Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region I
Division of Ilocos Sur

SELF LEARNING KIT IN

H.O.P.E. 3 12
LESSON TITLE:

THE LANGUAGE OF DANCE

MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES:

• Self-assesses health-related fitness (HRF), status,

barriers to physical activity assessment participation
and one’s diet. (PEH12FH-Ig-i-6)
• Engages in moderate-vigorous physical activities
(MVPAs) for at least 60 minutes most days of the
week in a variety of setting in-and out- of the school.
(PEH12FH-Ia-t-8)

Writer: CHARLEY R. BARCELONA

School: SANTIAGO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
District: SANTIAGO
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Good day Seniors! It is nice to be with you today. Since we are now in the “new normal”
it is very important for you to study your lessons in or out of the school. Self-paced
learning through this Self-Learning Kit is needed as a supplementary activity and tool
to increase your knowledge towards the different lesson to be undertaken in the
subject, Health Optimizing Physical Education III. In this SLK, you will define dance
and identify its purposes, elements, and choreographic forms.

Read and understand this SLK. Answer all the given activities and assessments in
order to measure your understanding in your lesson. The answer keys are at the back
but be honest in answering your assessments and activities first before checking at
the answer keys. After you completed all your activities, submit this SLK to your
subject teacher for checking. Remember to read the instruction before doing each
activity and assessment as part of the module. Use intended papers in answering your
activities and assessments. Please DO NOT WRITE anything on this SLK.

Dear Seniors, good luck and happy learning!

At the end of the lesson, you are expected to:

1. Define dance and identify its purposes, elements, and

choreographic forms;
2. Value the importance of dancing in improving/ maintaining
one’s fitness and health; and
3. Create a dance Zumba presentation applying the different
elements, forms and styles.

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 ACTIVITY: Multiple Choices

Directions: Read and understand the questions below and choose the correct answer
by writing it in a ½ sheet of paper.

1. What component of physical fitness that relates and helps you to stay healthy?
A. Body Fatness- Composition
B. Cardio-Vascular Fitness
C. Health-Related Physical Fitness
D. Skill- Related Physical Fitness

2. What component of Health-Related Physical Fitness which pertains to the

percentage of body weight that is made up of fat when compared to other body
tissue, such as bone and muscle?
A. Body Fatness- Composition
B. Cardio-Vascular Fitness
C. Flexibility
D. Muscular Endurance

3. What component of Health-Related Physical Fitness which pertains to the ability

to use your joints fully through a wide range of motion?
A. Body Fatness- Composition
B. Cardio-Vascular Fitness
C. Flexibility
D. Muscular Endurance

4. What component of Health-Related Physical Fitness which pertains to the ability

to exercise your entire body for long periods of time?
A. Body Fatness- Composition
B. Cardio-Vascular Fitness
C. Flexibility
D. Muscular Endurance

5. What component of Health-Related Physical Fitness which pertains to the amount

of force your muscles can produce?
A. Body Fatness- Composition
B. Cardio-Vascular Fitness
C. Flexibility
D. Muscular Strength

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6. What component of Health-Related Physical Fitness which pertains to the ability
to use your muscles many times without tiring?
A. Body Fatness- Composition
B. Cardio-Vascular Fitness
C. Flexibility
D. Muscular Endurance

7. It is an art or expression of one’s self through rhythmic movements.

A. Dance
B. Music
C. Visual
D. Practical

8. These are circles, squares, triangles, etc. made with parts of the body, the whole
body, with groups of people, or by moving through space.
A. Direction
B. Level
C. Shape
D. Pathways

9. Area surrounding a person in which he/she is able to move.

A. Force
B. Movements
C. Space
D. Time

10. It is where the body moves.

A. Direction
B. Level
C. Pathways
D. Shape

11. These are patterns we make as we move through the air or across the floor.
A. Focus
B. Level
C. Pathways
D. Size

12. How large or small movements.

A. Focus
B. Level
C. Pathways
D. Size

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13. Where the dancer’s eyes look as he/she is dancing.
A. Direction
B. Focus
C. Pathways
D. Shape

14. The duration of the movement

a. Force
b. Movements
c. Space
d. Time

15. What are the ongoing underlying pulse.

a. Accent
b. Beat
c. Rhythmic Patterns
d. Tempo

Dance Defined

Dance is a way of knowing and communicating. All

societies use dance to communicate on both
personal and cultural levels and to meet physical
and spiritual needs.

Dance, as with all the arts, has its own language.

We need to learn this language in order to fully
understand and appreciate the world of Dance

Dance refers to movement set to music where there emerges organization, structure
and pattern. It is a composition that implies arrangement of parts into a form.

Dancing is a means of expressing one’s emotions through movement disciplined by

rhythm. It is an act of moving rhythmically and expressively to an accompaniment. The
word dancing came from an old German word “danson” which means to “ stretch”.
Essentially, all dancing is made up of stretching and relaxing.

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Dance is performing art form consisting of purposefully selected sequences of human
movement. This movement has aesthetic and symbolic value and is acknowledge as
dance by performers and observers within a particular culture.

