acro
Described as a period of “dance fever” wherein the young and old alike were not limited to express emotions through dance.
20th cent
A style that combined jazz, ballet, and modern dance. It can be many different styles but most of the time it is melancholy or intense
Contemporary dance in 1950
Includes breaking, popping, locking, and more. Street dance was performed both in night clubs and on the streets. It is associated with funk break dancing and hiphop
Hip hop dance in 1970
Today’s dance style has take a turn toward more hip hop and that most everyone can achieve include the whip and nar and, Gangnam style, shooting and more
21st century dance (2001-present)
It represent one of the strongest ways these (sometimes truly ancient) traditions of countries and regions can be showcased to the public. Even
though many traditional dances bear the name of an ethnic dance, not all of them remained _, but all of them try to emphasize the cultural roots of the particular dance.
Folk dances
A folk dance is a dance developed by people that reflect the life of the people of a certain country or region. (1)Not all ethnic dances are folk dances. For example, (2)ritual dances or dances of ritual origin are not considered to be folk dances. (3)Ritual dances are usually called “Religious dances” because of their purpose. The terms “ethnic” and “traditional” are used when it is required to emphasize the cultural roots of the dance.
Ethnic or folk dance
The history of __ incorporates influences from immigrants and conquerors while at
the same time maintaining distinctly Filipino roots.
Philippine folk dance
Dances from mountainous regions of northern philippined
Cordillera suites
Dances adapted from the various European/Spanish influence since the early 16th century
Maria clara suites
Dances of ethnic oagan origin
Tribal suites
Dances from rich islands of southern Philippines mindanao
Muslim suites
Dances that celebrate Philippine rural life
Rural suites
Your arms are in reverse T position with close palm. Turn wrist in circular inward motion
Kumintang