Folk dance is a cultural art form which is handed down

from generation to generation. It communicates the

customs, beliefs, rituals and occupation of the people of
a region or country. The Philippines has many popular
folk dances, such as the :

Folk Dance
Cariñosa, Jota Batangueña, Subli, and
Alitaptap
Folk dancing represents the cultural beliefs of the different people most
commonly in provinces.   As the time goes by, society changes
traditions and belief. Although a dance might be performed slightly
differently from one region to the other, it remains  true to its roots. It
is important to know the different Philippine folk dances to understand
one’s culture as well as their way of life and how they celebrate  
Position in folk Dance
The basic position of both arms and feet in dancing is very
important because it provides a better performance in all
dancing activities. Although a dance might be performed
slightly differently from one region to the other, it remains
 true to its roots. It is important to know the different
Philippine folk dances to understand one’s culture as well as
their way of life and how they celebrate.
 
There are five fundamental or basic positions
in folk dancing, commonly termed as 1st
position, 2nd position, 3rd position, 4th position,
and 5th position of the arms and feet.
 

• 1st Position Arms: Both arms

raise  forward to form a circle
in front of chest. Feet: Both
heel  close together, toes are
apart with an angle of about
45 degrees  raised heels
2nd Position
Arms: Both hands
raise sideward with
a curve level in
waist.
Feet: A stride
sideward of legs
about a pace of
1foot distance.
 
3rd Position
Arms: One arm raise
sideward as in 2nd position
other arm raised overhead.
Feet: Heel of one foot close
to in step of the other foot.
4th Position
Arms: Right arm position in
front of the chest in half
circle. Left arm raise over
the head.
Feet: Right footstep in front.
Left foot stays at the back of
right foot with pace distance .
5th Position
Arms: Both arms raise
 over the head.
Feet: Heel of front
foot close to big toe of
rear foot.
 raised
Activity 4
Practice the basic
hands and feet
position. Do the Enjoy practice.
activity in 7 minutes
maximum or 5
minutes minimum.