GROUP 1

Rhythm
 is a concept that describes an aspect of a movement's
quality Structured forms that start with spontaneous rhythmic
movements emergent choreography.
 is the pattern of sounds and movements that create a sense
of timing and flow within a dance performance. It is the
heartbeat of the dance, providing structure and coherence to
the movements being performed. Rhythm is essential in
dance as it helps dancers stay in sync with the music and
each other, creating a cohesive and harmonious performance.
RHYTHMIC ACTIVITIES
 are a person's response to the
rhythm which conveys his emotions.
Each individual creates rhythm
through foot-tapping, head
movement and body swinging as the
music plays throughout nature. In
other words, the body moves in
response to a physical stimulus or as
a platform to express thoughts and
feelings in the conduct of these
rhythmic activities, the fundamental
principles of time, space, and force
FUNDAMENTALS
RHYTHMS
Note types, Rests, Note
values

NOTE: Whenever a dot

(.) is placed after a
note, the duration of
the note is increased
by one-half of its
original note
 Time Signature

 Time Signature is a
symbol inserted at
the beginning of a
piece of music that
specifies the number
and value of beats
contained within a
bar.
 Time Signature

 Time Signature is a
symbol inserted at
the beginning of a
piece of music that
specifies the number
and value of beats
contained within a
bar.
 Time Signature

 These are the time

signatures commonly
used in a dance.
 Bar or Measure
 Consider a measure to be a
container for a specified
number of beats. Perhaps
have heard bands begin
songs with the drummer
yelling 1. 2. 3. 41" This is
because their container
contains four beats and the
drummer counting in
provides the band with an
entire measure to prepare.
 Note Patterns and System of
Counting

 Count (ct.) or counting is a

method of fairly frequent
sounds that helps in the
performance or audition of
music by making the beat
simple to identify.
 Rhythmic Pattern

 Is a precise grouping of
sounds or beats that is
connected to the
underlying rhythm. It is
also referred to as the
melody pattern, given
that the rhythmic pattern
intently follows the word
or melody.
 Musical Phrase

 Is a set of measures that

creates a sense of unity. It
is used to refer to an idea
or a thought. In dance
rhythms, ideas are
established through
phrase-based groupings
of movements. At the end
of the phrase, a change in
the direction of
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Accent, Tempo,
Intensity
•Accent is the level of force of emphasis applied to any beat in a
measure series of pulse beats Accents symbol is <

• Tempo refers to the speed at which the movements, music or

accompanime occur can be rapid, moderate, or gradual

• Intensity refers to the manner in which movements or music are

produced is used to describe a dynamic or a force, such as heavy or
light,
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Elements of Movement
and Space
The elements of movement and space and their qualities, along with
the elements of rhythm (covered in the first module), are regarded as
crucial for competency and efficiency in body movements. These
make it easier to improvise movements and comprehend creative
works, leading to the learning of dances.

The direction, level, range, and pattern of the floor are all spatial
features that affect movements.
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Direction
Is the line of movement which
may be forward, backward,
sideward, diagonal, upward, or
a combination of those
mentioned.

Movements:
Walk in place, forward and
backward
Run forward. Jump backward.
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Level
Is a term that refers to
movement across space at
a high, low, or medium level

Movements:
Walk on tiptoe, with knees
half-bent, with knees fully
bent.
Run with a more significant
elevation from the floor
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Range
Is a term that refers to the area
covered by the body as it moves. It
can be minor, as when moving
within one's place, or major, as
when moving away from one's
place.

Movements:
Walk with steps shorter or longer
than natural. Run with steps shorter
or longer than natural.
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Floor
Pattern
Refers to the path or design on the floor that is made while moving
in space is what is termed a floor pattern. It may take the form of a
circle, square, straight line, or gazing.

Movements
To the original place, take four walking steps, each forward:
sideward R: backward, sideward L.

Move forward in a circle clockwise with R arm raised at the side

and L hand on the waist in 8 counts; turnabout and move
counterclockwise in a circle with reverse arm/hand position in 8
counts.
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Personal space & General

space
Every movement occurs in space. Personal space and
general space are the two types of space occupation.

1.Personal space is the maximum space available to a

person in a stationary position. This covers the space
that can be reached through bending, stretching. and
twisting.

2. General space is the area in which one or more

people are moving in a space such as a gymnasium, a
swimming pool, a school, a ballroom, or a plaza.
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Movement Qualities
Movement expression is attained through the elements of
time, force, and space.

1. TIME QUALITIES are applied as both musical and dance

elements (beat, tempo, speed, rhythm, sudden, slow,
sustained)
Movement which is fast.
Examples:
running vehicle
galloping horse

Movement which is slow

Examples: plant growing turtle
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Force
Qualities
Are applied to dance to accentuate the weight, attack, strength,
and flow of a dancer's movement (sharp, strong, light, heavy,
bound, free- flow).

Soft light movement

Examples:
fairies
birds and butterflies

Strong heavy movement

Examples:
elephant
bulldozer
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Space Qualities
Refer to the space through which the dancer's body moves (general or personal
space, level, size, direction, pathway, focus).

• Movement up and down

Examples bouncing ball
yo-yo

Movement across, back and forth, or around

Examples: rowing boat
a merry-go-round

Movement which is low

Examples: ants
furles

Movement which is high

Examples: kites, clouds
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Formations commonly used in

Rhythmic Activities
1. A single circle, moving clockwise/counterclockwise.

2. A single circle, partners facing each other.

3. A double circle, moving clockwise/counterclockwise.

4. A square or quadrille formation.

5. A semi-circle or half-moon formation.

6. Long open formation.

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