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Leyte Normal University BLEKING STEP

Tacloban City
Music: 2/4 time. Counts 1,2.
Lecture Notes in P.E. 12
Philippine Folk Dance (1) Place the R (or L) heel in fourth in front (ct. 1),
step
Instructor: MARICAR C. TEGERO R (L) close to L (R) foot in first position (ct. 2),
or
SOME COMMON PHILIPPINE FOLK
(2) Place the R (L) heel in fourth in front (ct. 1),
DANCE STEPS with a jump, reverse the position of the feet
(ct.
2), that is,
BACUI STEP placing the L (R) heel in front and the R (L) in
position
taking the weight of the body.
Music: ¾ time. Counts 1, 2, 3.
Music: ¾ time. Counts 1, 2, 3.

This step is found mostly in the Visayan

(3) Place the R (L) heel in fourth in front (cts.
dances. To right (4
measures). 1, 2), step
("Sarok") Point R foot across the L in front, bend R (L) close to L (R) foot in first position (ct.
body 3).
forward and cross hands down in front with the
right hand over the CHANGE STEP, TWO-STEP OR CATCH
left hand (cts. 1, 2), step R foot in second position, STEP.
raise trunk
up and raise R arm to fifth position amplified, left Music: 2/4 time. Counts 1, 2, or 1 and 2
hand on waist
(ct. 3). Step the L foot across the R in rear, close Step R (L) foot forward (fourth in front) (ct.
the R arm to fifth position (cts. 1, 2), step R in 1), step
second position and open R arm to fifth position L (R) close to R (L) foot in third in rear or in first
amplified (ct. 3). Step L foot sideward right across position
the R in front, close R arm to fifth position (cts. 1, (ct. and), step R (L) foot quickly in fourth in front
2), step R in (ct.
second position and open R arm to fifth position 2).
amplified (ct. 3). This may be executed in any direction.
Step L close R foot in first position, close R arm to
fifth position CLOSE STEP
(cts. 1, 2, 3). The left hand remains on waist for
three measures.
Music: 2/4 time. Counts 1, 2.

To left. (4 measures)
(1) Step R (L) foot in fourth in front (ct. 1),
Repeat the same movements, starting with close
the L foot, going sideward left. Reverse the L (R) to R (L) foot in third in rear or in first
position of the arms. position (ct. 2). This may be executed in any
Note: This step may be done also this way: direction.
After the "sarok" and step sideward (cts. 1, 2, 3), Music: ¾ time. Counts 1, 2, 3.
the L foot may step
across the R (2) Step R (L) foot in fourth in front (cts, 1, 2),
right in front instead of in rear on counts 1, 2. The
close
rest of the movements are the same.
L (R) to R (L) foot third in rear or in first
position
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(ct. 3). This may be executed in any direction. "ENGAÑO"

(3) Step R (L) foot in fourth in front (ct. 1),
close L (R) to R (L) foot third in rear or in first Music: ¾ time. Counts 1, 2, 3.
position
(cts. 2, This step is found mostly in the Bicolano
3). This may be executed in any direction. dances. It is similar to the sway-
balance step.
Note: When this step is executed sideward,
the same foot is (1)"ENGAÑO"WITH A CLOSE (2
leading always. measures.)
To right: Step R foot in second position (cts.
1, 2), step
CROSS STEP L across the R foot in front (ct. 3). Step R (L)
foot in
Music: ¾ time. Counts 1, 2, 3. second position (ct.1), close L to R foot in first
position
Step R (L) foot in second position (ct. 1), step (cts. 2, 3). Do not put weight on the L foot when
or slide L closing on counts 2, 3. Arms in third position,
(R) foot sideward right (left) across the R (L) in right arm high.
front (cts. 2, 3). To left: Start with the L foot, reverse the arm
Put the weight on the L (R) foot at the end of the positions.
slide on the third count.
(2)"ENGAÑO"WITH A WALTZ
CROSS WALTZ To right: Step R foot in second position
(cts. 1, 2), step
L across the R (L), foot in front (ct. 3). Step R
Music: ¾ time. Counts 1, 2, 3.
foot in
second position (ct. 1), step L close to R foot
Step R (L) foot across the L (R) in front (ct. 1), step
the (ct. 2),
L (R) in third position in rear of R (L) foot (ct. 2), step R in place (ct. 3) (waltz step in place). Arms
step R in third position, right arm high. To Left: Start
with the L foot, reverse the arm positions.
(L) foot in fourth in front (ct. 3). Step on the ball of
the rear foot on the second count. Note: This is another way of holding the arms:
raise
right (left)
CUT STEP
arm high in fifth position amplified and the
left (right) bent in front at
Music: 2/4 time. Counts 1, 2. shoulder-level.

