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The 'Karatong' dance is characterized by a sidestep forward and shares a movement reminiscent of scarf-dances from which group?
The 'Karatong' dance is characterized by a sidestep forward and shares a movement reminiscent of scarf-dances from which group?
- Muslim Filipinos (correct)
- Igorot people
- Tagbanwa people
- Visayan people
During the 'Segutset' dance, what is unique about the execution of the steps that resemble balletic bourees?
During the 'Segutset' dance, what is unique about the execution of the steps that resemble balletic bourees?
- The dancer gives her back to the patient.
- The steps are executed with one foot flat on the ground and both knees bent. (correct)
- The dancer uses a shield for protection.
- The steps are performed with both knees straight.
In the context of a babalyan's healing ritual, what action signifies the driving away of evil spirits from the patient?
In the context of a babalyan's healing ritual, what action signifies the driving away of evil spirits from the patient?
- Performing a sidestep forward.
- Sharply accenting the tortillier steps with pliés.
- Holding a shield in front to cover the upper portion of the body.
- Shaking leaves ominously in outward directions. (correct)
What is the main purpose of the 'Tamingan' dance demonstrated by the Tagbanwa?
What is the main purpose of the 'Tamingan' dance demonstrated by the Tagbanwa?
The term 'babalyan' refers to the priestess, what does 'magbalyan' refer to?
The term 'babalyan' refers to the priestess, what does 'magbalyan' refer to?
What was the reason for the observer, Loring, and Salud's visit to the babalyan's house?
What was the reason for the observer, Loring, and Salud's visit to the babalyan's house?
Before visiting the babalyan, where did Loring receive her training as a hilot (midwife)?
Before visiting the babalyan, where did Loring receive her training as a hilot (midwife)?
Why were the visitors to the babalyan cautioned against sitting in a particular area upon arrival?
Why were the visitors to the babalyan cautioned against sitting in a particular area upon arrival?
What is the role of leaves in the 'Karatong' dance?
What is the role of leaves in the 'Karatong' dance?
What item is used during the 'Tamingan' dance for protection?
What item is used during the 'Tamingan' dance for protection?
Flashcards
What is the Karatong?
What is the Karatong?
Dance by the babalyan for healing, featuring a slidestep forward, also found in some Muslim Filipino dances.
Tortillier steps meaning
Tortillier steps meaning
Dance where a priestess-dancer shakes leaves to drive evil spirits away from the patient, turning her back to them.
What is the Segutset?
What is the Segutset?
A lively dance by a girl, featuring tiny travelling steps sidewards or forwards, similar to balletic bourees but executed with one foot flat and knees bent.
What is the Tamingan dance?
What is the Tamingan dance?
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Who is a Babalyan?
Who is a Babalyan?
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Study Notes
- The Karatong is performed by a babalyan to heal the sick.
- The Karatong dance includes a slidestep forward, a step also employed in some Muslim Filipino dances.
- Leaves are flung over the shoulders, then propelled forward and downward during the Karatong.
- The Karatong's movements are reminiscent of scarf-dances of Muslim Filipinos.
- The tortillier steps are accented sharply with pliés.
- The priestess-dancer shakes leaves outward to drive evil spirits from the patient, turning her back to them as she does.
- The Segutset is a lively dance by a girl with tiny, accented travelling steps sidewards or forwards.
- The Segutset steps resemble balletic bourees, but are executed with one foot flat on the ground and both knees bent.
- Similar steps to the Segutset can be found in men's dances from the Muslim South.
- Feet are in modified second or third positions during the Segutset.
- The legs and feet are fully turned outward in the former position and with one foot at more than right angles to the other in the latter.
- At times, the legs and feet are turned inwards during the Segutset.
- The last dance demonstrated by the Tagbanwa was the Tamingan (taming-shield) dance.
- The shield is held in front to cover and protect the upper body during the Tamingan dance.
- The feet make lively travelling steps, while the sword makes quick forward thrusts in the Tamingan dance.
- The sword thrusts are aimed at the unseen enemy.
- Loring, Salud and an observer walked two kilometers through marshy jungle by Petromax lamp light one evening.
- They followed a narrow, slippery foot-trail to a practicing babalyan's house.
- Babalyan refers to the priestess and magbalyan to the act of healing.
- Loring is the daughter of a babalyan and a practicing hilot (midwife) trained at the Puericulture Center at Puerto Princesa.
- Loring's sister's daughter had a mysterious illness and fell forward, unconscious while sitting.
- The visit to the babalyan was for benefit of observer to see a healing ritual, due to previous visits being to no avail.
- The group waited patiently in a coconut grove for the babalyan, avoiding sitting where coconuts might fall.
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