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Prelim Lesson 3 Basic Positions and Intro. of Folk Dance

The document provides information about basic positions in folk dancing and a Philippine folk dance lesson. It outlines 5 fundamental foot and arm positions and describes the positions. It then discusses the objectives and characteristics of teaching Philippine folk dances, including preserving culture, developing coordination, and demonstrating the evolution of dances. The document also classifies Philippine dances based on geographical origin, nature, movements, formation, and other distinctive features. It provides guidelines for properly performing folk dances.

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Prelim Lesson 3 Basic Positions and Intro. of Folk Dance

The document provides information about basic positions in folk dancing and a Philippine folk dance lesson. It outlines 5 fundamental foot and arm positions and describes the positions. It then discusses the objectives and characteristics of teaching Philippine folk dances, including preserving culture, developing coordination, and demonstrating the evolution of dances. The document also classifies Philippine dances based on geographical origin, nature, movements, formation, and other distinctive features. It provides guidelines for properly performing folk dances.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION 2

RHYTHMIC ACTIVITIES
LESSON 3:
BASIC POSITIONS OF ARMS AND FEET

FOLK DANCE
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The learners are expected to…

COURSE OBJECTIVES
THE LEARNERS…
1. ANALYZE THE SEQUENCE OF DANCE AND MOVEMENT.

2. DEMONSTRATE MASTERY OF SKILLS THROUGH PERFORMING THE FUNDAMENTAL


DANCE POSITION.

3. EXECUTE THE FUNDAMENTAL DANCE POSITION WITH FEELINGS AND GRACE


MOVEMENTS.

4. UNDERSTAND THE HISTORY OF FOLK DANCING TO APPRECIATE CULTURE AND


TRADITION.

5. EVALUATE ACTUAL PERFORMANCE USING SET OF CRITERIA.


LESSON OBJECTIVES
The learners are expected to…

1. IDENTIFY THE DIFFERENT DANCE POSITIONS OF ARMS AND FEET

2. PERFORM THE BASIC DANCE POSITIONS AND WARM – UP,

3. DEMONSTRATE MASTERY OF SKILLS THROUGH PERFORMING THE FUNDAMENTAL


DANCE POSITIONS,

4.DEFINE FOLK DANCE,

5. IDENTIFY THE REASON OF TEACHING PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCE,

6. UNDERSTAND THE CHARACTERISTICS OF FOLK DANCING.


FUNDAMENTAL DANCE POSITIONS
There are five fundamental or basic positions in dance that are
commonly termed as 1st position, 2nd position, 3rd position, 4th
position, and 5th position of the feet and arms.

Feet: Heels close together, toes apart


with an angle of about 45 degrees.

Arms: Both arms raised in a circle in


front of chest with the finger tips
about an inch apart.
Feet: Feet apart sideward of
about a pace distance.

Arms: Both raised sideward with


a graceful curve at shoulder level.

Feet: Heel of one foot close to in-


step of other foot.
Arms: One arm raised in front as
in 2nd position; other arm raised
upward.
Feet: One foot in front of other
foot of a pace distance.

Arms: One arm raised in front as in


1st position; other arm raised
overhead.

Feet: Heel of front foot close to big toe


of rear foot.

Arms: Both arms raised overhead.


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FOLK DANCES
• Are traditional dances of a country which were evolved
naturally and spontaneously in connection with everyday
activities and experiences of the people who developed them.

