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LESSON 6: SUGGESTED PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCES WITH 2/4 TIME SIGNATURE

POLKA SA NAYON (TAGALOG)

The ballroom polka was famous in Batangas during the Spanish period. It was usually danced during

town fiestas and in big gatherings. In dancing polka sa nayon, consider the following:

1. Costume. The girls wear the maria clara or balintawak style the boys wear barong tagalog and

black or white trousers.

2. Music. Composed of three parts A, B, and C

3. Count. One, two to a measure

4. Formation. The dance may be performed by a group of four in a scattered position. When it is

done inside the ballroom.

Basic dance steps in polka sa Nayon

1. Plain polka

2. Heel and toe polka

3. Change step

SUBLI

(TAGALOG)

Subli is a favorite dance of the people in nearly all the barrios of the municipality of bauan Batangas, in

may and during fiestas. It is a ceremonial worship dance performed in homage to the holy cross referred

to in the vernacular as mahal na poong santa cruz. It originated some three hundred years ago in the
barrio

of dingin , alitagtag Batangas.

The name subli was derived from two tagalog words subsub(stooped or in a crouching position) and bali
(broken). Thus, the male dancers are in trunk-forward-bend position throughout the dance. They seem
to

be lame and crooked. In dancing subli, the following must be considered.

1.COSTUME. The girls wear simple Balintawak costume (with tapis ang panyo) and a buri while the

boys wear barong Tagalog and red trouser with pair of bamboo castanes held in each hand. Both girls
and

boys are barefooted.

2.Music. The first part of the dance ,the individual couple dance, is accompanied by a Kalatong (a

bamboo sticks) and drums of various sizes made of goat’s skin. The second part of the dance has a two

part Music A and B

3.Count. One, two or one and two to a measure 2|4 and one,and ah, two,and ah in 6|8 time.

4.Formation. After the individual pair dances (if there is), the dancers forn two lines the boys stand
about

four feet behind their respectives partners. All face the audience. 3 or 4 fairs make a good set.from 1 to

any number of sets may take part in the dance.

LESSON 7: SUGGESTED PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCES WITH ¾ AND 4/4 TIME SIGNATURE

CARIÑOSA

Cariňosa is known throughout the Philippine as the flirtation dance Cariňosa means affectionate,
lovable,

or amiable. With the fan and a handkerchief, the dancers go through hide-and-seek movements and
other

flirting act expressing tender feeling for one another.

There are many version if this dance but hide-and-seek movements are common in all. in dancing

cariňosa, consider the following.

1. COSTUME. The girl wear Balintawak or Patadyong and Camisa costume. While the boys wear

barong Tagalog and any colored trousers. The girl have fan hanging R side of their waist, while

the boys have handkerchief in their pocket.

2. MUSIC. The music is composed of two parts: A and B.

3. COUNT. One, two, three to a measure.

4. FORMATION. Partners stand opposite and facing other about six feet apart. When facing the

audience. The girls are at the right of the boys. One to any number of couples may take part of

this dance.

PANDANGGO RINCONADA

This dance originated from Nabua, Camarines Sur. It is called Pandanggo Rinconada because it is a

favorite dance of the people of the Rinconada district. It is danced by old and young people during

Christmas season. Young boys and girls usually perform this dance during Veladas(programs). The

following should be considered in doing pandanggo rinconada.

1. COSTUM. The girls wear patadyong, camisa and soft paňuel while the boys wears barong

tagalong and white trousers.

2. MUSIC. Divided in seven parts A, B, C D, E, F, and G

3. COUNT. One, two; one, and two, or one. And two, and to a measurein 2/4 time, one , two, three

or one, and three in 3/4 time.

4. FORMATION. Partners stand opposite each other about six feet apart. When facing audience,

the girl is at the partner’s right side. One to any number of pairs may take part in this dance.

HIMIG NAYON

Himig sa Nayon means country folk tune. The music and the dance express the character, mood, and
sentiment of the simple country people. The following should be considered in dancing Himig Sa Nayon.

1. COSTUME. The girl wears balintawak costume while the boy wears barong tagalog ang trousers

of any color.

