Parallel and Tortillier: Tagalog Dance Terminologies Quiz and Flashcards

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What does the term 'MASIWAK' mean?

To turn the hand half-way clockwise

When partners stand side by side, what is the 'OUTSIDE FOOT' referring to?

The foot away from one's partner

How is 'PATAY' usually performed?

With the right hand on the forehead

What does 'PLACE' mean in dance terminology?

To put foot in a certain position without putting weight on it Signup and view all the answers

How is 'PANADYAK' performed?

To stamp with the right foot and tap close to the left foot Signup and view all the answers

What does 'SALOK' involve?

Swinging arms as if scooping Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary action in the dance step described as 'STEP HOP'?

A little jump on the same foot Signup and view all the answers

In the 'STEP SWING' dance step, what is done with the L(R) foot?

Swinging in front with a bent knee Signup and view all the answers

Which dance step involves swinging one foot across the other foot?

STEP SWING Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinguishing move in 'STEP POINT' dance step?

Touching the floor with toes Signup and view all the answers

In which dance step is there a slight bend in the knee of the swinging foot?

STEP SWING Signup and view all the answers

Which rhythmic pattern/count do these dance steps follow?

1M 3 4 Time Signature Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a 'STAMP' in dance terminology?

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

In the 'BLEKING STEP', what is done in the second count?

Close R(L) foot to L(R) foot Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a 'WHIRL' in dance movements?

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

Which dance step involves touching R(L) toes on the floor and then closing-step (R) foot to the L(R) foot?

TOUCH STEP Signup and view all the answers

What does a 'CLOSE STEP' in dance terminology involve?

Close L(R) foot to R(L) foot Signup and view all the answers

Which step pattern has a rhythmic pattern/count in a 3/4 time signature?

CLOSE STEP Signup and view all the answers

In the Step Swing dance, which foot swings in front across the other foot?

Left foot Signup and view all the answers

During the Change Step, what is the immediate action after stepping the R(L) foot forward?

Close-step the L(R) foot to the R(L) foot Signup and view all the answers

What is the time signature for the Heel and Toe Change Step dance move?

2/4 Signup and view all the answers

How should the R(L) heel and toes be positioned in the Heel and Toe Change Step dance move?

Rear heel and front toes Signup and view all the answers

Which count describes the action of placing the R(L) heel forward and touching the toes in the Heel and Toe Change Step?

2 Signup and view all the answers

In the dance step 'Parallel Tortillier', what is the first action described in the step pattern?

Pivot on heels and turn to toes to sideward L Signup and view all the answers

What is the time signature for 'Opposite Tortillier' dance step?

3/4 Signup and view all the answers

In the step pattern for 'Redoba', what is done after sliding the foot sideward?

Cut L foot backward and raise it at the back of R foot Signup and view all the answers

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'?

Sway Balance with a Point Signup and view all the answers

What is the rhythmic pattern/count for 'Mazurka' dance step?

1,2,3 Signup and view all the answers

Which two dance steps involve a 'Slide Cut Hop' action?

'Mazurka' and 'Sway Balance with a Point' Signup and view all the answers

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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