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DANCE
BAMBOO CASTANETS
TRADITIONAL DANCE
Typically consist of two flat pieces of Wooden
Traditional dancing maybe another name for
that are about 6-8 inches.
folk dance, or even for ceremonial dance at times. The
term “Traditional” is used more often when emphasis is
placed on the dance’s cultural roots. So we have Ethnic
Health Benefits of Dancing
Dance and Folk Dance.
• Improved condition of your heart and lungs Ethnic Dance
• Increased muscular strength, endurance and
motor fitness An ethnic dance is simply a dance which
• Increased aerobic fitness is typical of a particular cultural group. even
polka, which is almost always considered a
• Improved muscle tone and strength
social dance, can be called ethnic.
• Weight management
• Better coordination, agility and flexibility
Improved balance and spatial awareness
Folk Dance
• Improved mental functioning
• Improved general and psychological wellbeing A folk dance is a dance developed by
• Greater self-confidence and self-esteem people that reflect the life of the people of a
• Better social skills certain country or region.
1. Cordillera Dance
Their rituals celebrate their daily lives - 4. Tribal Dance
a good harvest, health, peace, war, and other Tribal dances are dances practiced by
symbols of living. Such traditions have survived tribal groups. They vary from region to region,
the changing scope of the Philippines and the representing the unique traditions and culture
tribes continue to maintain their cultures. of the tribe.
T’boli Madal-Tahaw
(Banga Dance & Bontoc-Pattong)
Manobo Bangkakaw - Bangkakaw It is a
wood used to produce sounds. It is played
during festival to be thankful and welcoming.
2. Spanish Influence Dance
Dances reflects Christianity, and
European art and culture. Philippine aristocrats
5. Rural Dance
created Filipino adaptations of European
Perhaps the best known and closest to
dances.
the Filipino heart are the dances from the rural
Jota Dance - The Philippine Jota, Christian lowlands: a country blessed with so
adapted from the original Spanish folk dance, much beauty. To the Filipinos, these dances
evolved into a formal ballroom dance. This Jota illustrate the fiesta spirit and demonstrate a
named for the capital city Manila, complete love of life.
with bamboo castanets, celebrates the Filipinos'
Oasiosas Dance = Pandanggo
successful revolt for independence from Spain.
Maglalatik Dance - The name of the
Habanera Dance - This dance first
dance means "latik-maker", from latik, a
became popular in the town of Botolan,
coconut product that is used in Filipino cooking.
Zambales. It is performed at weddings and
The dance is also a war dance depicting a fight
includes a procession of the bride and groom's
between Moros and Christians over the latik.
parents, the bridesmaids, and groomsmen.
3. Muslim Dance
They are known for their beauty,
MODERN DANCE
royalty and mysticism that are evident in their
music and dances. Accompanied by the agong Modern Dance
and kulintang, Filipino Muslim dance is Dancers of modern dance use their own
characterized by intricate movement of the interpretation instead of structured steps.
hand and arm along with shimmering costumes.
A style of dancing where dancers are free to
Singkil - It is a re-telling of an episode express their feelings through movements without
from the Maranao epic legend Darangen adhering to any rules in dance.
involving the rescue of Princess Gandingan
(abducted by diwata) by the legendary Prince
Bantugan. Where did Modern Dance came from?
Pangalay - “Fingernail dance” is the Modern dance develops independently in
sobriquet given to a South East Asian dance America and German.
known as Pangalay. This “traditional” dance is
It was known in Germany as Ausdruckstanz, • Action
meaning "expressive Dance" • Space
• Time
Modern dance is used today in a variety of • Energy
different styles including, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Pop and Jazz. BENEFITS OF MODERNS DANCE SKILLS
• Boost Memories
• Lose Weight
ISADORA DUNCAN
• Increase Energy
"Mother of Modern dance", was an American • Stress reduction
dancer and choreographer. MAY 26, 1877. • Self- Expression
• Just to be happy
• Make friends
TYPES OF MODERN DANCE • Improve your passion
1. HipHop
Through its three main styles of
BASIC MODERN DANCE STEPS
popping, locking, and breaking, hip-hop dance
has evolved into one of the most popular and Modern Dance movements are based on
influential styles of dance. Locomotor and Non-Locomotor Movements skills.
2. Jazz
Jazz dance is a social dance style that
emerged at the turn of the 20th century when CONTEMPORARY DANCE
African American dancers began blending Contemporary Dance
traditional African steps with European styles of
movement. Contemporary dance that embraces innovation,
blending techniques from various genres, including
classical ballet, jazz and lyrical dance.