2. Music. Composed of two parts: A and B

3. COUNT. One, two, three to a measure.

4. FORMATION. Partners stand opposite each other about six feet apart. The girl stands at the

right side of boy when facing audience. One to any number of pairs may take part in this dance.

PANTOMINA DE SORSOGON

one of the favorite folk dance of the bicolanos is the pantomina. It is very popular even among the older

folks who love to dance pantomina during their social gatherings. Some groups have their own way of

dancing it. This version of the dance pantomina comes from the province of Sorsogon. Consider the

following in dancing Pantomina de Sorsogon.

1. OSTUME. The girls wear Maria Clara, Serpentina, or Balintawak, style while the boy wear

Barong Tagalog and dark pants.

2. MUSIC. 2/4 and ¾ rhymth composed of 4 parts A, B, C and D

SAYAW SA CUYO

On the small island of Cuyo, Palawan’s old capital, the feast day of St. Agustin is traditionally celebrated

on September 28 with parades, procession and small performance by group coming from all over Cuyo

island and the nearby islets.

Spain undeniable influence in the island dating back to the 18 th century remains evident in its fortified

stone church as well as in their song and dances. Island dances are blended with strong Old Cuyo
ethnicity and Spanish- Influence step all brought out when Cuyo celebrated its festival Sayaw Sa Cuyo

means a dance of the cuyo Islanders for entertainment.

Today, pretty young girls daintily swirl hats to the waltz and other European steps meant to bring out
the

freshness and glow of the performance young teenage girls move playfully emphasizing tilt, charm and

grace.

The following should be considered in dancing Sayaw sa Cuyo:

1. COSTUME. The girls wear be gored type (de espada), Maria Clara costume, and camisa (short

blouse, moderately loose sleeves and cuffs) on top.

The complete costume for the girls should also consdule:

Scarf (Mantilla): Soft bandanna with floral design and tassels. Folded triangularly and thrown

over the shoulder meeting at a point over the chess held by a pin or brooch.

Skirt (Saya): Gored skirt flimsy or soft material in two tones. Semi-balloon, tailless. Panels vary

according to desired design and color harmony. With stiff petticoat.

Accessories: Cameo on velvet choker, flowers on hair, panama hat. Suggested footwear: Cocho

or Zapatilla.

2. MUSIC. ¾; Composed by five parts: Introduction A, B ,C and D.

3. COUNT. 1, 2, 2 to a measure.

4. FORMATION. Dancers are paired and stand about six feet from each other. One to any number

pair may take part.

BASIC DANCE STEP

MAZURA- DANCE PATTERN: Slide R(L) foot second position (ct. 1), cut R (L) sideward with the L

® (ct 2), hop on the L ® foot and beat in rare in front the R (L) foot close to the ankle of the L® foot (ct

3)
NOTE: it is the most important that the cut be finished with a straight knee in order that the final action

may bring out the knee – bend position.

REDOBA- DANCE PATTERN: Step R (L) foot in second position (ct.1), cut R (L) foot sideward with

the L (R) (ct. 2), cut L ( R) with the r (L) foot and raise the L (R) foot in rear of the R (L) knee (ct. 3).

Waltz- Dance pattern: Step R (L) foot in second position (ct. 1), step or slide L (R) foot sideward right

(left) across R (L) in front (cts. 2,3) put the weight on the L (R) footbat the end of the slide on the third

count.

MAZURKA DE JAGNA

Mazurka de jagna is a simple and lovely dance introduced by the Spaniards in the town of jagna, bohol.
It

is usually danced during town fiestas and other celebrations. Consider the following in dancing mazurka

de jagna:

1. Costume. The girl wears maria clara while the boy wears barong tagalog and the black pants

2. Music. ¾ rhythm and composed of 2 parts. A and B.

LANCEROS

Lanceros is a popular square dance found in many regions in the Philippines. This dance must haave
been

brought here by the americans for some of its movements, figures, and music resemble the American

square dance called lancers.

