PE Folk Dance PDF

## Lesson 2: Fundamental Arm and Feet Positions ### Intended Learning Outcome: - At the end of the lesson, students are expected to identify and perform the different fundamental arm and feet positions in folk dancing. ### Fundamental Arms and Feet Positions #### Feet Position 1. **1st Position...

## Lesson 2: Fundamental Arm and Feet Positions ### Intended Learning Outcome: - At the end of the lesson, students are expected to identify and perform the different fundamental arm and feet positions in folk dancing. ### Fundamental Arms and Feet Positions #### Feet Position 1. **1st Position:** Heels close together, toes apart making an angle of about 45 degrees. 2. **2nd Position:** Feet apart sideward of about a foot apart. 3. **3rd Position:** Heel of one foot close to the in-step of the other foot. 4. **4th Position:** One foot in front of the other obliquely forward. 5. **5th Position:** Heel of one foot close to the big toes of the rear foot. #### Arms Position 1. **1st Position:** Arms raised in a circle in front of the chest with finger tips about an inch apart. 2. **2nd position:** Arms raised sideward with a graceful curve a little below shoulder level. 3. **3rd Position:** Arm raised as in 2nd position, other arm raised overhead. 4. **4th Position:** One arm raised in front of chest in a half circle, other arm raised overhead. 5. **5th Position:** Both arms are raise overhead. ## Dance ### Intended Learning Outcomes: - Define dance; - Discuss the importance of dance and its elements; and - Appreciate dance as one of the oldest form of arts. ### Lesson 1: Definition, Importance and Elements of Dance - Dance is one of the oldest of the arts. - It is believed that dance was performed by tribal societies for battle victory and hunting success. - Dance was also used for religious ceremonies and festivities. - Dance is the movement of the body in a rhythmical manner usually accompanied with music within a given space. - The purpose of dance is expressing an idea or emotion, releasing energy or taking delight in the movement itself. - Dance is also considered as a performing art form consisting of purposefully selected sequence of human movement. - It is an art that uses non-verbal movement in an ordinary way to create a form, order, or statement. - This is a movement that transcends function and becomes communication. ### Importance of Dance - Dance is a way to connect emotionally with an audience and other people. - It promotes physical fitness and creates an excellent foundation for future lifelong health and fitness. - Dance enables one to meet new friends. - It provides relaxation and enjoyment. - It develops creativity and imagination. ### Elements of Dance #### A. Space - The area covered by the dance movements (this includes shape, level, directions and pathways). - **Pathways:** Patterns that the body makes as it moves through space or on the floor (diagonal, zigzag, circle, etc.). - **Shape:** The design of the body as it exists in space. - **Directions:** Forward, backward, sideways up, down, etc. - **Level:** The distance from the floor (high, medium, low). #### B. Time - How fast or slow (tempo), even or uneven beat and long or short (duration) the movement is: Rhythm, freezes, acceleration/deceleration. - **Rhythmic pattern:** The regular recurrence of sound or motion. - **Speed:** How fast or slow the movement is. - **Duration:** The length of time a movement is sustained. - **Timing:** The placement of movements in time. - **Relationships:** The connection of movements to each other. - **Accent:** Emphasis to specific movement. #### C. Energy - Quality, force, effort. - **Tension:** The degree of muscle contraction. - **Attack:** The force with which a movement begins. - **Flow:** The smoothness of the movement. - **Weight:** The heaviness or lightness of the movement. - **Force:** The strength or power of the movement. #### D. Body - Zones of the body, shapes, base. - **Parts of the body:** The different parts of your physique which can be used during your performance. - **Patterns:** These are the shapes, lines, and designs that the body makes. - **Systems:** The way the different body parts work together. - **Body shapes:** the outline or form of the body. - **Initiation:** the starting point of a movement. - **Inner body:** Your core, which is responsible for stability and strength. #### E. Action - Locomotor & non-locomotor movements. - **Laban Effort Actions:** A system of movement analysis that examines the body's efforts. This system includes factors like flow, weight, time, and space. - **Traveling:** Moving from one place to another. - **Axial:** A movement that happens around a central axis. ## Chapter 2: Classification of Dances ### Intended Learning Outcomes: - Identify the different classification of folk dances; - Arouse better appreciation of the Philippine folk dances; - Provide through dancing, a healthful form of relaxation and recreation; and - Develop a graceful and rhythmic coordination of the body movements that will improve posture. ### Classification of Folk Dances #### A. Geographical Classification 1. **National Dances** – found throughout the islands with little or no modification. - Examples: Rigodon, Cariñosa, Jota, Balitaw, Pandanggo. 