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PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH 3
WORLD OF DANCE
‘DANCE IS AN ART” (Philippine Folk Dance)
What is folk dance?
Folk dances are the indigenous dances of any specific “folk” or the
common people. They are traditional customary or recreational dance
forms of a given country which have evolved naturally and were
handed down across generations.
Folk dances are related to everything of importance in our daily lives,
subject as customs, rituals, and occupations of a specific group of
people. Most of these dances are related in origin to religious belief,
stemming from emotions, superstitions, festivals, ceremonies of birth,
courtship, marriage, death, war, and countless themes common to all
people around the world. According to Duggan, Schlottmann, and
Rutledge (1948), “folk dance became the overt expression of
emotions and ideas which were particularly significant or the re-
enactment of customs and events constituting an important part of
their history and patterns of daily living.”
Lopez (2006) defined Philippine folk dance as “a traditional mode of
expression that employs bodily movements of redundant patterns
linked to definitive features of rhythmic beats or music.”
She further stated that Philippine folk dance, to be called such,
should have the following characteristics:
1. It is traditional
2. It has an expensive behavior
3. Simple, basic rhythm dominates the folk dance and
establishes the pattern of movement.
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4. It is created by an unknown choreographer or by communal
efforts.
5. It performs a function in the life of the (folk) people.
Often times the term folk dance is being confused or used
interchangeably with ethnic and, national dance.
The Philippine dances Carinosa, Curacha, and Pandango are
examples of national folk dances as they are popular throughout the
country. Pandango, for example, has several variations coming from
the both Luzon and Visayas islands. Even within one locality, dancers
have different ways of performing it. Examples of Pandango dances
are:
1. Pandango Ilocano
2. Pandango Visayan
3. Pandango Dumagueteno
4. Pandango Ivatan
5. Pandango Rinconada
6. Pandango sa Ilaw
Ethnic dances or ethnological dances are those performed in
primitive tribes and have retained their close kinship with religious
ritual and community custom. These dances may “require a
certain level of special performing skills” (Kraus, 1962) that are
symbolic in meaning, making it harder for those outside the group
to understand. They can be performed in three different
categories, namely, ritual, life-cycle, and occupational.
In the Philippines, dances, originating from the Ifugao people of
the northern, Luzon T’boli tribe from Southern Mindanao, and
Tagbanua tribe from Palawan are examples of ethnic dances.
Below are few examples of the different types of ethnic dances:
1. Ritual dances- dances that depict ritual ceremonies.
Examples are Dugso (Bukidnon) and Pagdidiwata
(Palawan)
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2. Life-cicle dances- dances relating to the cycle of human
life such as birthing, courtship, wedding, and funeral .
Examples are Binasuan (Pangasinan) and Daling-daling
(Muslim courtship dance from (Sulu)
3. Occupational dances- dances that exhibit work and
occupation of the dancers. Examples are Mag-Asik
(Cotabato) and Mananagat (Cebu) dances.
Different types of Philippine folk dances:
The three major regional classifications of Philippine folk
dances are tribal dances from the Cordilleras, dances from
lowland Christians, and Muslim dances.
1. Tribal dances from the Cordilleras – include non-
Christian dances from the Cordilleras.
2. Lowland Christian dances – dances coming from
places with Western influences such as that of the
Tagalogs, Ilokanos, Pampanggenos, Pangasinense,
Bisayans, and Bicolanas. These dances are influenced
by Hispanic and European cultures.
3. Muslim dances – dances from the people of the
Southern Islands of the Philippines such as Mindanao
and Sulu. These dances are influenced by Arabic and
Indo- Malayan cultures.
Philippine folk dances, regardless of their
classifications, may also be categorized as:
1. Life-cycle dances – dances that serve as ritual as
one passes to different stage in life such as from
birth to childhood to adulthood; from singlehood to
marriage; and from life to death. Below are the
different dances that portray life-cycle:
a) Courtship dances
b) Wedding dances
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c) Funeral dances
2. Festival dances – dances that are either religious
or secular and are connected with the celebration
of recurring events of a special significance.
3. Occupational dances - dances that depict the
means of livelihood of the Filipino people. Palay
festival, a national dance in rice-growing regions, is
an example of an occupational dance wherein
dancers portray different steps in rice- growing-
from planting to harvesting to threshing, flailing,
pounding, airing, and winnowing (Aquino, 1979).
4. Ritual and ceremonial dances – dances
performed as part of a rituals and ceremonies of a
certain tribe or group of people.
5. Game dances – derivation. hyns from local folk
ganes. One example of these dances is the Pukol
dance from Aklan and Capiz in the Panay region.
Pukol means “to strike or bump each other”
(Aquino, 1979).
6. Joke and trickster dances – include jokes or
tricks played by a dancer on another or a group of
dancers who is one of them. The intention is to
render that individual ‘to a physical or mental,
indignity or discomfort” (Lopez, 2006). Example of
these is the Pandanggo sa Sambalilo dance from
the Tagalog regions wherein a girl teases her male
partner by playing with his hat then pushes him
when he is about to succeed in getting back and
putting on his hat from the floor.
7. Memetic or drama dances – dances that micmic
animals, inanimate objects, or other people. The
dancers get into roles other than themselves and
become actors totally immersed in the story the
dances tell. The itik-itik dance from Surigao is an
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example of a mimetic dance as it imitates the
movements of a duck.
8. War dances – dances that expresse feud and
enmity wherein two male dancers engage in
physical combat with Spartanlike- intensity
(Lopez,2006). Maglalatik (Binan, Laguna) is an
example of a war dance as is depicts a battle
between Muslims of Southern Philippines and the
Christians Filipinof the Lowlands over Latik(the
residue after cocont boils down). In this dance, the
Muslim won and the Christians sought conciliation
in order to convert the /muslim Moros to
Christianity(Aquino, 1979).
9. Social ementies dances – dances that express
social graces, hospitality, and offerings of gifts to
friends. All social ballroom dances and most of the
“FIlipinized” Western dances that show
camaraderie merriment belong to this group
(Lopez, 2006). Examples are Minute Yano (Iriga,
Camarines Sur), Alay (Tagalog regions), and
Habanera Botolena (Botolan, Zambales) dances.
Minuete Yano, for instance, is performed by people
from high social standing in the community during
special occasions honoring high government
officials and church dignitaries (Aquino, 1979)
BALLET
What is ballet?
Ballet (French: [balɛ]) is a type of performance
dance that originated during the Italian Renaissance in
the fifteenth century and later developed into a concert
dance form in France and Russia. It has since become
a widespread, highly technical form of dance with its
own vocabulary based on French terminology. It has
been globally influential and has defined the
foundational techniques used in many other dance
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genres and cultures. Ballet has been taught in various
schools around the world, which have historically
incorporated their own cultures and as a result, the art
has evolved in a number of distinct ways. See glossary
of ballet.
A ballet, a work, consists of
the choreography and music for a ballet production.
Ballets are choreographed and performed by
trained ballet dancers. Traditional classical ballets are
usually performed with classical music accompaniment
and use elaborate costumes and staging, whereas
modern ballets, such as the neoclassical works of
American choreographer George Balanchine, are often
performed in simple costumes (e.g., leotards and
tights) and without the use of elaborate sets or
scenery.
BRIEFLY HISTORY OF BALLET
Originated in the Italian Renaissance courts of the 15th
century. Noblemen and women were treated to lavish
events, especially wedding celebrations, where
dancing and music created an elaborate spectacle.
Dancing masters taught the steps to the nobility, and
the court participated in the performances. In the 16th
century, Catherine de Medici — an Italian
noblewoman, wife of King Henry II of France and a
great patron of the arts — began to fund ballet in the
French court. Her elaborate festivals encouraged the
growth of ballet de cour, a program that included 
dance, decor, costume, song, music and poetry. A
century later, King Louis XIV helped to popularize and
standardize the art form. A passionate dancer, he
performed many roles himself, including that of the Sun
King in Ballet de la nuit. His love of ballet fostered its
elevation from a past time for amateurs to an endeavor
requiring professional training.
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By 1661, a dance academy had opened in Paris, and What is the