4. Rhythm/Tempo
Staying on count and with the beats of
the music. CHEER DANCE
Cheer Dance
5. Hurdle Jump
This jump is similar to a side-hurdler,
History of Cheer Dance except that instead of both arms being in a "T"
shaped motion, both arms are opposite of what
Cheerleading was related to the rise of gridiron
the leg beneath them is doing.
football in the mid1800 at Ivy League colleges and
universities in the United States, and the development
and formalization of cheerleading was similar to that of
soccer. 6. Toe Touch Jump
The most recognizable cheerleading
By the 1920s cheerleading had become a formal jump, very similar to what is known in
extracurricular activity for boys at high schools, gymnastics as a 'straddle' jump.
universities, and communities around the country,
similar to but separate from other spirit activities
including marching bands, drum corps, and drill teams. ESSENTIALS IN CHEERLEADING
JOHNNY CAMPBELL invented cheerleading by • Table Top
yelling to the crowd RAH RAH RAH , SKI U MAH !!!
• Low Clasp
SKI U MAH = ROW THE BOAT (LUCKY CHARM • Punch
TO WIN THE GAME) • L Motion
• Diagonal
• T Motion
CHEER DANCE BASIC • Half T
• Side Lunge
1. Tuck Jump
• Front Lunge
A jump in which the cheerleader uses their
stomach muscles to pull the legs up with their • Beginning Stance
thighs as close to the chest as possible, knees • Cheer Stance
facing upward as if in a tucked position. • Clasp
• Clap
• High V
2. Star/Spread Eagle • Low V
Simply prep, swing, and jump with your arms • Touch Down
pin a high V and your legs spread apart. • Low Touch Down
• Bow and Arrow
• Overhead Clasp
3. Pike Jump
This jump is among the most difficult of
jumps. Both legs are straight out, knees locked. QUALITIES OF A GOOD CHEERLEADING SHOULD HAVE
• Enthusiasm
• Strength
• Flexibility 3. Air
• Coordination Parasailing
• Dedication Skydiving
Paragliding
BENEFITS
Fun and Pleasure
Being close to natural environment is HEALTHY. ORIENTEERING
Fresh air and the amazing sight of the nature
can help improve the GENERAL WELLNESS of Underneath – the part of side of something facing
individual. toward the ground
It contributes to a better QUALITY of LIFE. Navigational Skills – the ability to ascertain one’s own
place or position in space as well as plan and follow a
Physical Health Benefits
route.
Psycho- Emotional Benefits
Prominent Features – standing out so as to be seen
Social Benefits
easily; particularly noticeable.
Economic Benefits
Spiritual Benefits
ORIENTEERING
Is an outdoor activity where participants goal is
TYPES OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY
finding the various check points (with specific sequence)
1. Land
in a pre-set course using an especially created detailed
Trekking/Hiking
map and a compass to navigate in an unfamiliar terrain.
Camping It can be done as fun as recreational activity or a
Backpacking very competitive sports requiring navigational skills,
Picnic techniques and decision making skills to bring a person
Bird-watching from one place to another at the least time possible.
Mountain Biking
Rock Climbing HOW DID ORIENTEERING BEGIN?
The beginnings of orienteering can be traced in
2. Water Scandinavia where it was a part of the skills that the
Swimming military needed to learn.
Snorkeling Orienteering started in 1886 as a military word
Diving that meant "crossing unknown grounds" using maps and
Surfing compass.
Kayaking
Sailing TWO BASIC EQUIPMENT USE IN ORIENTEERING
Fishing 1. Compass
is a critical piece of equipment for
outdoor travel. A good orienteering compass has
these features: Clear base plate that allows you Map bag or any clear plastic bag that
to see the map underneath. Straight sides for comes in handy in protecting the map in
aligning two points or for drawing lines. case it rains.
Red pen in case the participants needs to
2. Different Kinds of Maps mark the map for his/her own purpose
Locator Map although maps given prior to the event
a map inside a mall will are already pre-marked with the course.
specifically show where the various shop
is situated. WHAT SHOULD ONE DO WHEN HE/SHE GETS ALONG
Highway Map THE COURSE?
a map use to identify roads. Do not panic
Topographic Map Look your surrounding
a map will show the different Check the map
terrains. Check your compass and map for direction
Orienteering Map Go to safety or prominent features
on one hand, is specially Re-orient yourself
prepared maps designed for the activity. Use whistle
It is Topographic map but with more
details for easier navigation during the
activity or competition.
2. Black Lines
Rock feature and man-made features.
3. White Lines
Normal, open woods.
4. Green Lines
Thick vegetation, shades and pattern
denote type.
5. Yellow Lines
Non-wooden land, shades and pattern
denote
6. Brown Lines
Natural non-rock features a contour
line.