The Structures and Purpose of Dance

1.1 What is dance? Definition-dance is a method of expression, using the human body moving through space with varying amounts of force and time.

Three Purposes of Dance Artistic Dance – performed on a stage for an audience Examples? Recreational Dance – Dances performed in a social setting Ceremonial Dance – celebrating life events, religious rituals and other occasions reflecting cultures/traditions

Dance Movement Movements – Actions made by the body Locomotor Movements – Actions of the body that cover space Examples? Non-locomotor Movements – Actions of the body that do not cover space

1.1 Dance Notes Quiz 1.What is the title of the chapter? 2.What is the title of this section? 3.Definition-dance is a method of ________________, using the human body moving through space with varying amounts of force and ______________. 4.List the three types of dance purpose. 5.Actions of the body that cover space are considered non-locomotor. T/F Write Locomotor/Non-locomotor? 6.Skipping 7.Jogging 8.Bending 9.Twisting 10.Jumping up and down

1.2 Dance Elements Force – The use of energy while moving. Space – The area covered by dance movements Directions- Forward, backward, sideway, up, down, etc. Level-low, medium or high Pathways-circle, straight, zigzag Shape –The design of the body as it exists in space. Time Tempo-How fast or slow Beat- even or uneven Duration- how long or short the movement

1.2 Dance NQ What is the title of this section? How many dance elements? List the dance elements List the elements under space Directions include __________, backward, ___________, up, down, etc. This element includes pathways This element using tempo Shape is the design of the body as it exists in space. T/F Define-tempo Beat is how long or short the movement is. T/F

Force Activity 1 Stand up and stick your index finger in the air Using light, flowing and freeing movements. Write your whole name in print Write your whole name in cursive Was this difficult? Describe what it was like?

Force Activity 2 Making your elbow bound tight to body, unable to bend Write your name in print Write your name in cursive How was this activity different from the first one?

Force Activity 2 Turn to a partner Write a letter on their back have them guess the letter. Write a number on their back have them guess the number Switch What force/energy did you have to use for them to figure out the letter/number? Did you have to do it a couple of times?

Force Activity 3 With your partner Act out yourself pushing a heavy object Relax Act out yourself pull a heavy object Think about what kinds of force/energy you had to use to showcase both these movements?

NO TALKING AT ALL!!! Space Activity Follow the leader Using the elements of space Shape, Pathways, Levels, Directions Have people follow you from one side of the lobby to the other.

Time Activity Group 1 Group 2 Beat 1-stomp right foot Beat 2-clap Beat 3-stomp left foot Beat 4 clap Beat 1- clap Beat 2- stomp right, stomp left Beat 3-slap right leg, slap left leg Beat 4- clap We are going to create rhythms. Each person must have 4 beats. I will randomly pick people to show their beats and then put people together to form a rhythm.

1.3 Dance Forms Call and Response AB ABA Narrative Theme and Variation African, soloists performs with a second group answering AB Dance made up of two contrasting sections ABA Third part of dance is repeated Narrative Dance conveys a story line Theme and Variation Set of movements are repeated but with other movements added. Rondo Three or more themes where one is repeated…. ABACAD (A choreographer is a person who designs the movements of a dance.)

1.4 Dance Styles Ballet-swan lake French Romantic time period Recreational Court Dances Five ballet positions Tells a story All forms of choreographed dance have Ballet roots Traditional costumes, tights, ballet shoes Weightlessness and graceful movements

Jazz Began in the “Roaring 20’s” African American roots The Charleston and the Varsity Drag Costumes are tight fitting, stretchy material so not to hindered movement-relate to theme of dance Stylized movements with an emphasis on isolation of body parts.

Tap Ceremonial dance, African roots, traditional Irish step dancing and English Clogging Soloists or tap lines Technical footwork, taps on hard surfaces like a stage to increase the sound of the tap Costumes can be a range from tuxedos to street clothes Tap shoes are leather with metal plates on the heels and toes Tap legend-Bill “Bo Jangles” Robinson

Modern Dance 1920s Rebellion from the stiff ballet style choreography no universal set of steps improvisation lets each choreographer have own unique style very wide range of moves, steps Martha Graham-pioneer of modern dance, made social and political statements.

Traditional Swing Spiderman Swing 1940s, WWII Music from the “Big Band” era Glen Miller Band Costumes are from the time period, very formal, dresses and suits.

Ballroom Earliest forms the 16th century Mostly known in the 20th century Costumes are flowing dresses, while men are in form fitting outfits Cha-Cha, Waltz, Tango, etc Dancing with the Stars

Hip-Hop /Break Dancing 1980s, Originated in the streets of New York City Low movements, on the ground, popping and locking, tight movements Costumes are usually loose fitting or street clothes

Line Dancing 1990s, Honky Tonk Stomp Country/western clothing, cowboy boots People would do certain movements together at the same time Conga Line, Electric slide, Cha-cha Slide

The Evolution of Dance Using hit songs over the past decades and their dance moves.