DANCE - The early modern dance pioneers of the 1920s through the

- There is movement and rythm 1940s broke boundaries by not only creating new ways of
- To express your emotion/feeling movement and examining new themes, but by changing the
way people thought about dance.
Nature of different Dance Forms - the term "modern dance" is included in the broader category
of twentieth century concert dance which encompasses all
• TRADITIONAL DANCE dance forms from expressionist to improvisation to dance
1. Ethnic Dance (broad, developed by a country) theater.
found among the ethnolinguistic groups scattered all
over the Philippine islands, who have not been substantially The difference between Contemporary Dance and Lyrical
Westernized, either by Spain or the United States. Dance is that Lyrical Dance is just a sub category of
Contemporary Dance.
2. Folk Dance (developed by a specific community)
a type of dance that is a vernacular, usually recreational, Contemporary dancers are taking modern dance to yet another
expression of a past or present culture. The term folk dance level by actively blending dance forms from all over the
was accepted until the mid-20th century. world. Using ballet, tap, modern, jazz, and world dance forms
to create fusion dances it is proving to be a means of helping
Nature of a Folk Dance transcend boundaries of nationality, gender, and race, and
- Occupational Dances - Wedding Dances offering a more unifying aspect to the artistic expression of
- Religious/Ceremonial - Courtship Dances social conscience that was so predominant during 1960s.
- Comic Dances - Festival Dances
- Game Dances - War Dances Ballroom Dance
- Formal social dancing for couples, where one person leads
5 Major Classifications of Philippine Folk Dances and the others follows the steps. It is popular both as a
1. Cordillera Dances recreational and a comparative activity.
- Dances reflects rituals Spaniard or other which celebrate
their foreigners stepped daily lives Two main types of Ballroom Dances:
- A people whose way of life existed long before any 1. Standard Dances (Western Style)
- A good foot on the harvest, health, peace, Philippines war, - is perhaps the more traditional form of ballroom
and other dancing. It refers to a flowing form in which the couple is
- Gongs, ganza symbols of living constantly moving in a circular fashion around the dance
floor.
2. Spanish Influenced Dances 2. Latin Dances (Latin Style)
-Dances reflects socialites to the Christianity, and stringed - refers to a more rhythm-oriented form of dance, in
music of European art and the rondalla culture which the couple’s placing is rather fixed and their moves are
-Philippine aristocrats created Filipino adaptations of more energetic and sharp.
European dances
4 Examples of Ballroom (Standard/Western style)
3. Muslim Dances 1. Foxtrot
- Influenced by Malay, Javanese & Middle Eastern Traders - In its smooth and round-the-dance-floor
(Islam) movements it is similar to the Waltz, although it incorporates
-Uses intricate hand & arm movement quicker steps and more flexibility.
-The fingers express feelings & emotions
-Uses shimmering costumes 2. Waltz
- Arguably the most familiar form of ballroom,
4. Tribal Dances originating as a folk dance.
-Reflects rituals & animals, belief in “spirits” & shamans - It is characterized by flowing, swaying movements, and
-Also known as Ethnic nature – “anito” dances; Ethnic a rise and fall pattern.
minorities - The dancers circle the dance floor in a counter-clock
wise movement.
5. Rural Dances
-Reflects the simple life of perseverance the people in the 3. Tango
barrio - A passionate, sensual form of ballroom dancing.
-Performed in fiestas to honor patron saints give homage to - Some forms of Tango are dramatic, including sharp body
the barrios namesake for a good harvest, health. and head movements, whereas others tend to be more subtle.

MODERN DANCE VS. CONTEMPORARY DANCE 4. Quick Step

- an even faster version of the Foxtrot.
• Contemporary Dance ( showing the inner emotions of - it is considered highly energetic and quite difficult to master,
performers) the Foxtrot remains an elegant and flowing form of ballroom
- is a style of expressive dance that combines dancing.
elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz,
lyrical, and classical ballet. 5 Examples of Ballroom (Latin Style)
- contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and 1. Cha cha
the body through fluid dance movements. - A vigorous, flirtatious, energetic dance.
- the term "contemporary" is somewhat misleading: it - It requires free hip motion, and small, quick steps.
describes a genre that developed during the mid-20th century - Cha - Cha is danced to the sounds of happy or lively music.
and is still very popular today.
2. Swing
• Modern Dance - The fastest form of dance within the Latin category.
- A dance form that developed in the early twentieth - It incorporates many kicks, knee-bending and lifting, swirls
century, partly in reaction to the traditional, more highly and other fast leg movements.
technical forms of dance such as ballet.

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3. Rumba
- It is the slowest form of dance within the Latin style.
- Mostly identified by the coy, teasing movements of the
female dancer, and the seductive, advancing motions of the
male dancer.
4. Mambo
- A close relative of the Cha Cha, because of its high energy
level and fun, lively spirit.
- It is characterized by backward and forward steps and
distinctive, often sensual hip movements.
5. Salsa
- Primarily influenced by the Cha -Cha and the Mambo.
- While most forms of Latin style focus on hip movements, the
Salsa incorporates more above-the-waist technique.