ARM POSITION OR MOVEMENTS USED IN FILIPINO DANCES

Question 1

The arms hang from the shoulders at the
sides of the body.

Answer 1

ARMS AT SIDES

Question 2

Both arms are at one side, either sideward
right or left. This may be done at shoulder,
chest, or waist level.

Answer 2

ARMS IN LATERAL POSITION

Question 3

Arms are at side horizontal, elbows bent at
right angles, forearms parallel to body,
facing backward.

Answer 3

ARMS IN “T” POSITION

Question 4

Arms are at side horizontal, elbows bent at
right angles, forearms parallel to head, fists
loosely closed.

Answer 4

ARMS IN REVERSE “T” POSITION

Question 5

Partners side by side or facing each other. R
hands joined over L hands or L hands over R
hands.

Answer 5

CROSSED ARMS

Question 6

Four or more dancers join R hands and
circle around clockwise, walking or any kind
of dance steps.

Answer 6

STAR RIGHT

Question 7

Four or more dancers join L hands and
circle around counter clockwise walking or
any kind of dance steps

Answer 7

STAR LEFT

Question 8

Knuckle of hands are placed at the smallest
part of the waist.

Answer 8

HANDS ON WAIST

Question 9

Arms at the sides of the body, fingers
holding skirt.

Answer 9

HANDS HOLDING SKIRT