Special Program in The Arts (: Dance 8) Quarter 1 - Module 5
Special Program in The Arts (: Dance 8) Quarter 1 - Module 5
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SPA – Dance 8
Quarter 1 – Module 5:
Philippine folkdance
(Local/Regional Dances):
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent
learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help
learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration
their needs and circumstances.
In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of
the module:
As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module.
You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to
manage their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist
the learners as they do the tasks included in the module.
What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in
the module.
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At the end of this module you will also find:
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part
of the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other
activities included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your
answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with
it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you
are not alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning
and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!
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What I Need to Know
This module was designed and written for you to know the different
local/regional folk dances in the Philippines. You will be provided activities that
will lead you to understand the elements of dance such as time, rhythm and
space and movements of local dances for your performance activity. Other
activity will be provided to inspire you to demonstrate and master the basic
steps of Kiriwkiw and Beneracion. It enables you to enhance your dancing skills
and motivate you to show and share the steps to be learned. The scope of this
module permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The
language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students.The lessons
are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in
which you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are
now using.
Suggested dances:
a. Kiriwkiw
b. Kuratsa Boholana
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What I Know
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Direction: Name and identify the place of origin of the following regional/local folk
dances found in the Philippines.
Place of Origin
Folk Dances Name
(Luzon,Visayas, Mindanao
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Lesson
Philippine folkdance
1 (Local/Regional Dances)
Folk dances are dances that occur in a particular area and are a part
of local or regional culture. They are a part of ethnic or regional practice for social
occasions and celebrations all over the world.
Regional Dances are those that developed from a community within a
locality, province or region or coming from particular ethno linguistic group within
a region of the country.
What’s In
1. What do you think are the benefits that can be gained in performing folk
dance?
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What’s New
Direction: Look at the pictures below and answer the questions briefly. Use a
separate sheet of paper.
2. Just by simply looking at their costumes and props, can you give the place of
origin of these dances?
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What is It
Kiriwkiw
Dance Researcher : Edwin R. Masangcay
Resource Person : Edwin R. Masancay
1993 National Folk Dance Workshop
Background / Context:
Kiriwkiw comes from a local word of Aklan kiriw which means shake or shaking.
Thus Kiriwkiw may mean shaking of the hands, legs and body of the performers
as they dance rhythmically around the dance hall.
This dance made a couple so popular with invitation from other towns of Aklan
that glorifies the vivance of life among the folk in Ibajay with 36 Barangay. The
basic figure of this dance is a variation of dance escotis of the interior barangay
of Ibajay. The music has its origin from the leaf instrument played by leaf
instrument played by lips and was later refined and interpretedby a popular
orchestra of Ibajay. The dance popularly requested in weedings, fiestas and
merry gatherings of old folks. It is performed with energetic, quick body
movements such that the feet and hand are always actively in action.
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Dance Properties:
Costume
Female patadyong and camisa with bell shaped sleeves.
Male camisa de Chino and colored trousers
Music 2/4 composed of two parts A and B
Count One, and, two, and to a measure
Formation Partners are opposite each other about six feet apart.
When facing audience, Girls are at right side of Boys.
Basic dance steps:
Change step - Step, Close, Step
Ct 1 and 2
KURATSA BOHOLANA
COSTUME.
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Girl wears patadyong, camisa with stiff sleeves or kimona, and a soft
kerchief over one shoulder;
Boy wears barong tagalog and trousers of any color.
FORMATION. Partners stand opposite each other about six feet apart, Girl
standing at partner's right side when facing audience.
What’s More
www.youtube.com/watch/v=D_K9XX01_bc
3. How do the dancers move through the space in terms of direction and
groupings?
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4. Were the movements of the dance forceful, graceful, slow or fast?
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What I Can Do
Direction: This activity will help you check your knowledge of the basic rhythm,
time, space and movements from selected folk dances.
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Assessment
Kiriwkiw
Dance Researcher : Edwin R. Masangcay
Resource Person : Edwin R. Masancay
1993 National Folk Dance Workshop
Background / Context:
Kiriwkiw comes from a local word of Aklan kiriw which means shake or shaking.
Thus Kiriwkiw may mean shaking of the hands, legs and body of the performers
as they dance rhythmically around the dance hall.
This dance made a couple so popular with invitation from other towns of Aklan
that glorifies the vivance of life among the folk in Ibajay with 36 Barangay. The
basic figure of this dance is a variation of dance escotis of the interior barangay
of Ibajay. The music has its origin from the leaf instrument played by leaf
instrument played by lips and was later refined and interpretedby a popular
orchestra of Ibajay. The dance popularly requested in weedings, fiestas and
merry gatherings of old folks. It is performed with energetic, quick body
movements such that the feet and hand are always actively in action.
Dance Properties:
Costume
Female patadyong and camisa with bell shaped sleeves.
Male camisa de Chino and colored trousers
Music 2/4 composed of two parts A and B
Count One, and, two, and to a measure
Formation Partners are opposite each other about six feet apart.
When facing audience, Girls are at right side of Boys.
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INTRODUCTION
Music Introduction.
Partners face each other, Join hands.
(a) Take two change steps sideward right and left, twist trunk
to the right (1M) and left (1M). Arms in second position………… 2M
(b) Face audience. Starting with the outside foot, take two skip
steps in place (ct 1,ah,2,ah); place inside arm around the
waist of partner, free hand of Boy on waist and Girl hold skirt…… 1 M
(c) Take one close step outward (ct. 1,and), face partner and
bow (ct.2), back to position (ct.and) ……………………………….. 1M
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Music A.
Hold partner in Open Ballroom position with R hand of Boy under
the L elbow of Girl.
(a) Starting with the outside foot, take three chasing steps forward
(cts.1, and,2; 1,and), scratch the inside foot backward and
step the outside foot forward (cts.2 and)…………………………. 2M
(b) Release hold and starting with the inside foot, take three step
hops turning outward in place (cts.1,and,2,and; 1,and),
face partner (cts.2, and) …………………………………………… 2 M
(c) Repeat (a) and (b), facing away from audience ………………… 4M
(d) Repeat all (a-c) …………………………………………………….. 8 M
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Music B.
Partners face each other.
(a) Change step sideward right and left, arms in reverse “T” position, kumintang
hands outward and arms in “T” position, kumintang hands inward……2 M
(b) Hop on R foot eight times, arms in second position, bend trunk
slightly to the right (2M). Shake hands from the wrist on every
count ……………………………………………………………………………. 2 M
(c) Starting with the L foot, take two change steps to partner’s place
passing L to L shoulders, arms as in (a) …………………………. 2M
(d) Repeat (b) hopping on L ……………………………………………. 2 M
(e) Repeat all (a-d) starting L ………………………………………….. 8 M
III
Music A.
Partners in open ballroom position facing audience.
(a) Starting with the outside foot, take one escotis step forward,
stretch outside arm forward with trunk bending towards
stretched arm……………………………………………………….. 1 M
(b) Repeat (a) with the inside foot backward , bend stretched
arm at chest level …………………………………………………. 1 M
(c) Join R hands and take four step-hops clockwise to quarter turn 2M
(d) Repeat (a-c) three times more. Finish facing partner ………… 12 M
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IV
Music B.
Partners face each other.
Gir:
(a) With feet in third position, sway hips sideward left and right,
arms in “T” and reverse “T” position on every measure ………. 2M
(b) Repeat (a) with arms in fourth position, kumintang outward,
shake hands on R and L arm high ………………………………. 2 M
(c) Quarter turn right and repeat all three times more …………… 12 M
Boy:
(d) Take two change steps obliquely forward left to center, arms
as in (a) of Girl ……………………………………………………… 2 M
(e) Repeat (a) in place ………………………………………………… 2 M
(e) Repeat (a) three times more moving clockwise around girl …… 12 M
Music A.
Partners face audience. Bends as in (b) of introduction.
(a) Change step forward with the outside foot ……………………. 1 M
(b) Repeat (a) with inside foot backward ………………………….. 1 M
(c) Take eight step-hops starting with the inside foot clockwise,
raise outside leg forward, bend knees slightly and toes pointing
inward………………………………………………………………. 2M
(d) Repeat (a-c) three times turning counterclockwise, clockwise and
counterclockwise alternately ……………………………………. 12 M
VI
Music A.
Partners face each other.
(a) Repeat (a) of introduction ………………………………………… 2 M
(b) Hold partner in ballroom position (B-L hand on waist; R hand
of Girl on shoulder) extend R leg forward and hop on L eight
times ……………………………………………………………….. 2M
(c) Repeat (a) and (b) starting L ……………………………………. 4 M
(d) Repeat all (a-c)……………………………………………………. 8M
Finale
Music A.
Boy faces audience, Girl faces away audience. G holds skirt, B places hands
on waist.
(a) Starting with the inside foot, take two change steps sideward ……..2 M
(b) Face partner and join R hands. Girl take two-hops turning right
to face opposite direction……………………………………………….1 M
(c) Boy kneels on L, Girl sits on R knee, join R hands at waist level
and L arm extended sideward ………………………………………….1 M
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KURATSA BOHOLANA
COSTUME. Girl wears patadyong, camisa with stiff sleeves or kimona, and a
soft kerchief over one shoulder; . Boy wears barong tagalog and trousers of any
color.
FORMATION. Partners stand opposite each other about six feet apart, Girl
standing at partner's right side when facing audience.
INTRODUCTION
Music Introduction
I
Music A.
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II
Music B.
III
Music C.
IV
Music D.
Girl
(a) Starting with R foot, take two waltz steps forward to center.
Arms in lateral position, moving sideward right and left................ 2M
(b) Waltz sideward, R and L. Arms as in (a)....................................... 2M
(c) Turn right about. (Repeat (b)........................................................ 2M
(d) Repeat (a) going to proper place................................................. 2M
(e) Repeat Boy's movement in (a) below.............................................. 8M
(f) Repeat all (a-d).............................................................................16M
Boy
(a) Starting with R foot, take eight waltz steps forward moving
around Girl clockwise. Start with R hand in front at chest level
with palm up, as if pleading, L hand on waist. Reverse position
of hands at every measure ....................................................... 8M
(b) Repeat Girl's movement (a-d) above......................................... 8M
(c) Repeat all (a and b) ............................................................. 16M
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Music D.
VI
Arte-Arte
(Vivacious Improvisations)
Music E.
Boy
a) Raise and step R foot obliquely forward right (cts. 1, 2, 3).
Repeat three more times L, R, L, moving obliquely forward left
and right alternately, going to front of Girl (3 M). R and L
forearm turn alternately finishing with knuckles down four times,
free hand down at side................................................................... 4M
(b) Execute a slow waltz turn right in place in front of Girl (use four waltz
steps). Arms as in (a). Finish facing Girl..................................... 4M
(c) Kneel on R. Forearm turn to reverse "T" position, R and L alternately,
four times, other hand on waist................................................... 4M
(d) Clap hands on cts. 1, 3 of every measure, sideward right and left
alternately, three times (3 M), clap once at left side (ct. 1), pause,
(cts. 2, 3)....................................................................................... 4M
Girl
SALUDO
(Bowing)
Music Finale
(a) Partners join both hands. Girl helps Boy to stand up .................... 2M
(b) Drop hands. Execute a three-step turn right in place (1 M),
feet together and bow to each other or audience as in Introduction
(1 M) ............................................................................................. 2M
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understands and understands and understands and understands and
follows all dance follows most dance follows some follows few dance
terms and terms and dance terms and terms and
directions given directions given, directions, directions, always
knows all new watches others at watches others watches others
positions and times often knows few new
steps knows most new knows some new positions and steps
accurately positions and steps positions and accurately
performs all accurately steps performs few dance
dance steps with performs most accurately steps, always
ease dance steps, performs some struggles and looks
struggles at times dance steps, overwhelmed
struggles often
Choreographed Performs Performs Performs Performs
Sequences / complete dance complete dance complete dance complete dance
Overall with lots of with some with little with no
confidence and confidence and confidence and confidence or
Performance
enthusiasm, enthusiasm, enthusiasm, enthusiasm,
making few making some making many making constant
errors. errors. errors. errors.
performs all performs most performs some OR
sequences from sequences from sequences from Does not perform
memorization memorization memorization complete dance.
rarely needs to sometimes needs to mostly needs to unable to perform
follow instructor follow instructor follow instructor any sequences
always sometimes rarely from memorization
demonstrates demonstrates demonstrates always needs to
enthusiasm by enthusiasm by enthusiasm by follow instructor
showing energy in showing energy in showing energy in never
movements and movements and movements and demonstrates
giving their best giving their best giving their best enthusiasm
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Answer Key
What I Know
1. Singkil - Mindanao
2. Maglalatik - Luzon
3. Sayaw sa Bangko- Luzon
4. Tinikling - Visayas
5. Itik-Itik - Mindanao
What’s In
What’s New
What’s More
What I Can Do
Assessment
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References
BOOKS
www.studycom>ArtandDesign>History of dance
www.slideshare.net>mxyzl19>folk-dance-in-each-region
www.slideshare.net>berroh II>local-and-indigenous
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iP5UVI-phkU
www.youtube.com/watch/v=D_K9XX01_bc
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