in 1681 ballet moved from the courts to the stage. The
French opera Le Triomphe de l’Amour incorporated
ballet elements, creating a long-standing opera-ballet
tradition in France. By the mid-1700s French ballet
master Jean Georges Noverre rebelled against the
artifice of opera-ballet, believing that ballet could stand
on its own as an art form. His notions — that ballet
should contain expressive, dramatic movement that
should reveal the relationships between characters —
introduced the ballet d’action, a dramatic style of ballet
that conveys a narrative. Noverre’s work is considered
the precursor to the narrative ballets of the 19th
century.

Quick assessment!
What is the difference and similarities?
CLASSICAL and CONTEMPORARY BALLET, put
your answer in a whole sheet of paper. composition of a ballet class?
A typical ballet class is divided into two sections: Barre and Centre,
consisting of Adage, Pirouettes and Allegro. Ballet class always
finishes with Reverence.

Ballet class is progressive. In the beginning of class, dancers will start

off learning smaller, more basic steps and movements at a slower
BALLET IN THE PHILIPPINES
tempo. As class progresses, the steps will gradually become faster
Founded in 1969 by Alice Reyes with the support of
and bigger, incorporating the entire body and moving across the
Eddie Elejar and the Cultural Cent ... Founded in
whole studio space by the end of class.
1969 by Alice Reyes with the support of Eddie
BARRE
Elejar and the Cultural Center of
Every dancer will start ballet class at the barre. Dancers use the barre
the Philippines, Ballet Philippines (BP) is widely
for assistance and to support their body while performing small
recognized today as a cornerstone of the Filipino
exercises. Beginners may start using the barre with two hands (facing
cultural identity.
the barre). Most barre exercises will be performed facing sideways
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with one hand on the barre. Exercises at the barre are done one leg at
a time and repeated twice to exercise both legs.
Although many dancers complain that barre work may be mundane
and boring, Barre is an essential part of ballet class. Exercises at the
barre prepare the body for exercises in Centre (without the barre).
Barre work helps to establish body and weight placement, build
strength and stamina, and refine the basics of your technique to use
for more difficult steps later in class.
CENTRE
After Barre, dancers move into the middle of the studio for Centre
work. Centre work is done without the assistance of the barre. Many
of the centre exercises are similar to those done at the barre. This
gives dancers time to find their balance and placement on their own.
Exercises will gradually become more dynamic and incorporate larger
full-body movement as class progresses in Centre.
Adage
Adapted from the musical direction adagio, Adage is a combination of
flowing, graceful movements performed to a slow tempo. Adage steps
can include developpe, promenade, and arabesque. Adage aims to
help dancers focus on their extension, balance, control and musicality.
As many of the Adage steps feature lifting the leg off the floor,
dancers concentrate on the visual lines the body forms when hitting a
position.
Allegro
The Allegro portion of class introduces faster, lively movements such
as jumps and other turns. Petit Allegro, the first allegro exercise, will
start off with small jumps in place. Some small Petit Allegro jumps
include saute, changement, assemble, jete and so on.
Again, each allegro exercise will slowly become bigger, until the final
exercise, Grand Allegro. Grand Allegro consists of big jumps across
the floor and fast movements. Grand jete, saut de chat, and tour jete
are some examples of Grand Allegro steps.
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In more advanced ballet classes, dancers will perform Coda exercises
after Grande Allegro such as fouette turns for women, and tours en
l’air and manege for men.
REVERENCE
Ballet class will conclude with Reverence. Performed to slower
Adage-like music, this final combination is a series of bows or
courtesies to give thanks to the instructor, other dancers and
accompanist (if your class has one!). Reverence is a way of
celebrating ballet’s traditions, elegance and giving respect to your
teacher and peers for the dance.
Activity 1
Directions : Learn the basic dance positions in ballet and do it, while
doing it take a selfie and post to our Facebook Group with the caption:
Name and Strand
Physical Education and Health 3 (Basic Dance Position in Ballet)
#GOFORGROWTH
MODERN DANCE
What is modern dance?
The modern dance movement began in the early 1900s as a rebellion
against the formality and structure of ballet. Dancers wanted to move
freely and naturally through space, not just vertical high as was typical
of ballet. They wanted to be free of toe shoes and grasp the floor with
bare feet. They wanted to involve the whole body in their dance, using
torso, shoulders, head, arms, hands, even fingers. They wanted to
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incorporate the facial expressions that accompany the feelings and
emotions of dance. Most importantly, they wanted their dance to be
not just an intellectual and physical endeavor, but a creative one as
well!
Modern Dance was born; a dance discipline retaining some ballet
technique, expanding upon it and freeing it to encompass the exciting
world of total body involvement and creative expression. Modern
dance may look jazz like, balletic, lyrical or totally different – creating
its style for the mood being explored. The Lion King on Broadway, for
instance, is modern dance.
Creative Movement for 4-6 year-olds is my simplification of Modern
Dance, focusing not so much on set technique but more on the
natural movements and creative intuitions that evolve when exploring
the feelings and emotions of dance.
Simply, Modern Dance is a creation of movements to match a
dancer's feelings and purpose. Any moves are fine as long as you
learn to execute them well and with meaning.
CHARACTERISTICS OF A MODERN DANCE
1. TECHNIQUE – although some would see modern dance just
purely an “interpretative dance” there is a technical approach
to training a modern dancer. This teaches the dancer go
control the body and making it the instrument. It is also
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provides the skills of dance movement to make the body move
efficiently and with precision. There are several techniques
from various modern dance.
2. Improvisation- this refers to the spontaneous movement
performed by dancers in response to suggestions by the
choreographer. Various images, ideas, feelings, or other
stimulating events may be motivations for improvisations.
Modern dance allows considerable freedom to the dancer.
3. Choreography- modern dance allows choreographic freedom.
The form in this dance mostly represents the personal and
emotional experiences of its creator. The intent and style of
the dance choreography are not limited to certain areas or
subject matters, giving the choreographers freedom to choose
their own. (Minton, 1984)
Quick assessment1
Where did modern dance came from?
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BASIC MODERN DANCE SKILL
A Brief History of Modern Dance Steps
Modern dance was developed by now famous pioneers Martha
Graham, Paul Taylor and Isadora Duncan, to name only a few. These
classically trained dancers all shared the same sentiment that dance
could be enjoyed outside of the realms of rigid ballet. Modern dance
was created to show emotion and a more "human" side to the art, a
striking contrast to the strict rules and guidelines of ballet, which was
the most popular style of dance in America at that time.
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Modern dance steps continue to evolve with each dancer who is a wonderful exhibition of grace and bodily control, almost derived from
inspired enough to create, and the style will only grow with future its ancestor ballet.
generations.
ACTIVITY 1
Modern Dance Steps Directions : examining the Background of Philippine Folk
Dance
When you take a modern dance class, the technique you learn will 1. Search and choose one from any ot the resources you
vary upon the preference of the teacher. Since it is such an emotion- have for Philippine folk dance.
driven genre of dance, students are able to learn great variations of Answer the following questions:
the craft by studying under different instructors. However, there are a) Where does the dance come from? (Trace the place or
some movements and choreography that are uniform in studios, and province of origin)
these modern steps can easily be mastered. b) It is national or ethic dance?

