Dance  refers to creative movements or isolated movements. It is derived from man's activities either by mimicking or by creative choreography. This is usually set to a music and pattern of beats. Dance movements may tell story or interpret a song. These dances are called  Theatrical Dance . These are usually performed by dancers on a stage with spectators. On the other hand, there are dance movements that are intended for social interaction or exercise. These dances are called  participatory . Ballroom and folk dances are examples of participatory dance.    How important is dancing?   Some of you may not be fond of dancing or may be probably be shy to dance because you think you are not good in dancing. But you should know that dancing is not only for its aesthetic value or for entertainment. There are other benefits or importance of dancing. These includes the following;  1. Dancing is a form of exercise. 2. Dancing is a means of expressing oneself. 3. Dancing can be a form of me

Content Topic Asian Traditional Theater and Music Performance Standard: The learner . . . 1.Create appropriate festival attire with accessories based on authentic festival costumes 2. Create/improvise appropriate sound, music, gesture, movements, and costume for a chosen theatrical composition 3. Take part in a chosen festival or in a performance in a theatrical play Performance Task: To perform a Wayang Kulit Shadow Puppet Play / Peking Opera/ Kabuki Deadline:   May 13, 2022 Materials: Wayang Kulit puppet, flashlight, video recorder, backdraft, cloth , musical background Kabuki : Costume, Kabuki Make - up, props Peking Opera: Costume, face painting , mask, props Procedures: WAYANG KULIT Read the rubrics on how you are being rated. Have a storyline for your puppet play/ kabuki/ peking opera. Practice narrating the story, producing sound effects, changing of voice and manipulating the puppets. Practice the dance / singing. Imitate the expression of the singer/

Content Topic:          Music and Art of South Asia Performance Standard : The learner... MUSIC - performs South Asia and Middle East music with appropriate pitch, rhythm, expression and style.     ART - c reates artworks showing the skills/craftsmanship of South Asia-India . DEADLINE: MARCH 10, 2022 Performance Task: Choose only 1 activity A. Sing the song " Hymn to Shiva" B. Clapping the chosen Tala with created combination of Swara in a Raga . C. Traditional drawing of art forms of South Asia . Procedure:  A. Sing the song " Hymn to Shiva"  Memorize the lyrics, sing the song with correct tonality and expression. Take a video while singing the song. B. Clapping the chosen Tala with created combination of Swara in RAGA.  Take a video while clapping the tala while singing the notes (SARGAM).     C. Traditional drawing of art forms of South Asia. Select any Art forms in India such as Madhubani art (Godna style, Kachnni style, Bharni Style, Kohbar style) Mehndi