PE-102

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Name of Student:

Course/Year/Section:
Instructor/Contact Number:

Course No.
Course Code PE 102
Descriptive Title Fundamentals of Rhythmic Activities
Credit Units 2 Units
School 2nd Semester, A.Y: 2021-2022
Year/Term
Mode of Delivery Online and Modular Learning
Name of Carlo T. Trasmonte, Geraldine Abella, Ma. Fiona Tesha R. Calibo, Glevan A.
Instructor Daigdigan, Mary Claire M. Magaipo, Daisy P. Sajonia, Virgilio S. Taghoy
/Professor
Course The course covers the concept of rhythm with a program of rhythmic
Description activities, common formations used in rhythmic activities, history and
general classification of Philippine folk dance, fundamentals dance
position of arms and feet, common dance terms used in folk dancing and
selected Philippine folk dance in ¾ time signature, that bring together all
body movement that one must know it has to use the body as an
instrument of expression in dance. The students regardless of gender are
expected to increase and develop the skills and knowledge in such dance
as well as creative approaches to dance forms and steps patterns in
music with values on sustainable development.

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Course Outcomes Knowledge (Think)
1. Discuss the importance of rhythmic activities and Philippine folk
dance.
Values (Feel)
2. Appreciate the significance of Philippine Folkdance.
Skills (Do)
3. Apply the fundamental dance position of arms and feet, common
dance terms and folkdance steps in 2/4 time signature.
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SAOUTHERN LEYTE STATE UNIVERSITY
Main Campus
San Roque, Sogod, Southern Leyte

LEARNING GUIDE FOR (PE 102)

Fundamentals of Rhythmic Activities
2nd Semester
A.Y 2021-2022

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Course Overview ---------------------------------------------------------- Page 1 Disclaimer

---------------------------------------------------------- Page 2 Table of Contents
---------------------------------------------------------- Page 3 Module Guide
---------------------------------------------------------- Page 3 Pre-Test
---------------------------------------------------------- Page 4 Intended Learning Outcomes
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Unit 1: Introduction to Philippine Folk Dance ---------------------------------------------------- Page 5-6

Activity 1: ---------------------------------------------------------- Page 6

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 Lesson 1: Common Dance Terms ------------------------------------------------------- Page 7-8
Activity 2: ---------------------------------------------------------- Page 8

Lesson 2: Folk Dance Steps in 2/4 Time Signature ---------------------------------- Page 9-10
Activity 3: -------------------------------------------------------- Page 11

Post Test: -------------------------------------------------------- Page 11

Glossary -------------------------------------------------------- Page 12
References: --------------------------------------------------------
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This module for PE 102: Fundamental of Rhythmic Activities is developed to address the new
normal in higher education taking into consideration the difficulties and challenges during the
pandemic brought about Covid-19 pandemic and adapt this flexible learning. In addition, this
module will be the mode of learning to cater the needs of students who have limited access on the
internet. With this approach, students are given flexible learning modal and convenience in time
and location during their undertakings and compliance to the course-set activities and
requirements. Furthermore, this module will be submitted before the end of the semester or when
students is already done accomplishing the required tasks and requirements. In spite of the
deadline, submission of the students’ outputs and requirements will be took into consideration.

Essay
Direction: Read the questions carefully and answer base on your learning or idea. (5pt.)

1. What is Folkdance?
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2. Name at least 1 folkdance in the Philippines and discuss.

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• Explained the importance of Philippine Folk Dance.

• Perform the Common dance terms and folk dance steps in 2/4 time signature.

Folk dance is the oldest dance or traditional dance of the community and the earliest form of
communication. The traditional dance of a given country which evolved naturally and
spontaneously with everyday activities e.g. occupations, custom, festivals and rituals. It is handed
down from generations to generation and has more or less a fixed movement in their pattern, but
may differ in various areas or provinces.