However, the dance described here originated in Pagsanjan, laguna. It was performed by some laguna

high school students. The dance was taught to them by the elderly who used to dance it during their

younger days. It is much simpler than the lanceros found in the visayan islands and in the other regions
of

the Philippines. Consider the following in dancing lanceros:

1. Costume. Dancers may wear any kind of filipino costume

2. Music. Divided into five parts A,.B,C,D, and E the parts are played as many times as necessary.

3. Count. One, two to a measure

4. Formation. Partners stand side by side, ladies at the right side of theirs partners. Couples are

arranging in square formation, facing a common center. Four or eight pairs make a convenient

set. Couples 1 and 2 are cabaceras or head pairs and 3 and 4 are costados or side pairs.

NOTE

The number of steps to be taken will depend upon the size of the square. Then steps maybe started with

the L or R foot, one step for each count. After a figure is finished, a change in the music is signaled b y

clapping or stamping.

LOS BAILES DE AYER

“los bailes de ayer” means dances means dances of yesteryear. It is a quadrille. Combining old ballroom

dance steps and figures, such as the polka, chotis, mazurka, paso doble.

Mrs. Elvira bocobo castro reported that the original music and dance steps of los bailes de ayer
originated

from tyarlac. In fact, this was known as “ pre- revolutionary – war dance” or “Maharlika” in tarlac and
the

neighboring provinces.

The above name was chosen because it fits the dance very well. The original dance was rearranged and

some figures were modified to make the dance interesting and typically native. Consider the following in

dancing los bailes de ayer:

1. Costume. The girls wear any old style costume (maria clara serpentina, etc) while the boy wear

“barong tagalog” and black trousers

2. Music. Divided into twelve parts; introduction, A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J, and K

3. Count. One, two, three to a measure in ¾ time one,and two and in 2/4 polka time, one, two in 2/4

time, and one two, three, four in 4/4 times.

4. Formation. Partners stand near each other, ladies at partners right side. The dancers stand in

quadrille formation, all facing in a hollow square. From four to any number of even pairs may

take part.

LESSON 8: HISTORY OF FOREIGN FOLK DANCES, COMMON DANCE TERMS, POSITIONS AND
FORMATIONS

Introduction

Folk dances in other countries evolve in a simple remote type of society. It was during the middle ages in

great British isles and continental Europe that folk dancing became visible where slaves became
peasants,

having a land and community of their own apart from the court and minor house. However, during the

colonial period, the people exhausted all their lives in one community. They did not have any means of

amusements like motions, pictures, radio, television and phonograph. The people did not travel much
and

anyone could hardly read but, everyone could dance. That is why, the people danced whenever there
were

occasions such as good harvest, festival, fair and holiday celebration, and family and community

gatherings.

Characteristics of foreign folk dances

the distinct characteristics of foreign folk dances vary according to the country’s culture, values and

traditions. For instance, Asian dances frequently tells stories based on myths, historical events, epic

poems, and legends. Thus, their drama, music and dances are closely linked and mutually related often

depending on symbolic gestures, mask and complicated make ups, and majestic costumes.

Couple dancing, like the quadrille and cotillion that developed first as a social diversion among the
aristocrats in Europe, emerged during the 19 th century, particularly, in France and Italy.

Meanwhile, American folk dances requires many couples participating in square dance. The couples are

arranged in a square (square set) meanwhile, American folk dances requires many couple participating
in

square dance. The couples are arranged in a square (square set), two facing lines or in a circle. This form

of dance is determined by a caller, a non-dancer who name each dance figure extemporaneously,

combining established patterns (chains, stars, clover leafs). In north America, the natives perform

elaborate dance rituals, to ensure social well being, and vision quest.

Oceanian dances, on the other hand, are dances that use imitative and symbolic gestures and sinuous
body

movements, or hand gestures to convey a story like the Hawaiian hula, and accompanied by chanting.

Originally this is a religion dance mostly performed by warriors and priestesses.

Dance in latin America, are actually borrowed directly from African dance movements, characterizing

Spanish movements with Indian dance native elements.

