Lesson 7

FUNDAMENTAL RHYTHM AND DANCE STEPS

TOPICS: First Aid for Selected Situations

1. Fundamental Rhythm
2. Traditional Dance Steps Common to All Dances

LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the lesson, you should be able to:
1. Identify and perform the common dance steps in 24 and 34 time signature
2. Analyze the dance steps in terms of their step pattern and counting
3. Execute the dance steps accurately in term of step pattern and counting

TOPIC 1: FUNDAMENTAL RHYTHM

Fundamental rhythm is the regular repetition of a beat, accent, and the rise and fall of the
like with movement. The following music terms are used to analyze the fundamental rhythm

1. Tempo. This refers to the rate of speed at which a piece moves.

2. Beat. It is the steady underlying pulse of rhythm.
3. Measure. It is a group of pulse beats.
4. Time Signature. The number above denotes the number of beats in a measure and the
number below denotes the kind of note that receives one beat.

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Example: 4, 4, 4, etc.
5. Counts. It is the pulse beat, a time limit. A practical way to describe a rhythm pattern.
Example: 24 – 1, 2 to a measure
6. Step Pattern. It is the movement/s done for each of the dance steps.
Example: Waltz - step (R), close (L), step (R)
7. Syncopation. The shifting of regular metrical accent.

TOPIC 2: TRADITIONAL DANCE STEPS COMMON TO ALL DANCES

BLEKING STEP

2 Heel-place Close : 1M
4 1 2

3 Heel-place Close : 1M
4 1, 2 3

CLOSE STEP OR FOLLOW STEP

2 Step Close : 1M
4 1 2

3 Step Close : 1M
4 1, 2 3

GRAPEVINE (2M)

2 Step Cross-step (in rear) : Step Cross-step (in front) :

4 1 2 1 2

3 Step Cross-step (rear) : Step Cross-step (front) : 4M

4 1, 2 3 1, 2 3

MINCING STEP

2 3 R/L foot in leading, heels slightly raised, execute tiny steps

4 or 4 sideward right or left as many times as required.

CUT STEP

2 Displace R with L (count 1

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 4 Displace L with R (count 2) 1M

3 Displace R with L (counts 1, 2)

4 Displace L with Right (count 3) 1M

STEP-POINT

2 Step point : 1M
4 1 2

3 Step point : 1M
4 1, 2 3

STEP SWING

2 Step Swing forward across in front : 1M

4 1 2

3 Step Swing forward across in front : 1M

4 1, 2 3

TOUCH STEP

2 Point Close : 1M
4 1 2

3 Point Close : 1M
4 1, 2 3

CHANGING STEP (PALIT-PALIT) 1M

2 Jump and land on both feet with R in front (count 1)

4 Jump and land on both feet with L in front (count 2)
CHANGE STEP

2 Step Close Step : 1M

4 1 and 2

CROSS CHANGE STEP

2 Cross- step Close Step : 1M

4 1 and 2

CHASING STEP

2 Step Close Step Close : 1M

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 4 1 and 2 and

CONTRA GANZA

2 Step Cross-step Step : 1M

4 1 2 and

HAPLIK

2 Step Step : hop hop: step step step |

4 1 2 1 2 1 and 2
turning

hop hop : step step step : hop hop:

1 2 1 and 2 1 2
turning

step step : close pause : 8M

1 2 1 2

HEEL-and-TOE CHANGE STEP

2 heel-place toe-point : step close step : 2M

4 1 2 1 and 2

PLAIN POLKA

2 step close step pause : 1M

4 1 and 2 and

ROCKING

2 Fall onto R (L) foot forward, raise L (R) foot in rear (count 1)
4 Fall onto L (R) foot in rear, raise R (L) in front (count 2)

MAZURKA

3 Slide Cut Hop : 1M

4 1 2 3

REDOBA

3 Slide Cut Cut : 1M

4 1 2 3

SWAY BALANCE WITH A BRUSH

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 3 Step (Diagonally forward) Cross-step :
4 1, 2 3