• Folk dancing is the heartbeat of the people

Types of Folk dances:


1. National – traditional dances of a given country.
2. Regional – local.
3. Character – created by individual or group.
OBJECTIVES OF TEACHING PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCES
1. To foster patriotism and nationalism through the study of
our dance.
2. To arouse better appreciation of Philippine music and folk
dances.
3. To provide through dancing, a healthful form of relaxation
and recreation.
4. To develop a graceful and rhythmic coordination of body
movements that will improve posture.
5. To preserve for posterity, folk dances and music indigenous
to the different regions of the Philippines.
6. To demonstrate the growth of Filipino culture through the
evolution of Philippine dances.
Characteristics of Philippine Folk dances:

1. In general, dancers stand apart.


2. There is little, if any, bodily contact.
3. Most of the dances are done by pairs or couples.
4. Hand movements play an important part.
5. Most dances are in long formation.
6. Most dances begin and end with “saludo.”
7. Dances from the lowlands have more foreign elements
those found in the uplands.
8. War dances are found among non-Christian tribes.
Classification of Philippine Dances

I. General Classification

II.Special Classification
I. General Classification

A. Geographical extent of origin

1. National dances-found throughout the islands with little or no


modification.
Examples: Rigodon, Carinosa, Jota, Balitaw, Pandanggo.

2. Local dances-found in a certain locality.


Examples: Tinikling-Leyte
Maglalatik-Binyang
Esperanza-Nabua
Subli-Batangas
Biniganbigat-Abra
B. Nature
1. Occupational-depicting action of certain occupation, industry, or human
labor.
Examples: Planting, Harvesting, Pounding, Winnowing, Pabirik,
Mananguete, etc.

1. Religious or Ceremonial – performed in connection with religious


vows and ceremonies.
Examples: Dugsu, Sua – sua, Putong, Sta. Clarang Pinong-pino, etc.

3. Comic dances – depicting funny movements for entertainment.


Examples: Kimbo – kimbo Makonggo, Kinoton

4. Game dances – with play elements (dance mixers)


Examples: Lubi – lubi, Pavo

5. Wedding dances – performed during wedding feast.


Panasahan, etc.

6. Courtship dances – depicting love making.


Examples: Hele – hele, Bago Quiere
Maramion
Tadek
Daling – daling

7. Festival dances – suitable for special occasion or any social


gathering.
Examples: Pandanggo, Habanera, Jota, Surtido.

8. War dances: showing imaginary combat or duel.


Examples: Sagayan, Palu-palo, etc.
C. Movements
1. Active – with fast energetic movements.
Examples: Tinikling, Maglalatik
Sakuting, Polkabal, etc.
2. Moderate -
Examples: Cariñosa, Tagala
Habanera, Purpuri, etc.
3. Slow -
Examples: Pasakat, Amorosa
Tiliday, Kundiman, etc.
4. Slow and Fast –
Examples: Putritos, Ba-Ingles
Habanera Botoleña
Alcamfor, etc.
D. Formation
1. Square or Quadrille

2. Long formation (two or more parallel lines)

3. Set – consisting of two or more pairs as a unit, partners facing each other or standing side by
side.
II. Special Classification-Group dances having special
distinctive features.
A.Dances with Songs
Examples: Aburaray, Manang Biday, Lulay, Rogelia,
Lawiswis Kawayan, etc.
b. Old Ballroom Dances
Examples: Polka, Mazurka Chotis, Valse, etc.
C. Dances with Implements
Examples: Maglalatik
Sakuting
Jota Moncadena
Tinikling
Salakot,
D.Dances of Combined Rhythm
Examples: Surtido, Pantomina, Los Bailes de Ayer
Factors Affecting Folk Dances

1.Geographical location
2.Economic conditions
3.Climatic conditions
4.Customs and traditions.
Do’s in Folk Dancing
1. Dance in a natural, simple and direct manner.
2. Dance with ease and smoothness.
3. Use the proper costume for the dance.
4. Follow directions and dance instructions as closely as possible.
5. Dance with feeling and expression.

Don’t’s in Folk Dancing


1. Do not exaggerate the dance steps.
2. Do not make the dances too dainty and graceful like ballet.
3. Don’t make entrance and exit long.
4. Don’t make steps too elaborate and complicated.
5. Don’t call a dance a folk dance unless steps come from
traditional dances.
Thank You!

LEARNING PATH TIME!

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