Physical Education 12

Health Optimizing Physical Education 3

Folk Dance: Interpreting “Tiklos”

 LEARNING OBJECTIVE

Folk dances are important because they preserve the

Philiipine culture and pass it on to the next generation. They are the
uniting force to the Filipino. It is important that the learners must
know that Philippine folk dance is a true reflection of daily life in the
past centuries while enchanting modern audiences at the same
time.

In this module, you will learn to:

 Identify and categorize the different dance forms;

 identify and execute the dance fundamentals/basic positions of

arms and feet;

 commit to ideals of cultural development as a vital factor in na-

tion building;

 enhance the cultural values demonstrated in various folk dance

aesthetically, morally and physically;

 actively participate in folk dancing for its intellectual, moral and

aesthetic values;

 instill the love for performing the folk dances as a cultural legacy
and to show other nations the identity of the Filipinos as a peo-
ple;

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 assess health-related fitness (HRF), status, barriers, physical ac-
tivity assessment participation on one’s diet;

 set FITT goal based on training principles to achieve and/or

maintain HRF;

 engage in moderate to vigorous physical activities (MVPAs) for at

least 60 minutes most of the days of the week in variety of setting
in and out of school;

 analyze physiological indicators such as heart rate, rate of per-

ceived exertion and pacing associated with MVPAs to monitor
and/or adjust participation or effort.

In doing this module, please

follow these reminders…
1. Take the pretest before
working or answering the
module.
2. Perform the activities as
suggested.
3. Answer all the exercises.
4. Check your answers
against the Key to Correc-
tion.
5. Take the Post Test.

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Direction: Find out how much you already know about this mod-
ule. Write the letter of the best answer on the blank provided be-
fore each number.
_____ 1. It is the highly disciplined and modified stage art of
dance is based on a century-old tradition of movement skills.
A. traditional dance C. ballroom dance
B. ballet dance D. ethnic dance
_____ 2. What is the time signature used in dancing step brush
swing hop?
A. 1 2 3 C. 1 2 3 4 5
B. 1 2 3 4 D. 1 2 3 4 5 6
_____ 3. Dance step are combination of what?
A. complex step C. complex dance literature
B. complex literature D. complex dance term
_____ 4. She is the mother of Philippine Folk Dance?
A. Francisca Tolentino C. Josefa Llanes Escoda
B. Francisca Reyes Aquino D. Melchora Aquino
_____ 5. Change step is a dance step has a time signature of
two four time and counting of 1, 2, what is the right dance pat-
tern?
A. change step point C. pivot turn
B. point cross change D. change step

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____ 6. This step is executed with one foot leading and may be
done in any direction slide step.
A. kuradang step C. hop step
B. slide step D. gallop step
____ 7. It is a dance that represents a fierce battle between the
Moro tribesmen and the Christian soldiers from Spain.
A. Tiklos C. Maglalatik
B. Sua ku Sua D. Binislakan
____ 8. It is a dance that describe the social life of a peasants of
Leyte.
A. Pangalay C. Mazurka Boholana
B. Tiklos D. Binislakan
____ 9. In what preparational step is done in a cut step?
A. foot in fourth front C. foot in second front
B. foot in a diagonal straight D. foot together
____ 10. It is a dance that mimics the high-stepping strut of birds
in the Philippines jungles over the bamboo traps the hunters
would set for them.
A. Tinikling C. Carinosa
B. Subli D. Bulaklakan

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11-15. Arrange the pictures of basic positions of arms by writing
numbers 1-5 in the box each picture.
11. 12.

13. 14.

15.

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16-20 Arrange the pictures of basic positions of feet by writing
numbers 1-5 in the box each picture.
16. 17.

18 19.

20.

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Lesson 1: The Basic Concepts of Dance

The first thing that the student should learn in order for
him to appropriate and have interest in dance is to know and
understand its concept. Dance is considered the mother of all
arts. To be educated in dance is to become knowledgeable
about its background, classification and function. As the Greek
philosopher Plato once said to sing well and to dance well is
to be well-educated.
What is Dance?
The English word dance is related to French danse,
which is believed to have been derived from the ancient High
German word dansor, meaning to stretch or drag.
According to Richard Krauss, dance is an art
performed by individuals or groups of human beings, existing
in time, space, force and flow, in which the human body is the
instrument and movement is the medium.