Step (diagonally backward) Brush : 2M

1 2, 3

SWAY BALANCE WITH A CLOSE

3 Step (diagonally forward) Cross- step :

4 1, 2 3
Step (diagonally backward) close : 2M
1 2, 3

SWAY BALANCE WITH A POINT

3 Step (diagonally forward) Cross-step :

4 1, 2 3
Step (diagonally backward) point : 2M
1 2, 3

SWAY BALANCE WITH A RAISE

3 Step (diagonally forward) Cross-step :

4 1, 2 3
Step (diagonally backward) raise : 2M
1 2, 3

SWAY BALANCE WITH A HOP

3 Step (diagonally forward) Cross-step :

4 1, 2 3
Step (diagonally backward) raise hop : 2M
1 2 3

SWAY BALANCE WITH A WALTZ

3 Step (diagonally forward) cross-step :

4 1, 2 3
Step (diagonally backward) close step : 2M
1 2 3
DOUBLE SWAY BALANCE

3 Step (diagonally forward) cross -step | Step (diagonally backward)

4 1, 2 3 1

Point : Cross-step Step (sideways): Point : 4M

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 2, 3 1, 2 3 1, 2, 3

WALTZ (Native)

3 Step close step : 1M

4 1 2 3

CROSS WALTZ

3 Cross-step close step : 1M

4 1 2 3

WALTZ BALANCE

3 Step Forward Close and raise heels Lower heels : 1M

4 1 2 3

Assessment

Learning Task 7.1: I Know It!

Let’s check your knowledge.

Direction: Answer the following questions.

1. What are the dance steps that can be danced either in 24 or 34 time music?
_______________________________________________________________________

2. What makes the dance step Chance Step and Waltz Step similar and different from each
other?
_______________________________________________________________________

3. How many measures will it take, if you are to execute the following dance steps?
a. Two double sway balance ______________________________________________
b. Three haplik _________________________________________________________
c. Four mazurka ________________________________________________________
d. Four Sway balance with a hop ___________________________________________
e. Two heel-and-toe polka ________________________________________________

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 Learning Task 7.2: I want to Perform It!

Direction: Make a video presentation demonstrating / executing the Traditional Dance Steps
Common to All Dances. Furthermore, take a video while performing the dance steps
combination in 24 and 34. In doing this activity, observe health protocol. Submit the video
presentation and recorded videos to my messenger, google classroom or Gmail and it will be
graded through rubric below.

Skill Development 7.2.1

Execute the traditional dance terms common to all dances with correct music and
counting.

Rubrics

Criteria 5 pts. 4 pts. 3 pts. 2 pts. 1 pt.

Grace and Projection

Precision and Accuracy

Rhythm and Coordination

Mastery of Sequence

Total

Skill Development 7.2.2

The following dance steps combinations in 24 time music will facilitate your learning of
the basic dance steps and movements. Do this with your partner in open formation.

Partners face each other, hands on waists.

1. a. Four change steps forward to partner’s place, passing right to shoulders………..….…4M

b. Four step point moving backward, retracing pathway back to proper places………….4M
c. Face right. Repeat (a)………….………………………………………………………..4M
d. Repeat (b) and finish facing partner………………………………………………...…..4M

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2. a. Two heel and toe polka steps forward to meet partner at the center………………..…..4M
b. Three galop steps sideward right, arms in lateral position left……………………...…..2M
c. Repeat (b) to the left, reverse position of the arms……………………………….......…2M
d. Repeat (a) moving backward to proper places……………………….………………....4M
e. Two changes steps sideward right and left alternately………………………….………2M
f. Four steps turn to the right in place………………………………..…………………….2M

Partners face front.

3. a. Two contra ganza right and left alternately………………...……………………....2M
b. Cut left foot backward with the right foot (ct. 1), cut right foot forward with the
left foot (ct. 2), three stamps in place (cts. 1 and 2)……………………....………...2M
c. Repeat (a) and (b) starting with the left foot…………………………………...…...4M
d. Repeat all (a – c)………………………………………………………………….....8M
4. a. Two close steps moving forward, swing arms sideward right and left…………...…2M
b. Two bleking steps in place, kumintang right and left alternately……………………2M
c. Repeat (a) moving backward…………………………………………………………2M
d. Repeat (b)……………………………………………………………………….……2M
e. Two cross change steps in place, arms in hayon-hayon position……………….……2M
f. Pivot turn to the right, right arm in 5th position, left hand on waist…………………..2M
g. Repeat (e) and (f) with the other foot…………………………………………..…….4M
Partners face each other.
5. A. Two touch step right and left alternately in place…………………………….……..2M
b. Two changing steps in place…………………………………………………………2M
c. Repeat (a) and (b)…………………………………………………………………….4M
d. Eight chasing steps going around counterclockwise with partner, finish in proper
place………………………...…………………………………………………….….4M
e. Two change steps sideward right and left alternately……………………...………...2M
f. Two change steps turn to the right in place…………………………………………..2M
Partners face front.
6. a. One haplic step starting with the right foot………………….……………………….8M
b. Repeat (a) starting with the left foot………………………………………………….8M
7. a. Seven mincing steps to the right and seven mincing steps to the left……………..…4M
b. Two step swing right and left alternately………………………………………….....2M
c. Four step turn in place to the right…………………………………………………....2M
d. Repeat (a – c) in opposite direction…………………………………………………..8M
Partners face each other
8. a. Two grapevine step to the right……...……………………………………………….4M
b. Repeat (a) to the left………………………………………………………………….4M
c. Two point step right and left alternately……………………………………………...2M
d. Four steps turn to the right…………………………………………………………...2M

