Philippine Folk Dance Terms

Questions and Answers

What does 'Brush' mean in Philippine folk dances?

Weight on one foot, hit the floor with the ball or heel of the other foot after which that foot is lifted from the floor to any direction.

What is the direction of movement described by 'Clockwise'?

Like the motion of the hands of a clock, moving toward the left when facing the center.

What is 'Counterclockwise' movement?

The reverse direction of clockwise, with the left shoulder toward the center and movement toward the right.

What does 'Cut' mean in the context of Philippine folk dances?

Displace quickly one foot with the other, thus completely taking off the weight of the body from the displaced foot. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Draw' in Philippine folk dances.

Pull one foot along the floor and close to the other which has weight on the body. Signup and view all the answers

What is referred to as the 'Free Foot'?

The foot not bearing the weight of the body. Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'Stamp' in dance terminology?

To bring down the foot forcibly or noisily on the floor with or without transfer of weight. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Set' refer to in Philippine folk dance?

A dance formation like a square or a unit formation composed of two or more pairs. Signup and view all the answers

What is the action described by 'Tap'?

To rap slightly with the ball or toe of the free foot while keeping weight on the other foot. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Whirl' mean in dance terms?

To make fast turns by executing small steps in place to the right or left. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Dance Terms Used in Philippine Folk Dances

Brush: Execute a movement by placing weight on one foot and striking the floor with the ball or heel of the opposite foot, followed by lifting the struck foot in any direction.
Clockwise: Movement mimics the hands of a clock; the right shoulder turns toward the center of an imaginary circle, moving left when facing the center.
Counterclockwise: Opposite of clockwise; the left shoulder faces the center of an imaginary circle, moving right when facing inward.
Cut: Quickly displace one foot with the other, lifting the weight from the first foot entirely.
Draw: Pull one foot along the floor to close proximity with the other foot, with weight possibly shifting.
Free Foot: The foot not currently supporting the body's weight.
Free Hand: The hand not engaged in any action or holding position.
Inside Foot: The foot closest to one's partner when standing side by side.
Inside Hand: The hand nearest to one's partner during side-by-side positions.
Outside Foot: The foot positioned away from one's partner in a side-by-side stance.
Place: Position the foot firmly at a designated spot while bearing weight, ensuring the sole rests on the floor.
Pivot: Perform a turn around a fixed point using the ball, heel, or entire foot.
Set: A specific dance formation, often forming a square or unit, consisting of two or more pairs.
Stamp: Forcefully bring the foot down onto the floor, producing noise, with or without shifting weight.
Step: Move by raising or shifting one foot to another location, resulting in a complete weight transfer.
Supporting Foot: The foot that carries the body's weight during movements.
Tap: Lightly touch the floor with the free foot while maintaining weight on the opposite foot, without any transfer of weight.
Whirl: Execute rapid turns by making small steps in place to the right or left.

Dance Steps and Arm Positions in Philippine Folk Dance

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Test your knowledge of essential terms used in Philippine folk dances. This quiz covers various movements and positions that are vital for mastering traditional dance forms. A must for enthusiasts wanting to enhance their understanding of Filipino dance techniques.