RHYTHMIC ACTIVITIES ❖ Dances of the Aetas of Negritos

o Focused on the feet

Dance o The arm movements are simple and free
- Is an act of moving the body in rhythm, usually in o Musical instruments include bamboo and
time to music. wooden sticks, clappers, shields and
- Beats and rhythm native lutes.
- Having a good sense of rhythm is important in DANCES ARE:
dancing. 1. Rituals 4. Game Dances
2. Flirtation 5. Animal Dances
Dance as a Form of: 3. Courtship 6. Duel or War dances
• Art
-
A dance may tell a story, mood, or express an ❖ Dances of the Muslims
emotion. o Has a cultural influences on Hindu,
• Recreation Japanese, Chinese, and Arab-Persian
- Dancing has long provided fun, relaxation, and civilizations
companionship. o Oriental, Exotic, and stylized
o The musical instruments are agong,
- You can dance at anyplace and anytime.
kulintangan, bamboo, xylophones, and
TYPES OF DANCES drums.
• Folk Dance THE PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCES ARE CLASSIFIED
- Usually, a dance of anonymous origin that has ACCORDING TO:
been passed on from generation to generation.
1. Geographical Locations
- Is a form of social dancing that has been part of
the customs and traditions of a people.
- The traditional recreational dance of an • National Dances
indigenous society showing the cultural ▪ Traditional dances throughout
the country with a common
characteristics of a specific people at a given time
and place. basic movement or pattern
but with slight variation.
- CHARACTERISTICS:
▪ Traditional, social expression through ▪ Examples: Carinosa, Rigodon,
movements with rhythmic Kuratsa, Pandanggo, Balitaw,
accompaniment Surtido
▪ Vivid intimate • Local or Regional Dances
▪ Developed spontaneously and naturally. ▪ Are dances found in certain
localities or regions only.
• Ethnological Dance (Ethnic Dances) ▪ Examples: Alcamfor (Leyte),
- Has developed a distinct traditional style, a Maglalatik (San Pablo, Laguna),
Basulto (Pampanga)
technical terminology, and a clearly defined
school of instruction.
- Was a folk dance before it became the art 2. Nature of the Dance
expression of a race. • Occupational Dances
- The ethic dances of the Philippines are classified ▪ Depict actions, characteristics,
into two categories: occupations, industries, and
▪ The dances of the Non- Christian Filipinos phases of human labor.
▪ The dances of the Christian and lowland ▪ Examples: Rice Festival
Filipinos or Western-influenced (Pagtatanim, Paggapas,
Paglulugas, Paghangin, Paggiik,
Pagbabayo) and Pagbirik (depicts
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panning.
• Religious or Ceremonial Dances
▪ Performed in connection with
religious vows, practices, and
ceremonies.
▪ Examples: Obando, Dugso,
Sinulog
• Courtship Dances
▪ Depict love making or with love
theme
▪ Examples: Rogelia, Lulay, Hele
Hele Bago Quiere
• Wedding Dances
• Festival Dances
▪ Performed in connection with
celebrations, a feast, a barrio
fiesta, good harvest, and good
fortune.
▪ Examples: Kuratsa, La Jota,
Putong
• War Dances
• Comic Dances
▪ Dances with funny and
humorous movements mainly
intended for entertainment.
▪ Examples: Makonggo
(movements of monkey),
Kinoton (movements of a
person bitten by ants)
o Game Dances
▪ Have some play elements and
are for recreational purposes.
▪ Examples: Lubi- Lubi, Gayong-
Gayong
o Social Dances
▪ Danced during social gatherings
▪ Examples: Rigodon, Lanceros
BENEFITS OF DANCING
✓ Fitness
✓ Joy and Satisfaction
✓ Grace and coordination
✓ Self-expression
DANCE TERMS
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• "Abrasete"
- Girl at the right side, holds R arm of partner with
her L hand, free hands down at the sides. This
term is of Spanish origin and is used in Rigodon
and in other dances.
• Arms in Lateral Position
- Both arms are at one side, either sideward right of
left. This may be done at shoulder, chest, or waist
level.
• Arms in Reverse "T"