Curl Down and Up Activity 2 - Interpreting and Teaching a Folk Dance

Starting in jazz first position (feet parallel facing front), with your arms
at your side and your gaze focused downward, curl your spine over
slowly, being careful not to collapse at the waist. When you are
halfway down to the floor, bend your knees and continue to "curl."
Your instructor may tell you to curl down one vertebrae at a time, and
then subsequently "grow back upward," again with one section of your
spine at a time.
1. Identify and review the fundamental dance steps used in the
folk dance you choose.
2. Choose at least two consecutive figures from the folk dance
you have chosen. Interpret and practice them (for example:
Figure 1-2 of the Tinikling dance).

Leg Swings
Standing again in parallel first, place your arms in second position.
Sliding the right leg forward with a pointed toe, it should then brush
through the first position and follow through backwards, slightly
bending the knee. This is often used as a transitional movement in a
combination of choreography.

Flat Back
It sounds simple enough, but a flat back executed properly takes a
distinct amount of discipline and flexibility. After you have bent over,
keeping your spine as straight as possible, raise your arms into high
fifth with the palms facing inward. Raise the torso back up,
simultaneously with the arms as a single fluid movement. This step is

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3. Teach the dance to your classmates by first introducing the
the fundamental dance steps and the rhythmic patten used,
followed by the two consecutive figures.
Activity 3 - Learning the Basic Movements of Ballet
Directions : Learn the basic dance positions in ballet and do it, while
doing it take a selfie and post to our Facebook Group with the caption:
Name and Strand
Physical Education and Health 3 (Basic Dance Position in Ballet)
#GOFORGROWTH
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Activity 4 – Creating Simple Modern Dance Combinations
1. Choose any movements from the lesson. Combine and
create a simple 32 to 64 counts combination exercises
(e.g., the 8 count phase may consists of two or more
basic movements).
2. Execute and perform via video and upload to our
Facebook Page.
Activity 5 – Creating Simple Ballet Combinations
3. Choose any ballet movements from the lesson. Combine
and create a simple 32 to 64 counts combination
exercises (e.g., the 8 count phase may consists of two or
more basic movements).
4. Execute and perform via video and upload to our
Facebook Page.
Hi students! Please write your reflection about the lesson :
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