Raise R (L) foot in fourth in front in "ESPUNTI" STEP

preparation. Cut the
L (R) backward with the R (L) foot, thus displacing Music: ¾ time. Counts 1, 2, 3.
it at
the same
This step is found mostly in the Visayan dances.
time taking the weight of the body (ct. 1). This may
be (1) To Left: Starting position - feet in first position.
Turn the left heel to sideward left without lifting
done forward the toes
and backward, diagonally forward and backward, (pivoting or pushing on the ball of the L foot)
and sideward right and left. Take one cut for and point
every count. R foot sideward right (ct.1), lift the toe of the L
foot
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and turn it sideward left (pivoting or This may be done in any direction.
pushing on the heel
of the L foot) at the same time bringing the R HOP-STEP
foot to
pointing in fourth in front (cts. 2, 3). Repeat as Music: 2/4 time. Counts 1, 2.
many times as desired.
(2) To right: Repeat (1) starting with the other foot
(1) This is done in the manner as the step-hop in
moving
the reverse order, that is, the hop is done on
to sideward right. Pivot on the R foot and point
the first count and step on the second.
with the
To left. (4 measures)
L foot.
Music: ¾ time. Counts 1, 2, 3.

Note: This may be done either moving right or

left. (2) Hop in count 1, step on counts 2, 3.

This step may be done also in the following KURADANG STEP

manner: The first movement, that is, the pointing
of the R foot Music: ¾ time. Counts 1, 2, 3 to a measure (2 M.).
sideward is done in Change step obliquely forward R (L) (cts. 1
two counts instead of one (cts. 1, 2), and the and 2),
pointing in front in one count instead of two step L (R) across the R (L) in front (ct. 3); change
described above (ct. 3). step obliquely backward R (L) (cts. 1 and 2),
point L (R) in front (ct. 3).
GALOP STEP
MAZURKA STEP
Music: 2/4 time. Counts 1, ah, 2, ah. Music: ¾ mazurka time. Counts 1, 2, 3.

Step R (L) foot in fourth in front (ct. 1) and cut the Glide R (L) foot in second (ct. 1), cut R (L)
R (L) foot with L (R) thus displacing it and at the sideward with the L (R) foot (ct. 2), hop on the L
same time taking the weight of the body with the L (R)
(R) foot (ct. ah). There are two galops foot
to one measure. This is executed with one foot and beat R (L) in rear or in front the R (L) foot close
leading and may be done to the ankle of the L (R) foot (ct. 3). This step may
in any direction. be executed forward or going around also.

GLIDE OR SLIDE STEP Note: It is most important that the cut be

finished
Music: 2/4 time. Counts 1, 2. with an absolutely straight knee in order that the
final action may bring out the bended knee
(1) Glide or slide R (L) foot in second position
position.
(ct. 1),
close L (R) to R (L) foot in first position MINCING STEP
(ct.2). This
may be done in any direction. Music: 2/4 or ¾ time. Counts 1, 2 in 2/4 time.
Music: ¾ time. Counts 1, 2, 3. Music: ¾ time. Counts 1, 2, 3.

