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AND HEALTH
Volume II
UNIT I
Introduction to
Dance
TEDx Talks
I BELIEVE IN THE
POWER OF DANCE
CARA SCREMENTI
MENTAL/EMOTIONAL
• Helps keep the brain sharp
• Decreases incidence of dementia and Alzheimer’s
disease
• Decreases depressive symptoms
• Increases self-esteem and improves body image
• Aids in releasing emotional and physical tension
SOCIAL
• Gives sense of togetherness within a group
• Encourages positive social interaction and
interpersonal relationship in a group
• Contributes to the individual’s potential for self-
actualization in society
CULTURAL
• Promotes cultural values
Dancing keeps people of all ages, shapes, and sizes
stay fit. It also improves muscle tone, strength and endurance.
Most especially, dancing is a great way to meet new friends.
Through dancing, everybody can enhance the way they
communicate with others.
Note: After you right your answer, use the given color of highlighter for each question for easily
checking.
1. What is dance?
2. Based from the lesson, why do we
dance?
3. How dance be beneficial?
Capture you answers and send it through private message until September 23,
2020, 5:00 pm only.
REFERENCES:
BOOKS:
Aparato, C., et.al (2017). Physical Education and Health Volume II. Rex Bookstore.
ONLINE SOURCES:
Pamaran, M. (2020).Philstar.com. Retrieved September 8, 2020, from,
https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/arts-and-culture/2020/03/02/1997512/lisa-macuja-
elizalde-reacts-ballet-philippines-non-filipino-artistic-director
Elizalde, L. (2014). TEDx Talks. What I’ve Learned. Retrieved September 8, 2020, from,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycwwfehedco