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Social dances and folk dances are the topics for physical education.
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I: Multiple choice (1-15) *Overview Brief Historical Background of Dance *Classifications of The Philippine Folk Dances According to Its Nature *Philippine Costume: Fusion of History, Artistry and Identity *Philippine Christian Dances: Female Costume *Dance Abbreviations Test II: Identification (16-25) *Dance Positions Test III: Modified True or False *Dance Terms Test IV: Enumeration (Remember at least 3 Basic Philippine Folk Dance Steps) Overview: Dance is the mother of arts. It is concerned with the communication of emotions or ideas through the medium of movement. The basic vehicle of dance is the human body, and as an art form, dance is expressed in movement. It attempts to convey ideas or feelings through carefully selected patterns which are arranged in a form judged to be the best to meet the needs of that particular communications. Dance is a symbol of cultural identity. It is a medium of cultural fusion with a focus on the intertwining of different cultures. In fact, dance today is not simply cross-cultural but pan-cultural and planetary. Dance will never die because it is being reborn through different dancers, different environments, and different cultures. The dances in the Philippines are deeply rooted in our culture. They are a beautiful part of our national and cultural heritage and it should be made an important part of every Filipino child’s school experience. Brief Historical Background of Dance Art and religion were the most serious concerns of primitive civilizations. Although during the primitive times, their concerns were mainly how to find food and how to increase its supply. Unaware of the artistic aspect, they made use of hunting and fishing as their way of life. Classifications of the Philippine Folk Dances According to its Nature
with the R foot and tap with the same foot close to the L foot.
a. behavior b. character c. dance demeanor d. dance etiquette
c. A boy with no one to dance with pleading d. A boy who wishes to dance with somebody
R foot backward b. Displace R with the L foot forward ct. 2 Note: Cut step can be done sideward or diagonally backward and forward
. Rocking Step
a. Raise R foot slightly in front in preparation: Fall onto the R foot in front raising the L foot in rear ct. 1 b. Fall onto the L foot in rear and raise R foot in front ct. 2 Note: The movement is done in a rocking motion. Shuffling Step – Count 1 & 2 &
Shuffling steps are usually done forward. As the step is done on the balls of the feet, raise heels slightly.
. Execute tiny gliding steps on balls of feet as many times as desired. Changing 2/4 3/ Step or Palit- Palit a. With a little jump off the floor, land on both Feet with the R in front and the L in rear ct. 1 b. Reverse the position of the feet ct. 2 Cross Step 2/4 3/ a. Step R foot sideward ct. 1 b. Step L foot across the R foot in front ct. 2, 3 (Simplified: Step, Cross-Step) 1 2, 3 Change Step 2/4 3/ a. Step R foot in front ct. 1 b. Step L foot close to the R foot in rear ct. and c. Step R foot quickly in front ct. 2 (Simplified: Step, Close, Step) 1 & 2 Cross Change Step
a. Step the R foot across the L foot in front ct. 1 b. Step L foot close to R in rear ct. and c. Step R foot in place in front ct. 2 (Simplified: Cross-step, Close, Step) 1 & 2
Social Dance
- Are communal dances performed in social gatherings in any given space. - It is classified as: Modern Standard Dances or Latin-American Dances Latin-American Dances - Worn costumes that are revealing, tight fitting, sexy yet sophisticated. - Free in movements and can be performed in close or open hold. Modern Standard Dances Wear formal, ankle length gowns and coat and tie. Movements are restricted to close ballroom position with partner. Fitness Side of Social Dancing - Has power to maintain and/or improve fitness. FITT PRINCIPLES - Frequency - Intensity - Time - Type of Activity Dances that are categorized as Latin-American Dance Chachacha Rumba Samba Salsa Paso Doble Jive Swing Mambo Merengue It can be determined through the costume worn by the performing. It is revealing, tight-fitting, sexy and sophisticated in nature. It can be performed in an open or close hold. It can also be easily determined by the nature of the movement. The movement shows rhythmic expression, sensual, and spicy style. CHACHACHA It is a lively, fun, cheeky and playful dance originated in Cuba.
also show different timing relationships such as simultaneous or sequential timing, brief to long duration, fast to slow speed, or accents in predictable or unpredictable intervals. ENERGY Energy is about how the movement happens. Choices about energy include variations in movement flow and the use of force, tension, and weight. An arm gesture might be free flowing or easily stopped, and it may be powerful or gentle, tight or loose, heavy or light. A dancer may step into an arabesque position with a sharp, percussive attack or with light, flowing ease. Energy may change in an instant, and several types of energy may be concurrently in play. Although there are hundreds of dance styles, for simplicity, dance has been categorized into different types of dance in a few large groups: ✓ Folk dance ✓ Ballet ✓ Modern and Contemporary Dance ✓ Hip-Hop (or street dance) ✓ Latin, ballroom and social dance ✓ A folk dance is a dance that reflects the life of the people of a certain country or region. ✓ Oldest form of dance and one of the earliest form of communications. Mrs. Francisca Reyes Tolentino (known today as Mrs. Francisca Reyes Aquino) is considered the mother of Philippine Folk Dances. Philippines has a great variety of dances. Due to its numerous islands, and the scattered position of these islands. ✓ Cordillera Dances ✓ Western Influence Dance ✓ Rural dances ✓ Muslim and Non-muslim Dances The Cordillera dance continues to be an expression of community life that animates the various rituals and ceremonies. They dance to appease their ancestors and gods to cure ailments, to ensure success at war, or to ward off bad luck or natural calamities. Sample Dances: ✓ Banga (Kalinga Tribe) ✓ Bendayan (Benguet Province) ✓ Manmanok (Bago Tribe) ✓ Ragragsakan (Kalinga Tribe) ✓ Turayen (Gaddang Tribe) ✓ Tarektek (Benguet Tribe) ✓ Uyaoy / Uyauy (Ifugao Tribe) Western Influence Dance (Maria Clara) The Maria Clara dances merged Spanish court style (and its stylized courtship conventions) with Philippine exuberance. Maria Clara is the pure and noble heroine of a novel who represents the finest qualities of Filipino womanhood. The dancers wear European 16thcentury dress but move to the sounds of bamboo castanets. Sample Dances: ✓ Jota Intramureña
✓ Engañosa ✓ La Jota Manileña ✓ Jota Paragua ✓ Polkabal ✓ Putritos ✓ Baston ✓ Timawa Rural dance (or Countryside dance)- Perhaps the best known and closest to the Filipino heart are the dances from the rural Christian lowlands: a country blessed with so much beauty. To the Filipinos, these dances illustrate the fiesta spirit and demonstrate a love of life. Sample Dances: ✓ Tinikling – Leyte. ✓ Itik-Itik – Surigao del Sur. ✓ Maglalatik – Biñan, Laguna. ✓ Binasuan – Pangasinan. ✓ Kappa Malong-Malong – Maranao in Mindanao. ✓ Cariñosa – Panay Island. Mindanao and Muslim dance mirror the people’s expression. They show not only the Artistic Ingenuity of the natives, but also their beliefs, traditions and life are reflected in them. These dances have for long survived. Sample Dances: •Singkil. •Pangalay. •Dugso. •Sagayan. •Karasaguyon. •Asik. •Udol.