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Physical Education and Health 3

Quarter 1-Module 2
Dance Genre: An Overview

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Physical Education and Health 3 – Grade 12
Quarter 1-Module 2
Dance Genre: An Overview

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Development Team of the Module

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Physical Education and Health 3 – Grade 12
Quarter 1-Module 2
Dance Genre: An Overview

I. Introduction

Dance is the best way to heal your sadness and sometimes even becomes the best
friend of a person and dance forms are even distinguished based on the clothes, shoes and
music.

In this module, you will learn how to appreciate numerous dance forms from one
country to another, one state to another and even from one religion to another.

Well then, embrace yourselves and take a ride to the world of dance!

II. Objectives:

At the end of the module, you should be able to:

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 Discuss the nature of each genre of dance

 Familiarize the characteristics of each dance
 Choreograph a simple movement using the basic steps of each dance

III. Vocabulary
List:
Dance Terminologies Definition

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 genre a category of artistic composition, as in
music or literature, characterized by
similarities in form, style, or subject matter.
style a manner of doing something
ballroom Is a set of partner dances, which are enjoyed
both socially and competitively around the
world.
ballet An artistic dance form performed to music
using precise and highly formalized set
steps and gestures.
folkdance A popular dance, considered as part the
tradition or custom of a particular people.
hiphop A style of popular music of US black and
Hispanic origin, featuring rap with an
electronic backing
lyrical A dance style that embodies various aspects
of ballet, jazz, acrobatics and modern dance.
contemporary A dance form that is matched to the rythms
and techniques of jazz music, developed by
American blacks in the early part of the 20th
century
modern A free, expressive style of dancing started in
the early 20th century as a reaction to
classical ballet

IV. Pre-test
Directions : Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1.  Which dance refers to indigenous communities that show cultural traits of people
from a specific time and place?

a. Ballroom
b. Festival dance
c. Modern dance
d. Traditional/Folkdance

2.  Which of the following dance is also called socialization and competitive dance?

a. Ballroom
b. Festival dance
c. Modern dance
d. Traditional/Folkdance

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 3. The purpose of this dance is to motivate sports teams, entertain audiences, or for the
actual competition.

a. Ballroom
b. Cheerdance
c. Modern dance
d. Traditional/Folkdance

4. This category or type of dance is seen during fiestas or celebration of having a good
harvests or good fortune.

a. Ballroom
b. Cheerdance
c. Festival dance
d. Ethnic Dance

5. Which ballroom dance was thought to stand for freedom of expression and
movement?

a. Waltz
b. Swing
c. Cha-cha
d. Foxtrot
.

V. Learning Activities

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The word “dance” conjures up different Images for different people. Over the years,
dance has evoled into several distinct forms. Different styles of dance are distinguished by
many things such as shoes, music, and costumes. Dance seems to be a lot like ice cream
flavors… it’s so hard to choose just one.

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If you are thinking of trying out a new dance style, there may be a few you haven’t even
considered. Check out his list of dance genres and see which one appeals to you. There are
many fun types of dance, you may need to sample a few to find your favorite.

“Dancers come and go in the twinkling of an eye but the dance lives on. On
many an occasion when I am dancing, I have felt touched by something sacred.In
those moments, I felt my spirit soar and become one with everything that exists.”

-Michael Jackson

Genre(style) of Dance Characteristics

BALLET  Tutus, pointe shoes and men in

tights are what come to mind when
someone mentions ballet.
 Said to be the most difficult genre to
master, ballet is a rigorous style of
dance that is the foundation of most
forms of dance training.
 It is usually set, but not limited to,
orchestrated music and is often the
first dance style a child will experience
as they begin their dance classes. 
 Ballet shoes are usually worn until the
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strength to progress into pointe
shoes, often happens around the age of
12 and only after the students have
been given permission by their teacher.
 Ballet is an excellent teaching tool for
all dancers as it is a complex mixture
of technique, coordination and
musicality.

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TAP  Tap is best described as "musical feet".
 Tap is a form of dance where dancers
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instruments. 
 Tap shoes are that are specially
designed with percussive metal plates
on the toe and heel, called taps.
 There are many different styles of tap
dancing however the two most noted
are Rhythm Tap and Broadway Tap.
 Rhythm Tap is more musically driven,
where Broadway Tap is more dance
and movement-oriented.
 Tap is great for fostering rhythm in
dancers, as it turns their feet into a
musical instrument.
JAZZ Jazz is the most popular style of dance among
dancers. Jazz combines all dance styles in a
high energetic dance that is without
conventional boundaries. It has been
influenced by ballet, modern, tap, hip-hop,
African dance and many more styles. Jazz is
most often accompanied by upbeat, currently
popular songs. Jazz shoes typically have a
leather split sole which offers the dancers foot
more freedom to bend and move. Due to the
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the most popular dance style!

MODERN  Modern was said to be first created as

a rebellion against classical ballet.
 A raw style of dance, modern dance is

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 an expression on the dancers'
relationship to the floor, including
methods of contractions, release and
movement, as well as the dancer's of
breath.
 Modern dancers have a variety of
shoes to choose from that allow
freedom in the foot while providing
protection from the floor.
 Though its roots are in opposition to
the seemingly oppressive rigour for
classical ballet, modern and ballet are
closely linked in the complexity of

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musicality.