Classification of Dance Forms

The following are the basic forms of dance:
1. Ballet

The highly disciplined and modified stage art of ballet

is based on a century-old tradition of movement skills. It has

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a repertoire today that is drawn from the classical
performance side with the most contemporary themes and
choreographic approaches.
2. Modern Dance
Often referred to as contemporary dance, this highly
individualistic and diverse form of artistic expression began as
a rejection of what its advocates condemned as the formalism
and sterility of traditional ballet.
3. Classical Dance
These are dances with standardized rules and
restriction. The dances are common among Asian countries
where drama, music and dance are closely interrelated.
Relying on symbolic gestures, masks or elaborate make-up
and magnificent costumes, classical dances often narrate
stories based on mythology, historical events and legends.
Performances may last for many hours.
4. Folk Dance
A participatory dance form, folk dance is usually
performed by a group consisting of members of a community;
its steps and partners are not the creation of an identifiable
choreographer but are passed from one generation to
another.
5. Ethnic Dance

This refers to the type of dance performed by

specialized ethnic groups. Such dances tend to be highly
traditional, linked directly to social customs or religious
practices, and stylized in their movement and presentation.

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6. Ballroom Dance
The most widespread form of participating dance,
ballroom dance ranges from the familiar social dances which
were popular in past decades, such as foxtrot, waltz, tango,
rumba or other Latin American steps, to pulsating and
physically exciting rock and roll or discotheque dances.
7. Exercise Dance
This include several forms of dance which are
commonly performed for fitness purposes but which contain
elements that are distinctly dance like. Examples are zumba
and aerobics.
8. Dance drama
This hybrid form of dance are found on the Broadway,
stage, movies or television. The choreography are usually a
combined elements of drama and dance in any form. It tends
to be bright and highly polished form of glamorous
entertainment that are visually pleasing to a broad audience.
9. Allied Movement Form

This is a choreographed routine performed before an

audience either for entertainment or a recognized sports
event. This includes ice skating, synchronized swimming,
gymnastics aerial dancing. Martial arts such as aikido and
arnis also fits this category.

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Matching Type:

There are about a number of dance forms

discussed in this lesson. Let’s check your comprehension
by answering the following questions. Match them with the
dance forms presented in this lesson. Write only the letter
of your space provided before the number.

Column A Column B

____ 1. Liza Macuja A. Ballroom Dance

____ 2. Bayanihan B. Folk Dance

Philippine Dance C. Ethnic Dance

Company D. Modern Dance

____ 3. Powerdance E. Ballet

____ 4. Becky Garcia

____ 5. Ramon Obusan

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Identify the best description of each dance by writing its
form on the blanks provided before each number.

1. __________________ 2.__________________

3. __________________ 4.__________________

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Direction: Paste inside the box your picture showing
that you are dancing/joining/participating any dance
activities. Describe your picture in at least 2-3 sentences.

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Lesson 2: Dance Fundamentals

To further experience dance in a more specific way, one

must be able to understand and execute its fundamentals. The
very basic of the position of the arms and feet should be properly
executed. The common dance terms and steps must also be
demonstrated. Learning the fundamentals will lead you to a better
performance in your dance experience because these fundamen-
tals are basic to all types of dances.

Basic Position of the Arms

1st Position - The arms

make a circle in front of the chest
with the back of the hands facing
front. The arms should be so
rounded that the elbow is a little
below the shoulder. The wrist a little
below the elbow, which are slightly
rounded.

2nd Position - Bring both arms side

wards, elbows relaxed palms facing
obliquely forward

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 3rd Position - Raise R (L) arm over
head , elbows slightly rounded
L® arm raised at the side (in
second position).

4th Position - With R (L) arm over

head, bring left (R) arm in first position
in front.

5th Position - Raise both arms over

head, fingers almost touching elbows
slightly rounded.

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Basic Position of the Feet

1st Position - Heels together

and toes open at about 45
degrees.

