Basics of dance and Sua Ku Sua Flashcards
What is dance?
To move rhythmically to music, following a set sequence of steps.
Dance is as old as the dinosaurs. True or false?
False. It is as old as humanity. Humanity came after the dinosaurs. Otherwise, humanity would not have existed.
What is folk dance?
A dance that reflects the life of the people of a country/region.
Are all ethnic dances, folk dances?
No.
Are there any ethnic dances that are folk dances?
Yes.
What is fundamental dance positions?
Expressive movements of the feet and arms characterized in the Philippines and Ballet.
What is Technique?
It is executing skills properly in a routine.
Fluidity is the ability to become water. True or false?
False. It is the ability to move like water.
Who is the researcher of the Sua ku Sua dance?
Ramon Obusan.
Sua ku Sua means “my banana tree”. True or false?
False. It means “My pomelo Tree”
Dance Culture: Muslim - Lowland (Coastal). True or false?
True.
The Sua ku Sua dance came from General Trias, Cavite. True or false?
False. It came from Jolo, Sulu.
Ethno-Linguistic: Bisaya. True or false?
False. It is Tausug.
Why did the Tausug made a dance honoring the pomelo tree?
Because they are dependent on pomelo trees
What instrument is used in the Sua ku Sua dance?
Gabbang bamboo xylophone.
