Elements of Dance
It is the mobile figure or shape, felt by the dancer and seen by others.
Body
Feet: Heel of one foot close to in-step of other foot.
Arms: One arm raised sideward as in 2nd position; other arm raised upward.
3rd Position
Dances reflecting action of a certain occupation, industry or human labor.
Occupational Dances
Modern dance that is often confused with "Pop dance".
Jazz dance.
This dance started to appear first in Italy during early years of Renaissance.
Ballroom Dances.
Dancers interact with space in myriad ways.
Space
Feet: Heel of front foot close to big toe or near foot.
Arms: Both arms raised overhead.
5th Position.
Dances showing imaginary combat or duel.
War Dances.
The Official terminology and vocabulary of ballet was gradually codified in French over how many years?
100.
Originally created in the Argentinian region of Rio de la Plata.
Tango.
It is all about "how" the movements happens.
Energy
Feet: Heels close together, toes apart with an angle of about 45 degrees.
Arms: Both raised forward in circle in front of chest with the fingertips about an inch apart.
1st Position.
Described as the highest form of art of the Filipino Dances.
Ethnic Dances.
The first director of San Francisco Ballet school.
Adolp Bolm.
Originally developed in the 1920's dance scene of New York and the Carribbean.
Quickstep.
"When" is the keyword for this element.
Element
Feet: One foot in front of other foot of a pace distance.
Arms: One arm raised in front as in 1st position; other arm raised overhead.
4th Position.
The Mother of Philippine Folk Dance.
Francisca Reyes Aquino.
He is one of the best known artists who firmly established ballet in America by founding the New York City Ballet.
George Balanchine.
One of the most popular Latin Dances and is also known as swing, boogie or boogie-woogie.
Jive.
Is any type of Human movement included in the act of Dancing.
Action
Feet: Astride sideward about a pace of 1 foot distance.
Arms: Both raised sideward with a graceful curve at a shoulder level.
2nd Position.
Give the six values derived from studying Philippine Folk Dance. (In any order)
1. Strengthen patriotism and nationalism.
2. Appreciate the aesthetic value of Philippine Folk Dances.
3. Gain healthy posture from body coordination and movement and gracefulness.
4. Preserve the Filipino heritage through Folk Dancing.
5. Promote the Filipino culture through Folk Dancing.
6. Provide a healthy form of relaxation and recreation.
The dance that was reserved for women only exclusively for female dances. A type of recognisable Romantic Heroin.
Pointe Dancing.
Famous dance and musical genre that originated from the coast of Africa and Land of Brazil. It is also regarded as the national dance of Brazil.
Samba.