Dance Mid-term

Be able to define the 3 types of dance in human history

(ritual, theatrical, social) Ritual- the power to communicate with an manipulate the unseen powers that controlled their lives was displayed in rituals and ceremonies Theatrical- Theatrical dance is where spectators were involved; Ballet was developed in 17th century; 18th century Ballet became theatrical & by the 19th century it became an established dance form (Swan Lake, NutCracker and Sleeping Beauty) Social- various cultures developed their own form of dance, which became traditional to their country; social dance has grown and changed with the centuries and recent decades, and continues to be a popular means of socialization.

Be familiar with the elements of (tempo, accent, phrase, intensity, and underlying beat)

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Think about all the components of creative dance using the movement concepts. Could you develop some tasks for students using movement concepts and your movement vocabulary? Be able to write a routine using the movement concepts. This includes time, space, energy, levels. Pathways, directions, ect.. What are some tasks to practice these elements? Critical Thinking!

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Review suggestions to increase your knowledge/skill in the dance field so you can successfully teach a dance unit.

Attend conventions. Attend local workshops. Take classes on specific types of dance. Order instructional video tapes, music and books. Spend a day at a school with a good dance program. Request a dance/rhythmic workshop for your school district physical educators. Bring in an expert to teach sessions for you. Arrange a teacher exchange day with another teacher who has dance experience.

Ballet developed Where?

Ballet was developed in 17th century; 18th century Ballet became theatrical & by the 19th century it became an established dance form (Swan Lake, NutCracker and Sleeping Beauty)

Know why dance is included in the physical education curriculum.

Dancing foundations : Locomotor movements (walk, run, hop, skip gallop, leap slide , and jump) Non-Locomotor movements (bend twist, turn, stretch, - usually axial movements) Time ( the tempo we move to - fast, medium, low or combinations) Space (how we use the area- directions, pathways, levels, shapes, extensions, people) Energy ( effort of the movement- forceful, explosive , intensity, light , airy.)

Know about direct and task teaching styles.

Direct-An explanation and demonstration or given then teacher walks around and encourages and corrects while students practice. It is a very controlled environment and safe for the students. Task teaching - Known as station teaching Or learning centers. Students rotate to learning stations and practice a variety of tasks. This takes independent learning skills. It works best with already learned skills

Know terms like improvise and choreographer

Improvise is self-explanatory; choreographer is the person that designs/creates a dance.

Know what a "mixer" is in dance

MIxers are dances in which the dancers continually change partners. Usually done in a large circle or double circle. Other formations are possible. Examples include country Barn Dance and Teton Mountain Stomp.

Be able to recognize or state the names of influential dancers/choreographers in dance forms of Tap, Modern, & Jazz Read about each area.

Modern: Isadora Duncan, Mary Wigman, Ruth St. Denis, Ted Shawn, Honya Holm, Paul Taylor, and many more. Tap: The Rockettes, Bill Robinson, John Bubbles, Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Maurice Hines, Savion Glover, and many more.

Know the three types of dance experiences generally found in elementary & Middle Schools. Samples.

Rhythmic Experience- tinikling, lummi sticks, rope jumping to music, Chinese ribbon, rhythmic ball routines. Structured Dances- Folk, Square, Line, Novelty Creative Dance- Deals With self expression. Body is the instrument, expresses moods, feelings, ideas through movement.

Describe the term "qualities of movement". What do they do- examples.

The movement concept of effort ; how we move. Swinging - carefree, light movement. Sustained - controlled, slow motion, calmness. Persuasive - strong, forceful, Sharp, explosive. Ragged - Loose, ragdoll like, puppet on a string, cooked spaghetti. Collapse - complete relaxation of the body. Vibratory- Shaking, quivering, fear. Suspension- A pausing of action.

Know why and how the elements of dance are used (time, space, energy) (critical thinking

Time- refers to musical components such as beats, measure, tempo, accent, and phrasing. Space - where the body moves. Involves shapes, directions, pathways, levels, and extensions. Energy is the amount of force or intensity used in a movement.

Know what is included in the movement vocabulary.

Time. Space. Energy. Locomotor movements. Non-locomotor movements.

Know about tinkling (jump bands-same concept) be able to name and describe a step.

Tinkling is a unique rhythmic game that originated in the Philippine Islands. Here are two folklore tales associated with the game. 1. It depicts the movements of a long-legged, long-necked tikling bird. This bird supposedly steps or hops around and about two persons sitting on the ground, who manipulate two long bamboo poles, trying to trap its legs. 2. The dance represents a rice bird as it steps, with its long legs from one rice paddy to another. Music and Movements can be done to ¾ or 4/4 beats.

Thoroughly read your Aerobic Dance Material and be able to note what it is, who developed it, how it is offered for class selection and its components.

What it is: Aerobic dance is a fitness activity that uses dance steps and rhythmic dance exercises that focus on fitness, cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility. Who developed it: aerobics dance exercise stems from the research of Dr. Kenneth Cooper in 1968, which found that prolonged rhythm makes exercise increase in individuals' aerobic capacity. In 1972, Jackie Sorenson created an exercise form that uses vigorous dance exercise and steps with musical accompaniment How it is offered for class selection and its components: in class format it includes a warm-up, aerobic section, and cooldown sessions, using easy to follow musical accompaniment

Be able to state several dance teaching techniques used to enable students to learn more readily. Teaching tips.

be thoroughly acquainted with the dance you will teach. Have your music ready and write down the track number. Select your teaching method based on the type of dance you were teaching, the length of the dance, difficulty, no your students' experience. Demonstrate the dance for the students if it's short. Slow down the music. Introduced a new dance with students placed in scatter formation first. Avoid introducing partner dances first. Keep it simple. Invest in a good sound system. Pace your instruction and do not go too fast.

Props

creative dance, folk dance, square dance, line and novelty dance, contradance, social dance/ballroom dance/Latin American dance, country dance, ballet dance,Modern dance, Jazz dance,Tap dance, aerobic dance, hip-hop.