Folk Dance

Question 1

• form of dance that is developed by a group of people that reflects the traditional life of a certain country or region

Answer 1

Folk Dance

Question 2

• handed down from generation to generations
• communicates customs, beliefs, rituals, and occupations of the people of a region

Answer 2

Folk Dance

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Arms in Lateral Position

Question 3

Girl at the right side of the boy, holds Right arm of partner with her Left hand, free hands down at the sides.

Answer 3

Abrasete

Question 4

Arms are side horizontal, elbows bent at right angles, forearms parallel to head, palms forward or facing inward, fists loosely closed.

Answer 4

Arms in Reverse “T” position

Question 5

To turn hands up and down alternately, hands at waist level in front, elbows close to waist.

Answer 5

Bilao

Question 6

Weight on one foot, hit the floor with the ball or heel of the other foot (the free foot) after which that foot is lifted from the floor to any direction.

Answer 6

Brush

Question 7

When dancers are in square formation, the couples occupying the width of the hall are called “_______” or head couples.

Answer 7

cabeceras

Question 8

Right shoulder is toward the center of an imaginary circle. When facing center, the movement is toward the left.

Answer 8

Clockwise

Question 9

Left shoulder is toward the center of an imaginary circle. When facing center, the movement is toward the right.

Answer 9

Counterclockwise

Question 10

When dancers are in square formation, the couples occupying the length of the hall are called “_______” or side pairs.

Answer 10

costados

Question 11

Partners are facing each other or standing side by side, girl at the right of boy. They join their Left hands together and their Right hands together either Right over Left or Left over Right hands.

Answer 11

Crossed arms

Question 12

Two couples the (vis-à-vis) are opposite each other. Each couple proceeds in a straight line to the opposite place.

Answer 12

Cross- Over

Question 13

To displace quickly one foot with the other, thus completely taking off the weight of the body from the displaced foot.

Answer 13

Cut

Question 14

The vis-à-vis (opposite) both advance forward, pass each other’s right (or left) side, step across to the right (or left), move backward without turning around pass each other’s left (or right) side to proper places.

Answer 14

Do-Si-Do (“Dos-a-Dos”)

Question 15

To pull one foot along the floor close to the other which has the weight of the body The weight may or may not be transferred.

Answer 15

Draw

Question 16

The foot no bearing the weight of the body.

Answer 16

Free Foot

Question 17

Place hands at the waist line (at the smallest part of the trunk), knuckles in, fingers pointing in rear.

Answer 17

Hand on Waist

Question 17

The hand does not place anywhere or not doing anything.

Answer 17

Free Hand

Question 18

To flourish or offer a handkerchief, hat or glass of wine to somebody as a sign of invitation.

Answer 18

Hapay

Question 19

To place one forearm in front and the other at the back of the waist.

Answer 19

Hayon –Hayon

Question 20

A spring from one foot landing on the same foot in place or any direction (in front, in rear, sideward or across).

Answer 20

Hop

Question 21

The foot nearest one’s partner, when partners stand side by side.

Answer 21

Inside Foot

Question 22

The hand nearest one’s partner, when partners stand side by side.

Answer 22

Inside Hand

Question 23

Partners turn once around clockwise (with right elbows almost touching) or counterclockwise (with left elbows almost touching) using walking or any kind of dance step.

Answer 23

Jaleo

Question 24

Spring on one foot or both feet, landing on both in any direction.

Answer 24

Jump

Question 25

Moving the hand from the wrist either in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction.

Answer 25

Kumintang

Question 26

A spring from one foot landing on the other foot in any direction (forward sideward, backward or oblique

Answer 26

Leap

Question 27

To turn the hand from the wrist half-way clockwise then raise and lower wrist once or twice.

Answer 27

Masiwak

Question 28

The foot away one’s partner, when partners stand side by side.

Answer 28

Outside Foot

Question 29

The hand away from one’s partner, when partners stand side by side.

Answer 29

Outside Hand

Question 30

To put the foot in a certain or desired position without putting weight on it. The sole of the foot rests flat on the floor.

Answer 30

Place

Question 31

Touch lightly with the toes of one foot, weight of the body on the other.

Answer 31

Point

Question 31

partner bow to each other, to the audience, opposite dancers, or to the neighbor.

Answer 31

Saludo

Question 32

Cross the Right (or left) foot in front of the Left (or right), bend the body slightly forward and cross the hands down in front with the Right (Left) hand over the Left (Right).

Answer 32

Sarok

Question 33

A dance formation like a quadrille or a unit composed of two or more pairs.

Answer 33

Set

Question 34

To bring down the foot forcibly and noisily on the floor (like doing heavy steps).

Answer 34

Stamp

Question 35

Four or more people advance to the center and join Right hands and circle around clockwise using walking or change or any other step.

Answer 35

Star with the Right Hand

Question 35

same as “Star with the Right hand” only join Left hands and counterclockwise.

Answer 35

Star with the left hand

Question 36

To advance or recede by raising and moving one foot to another resting place. There is a transfer of weight.

Answer 36

Step

Question 37

To tap lightly with the ball or tip of the toe, placing weight of the body on the foot. There is no change or transfer of weight here.

Answer 37

Tap