is derived from the word "ball". which in turn originates from the latin word ballare which means to dance.

should be observed during and after the activity.

It combines the technical elements of jazz and ballet with the fluidity and expression of modern dance.

- IS A SET OF PARTNER DANCE which are enjoyed both socially and competitively around the world. - BECAUSE OF ITS PERFORMANCE AND ENTERTAINMENT ASPECTSballroom dance is also widely enjoyed on stage, film and television

is an energetic and lively dance that is currently popular in many parts of the world

Developed in the 1910's, reached its height of popularity in the 1930's

the skill of movement executed by the dancer

- Father of Contemporary Dance - American Modern Dancer and Choreographer who developed new forms of abstract dance movement.

The movement of the dance is fast and powerfully flowing and sprinkled with syncopations.

- was the mother of Modern Dance - first European performance took place in London 16 March 1900.

5 PERSONS (2 FEMALE/3 MALE)

This whirling, thrilling dance dates back to the early 1700’s in Europe. It was a dance first popular with the common folk and then with the upper classes.

are communal dances performed in any given space. They are synonymously referred to as ballroom dances, but ballroom dances are performed in balls or formal social functions.

It is danced to slow, sensual music with a Latin beat and features a hip action known as “Cuban Motion.”

It is based on a lively triple step that can be danced to Cuban music or Latin rock

Non- Religious Festival in honor of the thanks-giving & bountiful harvest of Bangus held around April to May in Dagupan, Pangasinan.

- means scratching or turntable record mixing.

– is the transfer of weight from one or both feet to both feet landing

is a partner dance that originated in the 1890s.

It is danced to big band (usually vocal) music.

- are festivals dedicated for patrons, gods, saints, and others related to any Religion.

is a passionate dance based on a Spanish bullfight. The leader represents the proud Spanish matador and the woman or follower is the Matador’s cape. The follower will sometimes also represent the bull, picador or flamenco dancer.

It was developed in the 20th century as a recreation against the rigid techniques of ballet.

2 PERSONS (MALE/FEMALE)

Non- Religious Festival in honor of the thanks-giving & bountiful harvest of Flowers held around February in Baguio City.

The timing is 2, 3, 4, and 1 (full beat on 2, full beat on 3, half beat on 4, and a half beat and full beat on 1)

Social dances that portray the beliefs, interests, habits, customs, and practices of the native

- Also known as aerosol art. It began as a way of “tagging” for one’s crew and developed during the 1970s on the subways of New York and expanded to the city walls themselves.

It is considered the dance of celebration and joy.

distinguish themselves by the costumes worn by performers. They are somewhat revealing, tight-fitting, sexy yet sophisticated in nature. They are also distinguished by the nature of the movements. They are freer and can be performed in close or open hold.

relatively new in the field of sports and dance as it has only emerged during the early 1990's as part of the cheerleading events.

- Founder of Ballet Manila - Ballet Manila has reached its 20th years. - In 198 she was recognized in Europe and become a Prima Ballerina of Kirov Ballet, in Leningrad.

- a festival celebrated as thanksgiving or celebration of people’s industry or bountiful harvest.

is a lively and fast-paced dance that is typically danced to up-beat swing or contemporary music.

The cha-cha dance originated from ______ and was originally known as the cha-cha-cha

- It relies on fast, distinct arm and hand movements combined with relaxed hips and legs.

describes a range of techniques and styles used in classes, workshops, and dance choreography.

Modern Dance focus on:

- It is an unstructured and highly improvisational style that incorporates acrobatic movements.

can be described as a mix of various styles of dance.

It has developed as a “cultural and artistic phenomenon affecting the youth worldwide as it reflects the social, economic, political, cultural realities and condition of their lives.

- Combination of hip-hop dance styles and jazz dance movements.

MODERN DANCE was developed in the ___________, the time when dancers came out against the stiffness and restraints of classical ballet.

The dance is similar in its look to Waltz, although the rhythm is in a 4/4 time signature instead of 3/4.

originated from cheerleading which is the performance of a routine, usually dominated by gymnastic skills such as jumps, tumbling skills, lifts and tosses combined with shouting of cheers and yells to lead the crowd to cheer for a certain team during game or sports activity. It originated in the United States.

- mother of Contemporary Dance - influential American dancer, teacher, and choreographer of modern dance whose ballets and other works were intended to “reveal the inner man.” - Over more than 50 years she created more than 180 works, from solos to large-scale works, in most of which she herself danced. - She gave modern dance new depth as a vehicle for the intense and forceful expression of primal emotions.

It is a dramatic dance that tells a story through sharp, staccato movements, striking body poses, and flamenco style footwork.

is an event ordinarily celebrated by a community and centering on some characteristic aspect of that community and its religion or culture is often marked as a local or national holiday.

is the first and perhaps the most famous of the International Standard dances.

- Dance styles that emphasize fast, complex footsteps with fluid movements of the torso.

- A Religious Festival in honor of Sto. Nino held around January in Iloilo City.

