History and General Classification of Philippine Folk Dance Flashcards
is defined as INTEGRAL PART OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM designed to promote the optimum development of an individual physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually through total body movement in the performance of properly selected physical activities.
Physical Education
refer to BODILY RESPONSES to any type of RHYTHMIC ACCOMPANIMENT that will provide leeway to the students to satisfy their need for self- expression.
Rhythm activities
________________ have increased in popularity and obtained world culture when some Philippine dance troupes perform in foreign nations.
Philippine folk dances
___________ promote national good will through describing the habits, customs and beliefs of the people all over the world.
Folk dances
The ______________ entertained and delighted people from all walks of life
Philippine dances
____________ give opportunities to develop the individual’s ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE, mingle and SOCIALIZE with other people. ________ also prepare the person to basic dance steps, positions, movements and rhythms.
Social dances
________________ is particularly popular among the UPPER CLASSES who participated in social events at dance balls.
Ballroom dancing
____________ has unique history which contributes to its current popularity as a recreational and competitive dance sport
ballroom dancing
Ballroom dancing originated in ________ during the late 18th and early 19th century.
ENGLAND
_________ are traditionally a DANCE OF A COUNTRY which evolved naturally and spontaneously in connection with the EVERYDAY ACTIVITIES AND EXPERIENCES OF THE PEOPLE. These are traditional dances handed down from generation to generation that describe the traditions, beliefs, occupations, and ways of life and characteristics of people living in a certain nation expressed through body movements.
Folk dances
____________ mirror the culture of Filipino ancestors.
Philippine folk dances
For centuries, ____________ have been the principal past time of the people.
dancing and singing
The early Filipinos considered dancing as a ___________. They performed dances in thanksgiving for a fruitful harvest, a victorious battle and prosperous voyage or recovery from sickness.
religious activity
When was the Philippines discovered by Ferdinand Magellan
1521
who discovered the philippines
ferdinand magellan
different racial groups that inhabited the philippines when it was discovered
Indonesians, Malays and Pygmies
offspring of the Pygmies
Negritos
a dual dance where two men use bolos.
Sinulog
During the _________ period, dancing played an important part in the social activities of the Filipinos
Spanish
a pantomimed song and dance was the OLDEST recorded activity among the Christianized Filipinos
Kumintang
The Spaniards introduced different dances such as _______, __________, _______ and _______.
Fandangos, Lanceros Rigodon, Carinosa, Curacha
introduced during 16th century, absorbed and blended in ‘in’ our native culture which later became our traditional folk dances.
Western cultures and dances of other European countries
The ________________________________________________ paved the way of the birth of Philippine dances and dance troupes
University of the Philippines’ Folk Song and Dances
The University of the Philippines’ Folk Song and Dances is well organized by __________
Mrs. Tolentino
the Philippines national artist and Mother of Philippine Folk Dances
Francisca Reyes Aquino
Francisca Reyes Aquino started the collection of dances and songs as early as _______
1924
How many books did francisca reyes aquino authored
six (6) volumes of books in different Philippine Folk Dances
described as the HIGHEST FORM OF ART of the Filipino dances because of their innate, unique and beautiful movements
ethnic dances
mostly adopted the Spanish and other European influences, and mixed the native Filipino culture.
Christian dances
Christian dances
Jotas, Pandanggo, and Habaneras
present THROUGHOUT THE ISLAND with little or no modification
National Dances
present in certain LOCALITIES only
Local Dances
dances DEPICITNG ACTION of certain occupation, industry or human labor.
Occupational dances
dances being performed in connection with RELIGIOUS vows and CEREMONIES.
Religious or Ceremonial DANCES
depicting FUNNY MOVEMENTS for entertainment
Comic Dances
having PLAY ELEMENTS (dance mixers).
Game Dances
dances being performed during WEDDING FEASTS
Wedding Dances
dances depicting LOVE-MAKING
Courtship Dances
dances fitting for SPECIAL OCCASION or any social gathering.
Festival Dances
dances showing imaginary COMBAT or DUEL
War Dances
Most dances begin and end with “____”.
saludo
______ play an important part.
Hand movements
Dance from the ______ have MORE foreign elements than those found in the uplands.
lowlands
______ are found among non-Christian tribes
War dances
Most dances are in ____ formation.
long
Most of the dances are done by ___ or ______
pairs OR couples
Do’s in Folk Dancing
Dance in natural, simple and direct manner.
Dance with ease and smoothness.
Use the proper costumes for dance.
Follow directions and dance instructions as closely as possible.
Dance with feeling and expression.
executed by SCOOPING THE ARM DOWNWARD the upward passing the front of the body as if scooping
salok
_______ and _______ are connected to the flow of dancer performance
expression of feelings and emotions
main reasons why people still dance
to please the gods
for self-expression
to please others
a group dancing for pleasure and recreation
social dances
to place one forearm in front and the other at the back of the waist
hayon hayon
to touch the floor lightly with the toes of one foot, the weight of the body is on the other foot
point
pertains to the ability to AVOID BUMPING into other couples and continue dancing without pause when boxed in
floor craft
improves coordination, balance, flexibility, and body composition
dancing
it is a folk dance famous in batangas and performed during town fiesta and big gatherings
polka sa nayon
where did ballroom dancing originate
england
done by moving one foot to another resting place with a complete TRANSFER OF THE WEIGHT from one foot to the other foot
step
an expression of mankind’s deeds, moods, and emotions
dancing
a ceremonial worship dance performed in the homage to the holy cross
subli
the dancers use the HIDE-AND-SEEK movements and other FLIRTING acts expressing tender feelings for one another
carinosa
make fast turns by executing small steps in place, to right, or to left
whirl
is the compilation of steps and movements which makes up dance and dance routine
choreography