Starting position: R (L) foot in fifth position in

front, heels slightly raised or with the leading foot
(2) Glide or slide R (L) foot in fourth in front flat on the floor. Execute tiny steps sideward right
(cts. 1, 2), (left) as many times as necessary. In ¾ time take
close L (R) to R (L) foot in third position in rear one step for every count. In 2/4 time it maybe 2
(ct. 3).
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steps for every count. In non-Christian dances the (L) close to L (R) foot in third in rear (ct. and), step
mincing step is L (R) in fourth in front (ct. 2), pause (ct. and). Bend
usually the body
done with both feet flat on the floor or the heel of to the
rear foot with slightly raised. same direction of the step. This may be executed in
any direction.
"PAPURI" STEP
(2) HOP POLKA.
Music: ¾ time. Counts 1, 2, 3. Music: ¾ time. Counts 1, and, 2, and.

To right: (4 measures). It is a plain polka preceded by a hop before

the first count of the music. The hop may be
(1) Step R foot in second position (cts. 1, 2), step
designated in the music by
the L sideward right across the R in front either a dotted or a grace note. Execute the step in
the same manner as the plain polka.
(ct. 3).
Point R foot sideward left across the L in
front Hop on L (R) foot, and step or slide R (L) forward
(cts. 1, 2, 3) (2 M.). (ct. 1), close L (R) in third in rear (ct. and), and step
R
(L)
(2) Repeat (1) once more putting the weight
foot forward (ct. 2) and pause (ct. and). This may
of the be executed in any direction.
body on the R foot on the last three
counts (2 M.).
(3) GLIDE OR SLIDE POLKA.
Music: 2/4 time. Counts 1, and, 2, and, 1, and,
To left: (4 measures).
2, and
Repeat (1) and (2) starting with the L foot.
(2 measures).
Take two glides forward and a plain polka.
PASO ESPAÑOL
Slide L (R) foot in fourth in front (ct. 1), close R
(L) to L (R) foot in third in rear (ct. and), glide R
Music: ¾ time. Counts 1, 2, 3 (4 measures). (L) foot in fourth in front (ct.2) close R (L) foot in
third in rear (ct. and). Take one
Take one waltz-balance forward right (left) plain polka forward starting with the L (R) foot (cts.
1, and,
(cts. 1, 2, 3).
2, and). This may be executed in any direction.
Take one waltz-balance backward left (right)
(cts. 1, 2, 3). (4) HEEL AND TOE POLKA.
Music: 2/4 time. Counts 1, and, 2, and, 1, and,
Step-brush-swing hop forward with the R (L) 2, and
foot (cts. 1, 2, (2 measures).
3), and with the L (R) (cts. 1, 2, 3).
Place the L (R) heel in fourth in front (ct. 1, and),
touch the L (R) toe in fourth in front in rear (ct. 2,
and).
POLKA STEP SERIES This may be executed forward and backward only.

(1) PLAIN POLKA.

Music: 2/4 time. Counts 1, and, 2, and (1 measure). SCHOTTISCHE (NATIVE CHOTIS)

Step L (R) foot in fourth in front (ct. 1), step R Music 4/4 time. Counts 1, 2, 3, 4.
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Brush or slide R (L) obliquely forward or (1) Step L (R) foot in fourth in front (ct. 2), hop
sideward on the same foot and raise the R (L) foot in
(ct. 1), raise R (L) in fifth in front or rear (ct. 2), front or in rear (ct. 2). This may be executed in
brush or slide R (L) again as in count 1 (ct. 3), any direction.
raise up as in count 2 (ct. 4). Take three steps in Music: ¾ time. Counts 1, 2, 3.
place turning right
(2) Step L (R) foot in fourth in front (cts, 1, 2),
(left) about (cts. 1, 2, 3), pause
hop on
(ct. 4).
the same foot, and raise the R (L) foot in
front or in
The turn may be a complete or half turn
rear (ct. 3). This may be executed in any
around either to
direction.
right or left.

STEP-SWING
SLIDE STEP

Music: 2/4 time. Counts 1, 2.

The same as Glide Step.

(1) Step R (L) foot in second position (ct. 1), raise

SKIP STEP
and swing the L (R) foot in fourth in front or
across the
Music: 2/4 time. Counts 1, 2. R (L) in front (ct. 2). The toes of the raised
foot
The movements are the same as in step-hop. are pointed downward and the knee is
The only difference is that it is done in one count straight or slightly bent. This is done
only, so that there in any direction.
are two skip steps in a measure of 2/4 time. This is Music: ¾ time. Counts 1, 2, 3.
executed in any direction.
(2) The movements are the same as above,
SPANISH DRAW but take two counts for stepping and one count
Music: ¾ time. Counts 1, 2, 3. for raising.