- Arms are side horizontal, elbows bent at right
angles, forearms parallel to head, palms forward or
facing inward, fists loosely closed.
• "Bakya"
- Wooden clogs.
• "Balintawak"
- Long dress with stiff butterfly sleeves. The more
elaborate version worn with a colorful tapis with
decorations that match those on the sleeves.
• "Barong Tagalog"
- Long sleeved shirt of flimsy material like piña, jusi,
pounded abaca or nylon. Variations range from plain
to elaborate, sinuksok to lace.
• "Baro't Saya"
- Blouse and skirt ensembles that range from simple
to elaborate with a scarf or bandana to match.
• "Bilao"
- To turn palms of hands up and down alternately,
hands at waist level in front, elbows close to waist.
• Brush
- Weight on one foot, hit the floor with the ball or
heel of the other foot (the free foot) after which that
foot is lifted from the floor to any direction.
• "Cabeceras"
- When dancers are in square formation, the couples
occupying the width of the hall are called" cabeceras"
or head couples. This is of Spanish origin.
• Camisa
- Top of baro't saya or Maria Clara. Also called baro,
kandugan, or kimona.
• Camisa de Chino
- Collarless Chinese shirt. Plain, floral, checkered or
striped or typical of farmers and fishermen. The
commercial camisa in T-shirt material is found in
bright colors.
• Camiseta
- Semi stretch material usually used as T-shirts and
similar wear.
• Clockwise
- Like the motion of the hands of the clock. R shoulder
is toward the center of an imaginary circle. When
facing center, the movement is toward the left.
• Counterclockwise
- The reverse direction of clockwise. L shoulder is
toward the center of an Imaginary circle. When facing
center, the movement is toward the right.
• "Costados"
- When dancers are in square formation, the couples
occupying the length of the hall are called "costados"
or side pairs. This is of Spanish origin.
• Crossed Arms
- Partners are facing each other or standing side by
side, girl at the right of boy. They join their L hands
together and their R hands together; either Rover L or
Lover R hands.
• Cross-Over
- Two couples (the vis-a vis) are opposite each other.
Each couple proceeds in a straight line to the opposite
place. The girls pass by their L shoulders between the
boys. Boys bow to each other when they meet at the
middle or about one-third of the way, then proceed
to the opposite place. Upon reaching the opposite
place, partners turn about; girls stand at partners'
right side.
• Cut
- To displace quickly one foot with the other, thus
completely taking off the weight of the body from the
displaced foot.
• Do-si-do ("Dos-A-Dos")
- The vis-a-vis (opposites) both advance forward, pass
each other's right (or left) side, step across to the
right (or left), move backward without turning around
pass each other's left (or right) side to proper places.
This is of foreign origin and is used in many Philippine
dances.
• Draw
- To pulls one foot along the floor close to the other
which has the weight of the body. The weight may or
may not be transferred.
• Free foot
- the foot not bearing the weight of the body.
• Free Hand
- The hand not placed anywhere or not doing
anything
• Grand Chain or Grand Right and Left
- Partners join right hands facing each other. Boys all
move counterclockwise and girls clockwise. Each boy
in starting passes his partner on her right and drops
her hand, joins left hand with the left of the next girl,
who advances to meet him, and passes her on her
left, and drop hands, joins right hand with the next
advancing girl, and so on. The girls do the same giving
right and left hands to each succeeding boy. When
partners meet for the first time they continue until
they meet for the second time in their proper places.
Then all turn about and reverse direction.
• Hands on waist • Leap
- Place hands at the waist line (at the smallest part of - Spring on the supporting foot and land on both
the trunk), knuckles in, fingers pointing rear. feet.