- A quick contraction and relaxation of muscles to producing jerking of various joints.

is characterized by its speed (twice as fast as Waltz) as well as a rise and fall and sway (less than Waltz). With its elegance and turns, this dance has an air of magic about it.

bodily actions of the dancer that included his steps.

- Dances of public entertainment, usually performed in pairs in ballrooms, nightclubs, auditoriums or in public places. - Which are enjoyed both socially and competitively around the world, and growing all the more popular in North America.

Properties worn by the dancer that help reflect the message, customs and beliefs

is a light-hearted dance of the standard ballroom dances

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Vocal elements and rap music is the heart of the hip-hop musical genre.

It is recommended to use mats and even surfaces when learning new skills in cheerdance.

tells the story of love and passion between a strong man and a teasing woman.

It started in the 1970s and was made popular in the 1980s by the media's exposure of several hip-hop groups in America.

It is composed of fairly simple walking steps and side steps. The dance combines slow steps, which use two beats of music, and quick steps, which use one beat of music. The footwork timing is usually "slow, quick, quick" or "slow, slow, quick, quick.”

A Samba dancer is called a __________.

Originating in the US, this dance was influenced by the boogie, rock 'n roll, African/American swing and Lindy Hop.

- It started as a form of fighting, a mixture of physically demanding movements which exploited the daredevil prowess of their performers and stylized punching and kicking movements.

the lead and follow remain in closed position and do not separate throughout the dance.

Pioneers of CONTEMPORARY DANCE searched for ease of movement using the body’s natural lines and energy, allowing a greater range and fluidity of the movement that typical and traditional dance techniques.

a smooth, progressive dance characterized by long, continuous flowing movements across the dance floor.

It involves the use of many dance steps that are unusual and often interpret a dancer’s emotions and mood.

It is a freestyle in nature and maybe practiced in either a dance studio or in an open space outdoors.

The dance gained popularity around the 1950's

wear formal, ankle length gowns for females and coat-and-tie for males. Most of the time, movements in these are restricted to close ballroom position with partner.

the auditory background to which a dancer moves

is a theatrical Latin dance with Spanish and French origins.

- A Religious Festival in honor of Sto. Nino held around January in Kalibo, Aklan

- Characterized by unrestrained rapid fire and highly energetic moves of the limbs and torso.

Dancers should maintain a good fitness level.

Syncopated rhythms, bouncing actions, and rolling hip movements characterize the dance. It may be danced with or without a partner.

are cultural dances performed to the strong beats of percussion instruments by a community of people sharing the same culture usually done in honor of a Patron Saint or in thanksgiving of a bountiful harvest.

is danced in fast ¾ time with a 1-2-3 rhythm and features a series of left and right turns as the couple whirls around the dance floor.

- National Artist for Dance (2014) - become a significant part of the Philippine dance - As a dancer, choreographer, teacher and director, she has made a lasting impact on the development and promotion of contemporary dance in the Philippines. - Her dance legacy is evident in the dance companies, teachers, choreographers and the exciting Filipino modern dance repertoire of our country today.

It is a very happy, hoppy, energetic dance with plenty of knee lifting, bending, rocking and rocking of hips.

It is mostly danced in either open embrace, where lead and follow have space between their bodies, or close embrace, where the lead and follow connect either chest-to-chest or in the upper thigh, hip area.

is very characteristic because of its rise and fall action. As a couple dances the waltz, they rise and fall according to the beat of the 3/4 timing of the music.

is universally recognized as the dance of love.

- In Jazz, he is the most prominent. - He has more than two decades of involvement in dance through choreography, pedagogy, and production. - He is famous for his Metanoia, in which he collaborated with Ryan Cayabyab to create – minute ballet set.

was developed in the 1920s in New York City and was first danced by Caribbean and African dancers.

is to shout out words or phrases that may help motivate and boost

- the first Philippine team who won the world hip-hop dance championship

It was developed in the early 1900s, the time when dancers came out against the stiffness and restraints of classical ballet. It involves the use of many dance steps that are unusual and often interpret a dancer’s emotions and mood.

Cultural movement from the African-American group of people who were looking for creative cheerleaders in a squad must interact with society

In the late _____________, the first organized bo recorded yell done in locomotive style was performed in an American campus and was first seen and heard during a college football game.

is an event that consists of cheers and organized routines for sports leam. A motivation, audience entertainment, or competition. The routines contain many components of cheers, jumps, dance, gymnastics, and stunting.

Non- Religious Festival in honor of the thanks-giving & celebration of peoples’ Weaving Industry held around May in Vigan, Ilocos Sur.

Often focuses on breathing, alignment, raw emotion, opposing movement.

It is one of the five international Latin dances developed in Brazil during the 19th century.

Can be danced to almost any style of music and can be united with any other dance forms to create new movement styles

Performed for the entertainment of the audience in a theater.

A Religious Festival in honor of Sto. Nino held around January in Cebu City.