Folk Dance Overview and Types

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What movement involves landing on both feet after a spring?

Hop

Jump (correct)

Leap

Step

Which action describes moving the hand from the wrist in a circular fashion?

Salok

Kumintang (correct)

Tap

Whirl

What does the term 'saludo' refer to in dance context?

Swinging arms downward and upward

Bowing to each other to the audience (correct)

Crossing the feet while bending

Turning fast in place

Which action involves shifting weight from one foot to the other?

Step Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct description of 'whirl' in movement terms?

To turn fast while executing small steps in place Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes national folk dances?

They are well-known and common throughout the country. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a regional folk dance?

Kuratsa Signup and view all the answers

What type of folk dance would typically be performed during wedding celebrations?

Wedding dances Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following types of folk dances is performed to depict actions related to certain occupations?

Occupational dances Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a characteristic of religious or ceremonial folk dances?

They are performed during weddings. Signup and view all the answers

Which dance is characterized as a comic dance?

Kimbo-kimbo Makonggo Signup and view all the answers

Which type of dance is performed to show imaginary combat or duel?

War dances Signup and view all the answers

What type of folk dance includes elements of play and is often mixed with other dance styles?

Game dances Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following dance types is characterized by fast and energetic movements?

Tinikling Signup and view all the answers

Which formation refers to a dance set consisting of two or more pairs as a unit?

Set Signup and view all the answers

What factor does NOT affect folk dance?

Musical Genre Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the movement direction that is clockwise?

Movement from right to left Signup and view all the answers

Which dance type is characterized as a slow dance?

Pasakat Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'cabeceras' refer to in dance formations?

The couples occupying the width of the hall in square formations Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of dancing regarding physiological and neuromuscular development?

Communication of the brain and muscles Signup and view all the answers

What movement does the term 'cut' refer to in dance terminology?

Quickly displacing one foot with the other Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Folk Dance

Folk dance is a traditional dance of a country, a natural and spontaneous expression of a culture.
It reflects the everyday activities, experiences, and feelings of the people.
It expresses ideas, customs, and thoughts through body movements.

Types of Folk Dance

National: Traditional dances common throughout the country. Examples include: Rigodon, Nabua, Binigan Bigat.
Regional: Local dances unique to specific provinces. Examples include: Nabua, Subli-Batangas, Biniganbigat-Abra.

General Classification of Folk Dance

Geographical Extent of Origin:
- National dances: Found throughout the islands, with little modification. Examples include Rigodon, Carinosa, Jota, Balitaw, and Pandanggo.
- Local dances: Found in specific localities. Examples include Kuratsa (courtship dance), La Jota Moncadena (combining Spanish and Ilocano steps), Maglalatik (mock war dance), and Pandanggo sa Ilaw (balancing oil lamps).
Nature:
- Occupational: Depicting actions from professions or labor. Examples include planting, harvesting, and pounding.
- Religious or Ceremonial: Performed during ceremonies or religious events. Examples include Dugsu, Sua-sua, Putong, and Sta. Clarang Pinong-pino.

Additional Dance Types

Comic dances: Funny movements for entertainment (Kimbo-kimbo, Makonggo, Kinoton).
Game dances: Dances with playful elements (Lubi-lubi, Panasahan).
Wedding dances: Performed during wedding feasts (e.g. Hele-hele, Bago Quiere, Maramion, Tadek).
Festival dances: For special occasions or social gatherings (Pandanggo, Habanera, Jota, Surtido).
War dances: Showing imaginary combat or duels (Sagayan, Palu-palo, Tinikling, Salakot).

Dance Movements

Active: Fast, energetic movements (e.g., tinikling, maglalatik, sakuting).
Moderate: Fast or slow, varying movements (e.g., cariñosa, tagala, habanera, pupuri).
Slow: Slower movements (e.g., pasakat, amorosa, taliday, kundiman).
Slow and Fast: Combining speeds and movements (e.g., putritos, ba-ingles, habanera, alcamfor.)

Dance Formations

Square/Quadrille: (e.g., rigodon de honor)
Long Formation: e.g. (sa kuting-stick).
Partner Formations: Partners facing each other or side by side (e.g., binadyong, kakawati, haplik).)

Values of Dancing

Physiological and neuromuscular development: Enhances the body's systems.
Social and recreational: Promotes interactions and communication among people.

Factors Affecting Folk Dance

Geographical location
Economic conditions

Common Dance Terms

Arms in lateral position: Arms at one side (chest, waist, shoulder level)
Brush: Weight on one foot, dragging the other.
Cabeceras/Costados: Specific dance formations for couple/pairs in dancing.
Clockwise/Counter-clockwise: Direction of movement.
Crossed arms: Positioning arms – one pair in front and the other behind.
Cut: Displacing one foot with another.
Do-si-do: Partners passing each other.
Free foot: The foot not bearing the weight.
Inside/outside foot/hand: Positioning based on the partner.
Hayon-Hayon: Positioning one arm in front and the other at the back.
Hop: Springing on one foot.
Jump: Springing on both feet.
Kumintang: Movement from one hand to the other.
Leap: Springing on one foot, landing on the other.
Place: Putting a foot into a specific position.
Pivot: Turning on one foot.
Point: Touching the floor lightly with the toe.
Salok: Waving the arm in front of the body.
Saludo: Bowing to the audience.
Sarok: Crossing one foot in front of the other.
Stamp: A heavy step.
Star/Star with right/left hand: Dance formation where dancers form a star shape.
Step: Moving one from the other in formations.
Tap: Touching the floor.
Touch: Touching the floor lightly
Whirl: Turning quickly.

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Explore the essence of folk dance as a vibrant expression of culture, reflecting various customs and everyday activities. This quiz covers national and regional folk dances, including their classifications based on geographical origin and nature. Test your knowledge on traditional dances that symbolize the spirit of different communities.