• "Hapay" • Maria Clara

- To flourish or offer a handkerchief, hat or glass of - A kind of baro't saya gown popularized in the late
wine to somebody as a sign of invitation. 1800's inspired by the heroine Maria Clara in Rizal's
novel Noli Me Tangere.
• "Hayon-Hayon"
- To place one forearm in front and the other at the
back of the waist. This is a Visayan term. • "Masiwak"
• Hop - To turn the hand from the wrist halfway clockwise
then raise and lower wrist once or twice. This is an
- A spring from one foot landing on the same foot in
Ibanag term.
the place or in any direction. The other foot may be
raised in any direction (in front, in rear, across). • Leap
• Ilocano - A spring from one foot, landing on the other foot in
any direction (forward, sideward, backward, or
- Ethno linguistic group living in the Ilocos provinces.
oblique).
• Inside Foot
• Outside Foot
- the foot nearest one partner, when partners stand
- The foot away from one's partner, when partners
side by side.
stand side by side.
• Inside Hand
• Outside Hand
- The hand nearest one's partner, when partners
- The hand away from one's partner, when partner
stand side by side.
stand side by side.
• "Jaleo"
• Opposite
- Partners turn once around clockwise (with R elbows
- The person standing in opposite across the set.
almost touching) of counterclockwise (with L elbows
almost touching) using walking or any kind of dance • "Panadyak"
step. The hands near each other are on waists. This is
a Tagalog term but of a Spanish origin. - To stamp in front or at the side with R (L) foot and
tap with same foot close to the L/R foot, weight of
• Jump the body on L/R foot. This is a Tagalog terms.
- spring on one foot or both, landing on both in any • Partner
direction.
- Girl to right of boy and boy to left of girl.
• Kimona / Kimono
• Patadyong
- Short, ruffled, sleeveless blouse.
- A kind of woven material usually of cotton, plaid,
• "Kumintang" multi-colored skirt. popularized by Miag-ao weavers
of Iloilo.
- Moving the hand from the wrist either in a clockwise
or counterclockwise direction. This is an Ilocano term.
• Place
- To put foot in a certain or desired position without
putting weight on it. The sole of the foot rests on the
floor.
• Pivot
- To turn with the ball, heel, or whole foot, on a fixed
place or point.
• "Patay"
- To bend the head downward and to support the
forehead with the R (L) forearm or with the crook of
the R (L) elbow while the L/R hand supports lightly
the palm of the R (L) hand. This is usually done with
the L/R foot pointing in rear and knees slightly bent.
This is an Ilocano term and the movement is
commonly found in Ilocano dances.
• Point
- Touch the floor lightly with the toes of one foot,
weight of the body on the other foot.
• Polka
- Spanish introduced dance from Germany.
• Rigodon
- Spanish rigodon, a walk dance usually performed
for opening important social gatherings featuring the
who's who in town.
• "Salok"
- To swing the arm downward-upward passing in front
of the body as if scooping, the trunk is bent forward
following the movement of the arm doing the "salok".
This is a Tagalog term.
• "Saludo"
- partners bow to each other, to the audience,
opposite dancers, or to the neighbors with feet
together. This term is of Spanish origin and is used in
almost all Philippine dances.
• "Salok" (or "Saroc")
- Cross the R (or L) foot in front of the L (or R), bend
the body slightly forward and cross the hands
(forearms) down in front with the R (or L) hand
(forearm) over the L (or R). This is a Visayan term.
• Sarong
- A short version of the malong usually worn by
Subanon and other Mindanao men.
• Set
- A dances formation like a square or a unit formation
composed of two or more pairs.
• Slide
- To glides foot smoothly along the floor. The
movement maybe finished with or without transfer of
weight.
• Stamp
- To brings down the foot forcibly and noisily on the
floor (Like doing a heavy step) with or without
transfer of weight.
• Star with Right Hand
- Four or more people join R hands at center and
circle around clockwise using walking or any kind of
dance steps.
• Star with Left Hand
- Same as "star with R hand", but joining L hands and
turning counterclockwise.
• Step
- To advance or recede by raising or moving one foot
to another resting place. There is a complete transfer
of weight from one foot to another.
• Supporting Foot
- The foot that bears the weight of the body.
• Tagalog
- Ethno linguistic group in the north and south of
Manila.
• Tap
- To rap slightly with the ball or toe of the free foot,
flexing the ankle joint keeping weight of the body on
the other foot. There is no change or transfer of
weight.
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- Waltz, earliest Spanish-introduced step.

• Whirl
- To make fast turns by executing small steps in place
to right or left.

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