Contemporary Arts

THE ART OF DANCING
It focuses on the discussion

about the art of dance with
particular objective of
creating appreciation for the
combined arts of body
movement and music.
DANCE AS AN ART
•Dance is a rhythmic and expressive movement of

the body in successive movement usually
accompanied by music.
•It has been said to be the mother of the arts, for
it’s the oldest of the art which actually reflects
man’s age old need to communicate different
emotions such as joy, grief, excitement and
others.
REASONS WHY PEOPLE DANCE
• It is used for worship.

• It plays a role in courtship.
• It serves as a form of acquaintance for a man and
woman.
• It is an expression of the joy one feels.
• As in old times, it brings magical powers to people.
• It brings victory or somehow restores health to life.
• It serves to entertain others.
• It gives beauty and inspiration to others.
• It provides personal and effectiveness of
communication.
SIGNIFICANT FEATURES OF THE DANCE
AS AN FORM
Two kinds of movement
1.Movement within the body

which includes the hand and
arms.
2.Movement from one space

to another.
Features of Dance
1.MUSIC – It is closely related to dance for it plays
a significant role in it. It is used as accompaniment
that somehow motivates the dancer’s movement.
2.MOVEMENT – It refers to action of dances with
the use of their bodies to create organized
patterns.
3.THEME – It pertains to the content or main
ingredient of the dance. It actually conveys the
message of the dance.
Features of Dance
4.TECHNIQUES - It refers to the skill in executing
movement. As a dancer, one needs to have a complete
control over the muscles of his body for him to be said
technically proficient.
5.DESIGN – It refers to the arrangement of movements
according to pattern in time (either fast or slow) and
space (one’s position in relation to his background).
6.PROPERTIES AND COSTUME – These contribute to the
visual effect of dance. The costumes can somehow relate
closely to the beliefs and environment of people.
KINDS OF DANCE
1.ETHNOLOGIC DANCE – This is a dance that is

indigenous to a certain race or country. The term
ethnic is used to distinguish religious dances, and
designed as hymns of praise to a god, or to bring
on good fortune in peace and war. They are
symbolic in meaning that can’t be understood
easily by persons who don’t belong to the ethnic
group.
KINDS OF DANCE
2. SOCIAL DANCE – These are popular type of dancing for
pleasure as generally performed by pairs or group of
people following a definite step or pattern. Most of these
have specific rhythms and coordinated with the movement
and steps of the body, hand, foot and head.
a. BALLROOM DANCE – It actually originated as square
dance which was followed by waltz, tango, foxtrot, swing,
etc.
b. FOLK DANCE – It usually derived from ethnic dances.
People all over the world have their own folk dances as
distinct to their specific culture.
KINDS OF DANCE
3. SPECTACULAR OR THEATRICAL DANCE – These are dances
which are intended for viewing audience. Usually, these are
performed for the entertainment of spectators.
a. BALLET – It’s the ultimate expression of art in dance which
originated in the royal courts during the middle ages. The
term ballet refers to series of solo and converted dances with
poses and steps combined with light flowing figures, music
accompaniment and expressive scenic accessories of a
dramatic atmosphere. The movement of the dance is subject
to definite discipline of the body, hands, legs and others.
Usually a ballet includes staging, scenery, costumes dancing
and music; but no singing and dialogue.
KINDS OF DANCE
b. MODERN DANCE – It is often characterized as

something natural and free. It is also been called as
expressional dance. This dance emerged as a form of a
revolt against the strictness governing the old forms of
dance. It has varied styles of movements based on the
new trend; therefore, it doesn’t stick to conventions. The
major emphasis of this dance is on the expression
through the dancer’s execution.
The Elements of Dance
Body
Action
Space
Time
Energy
The Elements of Dance
Body
Action
Space
Time
Energy
FILIPINO FOLK DANCES
1.PANDANGO SA ILAW – It’s typical folk dance originated in

Ilokano region. It’s a very popular dance which express in
different versions. It is the most difficult for the female dancers
that they have to balance these oil lamps, one on her head and
two on each palm. It’s a dance of grace and skill.
2.ITIK-ITIK – This fascinating dance originated from a dance
called sibay. It is a native dance interpreting the playfulness if
duckling wading in the river.
3.HABANERA SOLTERA – This dance is from Ilocos Sur. This
dance is performed by the bride to be and her close friends at
the traditional social gathering on the eve of the wedding. This is
bride’s farewell to the state of single blessedness.
4.SINGKIL – It’s a dance based on the Maranao epic

“Bantugan”. It features a beautiful princess dancing
gracefully over clashing bamboo pole nimble followed by a
nimble prince. It is a Lanao court dance which women of
royal blood have to learn.
5.TINIKLING – It is a native dance presenting using long
bamboo sticks from which the dancers hop from one pole
to another.
6.JOTABAL- Introduced by the Spaniards, waltz
7.PAGDIWATA-Palawan, thanksgiving dance
8.OBANDO-amed after a town in Bulacan. Obando
Dance is a dance of rural Philippines. Attire is the
native "balintawak" and "salakot" for the ladies and
"barong tagalog and "buntal" hats for the
gentlemen.Catholic Festival
9.SAKUTING- a folk dance of the Ilocanos usually
performed during Christmas. Groups of boys and
girls go to perform from house to house receiving
many gifts in return. Note the two sticks used to
produce the rhythmic sound. (Baranggay Folk dance
Troupe Philippine Normal College).
10.KAPPA MALONG MALONG- Also called Sambi sa

Malong, this Maranao dance shows them any ways
of wearing a malong, a simple tubular yet highly
functional piece of cloth. The traditional women’s
version shows this cloth of countless colorful designs.
11.BINANOGBANOG-A dance in imitation of the
hawk. Held in reverence to the bird for it not to do
harm to the community.
12.DUGSU- is a ceremonial dance among the

Manobo people in Bukidnon, Agusan and Misamis
Oriental .
13.KUMENTANG - The graceful hand movements
from the wrist going clock or counter clockwise while
standing. this is a typical Characteristic movement of
the hands in Philippine folk dances.
DUGSO
BINANOGBANOG
OBANDO
KUMENTANG
SAKUTING
KUMINTANG

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THE ART OF DANCING

It focuses on the discussion

•Dance is a rhythmic and expressive movement of

• It is used for worship.

Two kinds of movement

1.Movement within the body

2.Movement from one space

1.ETHNOLOGIC DANCE – This is a dance that is

b. MODERN DANCE – It is often characterized as

1.PANDANGO SA ILAW – It’s typical folk dance originated in

4.SINGKIL – It’s a dance based on the Maranao epic

10.KAPPA MALONG MALONG- Also called Sambi sa

12.DUGSU- is a ceremonial dance among the

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