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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Philippine Folk Dance

(Week 3)

Background information for learners

Folk dances are the indigenous dances of any specific ``Folk`` or the common people. They
are traditional customary or recreational dance forms of a given country which have evolved
naturally and were handed down across generation.

Folk dances are related to every performance in our daily lives, such as customs, rituals, and
occupation of a specific group of people. Most of these dances are related in origin to religious
belief, stemming from emotions superstitions, festivals, ceremonies of birth, courtship,
marriage, death, war, and countless themes common to all people around the world.

Ethnic dances or Ethnological dances

Are those performed in primitive tribes and have retained their close kinship with religious
ritual and community custom.

Different Types of Ethnic Dances

• Ritual Dances are dances that depict ritual ceremonies. Examples are Dugso
(Bukidnon) and Pagdidiwata (Palawan)
• Life Cycle dances are dances relating to the cycle of human life such as birthing,
courtship, wedding, and Funeral. Examples are Binasuan (Pangasinan) and Daling-
daling (Muslim courtship dance from Sulu)
• Occupational dances are dances that exhibit work and occupation of the dancer.
Examples are Mag-Asik (Cotabato) and Mananagat (Cebu) dances.

According to Francisca Reyes Aquino (MOTHER OF FOLK DANCE IN THE

PHILIPPINES) folk dances maybe classified according to geographical extent of origin,
nature, speed of movement, formation, and distinguishing feature. Lately, folkloric specialists
merge regional and functional classifications to sort out the different dance materials
(Lopez,2006)

The three major regional classification of Philippine folk dances are tribal dances from the
Cordilleras, lowland Christians, and Muslim dances.

1. Tribal dances from the Cordilleras include non-Christians dances from the Cordilleras.

2. Lowland Christian dances are dances coming from places with Western influences as that
of the Tagalogs, Ilocanos, Pampaguenos, Pangasinense, Bisayans, and Bicolonas.
These dances are influenced by Hispanic and European cultures.
1. Muslim dances are dances from the people of the Southern Islands of the Philippines
such as in Mindanao and Sulu. These dances are influenced by Arabic and Indo-
Malayan cultures.

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Philippine folk dances, regardless of their classification, may be recognized as:

1. Life cycle dances are dances that serve as rituals as one passes to a different stage in life
such as from birth to childhood to adulthood; from singlehood from marriage; and from life
to death.
2. Festival dances are dances that are either religious or secular and related to the celebration
of recurring events of special significance.
3. Occupational dances are dances that depict the means of the livelihood of the Filipino
people. Wherein dancers portray different steps in rice growing to winnowing (Aquino,
1979)
4. Ritual and Ceremonial dances are dances performed as part of the rituals and ceremonies
of a certain tribe or group of people.
5. Game dances are derivations of local folk games.
6. Joke and trickster dancer include jokes or tricks played by a dancer on another or a group
of dancers who is one of them. The intention is to render that individual ‘to a physical or
mental indignity or discomfort’ (Lopez, 2006).
7. Mimetic or Drama dances are dances that mimic animals, inanimate objects, or other
people. The Itik-Itik dance from Surigao is an example of a mimetic dance as it imitates the
movements of a duck.
8. War dances are dances that express feud enmity featuring two male dancers engage in
physical combat with spartan-like intensity.
9. Social amenities dances are dances that express social graces, hospitality, and offerings to
a friend.

Learning competencies with code:

PEH12FH-Ig-i-6 Self-assesses health-related fitness (HRF) status, barriers to

physical activity assessment participation and one’s diet
PEH12FH-Ia-t-8 Engages in moderate to vigorous physical activities (MVPAs)
for at least 60 minutes most days of the week in a variety of
settings in- and out-of school
PEH12FH-Ik-t-9 Analyzes physiological indicators such as heart rate, rate of
perceived exertion and pacing associated with MVPAs to
monitor and/or adjust participation or effort
PEH12FH-Ik-o-10 Observes personal safety protocol to avoid dehydration,
overexertion, hypo- and hyperthermia during MVPA
participation
PEH12FH-Ia-t-12 Demonstrate proper etiquette and safety in the use of facilities
and equipment
PEH12FH-Ik-o-13 Participates in an organized event that addresses health/fitness
issues and concerns/’

Activity 1: MATCH ME!

Directions: Match the Fundamental Dance Steps in Folkdance to its proper image illustration.

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 Column A Column B
HAND POSITIONS

1. 1st Position:
A.
Raise both arms forming a circle
________ in front of chest with the
fingertips about an inch apart.

2. 2nd Position:

Both arms raised sideward with a B.

________ graceful curve at shoulder level.

3. 3rd Position:
C.
Arms: One arm raised sideward,
________ the other arm overhead.

4. 4th Position:

One arm raised in a half circle in

________ front, the other arm raised D.
overhead.

5.
5th Position:
E.
________ Both hands raised overhead.

FEET POSITIONS

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 6. 1st Position:

Heels together, toes apart with an

A.
________ angle of about 45 degrees.

2nd Position:
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Feet apart sideward of about a
pace distance.
B.
________

8. 3rd Position:

Heel of one foot close to in-step

________ of other foot.
C.

9. 4th Position:

One foot in front of other foot of

D.
________ a pace distance.

10.
5th Position:

________ Heel of one foot close to the big E.

toe of the rear foot.

Activity 2: ANALYZE & INTERPRET!

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Directions: Create a one-minute video combining the different dance steps below. Send your output
via messenger, face book, email provided by your teacher.

Name of Steps Dance step pattens

1. Bleking step heel-place, close
2. Close step step, close
3. Contraganza step leap, cross-step, step
4. Hop step step, hop
5. Habanera step, close, step
6. Mazurka slide, cut, hop
7. Redoba slide, cut, cut
8. Cross step step, cross, step
9. Waltz balance step, close heels raise, heels down
10. Sway balance with a waltz step, cross-step, step, close, step

Activity 3: THINGS TO PONDER!

Direction: Answer the following questions below. Write your answer in a separate sheet.

1. What is the importance of studying folk dances? How can you help in the preservation of
the folk dances?

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2. Why is it important to know the basic steps in folkdance?

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3. What are the challenges that you have encountered while performing fundamental
steps in folkdance?

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4. Identify dance/s in your locality and classify them according to their categories.

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5. What are the benefits of performing folkdance in ones’ health?

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Reflection
Complete this statement:

What I have learned in this activity

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