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This document provides information about Philippine folk dances and the five National Artists for Dance through a series of questions, observations, and assessments. It begins by asking the reader to choose the best answer for multiple choice questions about dance terms and the biographies of specific National Artists. Later sections have the reader write out observations about a folk dance video, definitions of folk dance, and comparisons of Philippine and international folk dances. The document concludes by asking the reader to identify contributions of each National Artist and provide details about one National Artist's biography.

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What I Know: Story - Fbid 10214472315074385&id 1614813119

This document provides information about Philippine folk dances and the five National Artists for Dance through a series of questions, observations, and assessments. It begins by asking the reader to choose the best answer for multiple choice questions about dance terms and the biographies of specific National Artists. Later sections have the reader write out observations about a folk dance video, definitions of folk dance, and comparisons of Philippine and international folk dances. The document concludes by asking the reader to identify contributions of each National Artist and provide details about one National Artist's biography.

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What I Know

Directions: Read and analyze each item carefully and choose the letter
of the best answer. Encircle your best answer.
1. It is the expression of oneself through rhythmic movements.
a. Aerobics b. Dance c. Gymnastics

2. It is considered as the oldest form of dance.


a. Folk dance b. Greek dance c. Indian dance

3. Among the National Artists for dance, who has authored the Philippine folk
dance literature?
a. Alice Reyes b. Ramon Obusan c. Francisca Aquino

4. Which National Artist for Dance is dubbed as the Trailblazer?


a. Ramon Obusan b. Alice Reyes c. Leonor Orosa Goquinco

5. This National Artist for Dance founded a folkloric group under his/her name.
a. Alice Reyes b. Ramon Obusan c. Lucrecia Urtula

What’s In
Watch a dance video by clicking on this link
(https://m.facebook.com/story.php?
story_fbid=10214472315074385&id=1614813119
). Afterwards, return to this module and write down your observations
towards the dance video. Be ready to share your notes to the class.

You may write your observations on the space provided below.

The video talks and shows about the celebration of the


Philippine culture through dances. That's why you'll see
the dancers were wearing our very own beautiful
traditional clothing. You will also notice a good and lively
dance performance of the dancers from beginning to end.
It also shows how beautiful and rich our culture is.
What’s More
Let’s find out if you were able to get a grasp on the basic concept of
folk dancing.

Directions: Read and answer the following items below. Write your
answer on the space provided.

1. Based on your understanding, what is dance?

For me dance is a combination of different movements with rhythm and


harmony, also an art of one's self feelings and personalities. A dance can also
be used a form of communication by through dance performance with a story
line.

2. What makes Philippine folk dance different from foreign folk dance?

Philippines folk dance differ from other foreign folk dance from being beautiful,
colorful and vibrant. The movements, clothing and music used, shows the
unique heritage culture of the Filipino community. It is also dominant in
establishing a national Filipino identity.

3. What do you think makes an individual a National Artist for Dance?

I think to be a national artist for dance requires to ha a passion to it. Knowing


and loving your passion is very important. Giving and investing your time,
effort, love and dedication to dance can be a good factor for you to become a
national artist for dance.
What Have I Learned
Since you have been introduced to the five National Artists for Dance,
let’s check how well do you know these exemplary individuals.

Directions: Listed below are the contributions made by the national


artists for dance. Your task is to identify which contribution was made by
whom and list them below the name of your answer. Write your answer on the
space provided.

founded his own dance choreographed


founding member of PBT
group Pagdiwata

was a Bayanihan dance


Folk Dance Pioneer staged Rama Hari
director

built her own ballet Published PH Nat’l


Glimpses of ASEAN
company Dances

PE supervisor at Bureau of
Trailblazer created Filipinescas
Education

staged the famous


introduced Philippine ballet Obra Maestra
Singkil
F.R. Aquino L.O. Goquinco L. R. Urtula R. Obusan
Folk Dance Trailblazer was a Bayanihan founded his own
Pioneer founding member dance director dance group
PE supervisor at of PBT staged the famous Glimpses of
Bureau of created Singkil ASEAN
Education Filipinescas choreographed Obra Maestra
Published PH Nat’l Paginate
Dances
Assessment

I. Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Encircle your best
answer. 5pts.

1. Which National Artist for Dance has the title Trailblazer?


a. Alice Reyes b. Lucrecia Urtula c. Leonor Orosa Goquinco
2. Among the National Artists for dance, who has authored the Philippine folk
dance literature?
a. Ramon Obusan b. Alice Reyes c. Francisca Aquino
3. It is the expression of oneself through rhythmic movements.
a. Gymnastics b. Dance c. Aerobics
4. This National Artist for Dance founded a folkloric group under his/her name.
a. Ramon Obusan b. Alice Reyes c. Lucrecia Urtula
5. It is considered as the oldest form of dance.
a. Indian dance b. Mayan dance c. Folk dance

II. Directions: Read and answer the following items based on your own
understanding. Write your answers on the space provided. Refrain from
quoting or copying the text above.

1. Based on your understanding, what is folk dance? 5pts.

For me folkdance is a kind of traditional/cultural activities that represent the


lifestyle of the people and the community. It also reflects for respect to whatever
beliefs the community has. It also emphasizes and strengthened the cultural roots of
the community.

2. Compare and contrast Philippine folk dance from international folk dances
using the Venn diagram below. 5pts.

Colorful, beautiful, and Commonly performed


vibrant represent the Strengthen the cultural club setting.
lifestyle and events of the roots of the community
community
Accompanying with International
Folk-Dance Federations
3. Name four National Artists for Dance and the year they were given the title
in chronological order. 5pts.
a. Francisca Reyes Aquino - (1973)
b. Leonor Orosa Goquinco - (1976)
c. Lucrecia Reyes-Urtula - (1988)
d. Ramon Obusan - (2006)

4. Among the National Artists for Dance, choose one national artist and
narrate in your words his or her biography in an essay form. Send your output
through shared Google drives. 20pts.

Leonora Orosa-Goquinco

A girl that inclined ballet and other dances. And known for having courage in
breaking traditions in dance despite of public indifference. A founder of Filipinesca
Dance Company in the year 1958. Leonora Orosa-Goquinco also known as Cristina
Luna. Born on the 24th day of July, 1917 in Jolo, Sulu. A daughter of Sixth Orosa
and Sevedna Luna. Became a mother of three with her husband Benjamin
Goquinco.
After graduated valedictorian in high school at the early age of 17, she started
her major dance experiments in the year 1934. And graduated as summa cum laude
at St. Scholastica's College with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Education. And
took some graduate courses in music abroad. She produced a numerous dance in
her time such as; Dance Panorama, The Elements (the first ballet choreographed by
a Filipino), and the first folkloric ballet (Trend: Return to the Native). She became a
ballet trainee under Lilia Lopez, Epifania Rodriguez, and Luva Adameit. And took
some professional and teacher courses at the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo.
Her passion, love and dedication to dance open a lot of opportunities for her.
A dancer, choreographer and also an author of history of Philippine dance. Leads
her to achieved different and numerous awards national and international. And
proclaimed as a National artist in Dance in the year 1976.

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