MODULE 2 Flashcards
1
Q
- girl at the right side holds R arm of partner with her Lhand, free hands down at the side. This
terms is of Spanish origin and is used in Rigodon and in other dances.
A
Abrasete
2
Q
- both arms are one side, either sideward right and left. This may be done at shoulder, chest. Or waist level.
A
Arms in Lateral Position
3
Q
- like the motion of the hands of the clock. R shoulder is toward the center of an imaginary
circle. When the facing center, the movement is toward the left.
A
Clockwise
4
Q
- the reverse direction of clockwise. L shoulder is toward the center of an imaginary circle. When facing center, the movement is toward the right.
A
Counterclockwise
5
Q
- the vis-à-vis (opposites 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. This is a foreign origin and is used in many Philippines dances.
A
Dos-Si-Dos
6
Q
- the foot not bearing the weight of the body.
A
Free Foot
7
Q
- the hand not placed anywhere or not doing anything
A
Free Hand
8
Q
- place the hands at the waist line ( at the smallest part of the trunk), knuckles in, fingers
pointing rear.
A
Hand on waist
9
Q
- to place one forearm in front and the other at the back of the waist. This is a Visayan term
A
Hayon-hayon
10
Q
-the foot nearest one’s partner, when partners stand side by side
A
Inside Foot
11
Q
-the hand nearest one’s partner, when partners stand side by side
A
Inside Hand
12
Q
-moving the hand from the wrist either in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. This is an Ilocano term.
A
Kumintang
13
Q
-the foot away from one’s partner, when partners stand side by side
A
Outside Foot
14
Q
-the hand away from one’s partner, when partner stand side by side.
A
Outside Hand
15
Q
-girl to right of boy and boy to left of girl
A
Partner