 Though the basis of lyrical dance is

ballet merged with jazz and modern.
LYRICAL  It is dynamic while simultaneously
subtle, and focuses on conveying
feelings and emotions through
movement.
 Set to popular songs that emphasize
deeper feeling and emotion, such as
grief, longing, love and despair.
  Lyrical shoes provide protection for
the dancer while allowing them to feel
the dance floor as much as possible.
 Though proper dance techniques are
important, the true heart of lyrical is
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HIPHOP  Hip Hop is an edgy, raw and intense
urban dance style also known as Street
Dance.
 The origin of popping, locking and
crumping, Hip Hop is mostly danced
to rap, urban and not surprisingly, hip
hop music.
 Funky, high-top dance sneakers are
normally worn by dancers.
 What sets Hip Hop apart from most
dance genres is that its original street
dance was freestyle in nature and did
not follow a predefined choreography.
 A style of dance that is open to
personal expression, Hip hop artists
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way they could, and this lead to many
innovative and exciting dance styles.

CONTEMPORARY  Contemporary dance embodies ballet,

modern, jazz and lyrical.
 It uses a technique such as ballet as its
fundamentals and creates many more
movements that do not adhere to the
strict rules of ballet and modern.
 There are different categories of
contemporary dance such as
Contemporary Ballet and
Contemporary Jazz.
 Contemporary dance can be danced to
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traditional costumes.
 Contemporary dancers often wear
lyrical dance shoes, and sometimes no
shoes at all.

BALLROOM
 Ballroom dancing is a partnership
dance where couples, using step-
patterns, move rhythmically,
expressing the characteristics of
music.
 Ballroom dancing consists of two
styles: the Smooth, or Standard, and
the Rhythm, or Latin.
 The Smooth, Standard style focuses on
the elegance, grace and fluidity of
movement. Dancers rotate in a
counter-clockwise direction, moving
around the entire floor. The couple is
constantly moving on the dance floor,
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next in a fixed pattern. The Foxtrot,
Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz and
Quickstep are danced in this manner.
 The Rhythm, Latin style focuses on a
display of vibrant energy and a
personal flair. The couple’s dancing
pattern is syncopated to the rhythm of
the music. The couple usually dances
in one spot of the dance floor.
Included in this style are the East
Coast Swing, Jive, Rumba, Bolero,
Cha Cha, Mambo, Samba and Paso
Doble.

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FOLKDANCE  The oldest form of dance and the

earliest form of communication.
 The traditional dance of a given
country which evolved naturally and
spontaneously with everyday
activities.

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CULTURAL  Cultures around the world have

practiced Folk dances unique to their
people since the emergence of dance in
human life.

 These dated traditional dances are

beautiful to experience, it almost feels
like time travel.

 The Cultural dance genre is the most

important of them all because they
symbolize the importance of
expression through dance.
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 VI. Practice Tasks

Show that you have learned something by doing this activity.

Practice Task #1: Dance

Word Search

Directions: Encircle the correct words by finding it on the box.

Practice Task #2:

Familiarizing Dance Styles

Direction: Fill in the characteristics of each dance style.

BAllroom Modern Jazz Contemporary Ballet Folkdance Hiphop

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 Practice Task #3: Dance
Choreography

Directions:
1. Choose your favorite dance interest among the different styles of dance
and choreograph at least 1 minute performance.
2. Record your performance and share it.

VII. Post-test

Directions : After studying all the parts of this module, it’s time for you to apply
the different concepts that you gained. Identidy the dance style by writing the
correct answer on the space provided before each number.

__________1. It is said to first created as rebelleion to classical ballet.

__________ 2. It has been influenced by ballet, modern, tap, hip-hop, African
dance and many more styles.
__________ 3. It embodies ballet, modern, jazz and lyrical.
__________ 4. The oldest form of dance and the earliest form of
communication.
__________ 5. An excellent teaching tool for all dancers as it is a complex
mixture of technique, coordination and musicality.
__________ 6. The Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz and Quickstep
are danced in this manner.
___________7. The most important of them all because they symbolize the
importance of expression through dance.
__________ 8. Consists of two styles: the Smooth, or Standard, and the
Rhythm, or Latin.
___________9. An edgy, raw and intense urban dance style also known as
Street Dance.

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 ___________10. It is dynamic while simultaneously subtle, and focuses on
conveying feelings and emotions through movement.

VIII. Assignment/Additional Activities

1. Choose a dance style(genre) that interests you.

2. Choreograph at least two minutes performance based on your chosen
dance style.
3. Search on the different costumes used for each dance style.

IX. Answer Key

Pre-test
1. d
2. a
3. b
4. c
5. a

Practice Task 1

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Post-test
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2. jazz
3. contemporary
4. folkdance
5. ballet
6. latin
7. cultural
8. ballroom
9. hiphop
10. lyrical

X.References

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