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PEH 3 REVIEW
1ST SEM PRELIMS, 12 ST. EDITH STEIN
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| is an activity that can take many forms and fill many different needs. It can be recreation, entertainment, education, therapy, and religion. In its purest and most basic form, dance is art, the art of body movement. | Dance |
| is an art form that uses rhythmic bodily movements to express ideas and emotions, often accompanied by music, serving as a way to tell stories, set moods, and facilitate recreation and socialization. | Dance |
| were created and performed by different Māori tribes as a war dance. The ancestral war cry served two main purposes on the battlefield: to intimidate opponents with aggressive expressions and sounds, and to boost the warriors' morale. | Haka |
| is characterized by performances in front of an audience, featuring elaborate choreography, meticulous planning, intricate costumes, and detailed scenery that enhance the overall professionalism of the production. | Theatrical Dance |
| Dancing in groups is encouraged at weddings, social gatherings, and festivals, often enjoyed with folk music in various formations like pairs, lines, or chains. | Participatory Social Dance |
| 2 Distinct forms of Dance | Theatrical Dance & Participatory Social Dance |
| In these times, dance was primarily a form of communication linked to religious rituals, ceremonies, and rites of passage, expressing stories, myths, and cultural traditions through movement and gestures. | Prehistoric Period |
| Group activities in early societies often featured dance that reflected communal values, with movements imitating animal behaviors and natural elements, aligning with their belief systems and environmental interactions. | Prehistoric Period |
| This period integrating it into military education and viewing it as a vital component of entertainment and religious festivals. They believed a man's grace in dance reflected his skill in battle, leading to its inclusion in their educational curriculum. | Greek Period |
| This period was significantly shaped by both Greek and Etruscan influences. The Romans adopted elements of Greek art, including dance, and Etruscan art also depicted various dance scenes, contributing to this cultural blend. | Roman Period |
| Types of Dances | Religious and Ritual Dances, Public and Spectacular Dances, & Social and Recreational Dances |
| Lupercalia was a festival featuring fertility rites with ritualistic dances performed by priests called Luperci, while the Salii, priest-dancers of Mars, performed ceremonial dances with sacred shields. | Religious and Ritual Dances |
| This type of dance was also featured in larger spectacles at amphitheaters like the Colosseum, where it was combined with events such as gladiatorial combats and mock sea battles. | Public and Spectacular Dances |
| This type of dance served as a popular form of entertainment at Roman banquets and parties, featuring professional dancers who were often slaves or hired performers. | Social and Recreational Dances |
| During this period, The rise of Christianity fostered suspicion of dance, discouraging its use in religious contexts. Nonetheless, traditional folk dances continued among the people, often linked to seasonal festivities. | Medieval Period |
| This period was Influenced by humanism and classical antiquity, dance became more structured, particularly in the courts of powerful families like the Medicis and Valois, who sponsored performances and dancer training. | Renaissance Period |
| ballet evolved into a court spectacle that blended dance with poetry, music, and dialogue, showcasing classical dance's emphasis on emotion through precise movements, formal gestures, and poise. | Classical Period |
| This period of dance, from the late 19th century to today, showcases significant innovation as it evolved from the constraints of classical ballet, leading to new styles and expressive possibilities through the exploration of diverse techniques. | Modern Period |
| Hisotry of Dance | Pre-historic, Greek Period, Roman Period, Medieval Period, Renaissance Period, Classical Period, & Modern Period |
| Specific Benefits of Dance | Physical, mental, emotional, social, & cultural |
| Engaging in dance enhances cardiovascular and muscular endurance, improves coordination, balance, and flexibility, lowers the risk of heart disease and body mass index, promotes joint mobility and bone density, and aids in recovering from injuries. | Physical Benefit |
| Decreases incidence of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease and helps keep the brain sharp | Mental Benefit |
| Engaging in certain activities can reduce depressive symptoms, boost self-esteem and body image, release emotional and physical tension, and uplift mood while alleviating anxiety. | Emotional Benefit |
| Promotes positive social interactions and relationships, enhancing social connections and supporting individual self-actualization. | Social Benefit |
| Promotes a place or a country’s rich culture through showcasing the different cultural dances. | Cultural Benefit |