This document discusses dance from several perspectives. It begins by defining dance as a patterned bodily movement that serves as a form of communication or expression. It then discusses dance's use in education by assisting student growth and unifying physical, mental and emotional aspects. The document also covers the health benefits of dancing such as improved cardiovascular health, strength, flexibility and mental wellness. Finally, it discusses why people dance, including for enjoyment, as a profession, for ritual/worship, and for socialization.
This document discusses dance from several perspectives. It begins by defining dance as a patterned bodily movement that serves as a form of communication or expression. It then discusses dance's use in education by assisting student growth and unifying physical, mental and emotional aspects. The document also covers the health benefits of dancing such as improved cardiovascular health, strength, flexibility and mental wellness. Finally, it discusses why people dance, including for enjoyment, as a profession, for ritual/worship, and for socialization.
This document discusses dance from several perspectives. It begins by defining dance as a patterned bodily movement that serves as a form of communication or expression. It then discusses dance's use in education by assisting student growth and unifying physical, mental and emotional aspects. The document also covers the health benefits of dancing such as improved cardiovascular health, strength, flexibility and mental wellness. Finally, it discusses why people dance, including for enjoyment, as a profession, for ritual/worship, and for socialization.
This document discusses dance from several perspectives. It begins by defining dance as a patterned bodily movement that serves as a form of communication or expression. It then discusses dance's use in education by assisting student growth and unifying physical, mental and emotional aspects. The document also covers the health benefits of dancing such as improved cardiovascular health, strength, flexibility and mental wellness. Finally, it discusses why people dance, including for enjoyment, as a profession, for ritual/worship, and for socialization.
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Colegio de Sta. Lourdes of Leyte Foundation, Inc.
Tabontabon, Leyte
COLLEGE OF NURSING AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
MODULE 3
Learning Objectives: 1. Learn the reason why do people dance. 2. Discuss the significance of dance in education and health benefit of dance.
Focused Discussions TOPIC NATURE OF DANCE
DANCE
Dance, patterned and rhythmic bodily movements, usually performed to music, that serve as a form of communication or expression.
Dance is an art form characterized by use of the human body as a vehicle of
expression.
Ednalyn B. Brecio Instructor Dance has been described as “an exciting and vibrant art which can be used in the educational setting to assist the growth of the students and to unify the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of the human being.” (Dance Directions, 1988). Dance is immediately accessible for most people—no special equipment is needed, just the ability to move.
Dance is an exciting and vibrant art which
can be used in the educational setting to assist the growth of the students and to unify the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of the human being.
DANCING
Is actually doing it (actual performance). This 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”. Dancing is a verb; dance is a noun.
SIGNIFICANCE OF DANCE EDUCATION
Dancing is a part of dynamic cultural expression of all societies, and every individual has potential ability to dance. The inclusion of dancing in the physical education programs of school simply to expose everyone, especially the youth to the many
Ednalyn B. Brecio Instructor benefits of learning dance and to engage students in artistic experiences through the processes of creation, performance and response.
1. Dancing promotes personality development since people involved in dance
improve their:
• Grace and rhythm
• Posture and biomechanics • Discipline • Dedication, motivation and determination • Self-esteem and confidence • Self-actualization • Values of cooperation, resourcefulness, obedience and respect
2. Dancing improves emotional, mental, social and physical well-being;
Ednalyn B. Brecio Instructor 3. Dancing provides a happy, fulfilled and satisfying life.
4. Dancing improves reflexes and awareness of one’s own body and the immediate environment; and
5. Dancing educates oneself and the audience during the performance of a dance.
Dance education programs include opportunities for the development of:
• Critical thinking and analytical skills;
• Cooperation and teamwork; • Self-expression and teamwork;
Ednalyn B. Brecio Instructor • Organization and problem solving; • Cultural literacy; and • Communicating emotions through movement. HEALTH BENEFITS OF DANCING
Dancing can be a way to stay fit for people of all ages, shapes and sizes. It has a wide range of physical and mental benefits including:
• • • •
• improved condition of your heart and lungs
• increased muscular strength, endurance and motor fitness • improved muscle tone and strength • weight management • stronger bones and reduced risk of osteoporosis • better coordination, agility and flexibility • improved balance and spatial awareness • increased physical confidence • improved mental functioning
Ednalyn B. Brecio Instructor REASON WHY PEOPLE DANCE
Perhaps dance is the medium through which we show the world who we truly are and who we can be. All of us, if we are honest, believe deep down that we are not ordinary. We know ourselves to be wonderfully unique, with many layers of personality and talent woven in such a way that no one on earth could possibly have our same make-up. We know it. We just do not always know how to prove it.
People dance for:
1. Enjoyment - Dancing also improves spatial awareness, as well as raising the
heart rate and causing a release of feel-good endorphins into the bloodstream. One more benefit is that it helps reduce levels of cortisol – a stress hormone. “That’s another reason why it makes you feel happy and more relaxed,” says fitness expert Matt Roots. “Modern living often leaves us feeling disconnected from our bodies, because we spend so much time sitting down and hooked up to technology. Dancing makes you feel good because it makes you feel so alive.”
2. Profession – The professional dancer, who has studied dance for many years, can find employment opportunities as a member of a professional dance company or in other dance opportunities such as a dancer in local and national productions, musicals, television programs, theme parks, cruise ships, and film.
Ednalyn B. Brecio Instructor 3. Ritual, praise and worship of God - Dance is part of many systems of belief about the universe that deal with the nature and mystery of human existence and involve feelings, thoughts, and actions. From a comparative worldwide perspective, dance may be seen as human behavior composed (from the dancer's point of view) of purposeful, intentionally rhythmical, and culturally patterned sequences of nonverbal body movements in time, in space, and with effort. Different from ordinary motor activities, these movements have inherent and "aesthetic" values; that is, they have both appropriateness and competency.
4. Socialization - In addition to being a physical activity, dancing is also a highly
social activity. According to “Family Talk Magazine,” dance lessons can help children improve their social and communication skills, learn how to work as part of a team, develop a greater sense of trust and cooperation and make new friends.