5 Major classification of Philippine Folk Dances:

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 1. Cordillera Dances – Dances reflects rituals which
celebrate their daily lives and celebrate their good
harvest, health, peace, war, and other symbols of
living. Usually Bontoc community, Ifugao, Benguet,
Apayo and Kalinga tribes celebrates and perform this
dances. And the musical instruments used are gongs,
ganza. Example of this dance are “Pattong” and
“Banga”.

http://www.seasite.niu.edu/Tagalog/Cynthia/p

hilippine_dances_cordillera.htm

2. Spanish Influenced Dances – dances reflects Christianity, and European art and culture.
Philippines aristocrats created Filipino adaptations of European dances.
Example of this dance are “La Jotas”, “Fandanggos”, “Mazurkas” and “Waltzes”.

http://marinduquemyislandparadise.blogspot.co
m/2010/09/most-popular-folk-dances- from_19.html?m=1

3. Muslim Dances – Influenced by Malay, Javanese and Middle Eastern

Traders (Islam). Uses intricate hand and arm movement, the fingers express feeling and
emotions and dancers wear shimmering costumes. Example of this dance are “Singkil” and
“Pangalay”
https://muslimdances.wordpress.com/2016/
09/14/first-blog-post/amp/

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 4. Tribal Dances – also known as Ethnic dances that found
in different parts of the Philippines (T’boli, Bilaan,
Manobo, Bagobo, etc. ) It intricate craftsmanship in
metal, clothing, and jewelry. This dance reflects rituals
and animals, belief in “spirits” and shamans. nature –
“anito”. They used indigenous material to produce
music or sound. Examples; “Madal

http://www.seasite.niu.edu/tagalog/Cynthia/ Tahaw” and “Bangkaw”

dances/tribal_dances.htm

5. Rural Dances – Reflects the simple life of the people in

the barrio and depicts common work, daily activities
of the peasants. Dancers shows gaiety, laughter and
festivities. This is commonly performed during fiestas
to honor patron saints. Indigenous materials, clapping,
rondalla and percussion instruments used for this
dance. Examples; “Maglalatik”, “Saut sa
https://kabayangpilipino.org/barrio-rural/ Rarug” and “Oasioas”

Activity 1: Written Essay

Direction: Read the questions carefully and explain briefly. Write your answer on
the space provided (10pts.each)

1. Elaborate why Folk dance is important?

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 Dance terms commonly used in performing folk dances in the Philippines.

The following are the common dance terms in Philippine folk Dance:

Arms in Lateral Position – both arms are at one side, either right or left; at shoulder, chest, or
waist level.

Bilao - palms facing upward, downward direction.

Brush – weight in one foot, hit the floor with the ball or heel of the other foot, and lift that foot from
the floor to any direction.

Cabeceras – the couples occupying the width of the hall when dancers are in square formation
(head couple)

Clockwise – Like the motion of the hans of the clock. R shoulder is toward the center of an
imaginary circle. When facing center, movement is toward the left.

Counterclockwise – the reverse direction of clockwise, L shoulder toward the center, movement is
toward right when facing center circle.

Cut – to displace quickly one foot with the other.

Free foot – the foot not bearing the weight of the body

Free hand – the hand not placed anywhere, or not doing anything

Hayon-hayon – to place one forearm in front of the other at the back of the waist.

Hop – a sring from one foot landing on the same foot in place or in any direction

Jump – a spring on one foot or both feet landing on both feet in any direction

Kumintang – moving the hand from the wrist, either in a clockwise or counterclockwise dircetion

Leap – a spring from one foot, landing on the other foot in any direction
Pivot – to turn with the ball, heel, of whole foot on a fixed place or point

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Salok – swinging the arm downward-upward passing in front of the body as if scooping; the trunk
is bent forward following the movement of the arm doing the salok

Saludo – Partners with feet together bow to each other, to the audience, opposite dancers, or the
neighbors

Sarok - cross the R foot in front of the L foot, bend the body slightly forward and cross the hands
down in front with the R hand over the L.

Slide – to glide foot smoothly along the floor

Stamp – to bring the foot forcibly and noisily on the floor

Step – to advance or recede by moving one foot to another resting place with a complete transfer
weight from one foot to the other.

Tap – to tap slightly with the ball or toe of the free foot keeping weight ogf the body on the other
foot. there is no transfer of weight.

Whirl – to make fast turn by executing small steps in place, to right, or to left.

Activity 2:
Direction: Interpret the common dance terms atleast 8.

Instructions:

1. Take a photo of yourself executing the common dance terms and put a label in every dance
terms. Wear PE uniform if non wear any appropriate attire (leggings, t-shirt).

