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Health-Optimizing
Physical Education and
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Quarter 1 – Module 2:
Health-Optimizing Physical
Education
Traditional and Festival Dances
Introductory Message
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What I Need to Know
This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
optimize your health through Physical Education. The scope of this module permits
it to be used in many different learning situations. The language used recognizes the
diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard
sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to
correspond with the textbook you are now using.
1. Discuss the traditional and Festival dances of the different styles and
characteristics of dances.
2. Perform simple traditional dances with observance to safety precaution; and
3. Recognize ones’ potential in analyzing and creating simple dance
choreography.
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What I Know
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Lesson
Traditional and Festival
2 Dances
INTRODUCTION
Philippine Dance has played a tremendous role in Filipino culture. From one
of the oldest dated dances called the Tinikling, to other folkloric dances such as the
Pandanggo, Cariñosa and Subli, and even to more modern day dances like the ballet,
it is no doubt that dance in the Philippine setting has integrated itself in society over
the course of many years and is significantly imbedded in culture. Each of these
dances originated in a unique way and serve a certain purpose, showcasing how
diverse Philippine Dance are.
What’s In
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4. This is a dance whose researcher is Ramon A. Obusan, and this song means
“My Pomelo Tree”.
A. Sua-ku-Sua
B. Pangalay
C. Sakuting
D. Binislakan
What’s New
Philippine and Festival dances are a celebration of daily life, health, peace, war,
harvest times and other aspects of life. According to the National Commission for
Culture to the Arts, Philippine Folk dance and Festival dances imitate nature and
life because they are rituals for social and spiritual expression.
Do This!
If painters have canvass which they use as a medium to bear their art, dancers use
their body to form shapes and gestures to communicate their sense of art and self-
expression. In this activity, try to analyze which type of dances they belong (Maria
Clara Suite, Muslim dance, Festival Dance, Country Side, or Cordillera dance).
Write your answers on your notebook.
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Explore!
This time let us explore how Philippine folk dances and Festival dances used to
create a work of art. Answer the following questions below. Write your answers on
your notebook.
1. How do Philippine Folk dances and Festival dances affect the lives of the
people?
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What is It
History
There is no recorded "start" to Philippine folk dance - as long as there have been
people on the islands they have been dancing. In fact, their mythology is filled with
many different gods and goddesses that needed to be placated, implored, or thanked
for various natural events like rain and harvests. Many of these festivals still feature
ancient folk dances performed in costume of the tribal period.
Philippine folk dance mirrors the culture and tradition of the Filipinos. It has
also been a source of culture identify of the people. In this diversified country, there
are also great diversity of dances in different forms and dynamics that grow out of
various times, situation and experiences.
The Following are the common Dance Terms in Philippine Folk Dance:
Abracete – Girl at the right side, holds Right arm of partner with her Left hand,
free hands down at the sides. This terms is of Spanish and is used in Rigodon
and in other dances.
Arms in Lateral Position – both arms are at one side, either sideward right or left.
This may be done at shoulder chest or waist level.
Arms in Reverse “T” position – Arms are side horizontal, elbows bent at right
angles, forearms parallel to head, palms forward or facing inward, fists loosely
closed.
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Bilao – To turn hands up and sown alternately, hands at waist level in front,
elbows close to waist.
Brush – Weight on one foot, hit the floor with the ball or heel of the other foot (the
free foot) after which that foot is lifted from the floor to any direction.
Cabeceras – When dancers are in square formation, the couples occupying the
width of the hall are called “cabeceras” or head couples. This is of Spanish origin.
Clockwise – Like the motion of the hands of the clock. Right shoulder is toward
the center of an imaginary circle. When facing center, the movement is toward
the left.
Counterclockwise – The reverse direction of clockwise. Left shoulder is toward the
center of an imaginary circle. When facing center, the movement is toward the
right.
Crossed arms – Partners are facing each other or standing side by side, girl at the
right of boy. They join their Left hands together and their Right hands together
either Right over Left or Left over Right hands.
Cross- Over – Two couples (the vis-à-vis) are opposite each other. Each couple
proceeds in a straight line to the opposite place. The girl pass by their Left
shoulders between the boy. Boys bow to each other when they meet at the middle
or at about one-third of the way, then proceed to the opposite place. Upon
reaching the opposite place, partners turn about, girls stand at partners’ right
side.
Cut – To displace quickly one foot with the other, thus completely taking off the
weight of the body from the displaced foot.
