ILOILO CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management

RYHTHMIC ACTIVITIES

LESSON 6: FUNDAMENTAL DANCE STEPS IN 2/4 AND ¾ TIME SIGNATURES

Time Frame: 7 weeks
I. Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this module, I can be able to:

 to commit to the ideals of cultural development as a vital factor in nation-building

 to enhance the cultural values demonstrated in various folk dances aesthetically, morally, and physically
 to actively participate in folk dancing for its intellectual, moral, and aesthetic values
 to disseminate Philippine traditional dances in its pure and authentic form
 to appreciate folk dances as a cultural legacy and to show to other nations the identity of the Filipinos as a
people

II. Learning Materials

Smartphone, internet access, printed modules
III. Learning Activities

DANCE STEPS IN 2/4 TIME SIGNATURE:

Touch step- Point R foot in front (ct. 1), step R close to L (ct. 2). This is commonly done in front. =1M

Close step- Step R foot (ct. 1), close L to R foot (ct. 2) = 1M This may be executed in any directions

Change Step- Step R foot in front (ct. 1), step L close to R foot in rear (ct. and), step R foot quickly in front
(ct. 2). This may be executed in any directions.

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Step-Point- Step R foot in front (ct. 1), point L foot in front (ct. 2) This step is executed in all directions.

Plain Polka- Step L foot in front (ct.1), step R close to left foot in rear (ct. and), step L in front (ct.2), pause
(ct. and).

Hop polka- Hop on L foot and step R forward (ct.1), step L close to R in rear (ct. and), step R foot forward
(ct. 2) and pause (ct. and). This may be executed in any directions.
Heel and toe polka- Place L heel in fourth in front (ct.1), touch left toe in rear (ct. 2), Take one plain polka
step forward, starting with the L foot (ct. 1, and 2, and).
Slide polka- Take two slide steps forward and a plain polka: Slide L foot in front (ct. 1), close R to L foot in
rear (ct. and), slide R foot in front (ct. 2), close L foot in rear (ct. and). Take one plain polka forward starting
with the L foot (cts. 1, and 2, and)

DANCE STEPS IN 3 /4 TIME SIGNATURE:

Some dance steps done in 2/4-time rhythm can also be done in 3⁄4 time. Review the step patterns of the
following basic dance steps which are done in 3⁄4 time and identify which dance step can be done in 2/4and
3⁄4-time signature.
Touch step- Point R foot in front (ct. 1), step R close to L (ct. 2, 3). This is commomnly done in front. =1M

Step point- Step R foot in front (ct. 1), point L foot in front (cts. 2, 3) This step is executed in all directions.
Step swing- Step R (cts. 1,2); swing L (ct. 3) or step R (ct. 1); swing L (cts. 2,3)Step hop step R (cts. 1,2);
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hop R (ct. 3) =1M

Close step- 1) Step R foot ( cts. 1 ), close L to R foot (cts. 2, 3 ) = 1M, ` or

2) Step R foot ( cts. 1, 2 ), close L to R foot (ct. 3) = 1M This may be executed in any directions

Native waltz- Step L foot in front (ct.1), step R close to L in rear (ct.2), step L in front (ct.3)
This may be executed in all directions.

Cross waltz- Step R foot across the L foot in front and raise slightly the L foot across in rear (ct.1), step the L
foot close to R in rear( ct.2), step R foot in front (ct. 3). Step on the ball of the rear foot on the second count.

Waltz balance- Step R in front (ct.1), close L foot to R in rear and raise heels (ct.2), lower heels with the
weight of the body on the R foot (ct.3). The knees are slightly bent before raising the heels. This may be
executed forward, backward, obliquely forward and backward, sideward right and left.

