Module Code : Pasay-PE12-S1-Q1-W4-04

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Name of Teacher : ________________________

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION- NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

SCHOOLS DIVISION OF PASAY CITY

MODULE IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION

First Semester/ First Quarter/ Week 4

Learning
Analyzes physiological indicators such as heart rate, rate of perceived exertion and pacing associated with MVPAs to
monitor and/or adjust participation or effort

Introduction

Dance comes in different forms. All dance styles are not alike and they are distinctive. In this unit, we will
explore the nature of several traditional and contemporary dances. We will also learn and experience some of
these dances by studying and performing their fundamental dance steps. Lastly, we will learn how to create
simple dance routine from the fundamental dance steps of each dance genre.

What is dance?
Dance is an art of rhythmic bodily movements that projects ordered sequence of moving visual patterns
of line, solid shape and color (Thomas Munroin Kraus and Graufman, 1981)

Lesson 2- Folk Dance

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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 generations.
Folk dances are related to everything of importance in our daily lives, such as customs, rituals and
occupations 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.
The following characteristic of Philippine Folk Dance (Lopez, 2006)
It is traditional
It has an expressive behavior
Simple, basic, rhythm dominates the folk dance and establishes the pattern of movement.
It is created by an unknown choreographer or by communal efforts.
It performs a function in the life of the (folk) people.

Characteristics of Philippine Folk Dance:

1. it is traditional
2. it has an expressive behavior.
3. Simple, basic, rhythm dominates the folk dance and establishes the pattern of movement.
4. It is created by an unknown choreographer or by command efforts.
5. It performs a function in the life of the (folk ) people.

Different Types of Ethnic Dance

a. Ritual dance- dances that depict ritual ceremonies (Examples are Dugso(Bukidnon) and Pagdidiwata
(Palawan).
b. Life-cycle dances- dances related 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)
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c. Occupational dances- dances that exhibit work and occupation of the dancers. (Examples are Mag-
Asik (Cotabato) and Mananagat (Cebu)

Different Types of Philippine Folk Dance

The three major regional classifications of Philippine Folk Dance

✓ Tribal Dances from the Cordilleras- include non- Christian dances from the Cordilleras.
✓ Lowland Christian Dance- dances coming from places with Western influences such as that of the
Tagalogs, Ilokanos, Pampangueños, Pangasinense, Bisayans and Bicolanos. These dances are
influenced by Hispanic and European cultures.

✓ Muslim dances- dances from the people of the Southern Island of the Philippines such as in Mindanao
and Sulu. These dances are influenced by Arabic and Indo- Malayan culture.

Philippine folk dances, regardless of their classification, may also be categorized as:
Life- cycle dance- dances that serve as ritual as one passes to a different stage in life such as from birth to
childhood to adulthood; from singlehood to marriage; and from life to death. Below are the different dances that
portray life cycle.
- Courtship dances
- Wedding dances
- Funeral dances

Festival dances- dances that are either religious or secular and are connected with the celebration of recurring
of special significance.

Occupational dance- dances that depict the means of livelihood of the Filipinos people. (Example: “Palay
Festival”)

Ritual and ceremonial dances- dances performed as part of the rituals and ceremonies of a certain tribes or
group of people.

Games dances- derivations from local folk games. (Example: “Pukol Dance”)

Joke and trickster dances- include jokes or tricks played by a ancer on another or a group of dancers who is
one of them. (Example: “Pandanggo sa Sambailo”))

Mimetic or drama dance- dances that mimic animals, inanimate objects, or other people. (Example: “Itik-itik
dance”)

War dances- dance that express feud and enmity wherein two male dancers engage in physical combat with
Spartan-like intensity (Lopez, 2006). (Example: “Manlalatik dance”)

Social amenities dances- dances that express social graces, hospitality and offerings of gifts to friends.
(Example: “Minuete Yano,Alay, and Habanera Botaleña”)

Source: Physical Education and Health Volume II by Aparato, Brebante, Callo and Dajime, 2017

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EVALUATION

Examining the Background of a Philippine Folk Dance

Direction: Search and choose one from any of the resources you have for Philippine folk dance

A. Where does the dance come from? (Trace the place or province of origin)

B. Is it a national or ethnic dance? If ethnic: a. From what tribe or group of indigenous people does it come from? b. What
is the nature of the dance? Is it ritual, life cycle or occupational. If national: a. what is the classification of the dance?

C. Describe briefly the background of the dance you chose.

Scoring Rubric for Each Item

Criteria Excellent Good Fair Poor Remarks

5 4 3 2

Ideas are clearly Perfectly deliver the 91%-98% deliver the 80%-89% deliver the 79% and below 90%
ideas and clearly ideas and clearly ideas and clearly deliver the ideas and
connected and make connected and make connected and make connected and make clearly connected and
sense sense sense sense make sense

Clarity of explanations Perfectly deliver 91%-98% deliver 80%-89% deliver 79% and below
clarity of clarity of clarity of delivers clarity of
explanations explanations explanations explanations

Clearly address the Perfectly address the 91%-96% address 80%-89% address 79% and below
topic the topic the topic address the topic
topic

Total

Source: Physical Education and Health Volume II by Aparato, Brebante, Callo and Dajime, 2017

Prepared by: Ethel S. Donesa

Teacher II- SHS-PCSHS
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