OLIVERA, Alva Marie L.

2BSED ENGLISH
LA-PEDPD2 PED104A
Fundamental Position of Arms and Legs in Folk Dance

First Position: Arms are raised

forward forming circle in Second
Position: The arms are placed
Front of the chest with fingertips of both
hands about a sideways a little below
shoulder level with palms
inch apart
First position
The arms are raised forward forming a circle in front of the chest with fingertips of
both hands about an inch apart. The feet are in V-shaped with heels touching and toes apart.
Second position
Arms are placed sideways a little below shoulder level with palms facing up. The feet
are parallel and apart.
Third position
The right arm is raised above the head forming a half circle while the left arm remains
in the same place. The feet are turned outward, with the heel of one foot touching the arch of
the other.
Fourth position
The right arm is still raised and remains in the position, while the left arm is placed in
front of the chest. The feet are turned outward, with one foot in front of the other and a
distance of about 12 inches between them.
Fifth position
Both arms are raised forming a circle over the head. The feet are turned outward, with
the heel of one foot touching the toe of the other.