Step R (L) foot in second or in fourth in rear STEP-SWING-HOP

(ct. 1),
draw or glide the L (R) foot slowly to R (L) in third Music: ¾ time. Counts 1, 2, 3.
in rear raising up the heels (ct. 2), and lower heels
(ct. 3).
Step R (L) foot in fourth in front (ct. 1), raise the L
(R)
STEP-BRUSH-SWING-HOP knee in front (ct. 2), hop on R (L) foot swing the L
foot
Music: ¾ time. Counts 1, 2, 3. outward at
the same time (ct. 3). This may be executed in any
Step R (L) foot in fourth in front (ct. 1), brush L direction.
(R) foot against the floor and raise it across the R
(L) in front SWING-BALANCE SERIES:
(ct. 2), hop on the R (L) (ct. 3). This may be
executed in any direction. A.(1) SWAY BALANCE WITH A POINT
(2 M.).
STEP-HOP
To Right:
Music: 2/4 time. Counts 1, 2. (a) Step R foot obliquely forward right (cts. 1,
2), step L
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across the R foot in front (ct. and), step R (b) Raise the L knee in front with toes pointed
obliquely backward (ct. 3). downward. The body is slightly bent forward
(b) Point L foot in fourth position in front (cts. (ct. 1), and raise gradually upward to erect
position (cts. 2, 3). The left arm is bent
1, 2, 3).
forward and is made to follow the
Hold arms in fourth position, R arm high.
Execute a movement of the body. The
"Kumintang" with the right and left hands while R arm is bent forward in level with the shoulder.
pointing with the L foot on counts 1, 2, 3.
To Left:
To Left: Start with the L foot and reverse the arm
Start with the L foot and reverse the arm positions.
positions.
Note: The Ilocano way has the body straight
(2) SWAY BALANCE WITH A BRUSH and the "kumintang" is done quicker on the
(2 M.). last count only.

To right: (5)DOUBLE SWAY-BALANCE STEPSfont

(a) Repeat the same movements as in (a) face="Verdana">
above (cts. 1, 2, and,
3). To Right:
(b) Brush L foot forward on the floor (ct. 1), (a) Repeat the same movements as in sway
let the L foot remain raised for counts 2, 3 (cts. balance with a point
2, 3). (a) and (b). Arms as above (2 M.).
Arms as above. (b) Step L sideward across the R foot in front
(cts. 1, 2),
To Left: step R sideward in second position (ct. 3)
Start with the L foot and reverse the arm (1 M.).
positions. (c) Point L foot in fourth in front (cts. 1, 2, 3) (1
M.).
(3) SWAY BALANCE WITH A HOP (2 M.). Girls holding their skirts, boys' hands at waist
To Right: for the last two measures (b and c).
(a) Repeat the same movements as in (a)
above (cts. 1, 2, and, To Left:
3). Start with the L foot and reverse the arm
positions.
(b) Raise the L foot across the R in front (cts.
1, 2), hop on the R foot (ct. 3). Arms
as above. The sway-balance series may also be done in the
following manner. This was found fitted to some
Filipino folk music and easier for small children
To Left: and beginners to perform.
Start with the L foot and reverse the arm
positions.
B.(1) SWAY BALANCE WITH A POINT
(2 M.)
(4)SWAY BALANCE WITH A RAISE (2
M.).
To Right:
(a) Step R foot obliquely forward right (cts. 1,
To Right: 2), step L across the R foot in front (ct. 3). (b)
(a) Repeat the same movements as in (a) Step R obliquely backward (ct. 1), point L
above (cts. 1, 2, and, in fourth in front (cts. 2, 3). Execute a
3). "kumintang" with the right
and left hands while pointing with the L
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foot on counts
1, 2, 3 of the second measure. To Left:
Start with the L foot and reverse the arm
To Left: positions.
Start with the L foot and reverse the arm
positions. TOUCH STEP

(2) SWAY BALANCE WITH A BRUSH Music: 2/4 time. Counts 1, 2.

