RHYTHMIC ACTIVITIES

Rhythmic activities are merely physical responses

of an individual expressing his emotional and
mental responses to rhythm. Every person
responds to rhythm through body movement. We
move, respond to react to various rhythms. This
physical response to rhythm stirs us with energy to
move and dance.
• The word “Dance: comes from the Greek word “Danson”
which means To stretch.

• Thus, a simple analysis of the term “Sayaw” which easily

lead one to say that it must have derived from the word
“Saya” which means Happy.
 Dance is defined as an art form that generally refers to
movement of the body, usually rhythmic and music, used as a
form of expression, social interaction, or presented in a
spiritual or performance setting, also define as an art that uses
non- verbal movement in an ordinary way to create a form,
order, or statement and dance is a movement that transcends
function and becomes communication.
 A sign of life and as old as mankind. It consists of
rhythmic movements, considered as a non-verbal
communication, as a means for social interaction
and self-expression. It is also an expressive folk art
which shows man’s traditional and contemporary
feelings.

It also reflects many societies in many stages of life

and in every country in the world. Some people
dance to depict religious rites of the ethnic groups.
Other dances are performing to celebrate social
events and different cultural activities.
 SPACE
• It encompasses the
overall design of
movement - where it
takes place in the space,
as well as its size and
shapes and refers to all
the overall design of the
movement
• Both the shapes bodies
make, and how the
performing space is filled
with bodies in motion
 ENERGY

• It involves the flow of motion -

how movements are animated by
kinetic energy in distinctive ways.
• It is also known as force; it gives
movement varying degrees of
expressive intensity by how it is
released in motion.
 TIME

• It refers to how fast or

slow movement is, and
how it unfolds
rhythmically.
• It includes how fast or
slow the movement is.
Primary Purpose of the "Warm-Up"

• It is to warm up and wake up your body's muscles to improve

performance.
• By warming up, we increase our body's core temperature, which
loosens muscles and lubricates joints.
• When we warm up our bodies, we improve nerve conduction.
• This is important for dancers because nerve messages travel through
the body faster at higher temperatures.
• The warmer we are, the quicker our nerve responses which result in
faster reflexes and muscular reactions. This, in turn, reduces the risk
of injury.
According to the International Association of Dance Medicine
and Science, a great warm-up has four parts:

• A gentle pulse-raising section

• A joint mobilization section
• A muscle lengthening section
• A strength/balance building section
Effective Warm-Up

• An ideal warm-up should help you in these ways:

• Prepare dancers- both mentally as well as physically
• Increase coordination and proprioception
• Increase heart rate and gradually increase blood
circulation
• Increase body temperature
• Permits freer movement of the joints
• Improve neuro-sensory perception and impulse
• Improve performance and reduce the prevalence of
injuries.
Stretching and Cooling down

• Cooling down is just as important as a warm-up, and must be done after dancing. It helps to reduce
muscle soreness and speeds up the recovery process after the activity. Using static stretches to help cool
your body down after a long dance class helps in increasing flexibility.

• The stretches should be performed more slowly, and dancers must concentrate on breathing. Dancing
increases hormones adrenaline and endorphins, in circulations which can lead to restlessness and sleep.
Stopping the activity suddenly would lead blood to pool within the muscles rather than returning to the
brain, causing dizziness. All the dancing will also lead to toxins like lactic acid getting accumulated
which is the reason for all the stiffness and soreness as well as gives you cramps and muscle spasms.
Recovery Stretches after Dancing

• Stretching your back, hamstrings, buttocks,

and calves with ankle stretches and side
stretches.
• Hip flexors, preferably while involving a
partner to ensure an increased range of
motion.
• Abductor stretch for your shoulders.
• Stretching your inner thighs using the
butterfly position
Tips for Dancers

• Ensure you move into the stretch slowly, hold it still

and ease yourself out of the stretch gently Make sure
you move into the stretch slowly, keep it still, and
move out of the stretch slowly.
• Remember to breathe normally and emphasize the
stretch when exhaling.
• Stretching with your friend or dance partner provides
more resistance, and your body can also have some
recovery time while you assist them in stretching
themselves. It also increases your stretching options.
• Pay attention to your body and don’t push it too far.
Don't ignore any pain you might be feeling and
discuss it with your instructor or medical practitioner.
Philippine
Folk Dance
What is dance?
A form of expression of oneself

through rhythmic movement .