2nd Position - Feet parallel at

about shoulder width.

3rd Position - Heel of one foot

touching the in-step of the other.

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 4th Position - Open crossed.
Heel of front foot is in line with
the feet of the rear foot.

5th Position - Close-crossed.

Heel of front foot touching the
toes of the rear foot.

You can also visit these websites for more information.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-hOwy8jDH4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fl6RFWQsjxE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGUwukbIMQI

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Paste your pictures showing the basic position of arms and
feet.

Basic Position of Arms

1st 2nd

3rd 4th

5th

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 Basic Positions of Feet

1st 2nd

3rd 4th

5th

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Performance Task: Perform the basic positions of arms and feet
using any folk dance music (group performance).

CRITERIA 3 2 1

Coordination well somewhat lack of

coordination coordination coordination

Timing perfect has 1-4not has more

Timing in proper than 4 not in
timing proper
timing

Mastery perfect has 1-4 has more

execution of mistakes in than 4 mis-
dance execution of takes in
execution dance execution of
fundamentals dance
fundamentals

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Teach your community, it could be your schoolmate,
housemate, neighbors or relatives the basic position of arms
and feet . Make a collage by pasting your pictures (in action)
inside the box below. Describe the pictures in 3-5 sentences.

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Lesson 2: Some Philippine Folk Dances

The history of Philippine folk dancing incorporates influ-

ences from immigrants and conquerors while at the same time
maintaining distinctly Filipino roots. Philippine folk dancing is true
reflection of daily life in past centuries while enchanting modern
audiences at the same time.

Why is it important to learn Philippine folk dance?

People think folk dances are important because they keep

culture alive. Folk dances are important because they preserve
the Philippine culture and pass it on to the next generation. They
are uniting force to the Philippine people.

Who is the mother of Philippine folk dance?

On March 9, 1899, Francisca Reyes-Aquino, the

country’s pioneer researcher on traditional Phil-
ippine folk dances and music and known as the
mother of Philippine folk danc-
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eldest of the three children of Felipe Reyes and Juliana Santos.
Some well-known Philippine folk dances are the following:
Maglalatik: The Dance of War
A dance from before the
conversion of the Philippines to
Christianity is called the
Maglalatik. It represents a fierce
battle between the Moro
tribesmen (wearing red trousers)
and the Christian soldiers from
Spain (wearing blue).
Tinikling: Birds Dancing Over Bamboo
Perhaps the best known dance in
Philippine folk dance history, the
Tinikling mimics the high stepping
strut of birds in the Philippine
jungles over the bamboo traps
the hunters would set for them.

Carinosa: A courtship Dance

One of the national dances we should be proud of is the
Carinosa. This is a courtship dance
known throughout the Philippines
with flirtatious movements. The
word “carinosa” measn
affectionate, amiable or lovable.
There are many versions of this
dance, but hide and seek
movements using a fan and a
handkerchief are the most common.

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Name at least 5 Philippine folk dances and write where did it
originate.

Philippine Folk Dance Place where it originate

1. ________________________ - ______________________

2. ________________________ - ______________________

3. ________________________ - ______________________

4. ________________________ - ______________________

5. ________________________ - ______________________

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Lesson 3: Interpreting Folk Dance (TIKLOS)

For centuries tiklos has been a very important factor in the

social life of the peasants of Leyte. Tiklos refers to a group of
peasants who agree to work for each other on e day each week to
clear the forest, prepare the soil for planting, or do any odd job on
the farm, including the building of a house. At noontime the people
gather to eat their lunch together and to rest. During this rest peri-
od Tiklos music is played with a flute accompanied with a guitar
and the guimbal or the tambora (kinds of drum). The peasants then
dance the Tiklos. The music of Tiklos is also played to gather the
peasants before they start out for work.
COSTUME: Dancers are dressed in working costume.
MUSIC: is divided into two parts: A and B
COUNT: one, two or one and two to a measure.

FORMATION: Partners stand opposite each other about

six feet apart. When facing the audience, Girl stands at partners’
right side. One to any number of pairs may take in this dance.

