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DANCE

Dance exists only when the performer executes movements in time and space,
in conjunction with music, stage sets, and props.

Dance is called to be the mother of arts. It is said to be the oldest form of arts. In the
ancient times, the dramas started from a mere dance. In the Indian Civilization, the
dance is an inclusion to the drama. The Nayashastra means the art of dance. The
beginnings of music are accompanied together with dance. Dance can be a recreation
and a form of expression. The dance may utter a story and may set a mood.

Purpose of Dancing
In many societies, dancing has been used in worship. Throughout history,
dancing has also played a role in courtship. In many cases, it serves many ways for a
man and woman to become acquainted before they marry. Children dance because of
the joy they feel. Their bodies will not remain quiet unless they make some
rhythmical movements. In the ancient, dance is considered with magical powers that
shall bring rain. Some dance to bring victory or companionship. There are those who
dance to find relief from the monotony of having the same activity in their life. Most
people dance to have fun or to entertain other. For those who treat dance as an art, the
dance reaches its most beautiful form. They dance to give beauty and inspiration to
others.
Basic purpose of dance – religious, magical, commemorative, ceremonisl,
recreational, or entertainment purposes.

Elements of Dance
1. Content – uses bodily movements and gestures to achieve its intentions
2. Movement – the means by which the dancers can externalize an inner state or
condition and thus communicate with an audience.
3. Music – movements and gestures can either be an interpretation of the
emotional content of the music.
- may function simply as an aural background to set the mood for the
audience and more importantly as rhythmic accompaniment to the
movement of the dancers.
4. Spectacle – scenery and costumes play an important role in the creation of a
spell. Scenery is the background or place of the dance. Costume is attire of the
dancers. Props are sometimes used to execute the body movements well and
enhance the excitement of the dance.
5. Theme – it tell us what the dance is trying to convey. It has something to do
with the message of the dance.
6. Design – it refers to the planned organization or pattern of movement.
7. Technique – it is the skills in executing movement.
8. Choreography – the organized and graceful flow and style of the dance.

Kinds of Dancing
1. Ethnologic Dance – It is a dance that is ethnic to specific race or ethnic group.
It includes folk dancing because folk dances are often derived from ethnic
dances. It includes folk dancing because folk dances are often derived from
ethnic dances. These dances are associated with national and cultural groups.

A. Folk dancing – is a form of social dancing that has become part of


customs and traditions of people. Most folk dances developed among people
in villages and were passed on from generation to generation in a particular
region.
Example:
Tinikling – is the national dance. All attired in native apparel, the
balintawak and barong tagalong, the onlookers cheer as a couple dance,
skipping between bamboo poles, imitating the lively movements of the
‘tikling’ birds.

Alcamfor – it is a dance that suggests the exotic aroma of scented


kerchief with which the ladies tease the genteel men. The dignified movement
is reminiscent of the French Minuet.

Banga – it literally mean clay pot, used as water for food containers.
These claypots are balanced on the head of Igorot women as they wind up and
down the mountain trail.

Bilaan – It is a dance that depicts the lively, simple movements of birds


in fight and as they preen themselves, beautifully portrayed tribal maidens.
Costumes worn are typical of the ethnic tribe Bilaan from Cotabato.

Itik- Itik – It is a Philippine native dance interpreting the [playfulness


of ducklings wading in the river.

Jota Caviteña- It is a dance that shows strong Spanish influence.


Costume is elaborately embroidered “Maria Clara” and “Barong Tagalog”.
Castanets, fashioned from bamboo, provide clacking sounds adding to the
litting music.

Pandanggo sa Sambalilo- It is a flirtatious dance from Bulacan. It


shows a barrio sawin and his lady love play and dance with a native hat. He
tries to show off by picking the hat from the ground without using the hands.

Sayaw Ed Tapew na banko – a couple showing off their skills while


dancing on top of a long and narrow bench.

Singkil – It is a famous dance in Mindanao among the royal blood


people. This is an intricate dance where the dancers’ feet dart precariously in
and out of a complicated pattern of clacking bamboo poles.

The Ifugao Dance- it depicts a mountain tribe of the Philippines


dancing to the sound of “gangsa” Brass Gong.

B. Religious Rituals- are designed to praise the god, goddesses, or


supernatural being to bring forth good fortune.

2. Social and Ballroom Dances – It is a popular type of dancing generally


performed by pairs. It includes waltz, fox trot, swing, cha-cha-cha, boogie,
tango, rumba, and others. Ballroom dances has specific pattern of foot work..
It also represents a period were such dance is popular.
Dance sport denotes dance as a sport activity. Initially this term was
applied to competitive ballroom dancing, in its International Style. The
International DanceSport Federation, or IDSF, is an international governing
body for amateurs, while the World Dance Council (WD&DSC) is an
international governing body for dance professionals. Since 1997 the
International Olympic Committee (IOC) has officially recognized dancesport
as sport, with IDSF becoming an IOC Recognized International Sports
Federation. The IDSF strongly pushes for the inclusion of dancesport as a
medal sport in the Olympic Games. However the decision of the IOC is
negative so far. It is in force only until the 2012 Olympics and subject to
reconsideration afterwards. (Wikipedia. Com)

3. Theatrical or Spectacular Dance – This kind of dance are performed for the
entertainment of spectators.
Example:
Ballet – It is formalized type of dance which has its origin in the royal
course of the middle ages. The term ballet refers to a series of solo and
concerted dances in which poses and steps are combined with light flowing
figures, dramatic story, theme, or atmosphere.
Modern dance – It is characterized as a natural and free. It does not
stick to conventions, and has varied styles of movements, usually based on
current trend. It has also been called expressional dance. This is pioneered by
Isadora Duncan. The themes of modern dances are taken from the ups and
downs of real life in its tragic, as well as its humorous aspects.

4. Disco Dance – There is no strict pattern of dance. The only requirement of the
dance is to be on the right tempo of the music.

National Artist in Dance

Leonor Orosa Goquinco (1973)


 her penname is Cristina Luna
 known as Trailbalazer and Mother of Philippine Theater
 organized the Philippine Ballet
 Choreographed the "Filipinescas: Philippine Life, Legend and Lore."
Francisca Reyes Aquino (1988)
 acknowledged as the Folk dance Pioneer
 her research cantered more on the Philippine Folk dances and games
Lucrecia Reyes Urtula
 director of Bayanihan Philippine Dance Company
 Choreographed Sinkil, Vinta, Tagibili.
Ramon Obusan (2006)
 He is a dancer, choreographer, stage designer, and artist director.
 Established the Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group
 Some of his productions are Vamos a Belen Series; Noon Po sa Amin;
Glimpses of ASEAN,Dances and Music of the ASEAN member Countires
and Water, Fire and Life, Philippine Dances and Music--A Celebration of Life
Saludo sa Sentenyal"

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