2. DANCE
O Is the most spontaneous, expressive and
personal art form.
THREE DIMENSIONS OF DANCE
O Time
O Space
O Dynamics
3. Three Dimensions
Time- may be fast or slow.
Space- determines the position of the dancer
in relation to the background.
- it determines the posture of the body--
--standing, lying, crouching, stopping,
remaining still, etc.
Dynamics- determine the rhythm.
4. Rhythmic Movements through
Dance
O Dance consists of an arrangement of steps
and rhythmic movements set to musical or
rhythmic accompaniment.
O It may be performed for entertainment, as
part of rituals, or the expression of inner
thoughts and emotions.
O The diversity of dance is result of the local
history, geographic, climatic, and cultural
differences found in various parts of the
country.
5. Rhythmic Movements through
Dance
O The dances of the majority of the Filipinos
reflect their regional characteristics,
customs, traditions, and languages.
For Example:
The dance of itik-itik depicted above as an
example of a Tagalog dance imitating the
movements of ducks.
7. ELEMENTS OF DANCE
Content/Theme
O The themes of the dance is the message
and unifying element that holds the dance
together.
O A dance sometimes tells a story, convey an
emotion, or expresses an attitude.
O Dance is like a drama but instead of using
dialogue, it uses bodily movements and
gestures to communicate with the audience.
8. ELEMENTS OF DANCE
Movement
O Is the fundamental element of the dance.
O Must be dynamic.
O In dance is achieves through movements of
the body parts and movements from one
space to another.
9. ELEMENTS OF DANCE
Music
O Is an important component of dance.
O The movement of dance can also be an
interpretation of the music.
10. ELEMENTS OF DANCE
Spectacle
O The music and sequence movements of the
dancers, the scenery, and the costumes all
contribute to the dance impact on the
audience. Along with the technical skill and
expressive power of the dancers, these
create a kind of spell on the audience.
11.
12. TINIKLING
The dance tinikling is a very popular Filipino
folk dance in Leyte. The dance exhibits the
skill and dexterity of movements of the Filipino
dancers.
Tinikling is derived from the word “tikling,” a
rice bird with a long neck and very long legs,
sharp bill, and soft feathers. It preys on the
grains of rice in the ricefields.
13. Observe the following while
viewing the Dance
a. Theme- what does the dance portray?
b. Movement- is it fast or slow? What feeling
or emotion does it convey?
c. Music- does it relate to the dance for which
it was created?
d. Spectacle- does the costume, the
movement, as well as the music contribute
to the excitement created in the viewer?
