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How do occupational dances reflect cultural activities?
How do occupational dances reflect cultural activities?
- By showcasing actions related to specific jobs, industries, and labor stages. (correct)
- By depicting common greetings and social interactions.
- By imitating the movements of animals found in the local environment.
- By narrating historical events and heroic tales through symbolic gestures.
What fundamental skill is highlighted as essential in ballroom dancing?
What fundamental skill is highlighted as essential in ballroom dancing?
- Creative expression
- Storytelling
- Musicality
- Balance (correct)
How does the 'Frame' contribute to ballroom dancing?
How does the 'Frame' contribute to ballroom dancing?
- By providing correct posture and positioning to foster a solid connection between partners. (correct)
- By helping dancers maintain a connection regardless of skill level.
- By allowing elaborate solo performances within the dance.
- By enabling dancers to perform complex acrobatic movements.
Which ballroom dance is notable for incorporating sharp movements and is often performed with bent knees?
Which ballroom dance is notable for incorporating sharp movements and is often performed with bent knees?
How do rural dances generally reflect the lives of the people?
How do rural dances generally reflect the lives of the people?
In the context of the 'Singkil' dance, what is its typical setting or occasion?
In the context of the 'Singkil' dance, what is its typical setting or occasion?
What distinguishes the Itik-Itik dance from other Philippine folk dances?
What distinguishes the Itik-Itik dance from other Philippine folk dances?
Which of the following describes the cultural significance of the Subli dance?
Which of the following describes the cultural significance of the Subli dance?
Which dance is known for its fast tempo and numerous kicking movements?
Which dance is known for its fast tempo and numerous kicking movements?
What is unique about the props and origin of Pandanggo sa Ilaw?
What is unique about the props and origin of Pandanggo sa Ilaw?
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Traditional Dance
Traditional Dance
Dances passed down through generations within a culture.
Cariñosa
Cariñosa
Philippine dance; traditional courtship dance.
Brazil
Brazil
Associated with the "Samba" dance.
Bamboo poles
Bamboo poles
Main props used in the Singkil dance.
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Occupational Dances
Occupational Dances
Depict actions characterizing occupations, industries and phases of human labor.
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Cordillera
Cordillera
Meant Mountain ranges in Spanish.
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Rural dances
Rural dances
Reflect the simple life of the people in the barrios; depicts work and daily activities.
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Itik-Itik
Itik-Itik
Dance where the dancer moves like a duck wading and swimming.
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Kalinga Tribe
Kalinga Tribe
Known for the Banga or pot dance.
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Ballroom Dances
Ballroom Dances
Originated from the word "Ballare" which means to dance.
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- Traditional dance describes dances passed down through generations.
- Traditional courtship is represented by the "Cariñosa" dance from the Philippines.
Different Dances and Characteristics
- Brazil is associated with the "Samba" dance.
- Bamboo poles are the main props in the "Singkil" dance.
- Occupational Dances depict actions characterizing occupation, industries and phases of human labor.
- "Pandanggo" and "La Jota Isabela" are Spanish Influenced dances.
- Cordillera means Mountain ranges in Spanish.
- Singkil dance is usually performed during courtship occasions.
- Rural dances reflect the simple life of people, depicting common work and daily activities.
- Itik-Itik, is a Philippine folk dance where the dancer moves like a duck.
- Kalinga tribe is known for the Banga or pot dance.
- Pattong dance depicts a mock fight.
- In Mindoro, pandanggo sa ilaw originated, primary prop is candle.
- Dugso performed by the Manobo people in Mindanao during important occasions and festivals.
- Paso doble originated in French.
- Subli dances is a traditional Filipino folk dance and ritual that honors the Holy Cross.
- Benuet is the ritual and ceremonial dance to celebrate victory and vengeance.
- Maglalatik dance originated in Laguna.
Ballroom Dances
- Ballroom Dances originated in Europe.
- "Ballare" means to dance.
- Frame is the correct posture and positioning of arms and hands for connection.
- Dancers of the Smooth or Standard Style rotate counter-clockwise.
- Walzen is a German term that means turn.
- Balance skill is essential to dancing.
Prominent Person in Ballroom Dance
- Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers revolutionized Hollywood musicals with ballroom dancing and choreography.
- Ednah Ledesma was the Asian Games Standard Dance Gold Medalists.
Different Ballroom Dances
- Rumba dances is known for sensual movements and infectious energy.
- Waltz dance combines grace, elegance, and athleticism, performed by couples.
- Cha-cha dance has a 4/4 time signature, chasse is a series of gliding steps.
- Foxtrot dance is a smooth and sophisticated "dance of elegance".
- Mambo dance is fast with body actions to accentuate Latin music.
- Tango is very dramatic with sharp movements danced with bent knees.
- Samba dance originated in Africa.
- Jive dance is the quickest style, with lots of kicks.
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