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 e. Repeat (c) and (d)……………………………....……………………………...……..4M

Skill Development 7.3.3

The following dance steps combinations in 34 time music will facilitate your learning of
the basic dance steps and movements. Do this with your partner in open formation.
Partners face audience.
1. a. Four native waltz steps sideward right and left alternately in place, girls hold
skirts, boys hands on waists…………………………………….………………………4M
b. Step right sideward, point left foot in rear……………………………………...……1M
c. Repeat (b) starting with the left foot………………………………………………....1M
d. Two close steps sideward right and left, kumintang right and left…………………..2M
e. Repeat all (a – c)……………………………………………………………………...8M
Partners face each other.
2. a. Two sway balance with a point right and left alternately…………………………….4M
b. Four cross waltz moving forward to exchange place with partner, passing by right
to right shoulders, finish facing each other……………………………...………..……4M
c. Repeat (a) and (b) finishing in proper places…………………………………….…..8M

3. a. Three mazurka steps sideward right………………………………………….………3M

b. Step right sideward, point left diagonally left……………………………………..…1M
c. Repeat (a) and (b) to the left…………………………………………………………4M
d. Two redoba steps sideward right and left………………………………………..…..2M
e. Two waltz turn to the right……………………………………………………….…..2M
f. Repeat (d) and (e) with the left foot, reverse direction……………………………….4M

4. a. Two double sway balance sideward right and left alternately…………………...…..8M

b. Join right to right hands. Two waltz balance forward and backward………………..2M
c. Girl, two waltz turn under arch of hands…………………………………………….2M
d. Repeat (b) and (c)…………………………………………………………………….4M

5. a. Two sway balance with a waltz right and left alternately……………………………4M

b. Four brush steps turn to the right in place, arms in 4th position…………………..….4M
c. Two native waltz sideward right and left alternately, arms in lateral position……….2M
d. Two waltz turns to the right with forearm turn……………………………..………..2M
e. Repeat (c) and (d) to the opposite direction………………………………………….4M
Partners face audience.

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 6. a. Two sway balance with a hop right and left alternately…………………..………….4M
b. Four bleking steps right and left in place…………………………………………….4M
c. Repeat (a) and (b) starting with the left foot……………………………..…………..8M
7. a. One mazurka to the right……………………………………………………………..1M
b. Three steps turn to the right……………..……………………………………………1M
c. Repeat (a) and (b) to the right………………………………………………………...2M
d. Three grapevine step to the right……………………………………………………..3M
e. Three steps in place…………………………………………………………………..1M
f. Repeat (d) and (e) to the left………………………………………………………….4M
g. Two waltz balance forward and backward…………………………………………...2M
h. Step right sideward, close left to right………………………………………………..1M
i. Repeat (h) to the left…………………………………………………………………..1M

You will be rated with a scale of 1-5, where 5 is the highest based from the following criteria.

Routine memorized 5 – Achieved ALL of the criteria

Executed arm and feet positions correctly 4 - Achieved 3 of the criteria
Smooth movement execution 3 - Achieved 2 - 3 of the criteria
Timing and coordination 2 - Achieved 1 of the criteria
1 - Achieved NONE of the criteria

Scale Equivalent and Interpretation

Scale Equivalent Grade in Percent Interpretation

(%)
You showed an Excellent Performance!
5 95% - 100% Congratulation! I’m very proud of you.

You did a very good performance although you

4 88% - 94%
3 81% - 87%
2 75% - 80%
committed minimal errors. Try to work on it. Keep it
up!
You did a very good performance. Try to exert more
effort in getting a higher grade next performance.
Good Luck!
Your grade though passing shows that you did not
exert so much effort. Try to exert more effort in
getting a higher next performance. Good Luck!

1 Below 75% You got a failing grade in this activity. I am sure this
is not what you are aiming for. Please see me during
our consultation period.

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