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What is physical education?
What is physical education?
An integral part of the educational program designed to promote the optimum development of an individual physically, mentally, socially, emotionally, and spiritually through total body movement in the performance of properly selected physical activities.
What is folk dancing considered as?
What is folk dancing considered as?
The oldest form of dance and one of the earliest forms of communication.
What is a Saludo in Philippine folk dances?
What is a Saludo in Philippine folk dances?
In Philippine folk dances, dancers are typically very close to each other.
In Philippine folk dances, dancers are typically very close to each other.
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Which of these is an example of National Dances in the Philippines?
Which of these is an example of National Dances in the Philippines?
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What type of dance depicts actions of certain occupations in the Philippines?
What type of dance depicts actions of certain occupations in the Philippines?
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What is the term for partners facing each other or standing side by side joining their hands together in Philippine folk dance?
What is the term for partners facing each other or standing side by side joining their hands together in Philippine folk dance?
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Which of the following describes a 'Hop' in dance terms?
Which of the following describes a 'Hop' in dance terms?
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Study Notes
Physical Education
- Integral component of education promoting holistic individual development: physical, mental, social, emotional, and spiritual.
- Achieved through various physical activities and movements.
Folk Dance
- Considered the oldest form of dance and an early means of communication.
- Distinct self-expression differentiates it from games and gymnastics in physical education.
Characteristics of Philippine Folk Dances
- Dances typically start and conclude with a Saludo, a three-step turn and bow.
- Dancers maintain a distance of 6-8 feet apart, with minimal body contact, primarily hand-holding.
- Most dances are performed in pairs, emphasizing hand movements.
- Dances organized in long formations and are suitable for all ages and both genders.
Classification of Philippine Folk Dances
Geography
- National Dances: Traditional dances across the Philippines sharing basic movements with slight variations. Examples include Carinosa, Kuratsa, Balitaw.
- Local or Regional Dances: Specific to certain locales. Examples include Esperanza (Camarines Sur), Maglalatik (Quezon).
Nature
- Occupational Dances: Representing activities related to occupations, such as Planting and Harvesting.
- Religious or Ceremonial Dances: Associated with religious events, including Dugsu and Putong.
- Comic Dances: Focus on humorous movements for entertainment, e.g., Makonggo.
- Game Dances: Incorporate play elements, such as Pabo and Lubi-Lubi.
- Courtship Dances: Depict romantic interactions, e.g., Hele-Hele, Tadek.
- Wedding Dances: Performed during wedding celebrations, with examples like Pandang-Pandang.
- Festival Dances: Conducted during social gatherings, e.g., La Jota and Kuratsa.
- War Dances: Mimic combat scenarios, such as Sagayan.
Common Dance Terms
- Arms in Lateral Position: Arms held to the side at varying levels.
- Brush: Striking the floor with one foot while the other remains lifted.
- Bilao: Alternating upward and downward palm movements at waist level.
- Cabeceras: Couples positioned at the hall's width in square formations.
- Clockwise and Counterclockwise: Circular movements in the direction of a clock's hands or its reverse.
- Costados: Couples at the hall's length in square formations.
- Crossed Arms: Partners join hands across each other, either R over L or L over R.
- Do-si-do: Partners pass and return to their positions without turning around.
- Free Foot/Hand: Unweighted foot or inactive hand during movements.
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This quiz explores the fundamental concepts of Physical Education and Folk Dance. Understand how Physical Education promotes overall development through body movement and get to know the basic principles of folk dancing. Test your knowledge and enhance your understanding of these critical components of physical activity.