Three-step turn- step R (ct. 1) turn and step L(ct. 2); turn and step R (ct. 3); close L to R (ct. 1); pause = 1M
The first step is usually done obliquely forward, cts. 1, 2, the cross-step is done sideward (ct. 3). The
succeeding step is done obliquely backward (ct. 2) and the last two counts are done in front, in place. Arms
open from the first position to the fourth position R or L arms high. Kumintang R (L) hand when pointing
with L (R) foot on cts. 2, 3 of the second measure.
Sway balance with a point- step R, cross step L /step R, point L (1, 2 3 1 2, 3) = 2M

Sway balance with a brush

step R, cross step L /step R, brush L (1, 2 3 1 2, 3) = 2M
Sway balance with a close
step R, cross step L/step R, close L (1, 2 3 1 2, 3) = 2M

Sway balance with a hop

step R, cross step L /step R, raise L, hop (1, 2 3 1, 2, 3) = 2M

Sway balance with a raise

step R, cross step L /step R, raise L (1, 2 3 1 2, 3) = 2M

Sway balance with a waltz

stepR,crossstepL/stepR,closeL,stepR (1,23123) = 2M

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A successful and bountiful harvest is propitious occasion for celebration.
KASAGANAAN which means prosperity is danced at these harvest festivals. It is a common practice in many regions in
the Philippines to hold a harvest festival especially when the harvest is good it is an expression of thanksgiving. Dancing,
singing, feasting with the traditional lechon, pig roasted whole and drinking tuba, lambanog, or basi are features of
celebration. Good dancers are chosen to start the dance and the Kasayahan, Alay or any lively dances like Jotas,
Pandanggos, Curachas may be performed in a short program on honor of the hosts. Usually, the merrymakers are the
workers and farmhands and the landlords and their families. Generous landlords oftentimes throw coins at the dancers
and distribute money to the children. This generous gesture is called pasabog or sura in the Tagalog regions.

COSTUME: Girl wears the traditional balintawak costume with tapis and panuelo (panyo) around neck.
Boy wears barong tagalong and red, white or any colored trousers.

MUSIC is divided into two parts: A and B

COUNT one, two, three to a measure.

FORMATION Partners face each other at six feet apart. When facing audience,
Girl is right side of Boy. Any number of pairs may take part in this dance.
INTRODUCTION
Music Introduction

PARTNERS FACE AUDIENCE

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(a) Close steps sideward, R and L. girl holds skirt, Boy hands on waist ..... 2M
(b) Execute a three-step turn in place (cts. 1, 2, 3). Point L foot in front, Girl holds skirt,
Boy places hands on waist (cts. 1, 2, 3) .......... 2M

Music A

Partners face each other.