2. **Local Dances** – found in a certain locality. - Examples: Tinikling – Leyte, Maglalatik - Binyang, Subli - Batangas, Biniganbigat - Abra. #### B. Nature 1. **Occupational** - depicting action of certain occupation, industry, or human labor. - Examples: Planting, Harvesting, Pounding, Winnowing, Pabirik, Mananguete. 2. **Religious or Ceremonial** - performed in connection with religious vows and ceremonies. - Examples: Dugsu, Sua-sua, Putong, Sta. Clarang Pinung-pino. 3. **Comic Dances** – depicting funny movements for entertainment. - Examples: Kimbo-kimbo, Mokonggo, Kinoton, Itik-itik. 4. **Game dances** – with paly elements (dance mixers) - Examples: Lubi –lubi, Pavo. 5. **Wedding Dances** – performed during wedding feasts. - Example: Panasahan, Pantomina. 6. **Courtship dances** – depicting love making - Examples: Tadek - Daling-daling, Hele-hele, Bago Quiere, Maramion. 7. **Festival Dances** – suitable for special occasion or any social gatherings. - Examples: Pandanggo, Habanera, Jota, Surtido 8. **War Dances** – showing imaginary combat or duel - Examples: Maglalatik, Sagayan, Palu-palo. #### C. Movements 1. **Active (fast energetic movements)** - Examples: Tinkling, Maglalatik, Sakuting, Polkabal. 2. **Moderate** - Examples: Carinosa, Tgala, Purpuri, Habanera. 3. **Slow** - Examples: Pasakat, AmorosaTiliday, Kundiman. 4. **Slow and Fast** - Examples: Putritos, Ba- Ingles, Habanera Botolena, Alcamfor. #### D. Formation 1. **Square Quadrille** - Examples: Rigodo, Los Bailes de Ayer. 2. **Long Formation (two or more parallel lines)** - Examples: Lulay, Sakuting. 3. **Set** consisting of two or more pairs as a unit, partners facing each other or standing side by side. - Examples: Binadyong, Haplik, Kakawati. #### E. Special Classifications - These are group dances that have special distinctive features. 1. **Dances with Songs** - Examples: Abaruray, Manag Biday, Lulay, Rogelia, Lawiswis Kawayan. 2. **Old Ballroom Dances** - Examples: Polka, Mazurka, Chotis, Valse. 3. **Dances with Implements** - Examples: Maglalatik, Sakuting, La Jota Moncadena, Tinikling, Salakot. 4. **Dances of Combined Rhythm** - Examples: Surtido, Pantomina, Los Bayles de Ayer. #### Types of Philippine Folk Dances | Type | Origin | Description | Example | |---|---|---|---| | Maria Clara Dance | Luzon and Visayas | Named after the chief female character of Jose Rizal's Noli Me tangere; Spanish influence "Filipinized" by the use of bamboo castanets and banico | La Jota, Paseo de Iloilo | | Rural Dance | Luzon | Dances illustrate the fiesta spirit and love of life; best known type of Filipino dance. Dance attire girls - colorful balintawak and patadyong skirts, noys camisa de chino and colored trousers. | Binasuan, Tinikling | #### Dance | Dance | Origin | Characterized by | |---|---|---| | Muslim Dance | Southern Mindanao | vivid colors and rhythmic movements which reflect the influence of arabian and Indo - malaysian cultures. | Singkil, Vinta | | Tribal Dance | Mindanao | Tribal dances performed essential "for the gods" ceremonial and ritual type dances | Udol, Mandaya | | Cordillera Dance | Northern Luzon | Dances to celebrate victories, festivals, religious rituals, thanksgiving, etc.; include nose flute, bamboo guitar, drums and wooden sticks. | Uya - uy | #### Basic Dance Steps in 2/4 Time Signature | Dance Step | Step Pattern | |---|---| | A. Ct. 1,2 = 1M | Point, close | | Touch step | Heel place, close| | Bleking step| Step, close| | Close Step | Step, hop | | Hop Step | Slide, close | | Slide Step | Step, cross or Cross, step | | Cross Step | Step, close, step| | B. Ct. 1 and 2 = 1M | Cross-step, close, step | | Change step | Leap, cross-step, step | | Cross change step | Step, close,step| | Contraganza | Raise-step, close, step | | C. Ct. 1,2, and | Hop-step, close, step | | Habanera step| Heel- place, toe point, step, close, step | | D. Ct. and 1 and 2 = 1M | Heel-place, toe-point, raise-step, close, step | | Plain polka | Step, brush| | Hop polka | Step Swing | | E. Ct.1 2 1 and 2 = 2M | Step, close, step | | Heel and toe change step | | | F. Ct. 1 2 and 1 and 2 | | | Heel and toe polka | | | G. Ct.1 and 2 and (do as many times as desired) | With heels raised, take as many steps as desired | | Mincing step | With both feet flat on the floor, take tiny slide steps | | Shuffling step | With one foot leading, take successive close steps to any direction | | Chasing steps | | #### Basic Dance Steps in 3/4 Time Signature | Dance Step | Step Pattern | |---|---| | A. Ct. 1, 2, 3 = 1M | Step, close, step | | Waltz Step | Cross-step, close, step | | Cross Waltz | Step, close raise both heels,, heels down | | Waltz balance | Slide, cut, hop | | Mazurka Step | Slide, cut,cut | | Redoba | Step, cross-step, step point | | B. Ct. 1-2, 3, 1, 2, 3 | Step, cross-step, step raise | | Sway balance with a point | Step, cross-step, step brush | | Sway balance with a raise | Step, cross-step, step hop | | Sway balance with a brush | Step, cross- step, step close | | Sway balance with a hop | Step, cross- step, step close | | Sway balance with a close | step | | Sway balance with a waltz | Step - swing, hop | | C. Ct.1-2, 3=1M | Step, brush-swing, hop| | Step - swing hop | | | Step-brush-swing-hop | | | G. Ct.1 and 2 and (do as many times as desired) | With heels raised, take as many steps as desired | | Mincing step | With both feet flat on the floor, take tiny slide steps | | Shuffling step | With one foot leading, take successive close steps to any direction | | Chasing steps | |