Do-Si-Do(“Dos-a-Dos”) – The vis-à-vis (opposite) both advance forward, pass each
other’s right (or left) side, step across to the right (or left), move backward without
turning around pass each other’s left (or right) side to proper places. This is of
foreign origin and is used in many Philippine dances.
Draw – To pull one foot along the floor close to the other which has the weight of
the body The weight may or may not be transferred.
Free Foot – The foot no bearing the weight of the body.
Free Hand – The hand not place anywhere or not doing anything.
Hand on Waist – Place hands at the waist line (at the smallest part of the trunk),
knuckles in, fingers pointing in rear.
Hapay – To flourish or offer a handkerchief, hat or glass of wine to somebody as
a sign of invitation.
Hayon –Hayon – To place one forearm in front and the other at the back of the
waist. This is a Visayan term.
Hop – A spring from one foot landing on the same foot in place or any direction
(in front, in rear, sideward or across).
Inside Foot - The foot nearest one’s partner, when partners stand side by side.
Inside Hand – The hand nearest one’s partner, when partners stand side by side.
Jaleo – Partners turn once around clockwise (with right elbows almost touching)
or counter clockwise with left elbows almost touching) using walking or any kind
of dance step. The hands near each other are on waists. This is a tagalong term
but is of Spanish origin.
Jump – Spring on one foot or both feet, landing on both in any direction.
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Kumintang – Moving the hand from the wrist either in a clockwise or
counterclockwise direction. This is an Ilocano term.
Leap – A spring from one foot landing on the other foot in any direction(forward,
sideward, backward or oblique)
Masiwak – To turn the hand from the wrist half-way clockwise then raise and
lower wrist once or twice. This is an Ibanag term.
Outside Foot – The foot away one’s partner, when partners stand side by side.
Outside Hand – The hand away from one’s partner, when partners stand side by
side.
Place – To put the foot in a certain or desired position without putting weight on
it. The sole of the foot rests flat on the floor.
Point – Touch lightly with the toes of one foot, weight of the body on the other.
Saludo –partner bow to each other, to the audience, opposite dancers, or to the
neighbor.
Sarok – Cross the Right (or left) foot in front of the Left (or right), bend the body
slightly forward and cross the hands down in front with the Right (Left) hand over
the Left(Right).
Set – A dance formation like a quadrille or a unit composed of two or more pairs.
Stamp – To bring down the foot forcibly and noisily on the floor (like doing heavy
steps).
Star with the Right Hand – Four or more people advance to the center and join
Right hands and circle around clockwise using walking or change or any other
step.
Star with the left hand – same as “Star with the Right hand” only join Left hands
and counterclockwise.
Step – To advance or recede by raising and moving one foot to another resting
place. There is a complete transfer of weight from one foot to the other.
Tap – To tap lightly with the ball or tip of the toe, placing weight of the body on
the foot. There is no change or transfer of weight here.
The Itik-Itik
The best description of the Itik-Itik is that the steps mimic the way a duck walks, as
well as the way it splashes water on its back to attract a mate. According to popular
tradition, the dance was created by a lady named Kanang who choreographed the
steps while dancing at a baptismal party. The other guests copied her movements,
and everyone liked the dance so much that it has been passed along ever since.
The Tinikling is considered by many to be the Philippines’ national dance. The
dance’s movements imitate the movement of the tikling bird as it walks around
through tall grass and between tree branches. People perform the dance using
bamboo poles. The dance is composed of three basic steps which include singles,
doubles and hops. It looks similar to playing jump rope, except that the dancers
perform the steps around and between the bamboo poles, and the dance becomes
faster until someone makes a mistake and the next set of dancers takes a turn.
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The Sayaw sa Bangko is performed on top of a narrow bench. Dancers need good
balance as they go through a series of movements that include some impressive
acrobatics. This dance traces its roots back to the areas of Pangapisan, Lingayen and
Pangasinan.
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The Maglalatik
The Maglalatik is a mock war dance that depicts a fight over coconut meat, a highly-
prized food. The dance is broken into four parts: two devoted to the battle and two
devoted to reconciling. The men of the dance wear coconut shells as part of their
costumes, and they slap them in rhythm with the music. The Maglalatik is danced
in the religious procession during the fiesta of Biñan as an offering to San Isidro de
Labrador, the patron saint of farmers
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The Cariñosa
The Cariñosa is a dance made for flirting! Dancers make a number of flirtatious
movements as they hide behind fans or handkerchiefs and peek out at one another.
