Module-1-Lesson 1-2

P.
E 2-DANCES
UNIT I
(RHYTHMIC ACTIVITIES)
Learning Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, the
students are expected to:
a. Discuss the relevance of rhythmic
activities in our daily living;
b. enumerate and differentiate the
classification Philippine folk
dances;
c. emanate high sense of patriotism
and nationalism through the study
of our dances;
d. develop appreciation of our
tradition through participation in
various cultural activities and
presentations;
e. cite the demarcation line between
locomotors and non-locomotors
movements; and
f. interpret with accuracy the different
literatures of Philippine folk
dances.
LESSON 1: RHYTHMIC ACTIVITIES

INTRODUCTION
Rhythmic is an essential element of dance. Physically and physiologically, man is
propelled by the rhythmic of hid internal process. These processes include his heartbeat,
actions of his lungs, muscular movement of his stomach and rhythmic patterns of his other
organs. He is able to able to radiate rhythm to his surroundings, create move and define
movements.
A. DEFINITIONS OF TERMS
1. Rhythm– a measured floe characterized by basically regular recurrence of elements such

as beats, sound, or accents.
2. Rhythmic Activities – physical manifestation of the mental and emotional responses of
individual through rhythm. These are the activities that a person responds physically,
socially, and mentally to regular patterns of sounds.
3. Dancing – a means of expressing one’s emotions through movement and disciplined
rhythm. It is an act of moving rhythmically and expressively to an accompaniment. The word
“dancing” came from the old German word “damson” which means to “stretch”.
4. Dance – it is a pure expression of the dancer’s thoughts and feelings.
PHASE OF THE DANCE PROGRAM
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1. Creative Rhythms – creative rhythms are actually for the children in the elementary
grades. These are sometimes called fundamental rhythms or natural dances. A creative
rhythm or fundamental rhythms is and end product of the exploration and improvisation of
movements as children learn to move the parts of their body to use them as instruments of
expression.
2.Folk Dance – folk dance is a cultural art form handed down from one generation to
another. It communicates the customs, beliefs and occupation of people of a region or
country. Folk dancing belongs to the people. It emanates from them.
3. Recreational dance – recreational dances include dance mixers, square dancing and round
and couple dances. Many of these dances have simple pattern based combination of walking
steps, the two steps, polka step, and waltz step.
4. Social and Ballroom Dance – is a social gathering with a formal atmosphere rather than
simple and informal parties in which recreational dances are the usual forms. Social and
ballroom dancing are generally held in the evening. The participants are usually in formal
attire.
5. Creative Dance – creative dance is the highest form of dance for the purpose of
entertainment. It is the end product of exploration and improvisation of movements as the
dancer or choreographer expresses his feelings or emotions, ideas and interpretations. This is
a dance with definite form, beginning and ending. The principles of art form are all observed
in the composition of the dance. Examples of this are the modern dance, the jazz, and the
ballet.
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LESSON 2: BASIC NATURAL MOVEMENTS OR SKILLS APPLIED IN

DANCE
A. LOCOMOTOR MOVEMENTS – movements that move the body on space in any

direction with feet as the moving base.
1. walking – moving a moderate pace of the feet, lifting one foot only after the other foot has
touched the floor or ground.
2. running – movement of the feet with springing steps at rapid pace such that at an instant
both feet are off-ground during each step.
3. jumping – springing and taking off with one or both feet and landing of both feet.
4. hopping – springing on one foot and landing on the same foot.
5. skipping – same procedure as in hopping, but bouncing lightly with alternate steps and
hops.
6. leaping springing of one foot and landing of the other foot.
7. galloping – moving in continuous motion with a step followed by a quick close to the other
foot.
8. sliding – gliding the feet along the floor.
B. AXIAL OR NON LOCOMOTOR MOVEMENT –the various parts of the body move
in space with fixed base. The base may be standing, kneeling, sitting, or lying.
1. Flexion – bending or shortening of body part occurring at a joint.
Example: half knee bend full knee bend
2. Extension – stretching
- straightening a body part occurring at a joint.
3. Percussive- striking or beating movements.
Example striking and beating, pushing pulling
Arm strike with open fist, push with one arm
4. Pendular – swinging or swaying movements
Example: arm swinging sideward
Body swaying L and R
5. Vibratory – shaking or turning movements
Example: shake hips and shoulders to rhythmic patterned shake arms and hands
rhythmically.
6. Sustained – a slow smooth flowing movement with balance of movements all throughout
the entire series.
Example: arm circle swing continuously
7. Suspended – start with a sharp movement followed by a slow movement.
Example: both arm circle three times counter clockwise and stop movement with arms
diagonally upward right.
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CHALLENGE YOUR MIND AND BODY
QUIZ #1
I will be uploading your quiz in our google classroom.
DEADLINE: April 9, 2021, 5pm.
PERFORMANCE TASK #1 (50 points)
Demonstrate the following locomotor and non-locomotor skills through video

presentation.
Locomotor Skills
1. Walking
2. Jumping
3. Sliding
4. Hopping
5. Galloping
6. Leaping
7. Skipping
8. Running
Non-Locomotor Skills
1. Flexion
2. Extension
3. Percussive
4. Pendular
5. Vibratory
6. Sustained
7. Suspended
Don’t forget to put your name and section in your video performance.
Include also this TITLE “Locomotor and Non-Locomotor Skills”
Submit your video presentation in our group chat.
DEADLINE: April 12, 2021, 5pm.

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What are the different phases of dance programs discussed?

What are the different types of locomotor movements described?

P.

LESSON 1: RHYTHMIC ACTIVITIES

1. Rhythm– a measured floe characterized by basically regular recurrence of elements such

PHASE OF THE DANCE PROGRAM

LESSON 2: BASIC NATURAL MOVEMENTS OR SKILLS APPLIED IN

A. LOCOMOTOR MOVEMENTS – movements that move the body on space in any

CHALLENGE YOUR MIND AND BODY

PERFORMANCE TASK #1 (50 points)

Demonstrate the following locomotor and non-locomotor skills through video

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