History and General Classification of Philippine Folk Dance

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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.

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Physical Education

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refer to BODILY RESPONSES to any type of RHYTHMIC ACCOMPANIMENT that will provide leeway to the students to satisfy their need for self- expression.

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Rhythm activities

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________________ have increased in popularity and obtained world culture when some Philippine dance troupes perform in foreign nations.

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Philippine folk dances

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___________ promote national good will through describing the habits, customs and beliefs of the people all over the world.

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Folk dances

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The ______________ entertained and delighted people from all walks of life

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Philippine dances

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____________ 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.

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Social dances

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________________ is particularly popular among the UPPER CLASSES who participated in social events at dance balls.

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Ballroom dancing

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____________ has unique history which contributes to its current popularity as a recreational and competitive dance sport

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ballroom dancing

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Ballroom dancing originated in ________ during the late 18th and early 19th century.

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ENGLAND

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_________ 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.

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Folk dances

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____________ mirror the culture of Filipino ancestors.

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Philippine folk dances

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For centuries, ____________ have been the principal past time of the people.

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dancing and singing

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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.

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religious activity

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When was the Philippines discovered by Ferdinand Magellan

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1521

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who discovered the philippines

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ferdinand magellan

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different racial groups that inhabited the philippines when it was discovered

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Indonesians, Malays and Pygmies

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offspring of the Pygmies

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Negritos

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a dual dance where two men use bolos.

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Sinulog

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During the _________ period, dancing played an important part in the social activities of the Filipinos

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Spanish

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a pantomimed song and dance was the OLDEST recorded activity among the Christianized Filipinos

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Kumintang

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The Spaniards introduced different dances such as _______, __________, _______ and _______.

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Fandangos, Lanceros Rigodon, Carinosa, Curacha

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introduced during 16th century, absorbed and blended in ‘in’ our native culture which later became our traditional folk dances.

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Western cultures and dances of other European countries

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The ________________________________________________ paved the way of the birth of Philippine dances and dance troupes

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University of the Philippines’ Folk Song and Dances

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The University of the Philippines’ Folk Song and Dances is well organized by __________

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Mrs. Tolentino

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the Philippines national artist and Mother of Philippine Folk Dances

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Francisca Reyes Aquino

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Francisca Reyes Aquino started the collection of dances and songs as early as _______

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1924

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How many books did francisca reyes aquino authored

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six (6) volumes of books in different Philippine Folk Dances

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described as the HIGHEST FORM OF ART of the Filipino dances because of their innate, unique and beautiful movements

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ethnic dances

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mostly adopted the Spanish and other European influences, and mixed the native Filipino culture.

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Christian dances

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Christian dances

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Jotas, Pandanggo, and Habaneras

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present THROUGHOUT THE ISLAND with little or no modification

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National Dances

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present in certain LOCALITIES only

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Local Dances

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dances DEPICITNG ACTION of certain occupation, industry or human labor.

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Occupational dances

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dances being performed in connection with RELIGIOUS vows and CEREMONIES.

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Religious or Ceremonial DANCES

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depicting FUNNY MOVEMENTS for entertainment

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Comic Dances

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having PLAY ELEMENTS (dance mixers).

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Game Dances

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dances being performed during WEDDING FEASTS

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Wedding Dances

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dances depicting LOVE-MAKING

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Courtship Dances

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dances fitting for SPECIAL OCCASION or any social gathering.

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Festival Dances

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dances showing imaginary COMBAT or DUEL

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War Dances

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Most dances begin and end with "____".

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saludo

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______ play an important part.

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Hand movements

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Dance from the ______ have MORE foreign elements than those found in the uplands.

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lowlands

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______ are found among non-Christian tribes

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War dances

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Most dances are in ____ formation.

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long

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Most of the dances are done by ___ or ______

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pairs OR couples

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Do’s in Folk Dancing

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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.

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executed by SCOOPING THE ARM DOWNWARD the upward passing the front of the body as if scooping

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salok

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_______ and _______ are connected to the flow of dancer performance

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expression of feelings and emotions

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main reasons why people still dance

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to please the gods for self-expression to please others

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a group dancing for pleasure and recreation

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social dances

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

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hayon hayon

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to touch the floor lightly with the toes of one foot, the weight of the body is on the other foot

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point

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pertains to the ability to AVOID BUMPING into other couples and continue dancing without pause when boxed in

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floor craft

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improves coordination, balance, flexibility, and body composition

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dancing

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it is a folk dance famous in batangas and performed during town fiesta and big gatherings

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polka sa nayon

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where did ballroom dancing originate

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england

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done by moving one foot to another resting place with a complete TRANSFER OF THE WEIGHT from one foot to the other foot

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step

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an expression of mankind's deeds, moods, and emotions

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dancing

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a ceremonial worship dance performed in the homage to the holy cross

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subli

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the dancers use the HIDE-AND-SEEK movements and other FLIRTING acts expressing tender feelings for one another

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carinosa

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make fast turns by executing small steps in place, to right, or to left

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whirl

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is the compilation of steps and movements which makes up dance and dance routine

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choreography