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 --I--
Music A.
Partners face front. Throughout this figure Girl holds her
skirt, Boy places hands on waist.
a) Starting with R foot, take two heel and toe change
steps forward ……………………………………………………...4M
(b)Change step sideward, R and L ……………………………..2M
(c) Starting with R foot, four steps backward to proper
places ……………………………………………………………...2M
(d) Repeat all (a-c) …………...…………………………………..8M

--II--
Music B.
Partners face front. The same hand position as in figure
I.
(a) Cut L backward (ct.1), cut R forward (ct.2). Repeat
all (cts.1,2) ………………………………………………….…….2M
(b) Take three gallop steps sideward right (cts.1,2,1),
step R foot sideward(ct.2)…………………….…………….2M
(c) Repeat (a), starting with R cut backward…………….2M
(d) Repeat (b), going sideward left ………………………2M
(e) Repeat all (a-d) …………………………………………8M

--III--

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Music A.
Partners face each other. Throughout this figure clap
hands in front of chest in this manner: Clap three times
(cts1, and, 2), clap twice (cts.1, 2). Do this for sixteen
measures.
(a) Change step sideward, starting with R foot
(cts.1 and 2)hop on R and raise L knee in front
swinging L foot obliquely right backward across
R knee in front (ct.1), hop on R and swing L
foot obliquely left forward(ct.2) ………………….…………2M
(b) Repeat (a) starting with the L foot …………………….2M
(c) Three-step turn right in place (cts. 1, and, 2).
Point L in front (ct.1), point the same foot close
to R (ct.2) …………………………………………………….2M
(d) Repeat (c), starting with L foot and turning left. ……..2M
(e) Repeat all (a-d). …………………………..…………….8M

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 --IV--
Music B.
Partners face each other. The same position of hands as
in figure I.
(a) Two touch steps in front (R, L). …………………..….…….2M
(b) Jump to cross R in front of L (ct.1), jump to
cross L in front of R (ct.2), jump to cross R in
front of L (ct.1), jump with L foot. ………………………………..2M
(c) Repeat (a) and (b), starting with L foot. ………………...….4M
(d) Repeat all (a-c). ………………………………………………8M

To learn more on how to dance the Philippine folk dance

“Tiklos” you can search on this website.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjU1QDKetiQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJuvlwpzDjY

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Direction: Identify the following dance steps. Write 1 for first
figure, 2 for second figure, 3 for third or 4 for fourth figure.
______ 1. Touch step ______ 6. Backward step

______ 2. Change step ______ 7. Turn in place

______ 3. Gallop step ______8. .Change step

sideward then hop

______ 4. Heel and toe ______ 9. Cut forward

______ 5. 3 step turning ______ 10. Jump to cross

feet from front to
back

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 Perform the dance “Tiklos” in a group of 8 to10 members
with music.

Criteria: 4 3 2 1
Coordina- Well co- Somewhat Lack of co- No coordi-
tion ordinated coordinated ordination nation

Interpreta- Perfect Has 1-2 Has 3-4 Has more

tion interpre- misinter- misinter- than 5
tation preted preted
misinter-
based on steps steps
preted
literature based on based on
steps
literature literature
based on
literature
Execution Perfect Has 1-4 Has 5-10 Has more
execu- mistakes in mistakes in than 10
tion of execution execution mistakes in
dance of dance of dance execution
steps step step of dance
step
Costume All are in 1-2 dancer/ 3-5 dancers More than
working s don’t did not 5 dancers
costume wear cos- wear cos- did not
tume/ tume/ wear cos-
accent accent tume/
accent

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 Make a video / music video of your group dancing
‘tiklos’.

CRITE- 4 3 2 1
RIA:

Back- It is relat- It is some- Lack of No relation-

ground ed to na- what relat- relation- ship to na-
ture ed to na- ship to ture
ture nature
Execution Perfect Has 1-4 Has 5-10 Has more
execution mistakes mistakes than 10
of dance in execu- in execu- mistakes in
steps tion of tion of execution of
dance dance dance step

Costume All are in 1-2 danc- 3-5 More than 5

working ers are dancers dancers are
clothes not in are not not in work-
working in work- ing clothes
clothes ing

Sound Has clear Has Lack of No sound/

sound/ somewhat sound/ music
music clear music
sound/
music

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REFLECTION:

Write your experience/s in dancing “tiklos”. How did your

group performed? What are the factors that you/your group
used in performing? Did you do it well? Why?