 FOLK DANCE
• the oldest form of dance and
the earliest form of
communication
• developed by people that
reflect the life of the people of
a certain country or region
• the traditional dance of a
given country which
evolved naturally and
spontaneously with
everyday activities
• It is handed down from
generation to generation

• It has more or less a

fixed movement in their
pattern, but may differ
in various areas or
provinces
Classification of Folkdances
in Philippines

Most provinces in the Philippines have their own identifying folk dances
wherein they showcase the elegance and beauty of the way they do things,
the way they dress, the way they see things. 
GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN

1. NATIONAL DANCES - found throughout the islands. (e.g.

Rigodon, Carinosa, Jota)

2. LOCAL DANCES - found in specific locality. (e.g. Tinikling-Leyte;

Subli-Batangas)
Occupational Dance

- depicting action of certain

occupation , industry , or human labor.
 OCCUPATIONAL DANCE
Pasiguin
is about a fisherman trying to catch bangus, shrimps and
sugpo with the use of a sibot (fish net), not knowing it has big hole
in it. This gives him a difficult time because the fish keeps slipping
out of the net. The movements of the girls imitate those of the
bangus, shrimps and sugpo
Religious / Ceremonial Dance
performed in connection with religious vows
and ceremonies.
 Religious or Ceremonial Dance
Subli
is considered a favorite of the people of the barrios of the municipality
of Bauan, Batangas. It is a ceremonial worship dance performed in homage
to the Holy Cross referred to in the vernacular as Mahal Na Poong Santa
Cruz.
Comic Dance
depicting funny movements for
entertainment.

Kinoton
is a comic dance
from Ilocos Sur. It
depicts the
movement of a
person bitten by ants.
Game Dance
Done with play elements

Kadang-Kadang
is a Filipino traditional
game played outdoor
or in the playground.
Wedding Dance
Performed during wedding feast
 Wedding Dance
Pantomina
was originally a wedding dance from
the towns of Bicol's Estandante and Sorsogon
sub regions. This dance is traditionally
performed during wedding festivities by the
couple and their visitors. The dance is still
popular in the Bicol Region even up to this
time.
•  
Courtship Dance
Depict the art of courtship

Kuratsa
Commonly performed
during festivals in Bohol
and other Visayan towns,
this dance portrays a young
playful couple’s attempt to
get each other’s attention. It
is performed in a moderate
waltz style.
Festival Dance
Suitable for special occasion or any social gatherings.

Kalibo, Aklan
• This Sto. Niño festival started it all. One
of the oldest religious celebrations in the
country, Ati-Atihan is characterized by a
parade filled with face-painted
celebrants, indigenous costumes and
weapons, tribal dances, and loud
drumbeats.
 War Dance
showing imaginary combat or duel.

Cordillerans
to tone down the presentation
of war dances to avoid
imparting the wrong
impression that some tribes
still practice tribal wars
giving the impression that the
region is not a safe place to
visit, thus affecting the growth
of the local tourism industry.
 War Dance
showing imaginary combat or duel.

Cordillerans
to tone down the presentation
of war dances to avoid
imparting the wrong
impression that some tribes
still practice tribal wars
giving the impression that the
region is not a safe place to
visit, thus affecting the growth
of the local tourism industry.
 Dance of the Northern Highlands
(Cordillera Dances)

• The ethnic dances in the Philippines are found in the different

regions from the northern part to the southern part of the country.
The Cordillera groups composed of the Bontoc, Ifugao, Benguet,
Apayao, Kalinga, Itneg, Ilonggot, and Gaddang (BIBAKIIG) have their
unique customs and traditions reflected in their dances.
• Most of the dances are reflections of daily living.
• They used metal gongs called ganza and other percussive
instruments to accompany their dances during rituals, festivities, and
other social gatherings.
 Hispanic Influenced Dances of the Lowland-Christians
(Maria Clara Dances)

• When the Spaniards came to the Philippines in the 16th century,

they brought with them the Spanish religion and European arts and
culture.
• The native religion and culture slowly gave way to Christianity and
Western civilization. The natives started to lose most of their ancient
traditions in the literary, visual, and performing arts.
• In no time, dances from Spain, France, and other European countries,
such as the jota, base, pandanggo, habanera, escotis, mazurka, paseo,
marcha, and paso doble were adopted and adapted to the tastes and
needs of colonial society and the conditions of a tropical archipelago.
•  
 Dances of the Muslim South
(Muslim Dances)

• Down in the southern part of the country are the Muslim groups.
The ethnic groups are Maranao, Maguindanao, Tausug, Yakan,
Samal, Java Mapun, and Badjao.
• The dances performed by these groups describe the everyday living
of the people.
• Common to their dances are the use of fingers to express feelings
and emotions.
• Some believe that Muslim dances are influenced by Malays and
Indonesians due to their geographical setting.
 Dances of the Traditionalist Communities
(Tribal Dances)

• Also known as the lesser-known groups are ethnic groups living in

the different locations in the country that are untouched and have
never been influenced by the Westerners.
• These tribal groups are the Bukidnons, Bagobo, Manobo, Tiboli or
Tagabili, Tagbanua, Mansaka, Mandaya, B’laan, Tagakaolo and
Tiruray.
 Dances of the Countryside
(Rural Dances)

• Dances typically characterize the nature and kind of work of the

people.
• Commonly performed by ordinary groups of people depicting daily
activities.
• Dances were light and more informal.