3: Philippine Folk Dance Flashcards
It is a dance developed by people that reflects their life as a country
Folk Dance
Important as it if used as basis and starting positions for a variety of dances
Fundamental Positions of Arms Fundamental Positions of Arms and Feet
Fitness components needed in the Fundamental Positions of Arms and Feet
Flexibility (Health)
Balance and Coordination (Skill)
Both arms raised in a circle in front of chest with the finger tips about an inch apart.
Heels close together, toes apart
FIRST POSITION
Both raised sideward with a graceful curve at shoulder level.
Feet apart sideward
SECOND POSITION
One arm raised in front as in 2nd position; other arm raised upward.
Heel of one foot close to in-step of other foot.
THIRD POSITION
One arm raised in front as in 1st position; other arm raised overhead.
One foot in front of other foot
FOURTH POSITION
Both arms raised overhead
Heel of front foot close to big toe of rear foot.
FIFTH POSITION
It reflects the daily life of Filipinos and are usually done in rituals, ceremonies, and festivals
Philippine Folk Dance
6 CHARACTERISTICS OF PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCE
- Dances are done by pairs/couple
- More on hand movements
- Dances are in a long formation
- Dancers stand apart
- Dances begin and end with a “saludo”
- Little body contact
8 NATURE OF PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCE
- Occupational Dance
- Religious/Ceremonial Dance
- Comic Dance
- Wedding Dance
- Courtship Dance
- War Dance
- Game Dance
- Festival Dance
Nature of dance depicting actions particular to a profession
Occupational Dance
It is a folkdance from Leyte performed by low class people or group of peasants wearing their work attire
Tiklos
Religiously inclined dances
Religious/Ceremonial Dance
A dance from the Manobo tribe in Bukidnon that is performed in important occasions, fiestas, and other tribal gatherings
Dugso