At present, the modern world promotes more borrowing of dances from different countries aside the

creation of new dance forms resulted from a mixture of national styles. Eventually, the modern method

exist, but still preserving those dances. Foreign and contemporary dances can be preserved for the
future

generation through the use of films, video tapes and dance notation system.

Common terms

1. address partner- bow to partner. It is the same as “honor” your partner.

2. allemande left- in quadrille or coircle formation, all couples execute it at the same time in the same

manner. The boy turns to the girl at his left and takes her L and in his L hand and turns her once around

counterclockwise, then both falling back to places.

3. allemande right- the boy faces his own partner, takes her R hand in his R hand and turns her once

around clockwise, then both falling back to places.

4. clockwise- is like the motion of the hands of the clock moving to the left when facing the center.

5. counterclockwise- the reverse direction of clockwise, the hands of the clock moving the right when

facing center of an imaginary circle.

6. closed ballroom dance position- couples dance position where partners face each other. The right

hand of the boy holds the girls left hand, while his left hand holds the girls right hand.

7. circle right and circle left- couples or dancers join right hands for circle right moving around in

clockwise direction. Reverse position in circle left.

8. court dance- a dance performed in a palace hall.

9. chivalry- refers to men who are honorable or knightly.

10. curtsy- to bend knees and body slightly with a bow of the head. The weight of the body is on one

foot, the other foot pointing in rear across the other foot.

11. Do-Si-DO- two people walk toward each other, passing by the right shoulder, and they step sideward

to the right, and return to position by walking backward, passing by left shoulder.

12. draw- the free foot is drawn toward the foot which supports the body weight by pressing the toes

against the floor as the close is made with or without transfer of weight.

13. free foot- the foot not supporting the weight of the body

14. free hand- the hand not doing anything

15. inside foot- the feet near one’s partner when standing side by side

16. outside foot- the foot away one’s partner when they stand side by side by side.

17. outside hand- the hand away from one’s partner when standing side by side

18. point- touch toe or ball of free foot on the floor and remain.

19. promenade- partners are side by side, L shoulders toward the center, holding in skating position, (R

hands joined over the joined L hands) at waist level or in varsoviene position, they walk around in a

counterclockwise direction until they reach the home position.

20. set- a dance or unit formation. In square dance formation a set is composed of four pairs standing on
the sides of a hollow square facing the center.

21. spin- to make fast turns executing small steps in place.

22. stamp- to bring down the foot forcibly and noisily on the floor (like doing a heavy step) with or

without transfer of weight.

23. supporting foot- the foot which supports the weight of the body.

24. swing partner- partner in social dance position, R shoulders near each other.

25. Varsovienne position- girl slightly in front, right side of the boy. Boy holds the right hand and left

hand with his left. Both bend right arm while left arm is kept straight.

Dance positions

1. partners stand side by side inside hands joined, free hands on waist (boy) skirt (girl)

2. partners stand side by side inside hands holding each other’s waist free hands overhead

3. partners in back to back position

4. partners stand side by side facing front

5. closed ballroom position

6. open ballroom position

7. promenade position

8. varsovienne position

LESSON 9: SUGGESTED FOREIGN FOLK DANCES

CHINESE FAN DANCE

(Chinese)

This is simple but interesting dance especially suitable for girls.

1. costume. Girl – Chinese blouse and long, loose drawers of any color. Chinese sandala, a big fan.

2. music. Divided into six parts A, B, C, D, E, and finale.

3. count. One, two, or one, and, two to a measure. (2/4)

4. formation. One to any number of participants may take part in this dance. If many are taking part they

may be arranged in any desired formation.

Basic dance step

Shuffling step- step pattern: execute tiny sliding steps on the balls of the feet as many times as required.

This is usually done forward.

MINUET

This is a court dance popular in France during the time of louis XV. It is very stately, graceful and

dignified dance depicting the grandeur and magnificence of the court during that time. It is the perfect

expression of an age in which courtesy, ceremony and chivalry were brilliantly polished.

