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What action is performed during the Patay dance step?
What action is performed during the Patay dance step?
- Swing the arm downward and upward
- Cross the right foot in front of the left foot
- Bring the foot noisily onto the floor
- Bend the head downward and support it with the forearm (correct)
What does the Salok dance step simulate?
What does the Salok dance step simulate?
- Making fast turns with small steps
- Crossing the hands in front of the body
- Lightly tapping the toe
- Scooping motion with the arm (correct)
Which dance step involves partners bowing to each other?
Which dance step involves partners bowing to each other?
- Whirl
- Saludo (correct)
- Slide
- Sarok
In which dance step do you cross your right foot in front of your left foot?
In which dance step do you cross your right foot in front of your left foot?
What movement is described by the Slide dance step?
What movement is described by the Slide dance step?
What distinguishes the Stamp dance step from others?
What distinguishes the Stamp dance step from others?
What action defines the Tap dance step?
What action defines the Tap dance step?
Which term refers to a dance step that involves making fast turns?
Which term refers to a dance step that involves making fast turns?
Flashcards
Patay
Patay
A dance step where you bend your head down, supporting your forehead with your right forearm or elbow. Your left hand supports your right palm, your left foot points backwards, and your knees are slightly bent.
Salok
Salok
A dance step that involves swinging your arm downward and upward in front of your body, as if scooping something. Your trunk bends along with your arm's movement.
Saludo
Saludo
A dance step where partners bow to each other, the audience, opposite dancers, or neighbors, with their feet together.
Sarok
Sarok
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Slide Step
Slide Step
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Stamp Step
Stamp Step
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Tap Step
Tap Step
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Whirl Step
Whirl Step
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Study Notes
Philippine Dance Steps
- Patay: Bending the head downward, supporting the forehead with the right forearm, and lightly supporting the right palm with the left hand. The left foot is positioned behind; knees bent. Ilocano dance.
- Salok: Swinging the arm downward and upward, in front of the body, like scooping. The trunk bends following the arm's movement. Tagalog dance term.
- Saludo: Partners bow to each other, the audience, or opposing dancers with feet together. Spanish origin, used in almost all Philippine dances.
- Sarok: Placing the right foot in front of the left foot, slightly bending the body forward, and crossing the hands from the right to the left. Visayan dance term.
- Slide: Gliding the foot smoothly along the floor, with or without weight transfer.
- Stamp: Bringing the foot forcibly and noisily onto the floor, with or without weight transfer.
- Tap: Lightly rapping the ball or toe of the free foot on the floor, flexing the ankle while keeping weight on the other foot.
- Whirl: Making fast turns by moving the feet in small steps, either to the right or left. Arms in lateral position.
Dance Step Characteristics
- Some Philippine dance steps are the same as foreign dances, but the execution method differs.
- Some steps have no English equivalent names, and thus retain native names (e.g., "kuradang," "bacui," "Engano").
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Explore the unique dance steps of the Philippines such as Patay, Salok, and Saludo. This quiz covers specific movements and techniques from various regional dances, highlighting their origins and cultural significance. Test your knowledge and appreciation of these traditional Filipino dance styles.
