LESSON 2: MODERN DANCE o Initially performed on the street, now performed in studios and

outdoors.
• Introduction:
o Popularized by television shows and movies (e.g., America's
o Modern dance encourages individual expression through
Best Dance Crew, Step Up).
personalized dance routines.
o Characterized by freestyle dancing.
o It promotes a healthy lifestyle.
o Serves as entertainment, a pastime, a lifestyle, and a
o It is featured in various cultural events and competitions.
competitive activity.
• History of Modern Dance:
• MAIN STYLES OF HIP HOP DANCING:
o Early 20th century: Isadora Duncan, Loie Fuller, and Ruth St.
o BREAKING:
Denis rebelled against the constraints of classical ballet.
 Originated in New York.
o They sought a dance form that expressed feelings and
emotions.  Includes:
o 1930s: Modern dance arrived in the United States.  Top rock: Footwork performed while standing.
 Isadora Duncan, "Mother of Modern Dance," introduced  Down rock: Footwork performed with hands
"free dance." and feet on the floor, involving poses.
 Martha Graham and Doris Humphrey, students of Ruth o LOCKING:
St. Denis, contributed their own dance techniques.
 Popularized by Don Campbellock ("Campbellocking").
o Modern dance continues to evolve with new leaders and artistic
 Performed in Los Angeles, California.
expressions.
 Involves holding positions longer, similar to a freeze or
LESSON 3: SELECTED MODERN DANCE
pause.
• HIP HOP DANCE:
 Playful and character-driven.
o Also known as "street dance."
o POPPING:
o Includes styles like breaking, locking, and popping.
 Created by Sam Solomon in Fresno, California.
o Developed in the 1970s in the United States.
 Technique: quick muscle contraction and relaxation
o Influenced by jazz funk. synchronized with music.
 Includes gliding, floating, and sliding.
  Movements primarily involve the lower body. o Emphasizes both movement and emotional expression.
• JAZZ DANCE: o SUGGESTED MOVEMENTS FOR LYRICAL DANCE:
o Originated in Africa and came to America in the early 1900s.  Fluidity and grace are essential.
o The term “Jazz” was first applied to music and dance during  Turns are airy and continuous.
World War 1.
 Movements reflect the music's emotions.
o In the 1960s it transitioned from vernacular to theatrical
 Sharp, short movements for strong emotions.
performance.
 Flowy, abstemious movements for joyful or peaceful
o A blend of hip hop with classical ballet elements.
routines.
o Includes ballet routines like pirouettes and arabesques.
• POI DANCING:
o Performed on the balls of the feet.
o Performance art involving swinging poi (weighted tools).
o Exemplified by artists like Beyoncé.
o Performers are called "spinners."
• BASIC JAZZ DANCE TERMINOLOGIES:
o Creates rhythmic and geometric patterns.
o AXEL TURN: A rotating jump from a chene turn to a passe.
o Originated in New Zealand by the Maori people.
o CHASSE: A galloping motion, used for traveling across the
o Poi can be made from various materials with different weights
stage.
and effects (e.g., fire).
o FAN KICK: Leg kicks in a circular motion.
o Traditionally performed by women, now by both sexes.
o JAZZ WALK: Low posture with feet slightly dragging.
o Poi forms: short (fingertips to wrist) and long (fingertips to
o JAZZ LAYOUT: Leg kick with torso arched backward. shoulder).
o BALL CHANGE: Weight shift on the balls of the feet. o Modern poi can be performed individually or in groups.
• LYRICAL DANCE: o Beginners can practice with soft materials (e.g., socks).
o Susi Taylor is considered an early pioneer. o Bright, contrasting colors are used to enhance patterns.
o Combines jazz, contemporary, and modern dance styles.
o Expressive and dynamic, based on musicality and emotion.
o Driven by song lyrics.
Lesson 2: Modern Dance • The style progressed through jazz-influenced genres like jazz funk and
was later choreographed for performances on the street.