How dance is created?

Dances are created by combining locomotor and non-locomotor movements. A

dance, like a book, has a beginning, a middle, and an end. Like a story or a book, each
dance has a beginning, middle, and an end. Dance is made up “movement materials”,
connected into “phrases” and put together into a complete dance.

Dance allows the dancer or choreographer to communicate their ideas, thoughts, and
feelings through movement. These movements are structured and repeatable, in that
they can be taught to others.

Dance and Culture

• Dance has played an important function in many cultures throughout history.

• Dance styles, costumes, and music often reflect the political climate of the time.
• Dances such as the “Locomotion”, “Macarena”, and even the “Chicken Dance”
all perform a function in our society – they create a “group” of dancers having
fun!

The Purposes of Dance

1. Ceremonial- Dance done by a dancer in order to celebrate or commemorate a

special occasion. Perform a ritual such as an initiation of members into a
group in some cultures.

2. Recreational- Dance done by a dancer in order to have FUN!

3. Artistic- Dance done by a dancer so that the viewer can appreciate the artistry
of the dance.
The Elements of Dance
The following are the composition of dance:

1. Space- Area surrounding a person in which he/she is able to move.

a. Shape- circles, squares, triangles, etc. made with parts of the body, the
whole body, with groups of people, or by moving through space.
b. Level- The vertical distance from the floor. (High, Medium, or Low)

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 c. Direction- Where the body moves. (e.g. Forward, backward, up, down,
sideways, diagonally, etc.)
d. Pathways- Patterns we make as we move through the air or across the
floor.
e. Focus- Where the dancer’s eyes look as he/she is dancing.
f. Size- How large or small movements.

2. Time- The duration of the movement.

a. Beat- the on-going underlying pulse.

b. Tempo- how fast or slow the movements.
c. Accent- strong beats that usually occur at regular intervals.
d. Rhythmic Patterns- patterns made by arranging long and short movement
or strong and light movement.
e. Duration- the length of time the movement lasts.

3. Force- How the body uses energy while moving. (Force=Energy)

a. Heavy / Light
b. Sharp / Smooth
c. Tensed / Relaxed
d. Bound / Flowing
Bound- releasing energy in a controlled, restrained manner.
Flowing- releasing energy freely.

Dance Choreographic Forms Defined

Choreography is the art of arranging dances.

Form AB- it is a simple choreographic form that consists of a beginning section A,

followed by a second section, known as B. While section A and B fit together in terms
of the common feeling of a composition, each contains elements that contrast in tone
or quality. It could be said that section A and B share some of the same ground but
explore it from different points of view.

Form ABA- it is derived from the musical form and has two sections, A and B, follo
wed by an ending A section e.g. In the first part, a series of movement phrases which
section A is stated or manipulated. Part B will present contrasting theme, and in the
final section there is a return to the theme A with a twist.

Suite- It has a moderate beginning, a slow second section, and a fast lively third
section.

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Rondo- a dance structure with three or more themes where one theme is repeated.
ABACADAEAF

Themes and Variations- Themes are series of movement while variations are
contrasts in the use of the dance elements, repetitions.

Narrative- choreographic structure that follows a specific story line to convey specific
information through a dance

Skills in Dancing

1. Body Alignment- Body placement or posture, when done properly, lessens

body strain and promotes dance skills.
2. Balance- An equal distribution of weight, force, or influence.
3. Isolation of Body Parts- The ability to move separate parts of the body
independently.
4. Elevation- Movement of the body or parts of the body to a higher level.
5. Landing- The manner and quality in which the body returns to earth following
an action of elevation (e.g. leap, hop, jump, etc.)

The following are set of activities that you need to accomplish.

Follow the instructions correctly to avoid mistakes. Use 1 whole
sheet of paper. Good luck!

ACTIVITY NO. 1

Share it!
Direction: Answer the following questions below. Write your answer in a 1 whole sheet
of paper.

1. What is the language used in dancing?

2. What are the benefits of dancing?
3. How dancing helps you to improve your Health-Related Fitness components?

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Classify Me!

Directions: Use another sheet of paper, copy the table below and classify the different
examples of physical activity barriers whether it’s a PERSONAL or ENVIRONMENTAL
barrier by check its respective boxes.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY BARRIERS PERSONAL ENVIRONMENTAL

1. Lack of Motivation
2. Accessibility of dancing areas
3. Support of family members
4. Unavailability of music equipment
5. Lack of self-confidence
6. Health consideration
7. Gadgets providing leisure
8. No space to dance
9. Insufficient time to dance
10. Boredom of dancing

Move it!
Direction: It’s time for you to do all the elements, choreographic forms and fundamental
skills on dancing. Take a video of yourselves and perform the “Cha Cha Slide Dance”.
You can search in youtube with the link,
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=/1gMUbEAYFw or ask you subject teacher to send to
you the downloaded video of the song with a demonstration. Practice it for your
performance next meeting. Good luck!

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