(2 M.).
(1) Point R (L) foot in fourth in front (ct. 1),
To Right: step R
(a) Repeat the same movements as in B (a) (L) close L (R) in first position (ct. 2). This may
above (cts. 1, 2, be done in all positions.
3).
(b) Step R obliquely backward (ct. 1), brush L (2) This may be taken in this manner also.
foot forward Point R (L) foot in fourth in front (ct. 1), with a
(cts. 2, 3). Arms as above. jump reverse
the position of the feet, that is, pointing the
(3) SWAY BALANCE WITH A HOP (2 L (R)
M.). in front and the R (L) in position taking
the weight
To Right: of the body. This is taking one count for
(a) Repeat the same movements as in B (a) every change of position of
the feet.
above (cts. 1, 2,
Music: ¾ time. Counts 1, 2, 3.
3).
(b) Step R obliquely backward (ct. 1), raise the
(3) Point R (L) foot in fourth in front (ct. 1),
L foot
step R
across the R in front (ct. 2), hop on the R
foot (L) close to L (R) in first position (cts. 2,
3).
(ct. 3). Arms as above.

(4) This may be done also by giving two

(4) SWAY BALANCE WITH A RAISE (2 M.).
counts in pointing and one for closing
the feet together.
To Right:
(a) Repeat the same movements as in B (a) TURNS
above (cts. 1, 2,
3). (b) Step R obliquely backward (ct. 1),
raise the L knee in front with toes pointed 1. BRUSH-STEP-TURN
downward (cts. 2, Music: ¾ time. Counts 1, 2, 3.
3). The body
and arm movements are the same as To Right:
above. (a) Step R foot in second position in making a
quarter turn at the same time (ct. 1), brush
L forward (ct. 2), step
(5) DOUBLE SWAY-BALANCE STEPS (4 M.).
L close to the R foot in first position (ct.
3) (1 M.).
To Right:
(a) Repeat the same movements as in B (a)
(b) Repeat (a) three times more making a
above (cts. 1, 2,
quarter turn every measure (3 M.). The turn is
3, 1, 2, 3). complete after the fourth step.
(b) Repeat the same movements as in A (b) and (c).
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To Left: 5. PIVOT-TURN
Repeat all, starting with the L foot and turning
around in place to the Music: 2/4 time. Counts 1, and, 2, and.
left.
To Right: (2 M.).
2. CHANGE-STEP-TURN (a) Step R foot in fourth in front (or a little
close to fifth
Music: 2/4 time. Counts 1, and, 2, or 1, 2. position) and bend the knee slightly (ct. 1),
execute a quarter-turn right with a push on the
(a) If a moderate turn is desired, execute two ball of the L foot
change steps (heel of the L foot is raised), and raise the R foot
slightly
(R, L or L, R) around in place, clockwise (to R)
or counter clockwise (to L) (2 M.). from the floor (ct. and). Repeat all once more (ct.
2, and).

(b) If a fast turn is desired, execute only one change

step to make a complete turn either to left or (b) Repeat all (a) (cts. 1, and, 2, and). Finish at the
right (1 M.). starting position.

(c) If a slow turn is desired, execute four change To Left: (2 M.).

