ASST. PROF. VIRGIL JOY T.

BALOYO
▪ is an art and a recreation.
▪ is an all-inclusive art referring to aesthetics of
movement which tells a story, with set of moods, or
expresses an emotion.
▪ is a rhythmic movement in spatial form of succession
of movement which moves from a beginning to a
middle and has an ending.
 History of dance is filled with interesting events
that shaped these foundations, inventors that created
new styles, period when dance and music were put in
the forefront of innovations, which all enable it to
become the popular social pastime of today.
 History of dance closely follows the development
of human race. Since the earliest times of our
existence, far before the creation of first modern
civilizations, dance served as an irreplaceable way of
expressing human thought and emotion. As our
civilization traveled through millennia, dance was
modified to the point of being popular means of
expression, health, communication and competition.
▪It is said that the first use of dance was as a gesture in
order to communicate.
▪As a means of religious expression.
▪ As an aid to military education.
Ancient Greeks believe that a man’s grace in
dance equaled his prowess in battle, therefore dance
was incorporated in their basic education.
▪Way of expressing tribal unity.
▪As an approach for courtship.
1. To please the gods.
2. To please others.
3. To please themselves or self-expression.
4. To build community.
1. Folk Dance/Ethnic Dance
2. Ballroom Dance
3. Theatrical Dance
▪ are social dances that portray the
beliefs, interest, habits, customs and
practices of the natives.
▪ are not designed for public
performance or the stage, although
traditional folkdances may be later arranged and set for
stage performances.
▪ are usually derived from ethnic dances. People all over
the world have their own folk dances as distinct to their
specific culture.
Saut - A dance of male Talaanding tribe presenting their
expertise in style and arts in fighting their opponents/
enemies with their ritual dances for offering to their
Magbabaya (god).
Dugso or "dance" - is a ceremonial dance among the
Manobo people in Bukidnon, Agusan and Misamis
Oriental. The Dugso (also Dugsu) is usually performed
during important occasions like kaliga (feasts) or
kaamulan (tribal gatherings).
Itik Itik - The best description of the Itik-Itik is that the steps
mimic the way a duck walks, as well as the way it splashes
water on its back to attract a mate. According to popular
tradition, the dance was created by a lady named Kanang who
choreographed the steps while dancing at a baptismal party.
The other guests copied her movements, and everyone liked
the dance so much that it has been passed along ever since.
Tinikling - The Tinikling is considered by many to be
the Philippines’ national dance. The dance’s movements
imitate the movement of the tikling bird as it walks
around through tall grass and between tree branches.
People perform the dance using bamboo poles.
Singkil - Is a dance traditionally performed by a single
woman to attract the attention of potential suitors.
Dancers perform a series of graceful movements as they
step in and out from the between poles which are
rhythmically clapped together. Fans and scarves are
often used to enhance the dancer’s movement.
Sayaw sa Bangko - Is performed on top of the narrow
bench. Dancers need good balance as they go through a
series of movement that include some impressive
acrobatics. This dance traces its roots back to the areas of
Pangasipan, Lingayen and Pangasinan.
Pandanggo sa Ilaw - Derived from the Spanish word
fandango, this dance is one of several designed to show
off the grace and balance, and dexterity of the
performers. Three glasses of wine (or, in modern times,
water) are held in the hands and on the top of the
dancers’ head as they move, never spilling of a drop.
▪These are dances of public entertainment, usually
performed in pairs in ballrooms, nightclubs,
auditoriums, or in public places. Examples are waltz,
swing, foxtrot, cha-cha, boogie, tango, body language,
and rhumba.
Waltz - This is the most commonly thought-of dance
when someone mentions ballroom dancing. It is 28 bars
per minute, done in 3/4 time, and it can be romantic.
Tango - The Tango is a dramatic dance style that is
popular in the United States and all over the world. It is
characterized by sharp, staccato movements and a
passionate attitude.
Cha-cha-cha – this incredibly rhythmic dance created
in Latin America managed to meld together both the
slow and the energetic movements, making it an instant
hit among the dancers around the world.
Rumba – Popularity of the Cuban dance came from its
focus on sensual hip movements of dance partners.
Samba – is a famous dance and musical genre that
originated from the coast of Africa and land of Brazil.
▪Are performed for the entertainment of the audience in
a theater. Examples are ballet, modern dance, musical
comedy dance, and tap dancing.
Ballet - is a type of performance dance that originated
during the Italian Renaissance in the fifteenth century
and later developed into a concert dance form in France
and Russia. Is characterized by light, graceful, fluid
movements and the use of pointe shoes
Interpretative Dance - Through the use of movement
to convey human expression and emotion, interpretive
dance is a storytelling dance. It can be used to convey
anything, from worries about global pollution to a
personal story of love or despair.
1. Theme – is the most basic element of a dance. It
conveys the message of a dance. Thus, a dance that does
not convey a message, even if there is movement, is not
a dance.
2. Design – is the pattern of movement in time and
space. Pattern in Time refers to the unaccented beats
of movements into measures. Pattern in space refers to
the path traced by the dancer’s feet on the floor (ground)
and the levels on which they move.
3. Movement – refers to the bodily actions of the
dancer that include his steps, gestures of the arms,
hands, and body, and facial expression.

4. Technique – is the skill of movement executed by

the dancer.
5. Music – is the auditory background to which a
dancer moves. A dance is always accompanied by any
form of music.

6. Costumes and body paraphernalia – are

properties worn by the dancer that help reflect the
message, customs, beliefs, and setting of the dance.
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