PE & HEALTH- MOUDLE 1- THE DANCE INTRODUCTION.pptx

This module is the introduction of dance in PE and health subject for grade 12.

1. Dance comes from the German word damson , which means “ to stretch or “ to drag ”. It developed as a natural expression of united feeling and action.

2. Although there have been immense comparative differences in period and culture, people still dance mainly for four reasons: (a) to please gods; (b) to please others; (c) to please themselves; and (d) to build community within an ethnic group or social interaction.

3. Dance was used as a way of expression and reinforcing tribal unity and strength. Dance style has taken a turn towards more hip hop dances. Ballet gained its popularity in this period and it is believed to be the main core of every single dance style. Plato immensely gave importance to dance in education as stated in the education on the Laws. Theatrical entertainment was prohibited but still existed and was performed within church during religious ceremonies.

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5. (a.) Whip, Nae Nae and Gangnam style (b.) Contemporary & Hip Hop dance (c.) Merengue, Jazz and Acro dancing (d.) Classical Persian & Tap dancing (e.) Masque dancing (f.) Ballet comes into play (g.) Theatrical performance in churches (h.) Noble and Ignoble dancing ( i .) Dance for military training (j.) Dancing figures on caves

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