steps around in place, either to right or left Repeat (a) and (b) with the L foot in front making
(4 M.). four quarter- turns to left always on the ball of the
R foot.
3. CROSS-STEP-TURN OR PIROUETTE
6. PIVOT-TURN WITH A POINT
Music: ¾ time. Counts 1, 2, 3.
Music: ¾ time. Counts 1, 2, 3.
Step R (L) foot in second position (ct. 1), cross the
L (R) in To right or clockwise: (4 M.).
front of the R (L), rise on toes of both feet and make Weight of the body on the L foot. Point R foot
a obliquely forward
complete turn (cts. 1, 2), point R close to L foot in first position
on the balls of the feet (ct. 2), lower heels and finish (ct.
the turn with the R (L) foot in fifth position in front. 3). Pivot on
Pause (cts. 1, 2, 3). the L foot (heel) making a quarter turn right and at
the same time pointing
4. CROSS-TURN R foot obliquely right forward (cts. 1, 2), point R
close to L foot in
first position (ct. 3). Repeat twice more until a full
Music: ¾ time. Counts 1, 2, 3. turn is made. Finish facing to the front.
Cross L (R) foot in front of R (L) (ct. 1), turn
(or pivot) right (left) on the balls of the feet (ct. 2),
lower heels down (ct. 3). To left or counterclockwise: (4 M.).
Pause (cts. 1, 2, 3). Bend the knees slightly and Repeat the same movements pointing with
swing the L foot and pivoting
the left (right) with the R.
arm from second position and bend the body
slightly to the left on count Note: This step can be done in this manner - take
1, swing the arm across the body in front to help one count for
proper balancing when turning on count 2, finish pointing in front and two counts for
the turn with the body straight and feet together on pointing close to the
count 3. The other hand may be on waist or holding other foot.
the skirt or "barong tagalog".
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The turn can be done also in eight points for eight 10. THREE-STEP TURN IN PLACE
measures.
Do all the above steps with the feet as close
7. PIVOT-TURN WITN "SAROK" AND POINT together as
possible (in first position) (cts. 1, 2, 3). Finish with
Music: ¾ time. Counts 1, 2, 3. a bow and the feet are together.

"Sarok" with R (L) foot across L (R) in front 11. WALTZ-TURN

(cts. 1, 2), point
R (L) foot close to L (R) in first position (ct. 3). Music: ¾ time. Counts 1, 2, 3.
Proceed as in pivot
turn above (3 M.). This may be done also in eight (1) If a moderate turn is desired, take two
measures. waltz steps turning around either right
or left in place.
8. SLIDE-TURN OR "PIANG-PIANG"
(2) If a slow turn is desired, take four waltz
Music: ¾ time. Counts 1, 2, 3. steps to make a complete turn. Start
with the R foot when turning right or
clockwise and with the L foot in the
To Right: (4 M.). reverse direction.
(a) Step R foot in second position making a
quarter turn at the same time (ct. 1), slide the L foot (3) If a fast turn is desired, take one waltz
forward (ct. 2), and step
slide it to right or left to make a complete
continuously close to the R in first position putting turn.
weight of the body on it at the end of the slide (ct.
3) (1 M.).
WALTZ-BALANCE

(b) Repeat (a) three times more, making a

Music: ¾ time. Counts 1, 2, 3.
quarter turn every measure (3 M.). Use the ball or
the toes only of the sliding foot.
Step R (L) in fourth or in intermediate in front
(ct. 1), close L (R) foot to R (L) in first or third
To Left: (4 M.).
position in rear
Repeat he same as above, starting with the L
and
foot and turning around in
raise heels (ct. 2), lower heels with the weight of the
place to the left.
body on
the R (L) foot. The knees are slightly bent before
9. THREE-STEP TURN
raising the
heels. The body gently swayed in the opposite
Music: ¾ time. Counts 1, 2, 3. direction of the step. This may be executed
Step L (R) foot to second position (ct. 1), turn forward, backward,
left (right) about and step R (L) to second (ct. 2), obliquely forward and backward,
step backward across to the right with the L (R) sideward right and left.
foot, and complete turn to face front (ct. 3).
WALTZ (BALLROOM)
In teaching this to beginners have a point in
fourth or in intermediate in front after executing the Music: ¾ time. Counts 1, 2, 3.
last turn (cts.
1, 2, 3).
Do it with R and L foot pointing in front alternately.
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Step R foot in fourth in front (ct. 1), slide R (L) foot

diagonally forward right (passing trough first
position)
(ct. 2), step L (R) in third in rear of R (L) foot (ct.
3). This may be
executed in all directions. The execution must be
smoothly done.

WALTZ (NATIVE)

Music: ¾ time. Counts 1, 2, 3.

Step L (R) foot in fourth in front (ct. 1), step R

(L)
close to L (R) in first in third position in rear (ct. 2),
step
L (R) in fourth in front (ct. 3).

This may be executed in all directions. This is done

like a change step in ¾ time.