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What does the term 'MASIWAK' mean?
What does the term 'MASIWAK' mean?
- To stamp in front with the right foot
- To cross the R foot in front of the L
- To turn the hand half-way clockwise (correct)
- To swing the arm downward-upward
When partners stand side by side, what is the 'OUTSIDE FOOT' referring to?
When partners stand side by side, what is the 'OUTSIDE FOOT' referring to?
- The foot away from one's partner (correct)
- The foot touching partner's foot
- The foot pointing straight ahead
- The foot closer to one's partner
How is 'PATAY' usually performed?
How is 'PATAY' usually performed?
- With the left hand supporting the head
- With the right hand on the forehead (correct)
- With feet crossed behind
- With both hands on the hips
What does 'PLACE' mean in dance terminology?
What does 'PLACE' mean in dance terminology?
How is 'PANADYAK' performed?
How is 'PANADYAK' performed?
What does 'SALOK' involve?
What does 'SALOK' involve?
What is the primary action in the dance step described as 'STEP HOP'?
What is the primary action in the dance step described as 'STEP HOP'?
In the 'STEP SWING' dance step, what is done with the L(R) foot?
In the 'STEP SWING' dance step, what is done with the L(R) foot?
Which dance step involves swinging one foot across the other foot?
Which dance step involves swinging one foot across the other foot?
What is the distinguishing move in 'STEP POINT' dance step?
What is the distinguishing move in 'STEP POINT' dance step?
In which dance step is there a slight bend in the knee of the swinging foot?
In which dance step is there a slight bend in the knee of the swinging foot?
Which rhythmic pattern/count do these dance steps follow?
Which rhythmic pattern/count do these dance steps follow?
What is the definition of a 'STAMP' in dance terminology?
What is the definition of a 'STAMP' in dance terminology?
In the 'BLEKING STEP', what is done in the second count?
In the 'BLEKING STEP', what is done in the second count?
What is the purpose of a 'WHIRL' in dance movements?
What is the purpose of a 'WHIRL' in dance movements?
Which dance step involves touching R(L) toes on the floor and then closing-step (R) foot to the L(R) foot?
Which dance step involves touching R(L) toes on the floor and then closing-step (R) foot to the L(R) foot?
What does a 'CLOSE STEP' in dance terminology involve?
What does a 'CLOSE STEP' in dance terminology involve?
Which step pattern has a rhythmic pattern/count in a 3/4 time signature?
Which step pattern has a rhythmic pattern/count in a 3/4 time signature?
In the Step Swing dance, which foot swings in front across the other foot?
In the Step Swing dance, which foot swings in front across the other foot?
During the Change Step, what is the immediate action after stepping the R(L) foot forward?
During the Change Step, what is the immediate action after stepping the R(L) foot forward?
What is the time signature for the Heel and Toe Change Step dance move?
What is the time signature for the Heel and Toe Change Step dance move?
How should the R(L) heel and toes be positioned in the Heel and Toe Change Step dance move?
How should the R(L) heel and toes be positioned in the Heel and Toe Change Step dance move?
Which count describes the action of placing the R(L) heel forward and touching the toes in the Heel and Toe Change Step?
Which count describes the action of placing the R(L) heel forward and touching the toes in the Heel and Toe Change Step?
In the dance step 'Parallel Tortillier', what is the first action described in the step pattern?
In the dance step 'Parallel Tortillier', what is the first action described in the step pattern?
What is the time signature for 'Opposite Tortillier' dance step?
What is the time signature for 'Opposite Tortillier' dance step?
In the step pattern for 'Redoba', what is done after sliding the foot sideward?
In the step pattern for 'Redoba', what is done after sliding the foot sideward?
Which dance step involves a 'Step R foot obliquely forward, transfer body weight on the R foot, Step-cross L foot over R foot in front'?
Which dance step involves a 'Step R foot obliquely forward, transfer body weight on the R foot, Step-cross L foot over R foot in front'?
What is the rhythmic pattern/count for 'Mazurka' dance step?
What is the rhythmic pattern/count for 'Mazurka' dance step?
Which two dance steps involve a 'Slide Cut Hop' action?
Which two dance steps involve a 'Slide Cut Hop' action?
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Study Notes
Fundamentals of Dance
- LEAP: A spring from one foot landing on the other foot in any direction.
- MASIWAK: To turn the hand from the wrist half-way clockwise then raise and lower wrist once or twice (Tagalog term).
- OUTSIDE FOOT: The foot away from one's partner, when partners stand side by side.
- OUTSIDE HAND: The hand away from one's partner, when partners stand side by side.
Dance Moves
- PATAY: To bend the head downward and support the forehead with the R forearm or with the crook of the R elbow while the L hand supports lightly the palm of the R hand (Ilocano term).
- PLACE: To put foot in a certain position without putting weight on it.
- PIVOT: To turn with the ball, heel, or whole foot on a fixed place or point.
- POINT: Touch the floor lightly with the toes of one foot, weight of the body on the other foot.
- PANADYAK: To stamp in front or at the side with the right foot and tap with the same foot close to the left foot (Tagalog term).
- SALOK: To swing the arm downward-upward passing in front of the body as if scooping, the trunk is bent following the movement of the arm doing the salok (Tagalog term).
- SAROK: Cross the R foot in front of the L, bend the body slightly forward, and cross the hands down in front of the R hand over the L (Visayan term).
- SLIDE: To glide foot smoothly along the floor.
Dance Steps and Patterns
- STEP SWING: Step R(L) foot in front, swing the L(R) foot in front with knee slightly bent across the R(L) foot.
- CHANGE STEP: Step R(L) foot forward, close-step L(R) foot to L(R) foot, and step R(L) foot forward again.
- HEEL AND TOE CHANGE STEP: Toe-touch, place R(L) heel forward in front, touch R(L) toes in rear, step R(L) foot forward, and heel-place.
- PARALLEL TORTILLIER: Pivot heels, pivot toes, and repeat.
- OPPOSITE TORTILIER: Pivot on L heel and R toes, then pivot on L toes and R heel.
- MAZURKA: Slide, cut, hop.
- REDOBA: Slide, cut, cut.
- SWAY BALANCE WITH A POINT: Step, cross, step, point.
- TOUCH STEP: Touch, close, step.
- STEP HOP: Step, hop, raise.
- STEP POINT: Step, point.
Other Dance Terms
- STAMP: To bring the foot forcibly and noisily on the floor with or without transfer of weight.
- TAP: To rap slightly with the ball or toe of the free foot, flexing the ankle joint, keeping weight of the body on the other foot.
- WHIRL: To make fast turns by executing small steps in place to right or left.
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