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Symbols:

R = right
L = left
M = measure
Ct = count
Frd = forward
Swd = side

A. Note Pattern:
Count 1 2 (in a measure)

1. Touch step point R (frd./swd./bckd.); close R to L

ct.1 ct.2
2. Bleking Step R heel place (frd./swd); close L to R
ct.1 ct.2
3. Close Step step R (any direction); L to R
ct.1 ct.2
4. Cross Step step R; cross and step L across R
ct.1 ct.2
5. Hop Step step R (any direction); hop on R
ct.1 ct.2
6. Brush Step step R (any direction); brush L
ct.1 ct.2
7. Slide Step slide R (swd./frd.); close L to R
ct.1 ct.2
8. Swing Step step R (swd./frd.); swing L across to R
ct.1 ct.2

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B. Note Pattern:
Count 1 and 2 (in a measure)

1. Change Step step R (any direction); close L to R; step R

ct.1 ct.2
2. Cross Change Step cross and step R across L; close L to R; step R
across L ct.1 ct.2
3. Contraganza leap R to swd. R; cross and step L across R; step
R ct.1 ct.2
C. Note Pattern:
Count 1 2 and (in a measure)

1. Habanera step step R (any direction); close L to R; step R in

place ct.1 ct.2
D. Note Pattern:
Count 1 and 2 and (in a measure)

1. Plain polka step R (fwd./swd./bckd); close L to R; step R

and raise L
ct.1 ct. and ct.2 ct. and
2. Hop polka hop-step R fwd; close L to R; step R fwd; pause
ct.1 ct. and ct.2 ct. and
E. Note Pattern:
Count 1 2 1 and 2 (2 measures)

1. Heel and toe polka a change step

Heel place R (in front); toe point in rear; step R; close L to R; step R forward

ct.1 ct.2 ct.1 ct. and ct.2

F. Note Pattern
Count 1 2 1 and 2 and (2 measures)

1. Heel and toe polka

heel place R ( in front ); toe-point in rear; raise-step R; close L to R; step R; pause

ct.1 ct.2 ct.1 ct. and
ct.2 ct. and Activity 2:
Direction: Interpret the folk dance steps in 2/4 time signature.

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Instruction:

1. Take a photo of yourself executing the folk dance steps in 2/4 time signature.
and put a label in every steps. Wear PE uniform if non wear any appropriate attire (leggings,
tshirt).

Rubrics:

Execution – 15 pts. Timing

– 10 pts.
Overall Performance – 5 pts.

Total: - 30 pts.

Direction: Perform the Folk dance “Tiklos”. Wear folk dance attire.

Rubrics:

Execution – 15 pts. Timing

– 10 pts.
Costume – 5 pts.

Total: - 30 pts.

Note: Music are provided, you may check our group chat.

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Bar – a segment of tome corresponding to a specific number of beats in which each beats is
represented by a particular note value and the boundaries of the bar are indicated by vertical bar
lines.

Beat – the basic unit of time. It’s a way that musicians count the notes being played to stay in synch
with each other, and is often associated with the pulse that listeners tend to feel in the music.

Dance – to move one’s body rhythmically usually to music and within a given space, for the purpose
of expressing an idea or emotion, releasing energy, or simply taking delight in the movement itself.

Folk dance – a type of dance that is a vernacular, usually recreational, expression of the historical or
contemporary culture.

Folk song – a traditional or composed song typically characterized by stanzaic form, refrain, and
simplicity of melody.

Measure – refers to a single unit of time featuring a specific number of beats played at a particular
tempo.

Meter – the basic recurrent rhythmical pattern of notes values, accents, and beats per measure in
music.

Notes – a symbol denoting a musical sound

Pulse – the background heartbeat of a piece of music

Quarter notes – is played and held for 1 count, and is the most common note length in music.

Rhythm – an ordered recurrent alternation of strong and weak elements in the flow of sound and
silence in speech.

Rhythmic Activities – are combinations of physical movements with sounds, beats, or music.

Time Signature – tells how the music is to be counted.

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Books:

1. Dimapilis, N., et al (2010). Physical Education 2 Rhythmic Activities. Publishing Corp.

Books atbp: Philippines
2. Tolentino, F. (1990). Philippine National Dances. Kayumanggi Press, Inc: Quezon City
Philippines
3. Kraus, R, (1991). History of the Dance and Education. Englewood Cliffs: New Jersey

Internet:

1. Physical Education 2(Rhythmic Activities). Retrieved April 5, 2021 from

http://hnupe.weebly.com/pe-2.html

2. Fundamental & Rhythmic Movement. Retrieved April 7, 2021 from

https://study.com/academy/topic/fundamental-rhythmic-movement.html

3. Fundamentals in Philippine Folk Dance & Filippino Cultural Communities. Retrieve April
16, 2021 from http://www.scribd.com/doc/38738236/Fundamentals-in-p

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