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 Direction: Choose the best
answer by writing the correct letter on the blank provided.
___ 1. It is a person who designs a dance for the stage.
A. choreography C. choreographer
B. choreograph D. choreo
___ 2. How many feet and arms positions in ballet?
A. 4 C. 3
B. 6 D. 5
___ 3. It is usually performed by a group consisting of members of
a community; its steps and partners are not the creation of an
identifiable choreographer but are passed from one generation to
another.
A. modern dance C. ballroom dance
B. folk dance D. ballet dance
___ 4. The best way for a dancer to maintain a healthy weight
during daily training, rehearsals, and
performances is to choose a diet that emphasizes:
A. high-protein foods prepared with as little fat as possible.
B supplements that are designed to support athletes'
health.
C. foods that are high in carbohydrates.
D. a wide variety of nutrient-dense foods.

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___ 5. Choreographers, visual artists, and poets often use
repetition in their creative works because repetition is an effective
way to:
A. create rhythmic structure. C. create a sense of balance.
B. emphasize the context. D. establish the work's dynamics.
___ 6. It is a bow to a partner or honoring your partner.
A. curtsy C. address partner
B. brush D. clockwise
___ 7. It is a dance that describe the social life of a peasants of
Leyte.
A. Pangalay C. Mazurka Boholana
B. Tiklos D. Binislakan
___ 8. In what preparational step is done in a cut step?
A. foot in fourth front C. foot in second front
B. foot in a diagonal straight D. foot together
___ 9. It is the reverse direction of clockwise.
A. wiseclock C. counterclockwise
B. turning D. curtsy
____ 10. It is a dance that mimics the high-stepping strut of birds
in the Philippines jungles over the bamboo traps the hunters would
set for them.
A. Tinikling C. Carinosa
B. Subli D. Bulaklakan

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II. Write TRUE if the statement is correct, if the statement is wrong
change the underlined word to make the statement correct.
__________ 11. In dancing tiklos, change step is done in figure 1
and 3.
__________ 12. In address partner, the free foot of the girl is the
right foot.
__________ 13. In do-si-do, partners are facing each other.
__________ 14. Change step has a time signature of three four.

__________ 15. Tiklos is our national dance.

III.16-20. Draw the fundamental positions of arms or feet inside the
box.

1st position of feet 5th position of feet 3rd position of feet

2nd
position of arms 4th position of arms

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Pretest. 1.B 2.A 3.C 4.B 5.D 6.B 7.C 8.B 9.A 10.A 11.4 12.3
13.2 14.5 15.1 16.5 17.1 18.3 19.4 20.2
Practice Time p. 10 1.E 2.B 3.D 4.A 5.C
Learning Activities p.11 1.Ethnic 2.Exercise 3.Modern
4.Folk 5.Drama/Classical 6.Ballroom
7.Allied Movement Form 8. Ballet
Practice Time p. 28 1.4 2.1 or 3 3.2 4.1 5.3 6.1 7.3
8.3 9.2 10.4
Post Test 1.C 2. D 3. B 4.D 5.A 6.C 7.B 8.A 9.C 10.A
11.TRUE 12.TRUE 13.TRUE 14.TWO FOUR
15.CARINOSA 16. 17. 18.
19. 20.

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  Our World of MAPEH IV
Vivian R. Lugue
Vibal Publishing House, Inc.

 MAPEH I
Marshall D. Defensor
St. Augustine Publication Inc.

 Foreign Folk Dances

Francisca Reyes Aquino

 Fundamental Dance Steps and Music

(1965 Edition)
Francisca Reyes Aquino

 https://dance.lovetoknow.com ›
Dance › History of Dance

 https://www.proprofs.com

Prepared by:
MICHAEL HENRY P. BALTAZAR
Teacher III
Dagupan City National High School—Senior High School

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