MERLA SAMPIANO BONITA GRADE 12- NEON

I . Choose one Philippine Folk dance from the given

examples in the module. Use the internet and find
information about the dance from a reliable resources.
Folk Place Natio If Natur Classif Rhythmic Brief
dance of nal or ethnic e of ication patterns backgrou
origin ethni specify dance of nd of the
c its dance dance
dance indigen
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group
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g , nal l Dance Jump feet g is a
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d of e e jump al
Visa straddle. Philippi
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clickers dance
sit about which
8 feet originate
apart. d during
They hold the
the poles Spanish
in their colonial
hands and era. The
perform dance
the three involves
count two
rhythm. people
On count beating,
1, the tapping,
poles are and
tapped on sliding
the beam, bamboo
on count poles on
2 the the
poles are ground
 tapped on and
the beam against
and on 3 each
the poles other in
are slide coordina
together. tion with
one or
more
dancers
who step
over and
in
between
the poles
in a
dance.

II. Modified TRUE or FALSE . Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
Write the correct answer. Write the correct answer if your answer is false.
1. Tinikling is a traditional folkdance which originated in the province of
Cebu in Visayas?
a. True
b. Flase
Answer: True
2. Subli is a dance that imitates the movement of birds.
a. True
b. False
Answer: False
Correct Answer: Tinikling
3. Dance refers to a series of movement that matches the speed and
rhythm of a piece of music.
a. True
b. False
Answer: True
4. Creative folk dances are diverse and include religious, and ceremonial.
a. True
b. False
Answer: Philippine Folk Dances
5. Folk dance is created and performed collectively by the ordinary
people.
a. True
b. False
Answer: True

III.
1. A
2.D
3.D
4.C
5.D

IV. Essay
1. How can dancing helps to promote active
living?
Dance is a healthy physical activity, with
many far reaching physical, and psychological
benefits. Dancing can be enjoyed in many forms,
and id for every age and ability. This physical
activity appeals to some who may not typically
be active and therefore may be another
alternative of exercise. Dance for health has
become an important factor in the prevention,
treatment and management in several health
circumstances. It can benefit both physical and
mental health and subsidizes social
communication.
 Dance is an art which is learned in and
shared between many cultures. Dance allows
people to be more active, socialize and develop
creative and physical skills. Just a few of the
benefits increased exercise dancing can give you
are; reduced stress levels, improved relaxation,
stronger bones & muscles, weight control and a
healthier brain!

2 .As a Filipino, what is the importance of

knowing this Folk Dance?
Philippine folk dance is a way for a better
understanding and wide knowledge of our culture and
traditions, especially that the history and origin are all
reflected from the particular folk dances that are
performed distinctively in every part of the country.
For Filipinos, culture and traditions are really
important therefore there are no traditional
celebrations that aren’t celebrated without a dance,
and nothing lacks effort and creativity. The pieces of
evidence are seen or reflected in the lively steps,
instruments, costumes, and overall sense possessed
by folk dances found in the Philippines. Furthermore,
the Philippine folk dance is one of the most important
key element for the permanence, and the existence of
our country for the reason that we achieved national
unification through this. Moreover, appreciating the
Philippines’ traditional dances as the country’s
cultural bequest truly reflects the identity of us, as
Filipinos, that prioritizes or lovingly embraces the
culture and traditions of our country. Through our
unique living, beliefs, traditions, and culture that is
reflected in our original folk dances that are found
and performed here in the Philippines that existed
over several centuries, our country established its
identity that makes us, Filipinos, to have a strong
distinction from the other foreign countries.
The Philippines is rich in different arts like
painting, sculpture, molding, and photography. Some
ethnic people contributed some dances in our country
and one of this is folk dance. The development of
Philippine Folk dance now a days has grown faster.
Folk dances are culture in-action. We need to study
and learn folk dances because it is the way of
preserving our culture and a way of passing the
tradition from one generation to another.
Being able to learn how a folk dance is danced
the way it must be is an obvious indication that a
culture still lives on. It is important to know the folk
dance as a filipino because it help our traditional way
to improve and promote the country. By knowing
folk dance is a big help to us as a filipino to enhance
the characteristics of our culture and our difference
from other countries since it project the true filipino
in us.