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Philippine Folk Dance Physical Education  WHAT IS DANCE? - a form of expression of oneself through rhythmic movement  So, what is FOLK DANCE - the oldest form of dance and the earliest form of communication - the traditional dance of a given country which evolve...

Philippine Folk Dance Physical Education  WHAT IS DANCE? - a form of expression of oneself through rhythmic movement  So, what is FOLK DANCE - the oldest form of dance and the earliest form of communication - the traditional dance of a given country which evolved naturally and spontaneously with everyday activities e.g. occupations, customs, festivals, rituals  So, what is FOLK DANCE ⚫ It is handed down from generation to generation ⚫ It has more or less a fixed movement in their pattern, but may differ in various areas or provinces  5 Major Classifications of Philippine Folk Dances 1. Cordillera Dances 2. Spanish Influenced Dances 3. Muslim Dances 4. Tribal Dances 5. Rural Dances  Cordillera Dances ⚫ Bontoc, Ifugao, Benguet, Apayao, & Kalinga tribes ⚫ a people whose way of life existed long before any ⚫ Dances reflects rituals Spaniard or other which celebrate their foreigners stepped daily lives - a good foot on the harvest, health, Philippines peace, war, and other ⚫ Gongs, gangsa symbols of living  Cordillera Dances Bontoc – “Pattong” Kalinga – “Banga”  Spanish Influenced Dances ⚫ Philippine aristocrats created Filipino adaptations of European dances ⚫ jotas, fandanggos, mazurkas, waltzes ⚫ danced by young ⚫ Dances reflects socialites to the Christianity, and stringed music of European art and the rondalla culture Spanish Influenced Dances “Jota” “Habanera” Muslim Dances ⚫ Influenced by Malay, Javanese & Middle Eastern Traders (Islam) ⚫ mysticism, royalty, and beauty ⚫ Uses intricate hand & arm movement ⚫ the fingers express feelings & emotions ⚫ Uses shimmering costumes  Muslim Dances Maranao – “Singkil” Tausug – “Pangalay”  Tribal Dances ⚫ intricate craftsmanship in metal, clothing, and jewelry ⚫ reflects rituals & animals, belief in “spirits” & shamans, ⚫ Also known as Ethnic nature – “anito” dances; Ethnic minorities ⚫ animal sounds, found in different parts of human singing, the Philippines (T’boli, Bilaan, Manobo, Bagobo, indigenous materials etc.)  Tribal Dances T’boli – “Madal Tahaw” Manobo – “Bangkakaw”  Rural Dances ⚫ Shows gaiety & laughter, festivities ⚫ Performed in fiestas to honor patron saints ⚫ give homage to the barrio's namesake for a good harvest, health, & ⚫ Reflects the simple life of perseverance the people in the barrio ⚫ Indigenous materials, ⚫ Depicts common work, clapping, rondalla, daily activities of the percussion peasants instruments  Rural Dances “Maglalatik” “Sayaw sa bangko” “Oasioas” COMMON DANCE TERMS IN FOLK DANCING COMMON DANCE TERMS FOR ARMS AND HANDS 1.“Hayon-hayon” - to place one forearm in front and the other at the back of the waist. This is a Visayan term. 2.“Kumintang” - moving the hand from the wrist either in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. This is an Ilocano term. 3. “Salok” - to swing the arm downward-upward passing in front of the body as if scooping, the runk is bent forward following the movement of the arm doing the “salok”. This is aTagalog term. 4. “Saludo” -partners bow to each other, to the audience, opposite dancers, or to the neighbors with feet together. This term is of Spanish origin and is used in almost all Philippine dances. 7. “Jaleo”- partners turn once around clockwise (with R elbows almost touching) or counterclockwise (with L elbows almost touching) using walking or any kind of dance step. The hands near each other are on waists. This is a Tagalog term but of Spanish origin. 8. “Do-si-do”- the vis-à-vis (opposites) both advance forward, pass each other’s right (or left) side, step across to the right (or left), move backward without turning around pass each other’s left (or right) side to proper places. This is of foreign origin and is used in many Philippine dances. 9. “Abrasete” - Girl at the right side of the boy, holds his R arm with her L hand, free hands down at sides. 10. “Bilao” - Hands in front parallel to each other at waist level, elbows close to the waist, palms down. Reverse the position of the hands with palms up and down alternately. 11. “Patay” - To bend the dead downward and to support the forehead with the R(L) forearm or with the crook of the R(L) elbow while the L(R) hand support lightly the palm of the R(L) hand. This is usually done with the R(L) foot pointing in rear and knees slightly bent. Commonly found in Ilocano dances. 12. Arm in Reverse “T” - Arm are side horizontal, elbows bent at right angles, forearms parallel to head  13. “Cross Arms” - partners are facing each other or standing side by side, girl at the right of boy. They join their L hands together and their R hands together, either R over L or L over R. COMMON DANCE TERMS FOR FEET MOVEMENTS 1. Panadyak - To stamp the foot in front or at the side, close the same foot to L(R) foot, weight of the body is on the L(R) 2. Whirl - To make a fast turns by executing small steps in place to the right or to the place.  3. Leap - Using one foot to push your body into flight and the other foot to land. 4. Cut- to displace quickly one foot with the other, thus completely taking off the weight of the body from the displaced foot.  5. Clockwise - like the motion of the hands of the clock. R shoulder is toward the center of an imaginary circle. 6. Counterclockwise - the reverse direction of clockwise. L shoulder is toward the center of an imaginary circle.  7. Hop- a spring from one foot landing on the same foot in place or in any direction. The other foot may be raised in any direction (in front, in rear, sideward or across). 8. Jump- spring on one foot or both feet, landing on both in any direction. 9. Pivot- to turn with the ball, heel, or whole foot, on a fixed place or point. 10. Point- touch the floor lightly with the toes of one foot, weight of the body on the other foot. 11. Slide- to glide foot smoothly along the floor. The movement may be finished with or without transfer of weight. 12. Stamp- to bring down the foot forcibly and noisily on the floor (like doing a heavy step) with or without transfer of weight.  13. Step- to advance or recede by raising or moving one foot to another resting place. There is a complete transfer of weight from one to another. 14. Supporting foot- the foot that bears the weight of the body.  The Five Fundamental Positions First position- raise First position – bring arms to a circle in front heels close to touch; toes of the chest. apart Second position – open Second position – bring up arms sideward, raised feet apart sideward. below shoulder level with a graceful curve. Third position – raise Third position – bring one arm overhead while the heel of one foot to other arm remains in 2nd touch the instep of the position. other foot. Fourth position – raise Fourth position – bring one arm in front of chest one foot in front of the in a half circle, while one other foot to walk strike. arm remains overhead. Fifth position – raise Fifth position – bring both arms overhead in a the heel of one foot to graceful curve. touch the toe of the other. Fifth position – raise Fifth position – bring both arms overhead in a the heel of one foot to graceful curve. touch the toe of the other. REFERENCES ⚫ 2010. Catacutan, Allen. Fundamentals in Philippine Folk Dance + Filipino Cultural Communities. 5 October 2010. http://www.scribd.com/doc/38738236/Fundamentals-in- Philippine-Folk-Dance-Filipino-Cultural-Communities ⚫ 2008. Philippine Folk Dance Society, Cultural Center of the Philippines. A Classic Collection of Philippine Folk Dances Series III, 28th National Folk Dance Workshop. 19 – 23 May 2008