COLEGIO DE SANTA CATALINA DE ALEJANDRIA

Bishop Epifanio B. Surban Street, Dumaguete City, Philippines

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL-ARTS EDUCATION
PATHFIT 3
Preliminary Examination
Name: _______________________________________ Score: ______
Section: ________
Test I. Multiple Choice
Instructions: Read each statement carefully. Write the correct answer on a one whole sheet of paper.
1. Dancers should move in general and personal space through different pathways, directions, levels,
planes, areas and extensions.
a. Body aspect b. Space aspect c. Relationship aspect
2. Beginners should spend much time using whole body actions such as curling, twisting and stretching,
walking, running, galloping, skipping, and jumping.
a. Relationship aspect b. Effort aspect c. Body aspect
3. Early in Laban’s study of dance he suggested that dance students focus on effort after the body
aspect. Here, students can explore time, weight, space and flow.
a. Effort aspect b. Relationship aspect c. Space aspect
4. Dancers must also be able to lead, follow, mirror, match, copy and move in unison and canon. Moving
toward and away from another or a group is a common element in dance choreography.
a. Relationship aspect b. Space effort c. Body aspect
5. What is masterful movement in a rhythmically coordinated, and expressive way?
a. Exercise b. Dance c. Jogging
6. What kind of dance form originated from Italy from the word Bal-lo meaning to dance flourished in the
royal court of France?
a. Classical dance b. Classical ballet c. Popular dance
7. What kind of dance form is a combination of ballet and modern dance whereby it uses the varied
medium of other dance forms like folks, ethnic, jazz or tribal dance?
a. Rumba b. Popular dance c. Contemporary dance
8. What kind of dance form is a dance particularly found in a group of people living together in a locality
with a common belief and customs?
a. Ethnic/Tribal dance b. Popular dance c. Modern dance
9. What kind of dance form is highly recognized as a dance form usually seen in television and other
dance center like discotheque houses and social gatherings?
a. Classical ballet b. Modern dance c. Popular dance
10. What kind of dance form has term implies the traditional flavor and characteristics of the people, their
feeling and sentiments, also referred sometimes as traditional dance?
a. Classical ballet b. Ethnic/Tribal dance c. Folk dance
11. What kind of dance form is a deviation from the principles of classical ballet developed by Isadora
Duncan?
a. Modern dance b. Rumba c. Contemporary dance
12. What kind of dance form is dance with standardized rules and restriction, it can be religious related
dances or court and royal entertainment form?
a. Classical dance b. Popular dance c. Ethnic/Tribal dance
13. What had evolved and changed as they have been passed down from generation to generation?
a. Waltz b. Habanera c. Philippine Folk dance
14. What folk dance requires a narrow bench and dancers must have good balance and control to perform
this dance?
a. Sayaw sa Bangko b. Tinikling c. Pandanggo sa Ilaw
15. What folk dance originated from Surigao Del Sur and mimicking the movements of a duck, specifically
how a duck splashes in the water to attract its partner?
a. Maglalatik b. Itik-itik c. Tinikling
16. What folk dance was performed using three oil lamps: one from the head, and two from the hands?
a. Cariñosa b. Pantomina c. Pandanggo sa Ilaw
 17. What folk dance imitates the movements of the tinikling bird walking through tall grasses and tree
branches?
a. Maglalatik b. Tiniklling c. Itik-itik
18. What folk dance is a Philippine dance of Hispanic origin from the Maria Clara suite of Philippine folk
dances, where the fan or handkerchief plays an instrumental role as it places the couple in romance
scenario?
a. Pantomina b. Cariñosa c. Maglalatik
19. What folk dance is also known as the “Dance of the Doves”, this dance mimics the courtship between
doves and at the same time, a courtship between two lovers?
a. Cariñosa b. Pantomina c. Tinikling
20. What folk dance is mock war cry dance which is described as a battle for coconuts ?
a. Maglalatik b. Pandanggo sa Ilaw c. Sayaw sa Bangko

Test II. Identification

Instructions: Identify the following Fundamental dance positions.

ARMS FEET
1. 6.

2. 7.

3. 8.

4. 9.

5. 10.

Test III. Enumeration

Instructions: List down what are being asked on each of the following item.
1. 3 Examples of Fundamental & Basic Dance Steps in Folkdance. (3 points)
2. 3 Benefits of Dance. (3 points)
3. Costumes and accessories/props used in Cariñosa. (4 points)