Dance Kuratsa Lesson 5

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• Identify the origin and cultural context of Kuratsa.
• Understand the values inherent in folk dancing.
• Demonstrate the basic steps of Kuratsa.

Lesson 5: Dance Kuratsa (Ilocano)

• The lesson focuses on the Ilocano dance Kuratsa.

Folk Dances

• Folk dances reflect a country's rich and diverse culture.
• They have unique movements, costumes, steps, music, rhythms, and movements.

Kuratsa (Ilocano)

• Originated in Paoay, Ilocos Norte.
• Performed by one couple at a time (amenudo).
• Classified as a social or courtship dance.
• Ends with the Ariquenquen (Arikenken) dance.
• Arikenken is a song-and-dance wedding ritual for the Ilocanos.

Costume

• Dancers wear Ilocano peasant costumes.

Fundamental Dance Positions

• Philippine folk dances use 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th positions.

First Position

• Arms: Raised in a circle, slightly apart.
• Feet: Heels together, toes apart with a 45-degree angle.

Second Position

• Arms: Raised sideways with a graceful curve at shoulder level.
• Feet: Feet apart by about a pace.

Third Position

• Arms: One arm raised in front (like 2nd position), other arm raised upward.
• Feet: Heel of one foot close to the instep of other foot.

Fourth Position

• Arms: One arm raised in front (like first position), other arm above the head.
• Feet: One foot in front of other, by a pace.

Fifth Position

• Arms: Both arms are raised above the head.
• Feet: Heel of front foot is close to the toe of rear foot.

Common Dance Terms

• Bow: Slightly bend the knee and lower the body; head is lowered as a sign of respect.
• Brush: Weight on one foot, the other foot (the free foot) hits the floor with ball or heel, and then lifted to any direction.
• Clockwise: Like the movement of the hands of a clock—right shoulder faces the center of an imaginary circle and when facing center, the movement is toward the left.
• Counterclockwise: The opposite direction of clockwise—left shoulder is toward the center of an imaginary circle and when facing center, the movement is to the right.
• Free foot: The foot that does not bear the weight of the body.
• Hands on waist: Place hands on the waist with knuckles in and fingers pointing to the back.
• Kumintang: An Ilocano term for movement of the hands from the wrist, either clockwise or counterclockwise.
• Pivot turn: Turning on the ball or heel of one or both feet on a fixed point or place.
• Tap: Lightly tap with the ball or tip of the toe, placing the weight of the body on the foot.

Basic Dance Steps

• Includes, but not limited to: Change step and Three-step turn.

Waltz

• Includes basic steps of folk dances.

Filipino Values Inherent in Folk Dancing

• Folk dancing provides a sense of accomplishment.
• Connects people to their ancestors and traditions.
• Contributes to the preservation of Filipino cultural identity.
• Teaches discipline and focus.

Fitness Components Developed in the Dance

• Cardiovascular Endurance: The ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to deliver oxygen to working muscles during sustained activity.
• Muscular Strength: The ability of a muscle or group of muscles to exert force against resistance.