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JAPANESE PARASOL DANCE

Japanese parasol dance is very colorful, easy dance for girls. It is customary with Japanese girls to use

umbrella during rainy and sunny seasons. Consider the following in dancing Japanese parasol dance:

1. costume. The girls wear bright colored kimono, bright colored flowers on the hair, a Japanese parasol,

and Japanese wooden shoes.

2. music. Composed of three parts: A, B, and C. Mikado is the music used.

3. count. One, two to a measure or one, two, three, four, to two measure. (2/4)

Basic dance steps

Shuffling steps- step pattern: execute tiny sliding steps on the balls of the feet as many as required. This
is usually done forward.

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LESSON 10: OTHER SUGGESTED FOREIGN FOLK DANCES

IRISH LILT

(Irish)

Irish lilt it is a very lively dance especially suitable for girls. The following should be considered in

dancing Irish lilt:

1. costume. The girls wear emerald green blouse, short dark skirt, white kerchief around neck, green

kerchief o the hand tied under chin, green stockings, flat black shoes.

2. music. Composed of one part of sixteen measures.

3. count. One, two, or one, two, and to a measure or one, two, three, four, to two measures. (2/4)

4. formation. This is also a solo dance but any number of participants may take part. They may be

arranged in any desired formation.

Basic dance steps

Rocking step- step pattern: fall onto L (R) foot forward and raise R (L) foot in rear (ct. 1), fall onto R

(L) foot backward and raised L (R) foot in front (ct. 2). The body is inclined slightly forward and

backward in a rocking motion.

Step hop- step pattern: step L (R) foot in fourth position in front (ct. 1), hop on the same foot and raise

R (L) foot in front or in rear (ct. 2). This maybe executed in any direction.
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LA CUCARACHA (Mexican)

La cucaracha means “the little cockroach”. This is a dance known to all Mexicans. Consider the following

in dancing la cucaracha:

1. costume. The girl wears white short-sleeved blouse heavily embroidered in beads with a full skirt of

green and red (occasionally white). The skirt reaches down to the ankle. High heeled slippers are worn.

Over the blouse a long sash or scarf called “roboza” is arranged in certain way. At its middle it is drawn

straight across the waist of breast, crossed at the back, and the ends drawn up over the shoulders and
left

hanging down loosely each side in front or else the ends tucked down each side under the sash in front.

The hair is worn in two braids.

the boys wear white “blouse” shirt, a low-cut vest, a jacket cut something like along bolero, ang long

rather tightly fitting pants decorated sometimes with silver buttons. He wears a huge sombrero and on
his

arm he carries his brightly colored “zarape”.

2. music. Divided into two parts: A and B

3. count. One, two, three to a measure. (3/4)

4. formation. Couples are arranged informally around the room. The boy clasps his hands around his

back. The girl holds her skirt gracefully at the side. For class instruction or demonstration, the
participants

may be arranged in any desired formation. Partners stand by side, the girls is on the right of the boy.
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BASIC DANCE STEP

1. cross-waltz step- step pattern: step R (L) foot across the L (R) in front and raise slightly the L (R)

foot across in rear (ct.1), step the L (R) close to the R (L) in third or fifth position in rear (ct.2), step R (L)

foot in fourth position in front (ct.3). step on the ball of the rear foot on the second count.

2. waltz balance step – pattern step: step R (L) in fourth or intermediate in front (ct.1), close L (R) foot

to R (L) in first or third position in rear and raise heels (ct.2), lower heels with the weight of body on the

R (L) foot (ct.3). the knees are slightly bent before raising the heels. This may be executed forward,

backward, obliquely forward and backward, sideward right and left.

TARANTELLA

(Italian)

The Italian dance tarantella requires the following:

1. costume. The girl wears white skirt with bands of colored ribbons, white blouse, velvet bodice, red

apron, colored kerchief on head.

the boys wear red knee breeches, full white shirt, red tie, blue stockings drawn high above the knees,
red jersey cap.

2. music. Divided into three parts: A, B, and C.

3. count. One, two to a measure one, two, three, four to two measures.

4. formation. Partners stand side by side, girls at the right of the partners, each girl carries a tambourine

in her R hand. Two couples Nos. 1 and 2, form a set. One to any number sets may take part.

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