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NEACD
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MARS
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ETEF
FUNDAMENTAL
DANCE
POSITIONS
 OF
THE ARMS AND
FEET
Prepared by:

REGIE D. CARINO
SHS Teacher Applicant
 OBJECTIVES
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Identify the fundamental dance
positions of arms and feet.
Execute the fundamental dance
positions of arms and feet accurately.
Appreciate the fundamental dance
positions of arms and feet by
participating in all activities.
 Arms in 1 Position
st

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Arms make a circle in front, fingertips
almost touching with the back of the
hand facing front. The arms should be
rounded that the elbows are slightly
below and the shoulders, the wrists
slightly below the elbows.
 Arms in 2 Position
nd

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Arms are extended sideward and
elbows slightly bend.
 Arms in 3 Position
rd

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Right/left arm makes a half circle over
in front of the head while the
right/left arm is in 2nd position.
 Arms in 4 Position
th

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Right/left arm makes a half circle over
in front of the head while the
right/left arm is in 1st position.
 Arms in 5 Position
th

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Arms are rounded above and slightly
in front of the head.
 Feet in 1 Position
st

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Feet together or in 45 degrees.
 Feet in 2 Position
nd

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Feet apart at shoulder width.
 Feet in 3 Position
rd

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The heel of one foot is placed near the
in-step of the other foot.
 Feet in 4 Position
th

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One foot is placed diagonally
forward, heel slightly twisted out and
in line with the heel of the other foot.
 Feet in 5 Position
th

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The heel of one foot is placed near the
edge of the ball , slightly twisted out,
toes almost facing sideways and in
line with the heel of the other foot.
 Let’s do the
combination of
the arms and
feet.
 Essential Question:
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In a ¼ sheet of paper, how
would you apply the
fundamental dance positions
in your daily life? Give
specific activities.
 Time Signature
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2/4 counts 1…2…1…2…
3/4 counts 1…2…3…1…2…3…
4/4 counts 1…2…3…4…1…2…3…4…
 Group Performance
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Based on the
fundamental dance
positions, create your
own Tala Dance Version.
 Analytic Rubric
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Cooperation- 10%
Used of Fundamental Dance
Positions- 50%
Execution- 30%
Over-all Performance- 10%
Total- 100%
 Assignment
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In a one whole sheet of paper,
research about the fundamental
dance steps common to Philippine
Folk Dances.
Reference: Rhythmic Activities and
Dance pp69-73
Let’s
call it a
day.