Arms Positions:

First position- raise arms to

a circle in front of the chest.
Second position – open up
arms sideward, raised
below shoulder level with a
graceful curve.
Third position – raise one
arm overhead while other
arm remains in 2nd
position.
Fourth position – raise one
arm in front of chest in a
half circle, while one arm
remains overhead.
Fifth position – raise both
arms overhead in a graceful
curve.
Feet Positions:
First position – bring heels
close to touch; toes apart.
Second position – bring feet
apart sideward.

FUNDAMENTAL
Third position – bring the
heel of one foot to touch the
instep of the other foot.

DANCE Fourth position – bring one

foot in front of the other
foot to walk strike.

POSITIONS Fifth position – bring the

heel of one foot to touch the
toe of the other.
Very expressive movements of the feet and arms characterize
Philippine folk dances. These movements are a combination of the
five fundamental positions of the arms and feet whether the pace of
the dance steps is slow or fast.
Steffie Jane C.
Tan BSN-1D