Introduction
• By the 1990s and 2000s, hip hop gained mainstream recognition
• Modern dance is widely showcased in television performances, dance
through television shows (e.g., America's Best Dance Crew) and
competitions, and school co-curricular activities.
dance movies (e.g., Step Up).
• In the Philippines, modern dance is highlighted in fiestas and school
• Known for its freestyle nature, hip hop is used for entertainment,
competitions, encouraging students to explore different dance styles.
competitive dancing, and professional performances.
• This dance form allows individuals to create unique concepts and
Main Styles of Hip Hop Dancing
routines, promoting self-expression and a healthy lifestyle.
• Breaking – The first hip hop dance style from New York, featuring:
History of Modern Dance
o Top rock – Footwork steps performed standing.
• Modern dance emerged in the early 20th century, pioneered by
Isadora Duncan, Loie Fuller, and Ruth St. Denis, who rejected o Down rock – Footwork done with hands and feet on the floor,
classical ballet's rigid techniques. including dynamic poses.
• Their frustration with ballet’s costumes, techniques, and constraints • Locking – Popularized by Don Campbell, originally known as
led them to experiment with expressive dance. Campbellocking.
• In 1930, modern dance expanded to the United States, with Isadora o Originated in Los Angeles, California.
Duncan bringing the concept of "free dance."
o Involves freeze-like movements, distinct from popping.
• Other influential dancers like Martha Graham and Doris Humphrey
o Character-driven and playful.
further developed modern dance techniques.
• Popping – Developed by Sam Solomon in Fresno, California.
• Over time, modern dance continued evolving, incorporating new styles
and artistic expressions. o Uses quick muscle contractions synchronized with music beats.
Lesson 3: Selected Modern Dance Styles o Includes gliding, floating, and sliding, emphasizing lower-
body movements.
Hip Hop Dance
Jazz Dance
• Hip hop dance, also known as street dance, includes various styles such
as breaking, locking, and popping. • Initially referred to a music and dance style during World War I.
• Originating in the 1970s, hip hop dance was popularized by dance • Originated in Africa, brought to America in the early 1900s.
crews in the United States.
 • By the 1960s, jazz dance transitioned into theater-based • It emphasizes poetic, enthusiastic choreography, allowing performers
performances. to convey deep emotion.
• Jazz dance blends hip hop elements but retains its technique and • The dance’s fluidity and grace are central to its execution.
classical ballet influence.
• Movements should be continuous, airy, and expressive, adjusting
• Includes ballet elements such as pirouettes and arabesques performed sharp or flowy gestures based on the song’s mood.
on the balls of the feet.
Poi Dancing
• Beyoncé often incorporates jazz routines in her performances.
• Poi dance is considered a highly artistic performance style.
Basic Jazz Dance Terminologies
• Originated in New Zealand by the Maori people.
• Axel Turn – A rotating jump combining a passe followed by another
• Involves swinging poi equipment to create rhythmic and geometric
leg movement.
patterns.
• Chassé – A galloping motion, where one foot chases the other.
• Performers, known as spinners, use poi with varied materials,
• Fan Kick – One leg moves inward and kicks around to its original weights, and effects like fire.
position.
• Traditionally practiced by women, though men also perform it today.
• Jazz Walk – Modified walking step with dragging feet, used for
• Poi lengths:
stage transitions.
o Short poi – String extends from fingertips to the wrist.
• Jazz Layout – One leg is kicked up while the torso leans backward
dramatically. o Long poi – String extends from fingertips to the shoulder.
• Ball Change – A weight shift using the balls of the feet, commonly • Modern poi allows individual performances, unlike traditional group-
used in routines. based Maori poi with vocal accompaniment.
Lyrical Dance • Beginners can practice with soft materials like socks or stockings
before using colorful poi for visual effect.
• Suzi Taylor is credited as the early mother of lyrical dance.
• Ballet serves as its primary foundation, with jazz, contemporary,
and modern dance influences.
• Lyrical dance focuses on expressive, emotional movements,
reflecting music lyrics.