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QUARTER 1 NOTES
WHAT IS DANCE?
Dance is an art of rhythmic bodily movements that projects an ordered sequence of moving visual
patterns of line, solid shape, and color (Thomas Munro in Kraus and Gaufman, 1981).
Dance can be seen among all the people and civilizations of the world. Dances thrived at the different
periods of history and most were a result of intercultural exchange and contact. Dance has been a major
form of religious ritual and social expression within primitive cultures. It was used as a way of expressing
and reinforcing tribal unity and strength, as an approach for courtship and mating, and as a means of
worship, communication, and therapeutic experience.
BENEFITS OF DANCE
When done regularly, dancing is a good way to develop cardiovascular and muscular endurance, body
composition as well as balance and flexibility.
Dance training also improves coordination and also gives other psychological health benefits as
compared to other forms of exercise.
Dance provides a unique opportunity for meaningful group involvement as it encourages intense,
positive social interaction and interpersonal relationships in a working group and gives a sense of
togetherness in a group. Dance promotes a place or country’s rich culture through showcasing the
different cultural dances. It is through looking at the different dances of other countries will one see the
value of one’s culture.
The anatomical alignment and technique of the dancer are some of the intrinsic factors that are
commonly associated with an injury.
Excessive training and limited recovery impair the ability to heal and repair damaged tissues.
The floor is where dancers rehearse and perform. An optimal dance floor should be able to absorb the
impact that is generated by the performer. A hard floor does not help in dissipating the impact and
returns the force to the dancer. The repetitive shock absorbed by foot would eventually damage the
foot or other parts of the lower extremity.
Footwear can correct foot mechanics and reduce the impact on the foot. A shoe that does not fit
properly or has insufficient shock absorption will significantly contribute to injury risk. Furthermore,
some materials used on the soles do not offer sufficient traction on the floor and this could lead to slips
and falls.
5. Muscle imbalance.
Muscle imbalance is an uncoordinated muscle action because of uneven strength between muscle
groups. This is attributed to various factors such as anatomy, technique, and past injury.
• There are two types of musculoskeletal injuries: acute and chronic. Acute injuries occur when
the mechanical force that is absorbed by the musculoskeletal structure is more than what it is
accustomed to. The onset of pain and other symptoms occur immediately after the impact.
• Chronic injuries occur due to repetitive trauma and the body is not given enough time to
recover. The onset of the pain and other symptoms occur at a gradual rate, which is usually
worsened with activity or training.
A dance training session is commonly divided into a warm-up, technique training, choreography, and
cool-down.
2. Adequate recovery
Recovery is an important phase of training. It is the period wherein the body repairs and rebuilds itself.
3. Appropriate environment
A suspended floor is a floor designed to absorb the impact when dancing or jumping. It can
accommodate the force because it has a dense foam block between the wood and the concrete.
4. Proper footwear
Shoes protect the lower extremities from injury by reducing the impact when dancing.
Dance movements require a great degree of flexibility. A proper warm-up helps improve flexibility
before dance training or performance.
6. Cross-training
Cross-training is a type of physical training that is different from what is usually performed. It helps
maintain physical fitness but it minimizes the mental stress that is associated with dancing.
7. Early recognition
Pain is a good indicator that there is damage to the tissue. However, dancers and athletes tend to have a
higher tolerance for pain. Moreover, they associate pain with improvement and part of the training. It is
only when the pain becomes intolerable that they would consider consulting a physician. At this point,
the condition has worsened, and the only remedy is complete rest and medication. This can be avoided
if the dancer recognizes the pain early and seeks medical advice.
Hiphop
Brief History
The word hip-hop was derived from the word “hep”, an African-American vernacular English
language since 1904 which means “current”. It was apparently invented by a New York rapper Kevin
Donovan, (known as Afrika Bambaataa), who was dubbed as the Grandfather of Hip-hop. The
dancing style of Hip-Hop developed from the music style that was first introduced during the 1970s
in New York City among young Hispanic and African-American communities and was made popular
in the 1980s by media’s exposure of several hip-hop dance groups in America.
Fundamental Movements:
• Characterized by
unrestrained, rapidfire, and
4. Krumping highly energetic moves of
the limbs and torso
• A dance style to release
anger
Cheer Dance
Cheer dance is a physical activity with a combination of different dance genre and gymnastics skills such
as tumbling, pyramids, tosses and stunts. The routines usually range anywhere from one to three
minutes and they are done to direct spectators to cheer for sports teams or participate in cheer dance
competition. Cheer dance is relatively new in the field of sports and dance as it has only emerged during
the 1990s as part of the cheerleading events. Cheerleading history is linked closely to the United States
history of sports, its sporting venues, as well as the historical development of over-all crowd
participation at many athletic events. However, its origins can be traced as far back as the late 19 th
century where in 1860s, students from Great Britain began to cheer and chant in unison for their
favorite athletes at sporting events. This event eventually reached and influenced America.
Cheerleading for the first 25 years was an all-male activity. It was only during the 1920s when women
cheerleaders participated in cheerleading.
Fundamental Movements:
Starting
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Positions Description