The essence of the dance is the courtship between two sweethearts.
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The Singkil
The Singkíl originated from the Maranao people who inhabit the shores of Lake
Lanao.
The lead dancer, in the role of Putri Gandingan (the Darangen name for Sita),
graciously step in and out of closing bamboos poles arranged in either a parallel,
rectangular, or criss-cross fashion while manipulating either apir (fans), mosala
(scarves), or even just their bare hands.
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Festival dances in the Philippines
Ati-Atihan – Kalibo
Dubbed as the Mother of All Festival in the Philippines, Kalibo's Ati-Atihan is the
oldest festival in the country. It's a two-week merriment that culminates on the 3rd
Sunday of January.
As early as December, you will hear drumbeats as participants practice for the
upcoming event. During the celebration, people dressed in costumes made of
indigenous materials gather in the street and dance to the beat of the drums. Their
skin is blackened to represent the early settlers known as "ati". Chants of "'Viva!
Santo Niño!" and "Hala Bira! Pwera Pasma!” can be heard along with the rhythmic
cadence of tribal music. The first phrase is a tribute to the baby Jesus and the second
is a plea not to get sick under the sweltering heat of the sun.
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On the same day, Cebu City also pays tribute to the to Santo Niño through their Ati-
Atihan Sinulog. What sets it apart is the way they dance to the beat of the drums –
two step forward and one step backward – a movement that's meant to simulate the
water current (sulog) of Pahina River. Besides the religious parade and street parties,
you can also enjoy trade fairs, musical events, and art exhibitions.
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During Holy Week each year, a biblical re-enactment is seen on the roads of
Marinduque when villagers don their interpretation of a Roman soldiers' helmet,
dress, and armour. Performed as a form of penitence, Moriones Festival is meant to
portray the search for Longinus, the Roman soldier who pierced Jesus' side with a
lance during the Crucifixion. Christian or not, this religious pageantry is interesting
to say the least.
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What more
A. Picture analysis. How do you think do the elements -body, action, space,
energy and time, influence the potential of the Philippine Folk dances and
Festival dances to optimize dancers’ health and fitness?
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Generalization
Assessment
_________ 1. To turn hands up and sown alternately, hands at waist level in front,
elbows close to waist.
__________2. The vis-à-vis (opposite) both advance forward, pass each other’s right
(or left) side, step across to the right (or left), move backward without
turning around pass each other’s left (or right) side to proper places.
This is of foreign origin and is used in many Philippine dances.
__________3. Weight on one foot, hit the floor with the ball or heel of the other foot
(the free foot) after which that foot is lifted from the floor to any
direction.
__________4. both arms are at one side, either sideward right or left. This may be
done at shoulder chest or waist level.
__________5. To place one forearm in front and the other at the back of the waist.
This is a Visayan term.
__________6. To turn the hand from the wrist half-way clockwise then raise and lower
wrist once or twice. This is an Ibanag term.
__________7. partner bow to each other, to the audience, opposite dancers, or to the
neighbor.
__________8. Cross the Right (or left) foot in front of the Left (or right), bend the body
slightly forward and cross the hands down in front with the Right (Left)
hand over the Left(Right).
__________9. Moving the hand from the wrist either in a clockwise or
counterclockwise direction. This is an Ilocano term.
__________10. A spring from one foot landing on the other foot in any
direction (forward, sideward, backward or oblique)
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Additional Activities
Direction: Watch any dance trends of your choice. Give at least two benefits
of dance based on the following and write your answer in your notebook
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What I Know
1. C
2. A
3. D
4. D
5. A
What’s In
Activity 1.1
1. D
2. A
3. A
4. C
5. A
Do This!
1. Festival Dance
2. Muslim Dance
3. Maria Clara Suite
4. Cordillera Dance
5. Country Side
Assessment
1. Bilao
2. Do-si-do
3. Brush
4. Arms in lateral position
5. Hayon-Hayon
6. Masiwak
7. Saludo
8. Sarok
9. Kumintang
10.Hop
Answer Key
References
Dinoso, C. 1990. Gymnastics Book. Rex Bookstore.
elementsofdance.org. 2018. Elements of Dance. Retrieved from:
https://www.elementsofdance.org/
Download Asset. n.d. The Elements of Dance: Dance Concepts. Retrieved from:
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