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    The document discusses Philippine folk dances. It defines folk dance as dances created and performed by ordinary people, and sometimes divided into regional and national dances. It then describes characteristics of Philippine folk dances, including that most are done in pairs, involve hand movements, and begin and end with a "saludo." It also lists and describes five common forms of Philippine folk dances.

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    The document discusses Philippine folk dances. It defines folk dance as dances created and performed by ordinary people, and sometimes divided into regional and national dances. It then describes characteristics of Philippine folk dances, including that most are done in pairs, involve hand movements, and begin and end with a "saludo." It also lists and describes five common forms of Philippine folk dances.

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    Jigsaw Puzzle and Jumbled

    Letters Game
    Dress Me Up Game
    LISTEN AND PERFORM A DANCE
    FIGURE!
    PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCES
    Unlocking Difficulties
    FOLK
    Originating or traditional with the
    common people of a country or region
    and typically reflecting their lifestyle.
    DANCE
    A form of expression of oneself through
    rhythmic movement.
    SO WHAT IS FOLK DANCE?
    •Folk dance refers to the dancers
    created and performed
    collectively by the ordinary
    people.
    •It may also divided into the
    “regional” and the “national”
    dances.
    •Philippine folk dances are diverse,
    and include religious, ceremonial,
    courtship, combative, comic and
    game dances.
    •It is defined as a traditional dance
    of a given country.
    CHARACTERISTICS OF FOLK DANCE
    • In general, the dancers stand apart.
    • Most dances are done by pairs.
    • Hand movements play an important role.
    • Most dance are in long formation
    • Most dances begin and ends with a
    “saludo”
    FORMS OF PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCES
    •Rural Dances
    •Spanish Influence Dances
    •Mindanao Dances
    •Cordillera Dances
    •Ethnic Dances
    These dances illustrate the
    fiesta spirit and
    demonstrate a love of life.
    These are the dances are

    named in honor of the

    legendary of Mari Clara

    who remains a symbol of

    the virtues and nobility of

    the Filipina woman.


    These are the dances of

    mountain tribes in Northern

    Luzon, such as those pf the

    Kalinga and Ifugao People.


    These dances are performed
    essentially for the gods.
    EVALUATION
    Read the statements carefully.
    Write the correct answer on the
    blank.
    _______________ 1. It refers to
    the dances created and
    performed collectively by
    the ordinary people.
    _______________ 2 - 6. For
    numbers 2 to 6 enumerate
    the five of forms of Philippine
    Folk Dances.
    7 – 10: Complete the following statements to
    describes the characteristics of Philippine
    Folk Dances. Choose the letter of the correct
    answer.
    A. Hand movements D. “Saludo”
    B. Long E. Short
    C. Pairs F. Solo
    G. Stand
    7. MOST DANCES ARE DONE BY _________.
    A. Hand movements
    B. Long
    C. Pairs
    D. “Saludo”
    E. Short
    F. Solo
    G. Stand
    8. ____________ PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE.
    A. Hand movements
    B. Long
    C. Pairs
    D. “Saludo”
    E. Short
    F. Solo
    G. Stand
    9. MOST DANCES ARE IN _______ FORMATION.
    A. Hand movements
    B. Long
    C. Pairs
    D. “Saludo”
    E. Short
    F. Solo
    G. Stand
    10. MOST DANCES BEGIN AND ENDS WITH A
    “________”.
    A. Hand movements
    B. Long
    C. Pairs
    D. “Saludo”
    E. Short
    F. Solo
    G. Stand
    KEY TO CORRECTION:

    1. Folk Dance 7. C
    2 – 6: Rural Dances 8. A
    Spanish Influence Dances 9. B
    Mindanao Dances 10. D
    Ethnic/Tribal Dances
    Cordillera Dances
    ASSIGNMENT:
    Bring your P.E. attire tomorrow for your
    group performance test on
    Fundamental Feet and Arms Position in
    Folk Dancing.
    FUNDAMENTAL POSITIONS OF THE
    ARMS AND FEET IN FOLK DANCE
    1ST POSITION
    Encircle both
    arms in front of
    chest with the
    finger tips about
    an inch apart.
    Heels together,
    toes apart with
    an angle of 45
    degrees.
    2 ND POSITION
    Both arms
    raised sideward
    with a graceful
    curve.

    Astride
    sideward of
    about a pace or
    1 foot distance.
    3 RD POSITION
    One arm raised
    sideward, the
    other arm
    overhead.

    Heel of one
    close to the in-
    step of the
    other foot.
    One arm in a half
    4 TH POSITION
    circle in front,
    other arm
    overhead.

    One foot in
    front of the
    other about a
    pace distance.
    5TH POSITION
    Both arms
    raised
    overhead.

    Heel of front
    foot close to
    the big toe of
    the rare foot.

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