a. Waltz sideward, R and L with the arm in lateral position. Move the arms sideward right
and left .......... 2M
b. Execute a three-step turn in place (cts. 1, 2, 3). Point L foot in front, Girl holds skirt, Boy
places hands on waist (cts. 1, 2, 3) .......... 2M
c. Repeat (a) and (b), starting with L foot. Reverse direction of arms in (a) ... 2M
d. Waltz R forward and L backward to the left alternately with the free hand of Girl holding
the skirt and the Boy’s .......... 2M
e. Grapevine to partners place, passing front-to –front- step R foot sideward (cts. 1, 2), step L foot across R in rear (ct. 3),
step R sideward (cts. 1, 2), step L across R in front (ct.3). Repeat once more the two measures. Finish in partner’s place.
Girl holds skirt, Boy
places hands on waist
Partners face each other.
Repeat all (a-c). Finish in proper places
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Music B
Partners face each other.
.......... 4M
.......... 16M
-II-
a. Sarok with R foot over L foot, bend trunk slightly forward and cross. Forearm in front with R forearm over L in front (cts.
1, 2, 3). Point R foot sideward. Trunk erect, arms in second position (cts. 1, 2, 3) .......... 2M
b. Waltz R sideward (cts. 1, 2, 3), brush L forward (cts. 1, 2, 3). Arms in fourth position, R arm high .......... 2M
c. Repeat (a) and (b), starting L foot, reverse position of arms .......... 4M
d. Repeat (a) and (b) 4M
..........
e. Starting with L foot, take two waltz turns, moving sideward left (using two waltz steps for every turn). Forearm turn, L
and R alternately every measure .... 4M
f. Repeat all (a-e) starting with L foot. Reverse direction and position of arms. Finish in proper places .......... 16M
III
Music A
Partners face each other.
a. Step R foot obliquely right (ct.1), brush L forward (ct.2), hop on R in place (ct.3). Waltz
L forward to be in line at center by L shoulders (cts. 1, 2, 3). Swing both arms to fifth
position .......... 2M
b. Starting with R foot, take two slide steps backward to proper places. R arm in fifth position, L hand of Girl holding skirt.
That of Boy is placed on waist. Reverse position of
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arms on the second slide step .......... 2M
c. Waltz sideward, R and L alternately. Arms in lateral position, moving sideward right and
left alternately .......... 2M
d. Execute a three-step turn right in place (cts. 1, 2, 3) close L to R foot (ct.1), pause (cts. 2,
3) Girl holds skirt, Boy places hands on waist .......... 2M
e. Repeat all (a-d), starting L foot, reverse direction and position of arms .
f. Repeat all (a-e)
...... 8M
16M
IV
Music B
R shoulder toward each other.
a. Starting with R foot, take two cross steps sideward right going toward partners place,
passing front-to-front. Girl holds skirt, boy places hands on waist....... 2M
b. Waltz turns to partners place (using two waltz steps), finish facing each other. Forearm
turn, R and L alternately .......... 2M
c. Take four touch steps in front, R and L alternately. Hands as in (a) ......... 4M
d. Take two double sway balance steps, R and L alternately. Arms in fourth position, R arm
high on the first two measures and hands of Girl holding skirt, those of Boy are on waist on the two measure. Reverse
position of arms when starting with L foot
..........
Turn R shoulder toward each other.
e. Repeat all (a-d). finish in proper places in (b)
8M
16M

-SALUDO-
Music Finale.
Partners face audience
Pause (cts. 1, 2, 3). Execute a three step turn right in place (cts. 1, 2, 3). Feet together and pause (cts. 1, 2, 3). Bow to
audience (cts. 1, 2, 3), trunk erect pause (cts. 1, 2, 3). Girl holds skirt, Boy places hands on waist .......... 5M
Pause (cts. 1, 2, 3). Execute a three step turn right in place (cts. 1, 2, 3). Feet together and pause (cts. 1, 2, 3). Bow to
audience (cts. 1, 2, 3), trunk erect pause (cts. 1, 2, 3). Girl holds skirt, Boy places hands on waist .......... 5M

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  Folk arts, specifically folk music and dance, embody fundamental values of great worth to our
culture, our nation, and our children. There is no better way to share time together as families and
friends. Our job is to preserve the joyful tunes we've inherited from our ancestors and to pass

CHALLENGE YOUR MIND AND BODY

ACTIVITY #1

A. Choose your partner and execute the 2/4 time signature and ¾ time signature every time
signature choose only 5 steps each (for the total of 10 steps).
B. Choose your partner and execute the DANCE TERMS/STEPS AND ARM POSITION USED IN
PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCES ( at least 10) create a music video that shows the proper execution
of a dance steps.

Criteria Mastery-------------------------------- 50%

Proper Execution ---------------------------------50%

RESOURCES

Jennifer dunning, alvin ailey:a lifein dance, 1998, da capo press, isbn 978702707821281 pp.
https://sites.google.com/site/philippinefolkdancevol1/importance

Instructions:

1. Send the file/videos in our page. Or you may submit the hard copy if face-to-face is permitted
2. Submission will be on next week Monday May 7, 2021. (Friday)
3. You may also check on youtube the given steps if you have hard time in perform it.

Prepared by:
GARILLOS, KIM APRIL M. LPT
PE INSTRUCTOR