It is an art form, tradition, self expression and recreational despite their different have elements in common
DANCE
historically this was often performed in rituals, worship, social celebrations, and as means of entertainment and self-expression.
DANCE
What are the elements of dance?
-BODY - ACTION -SPACE - TIME - ENERGY
dance movement can be executed at varying beats
TIME
this is incorporated in the dance choreography to make the dance dynamic
ENERGY
this is the are the performers occupy and where they move
SPACE
what do you called about the four aspects of space?
SPATIAL ELEMENTS
it belongs to the spatial movement where dance movement can travel in any direction
DIRECTION
aspects of space where performer may change their focus by looking at different direction
FOCUS
aspects of space where movement can be done in a high, medium, or low level.
LEVEL
aspects of space where movement can be varied by doing large or small action
SIZE
what are the types of locomotor movements
- walk, run , hop, skip, lead, jump
what are the preparatory movements for locomotor
- point, step, place, spring
this is the basic movements that brings performers from one place to another.
LOCOMOTOR MOVEMENTS
this is the basic movements skills in dance where movements that are done in stationary place.
NON-LOCOMOTOR MOVEMENTS
this is one of the elements of dancing where any bodily movement involve dancing. it can be a form of gestures, facial expressions, and movement skills.
ACTION
what are the examples of non locomotor movements.
- BEND OR FLEX - LIFT OR RAISE - STRETCH OR EXTEND
- TWIST -CIRCLE - SWING - TURNING OR ROTATE
this is what you call when there is a balance shape , movement that are practically identical or similar on both sides
SYMMETRICAL
this is what you call when there is a unbalance shape, movements of two sides of the body do not match or completely different from each other.
ASYMMETRICAL
An element of dance which describe as the medium used by the dancer in expressing his /her craft.
BODY