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is credited with popularizing the Foxtrot and adopting the stage name "Fox" for his Performances.
with a definite form, a beginning and an ending.The principles of art form are all observed in thecomposition of the dance.
touch stepbleking stepclose stepcross stephop stepbrush stepslide stepswing step
is the "man's" dance, portraying the story of the matador and his cape.
associated with the "anger and intensity" of a roaring boar.
When did Modern Dance begin?Early Period
three step-turnbow or saludobilaoarms in lateral positionforearm turnhayon-hayonsalok sarok
bracing the corerollingpress up/scapular/protraction/retraction (PSPR)bird dog seriesdead bug seriesplank seriessquat series
Man steps forward L, rocks back on R, 3 tiny steps--weight changes L, R, L, sideward, R foot rock back in place and 3 tiny steps--weight changes R, L, R.
waltzcross waltzwaltz balancemazurka stepredobastep-swing-hopstep-brush-swing-hopsway balance
crawl and creeplanding and jumpinglinear movements lateral movementslocomotor skills applied in gymnastic apparatus
walking, running, jumping, hopping, skipping, leaping, galloping andsliding
the positions people were drawn in during the days ofthe Ancient Egyptians
· It has been used in worship.· It plays a role in courtship.· It serves as a form of acquaintance for a man and woman.· It is an expression of the joy one feels.· As in old times, it brings magical powers to people.· It brings victory or somehow restores health to life.· It even breaks the monotony of the daily activities.· It serves to entertain others.· It gives beauty and inspiration to others.· It provides personal and effectiveness of communication.
1. Dance in a natural, simple and direct manner.2. Dance with ease and smoothness.3. Use the proper costume for the dance.4. Follow directions and dance instructions as closely as possible.5. Dance with feeling and expression.
1. Do not exaggerate the dance steps.2. Do not make the dances too dainty and graceful like ballet.3. Don't make entrance and exit long.4. Don't make steps too elaborate and complicated.5. Don't call a dance a folk dance unless steps come from traditional dances.
NOT an exotic dance with violent and sinuous movements of hip, shoulder and torso
bending/flexingstretching/extendinglifting/raisingrotatingswingingswaying (BSLifRotSS)
walk, run, jump, hop, skip, slide, lead, turn, sway (WRJHSSLTS)
-Dancers stand apart-little bodily contact-Most dances done by pairs or couples-Hand movements-Most Dances in long formation-Most dances begin and end with "saludo'-Dances from the lowlands have more foreign elements than those found in the uploands-War dances in non-christian tribes