Philippine Folk Dance

Ms. Shin G. Sedenio

At the end of the lesson, the student should
be able to:
Discuss the Philippine Folk Dance,
Execute the fundamental skills involve in
Philippine Folk Dancing with safety precaution;
and
Perform different Philippine folk dance pattern.
 Introduction

Philippine folk dance is one of the distinct that

can show the world that our country is very
rich in culture. Each region has their own folk
dance that are used either performed for
cultural, tradition, celebration, social
gatherings, self-expression and even for fitness
and recreation.
 Safety Reminders!
 Stretch your body before actively engage to dance
activity.
 Drink plenty of water before, during and after
dancing.
 Wear rubber shoes. It will help you to distribute load,
absorb impact, and support your foot.
 Concentrate on correct posture and your dance
technique. The way a dancer connects one movement
to another must be technically correct so as not to
twist the body incorrectly, or strain a muscle.
 Make sure you take sufficient rest between dance
sessions, especially if you are new to dancing or are
not very fit. This will help minimize muscle soreness
or stiffness.
 Let’s Dance!
RELIGIOUSL Try to dance the “maglalatik” while doing
this following steps.

Note: Perform this figure in a more energetic manner of intensity from low medium
high.
Step I. Step your right foot forward (ct.
1) then step your left foot in place (ct.
2) Step again your right foot back to
its originals position (ct. 3) and step
your left in place (ct. 4).

Step II. Slightly jump a little bit

forward using your right foot (ct. 1)
then step your left foot in place (ct. 2)
Step again your right foot back to its
originals position (ct. 3) and step your
left in place (ct. 4).
Step III. Slightly jump a little bit
forward using your right foot and tap
your knee using your left hand at the
same time (ct. 1) then step your left
foot in place (ct. 2) Step again your
right foot back to its originals position
(ct. 3) and step your left in place (ct.
4).
Base on your experience in dancing
“maglalatik”, how will you describe the dance in
terms of the following..

movement of the body

 space (direction and level of
movement – high, medium, low)
 energy
 timing
Philippine folk dances incorporate influences from
immigrants and conquerors and at the same time
maintaining distinctly Filipino roots. Philippine folk
dancing is a true reflection of daily life in the past
centuries while enchanting modern audiences at the
same time.

The Philippines has many popular folk dances which have

evolved and changed as they have been passed down
from generation to generation. Although a particular
dance might be performed slightly differently from one
region to the next, its remains true to its roots.
Most of the Philippine folk dances
can be a means for optimizing once
cardiovascular fitness. Because of
the rhythmic and repetitive nature of
dance that also uses large muscles
groups (arms and legs) it has a
potential in enhancing once health.
The Philippines enjoys a rich cultural
heritage which includes a diverse collection of
traditional dances.
LUZON FOLK
DANCE
VISAYAS FOLK MINDANAO
• Ragsaksakan DANCE FOLK DANCE
• Maglalatik
• Salakot • Kini Kini •Singkil
• Banga • Itik-Itik •Kadingan
• Idaw • Tinikling • Asik
• Tarektek • Kuratsa • Udol
• Sayaw sa • Mazurka •Malangka
Bangko Boholana
• Pandanggo sa • Escotis
ilaw • Tiklos
• Cariñosa
• Pantomina
Activity 1
One of the basic skills that you
should learn to be able to perform
Philippine folk dance is performing
fundamental arms and feet position.
LEVEL 1
raise arms to circle in
FIRST POSITION front of the chest
 open up arms sideward,
SECOND POSITION raised below shoulder level
with a graceful curve
 raise one arm overhead while
THIRD POSITION other arm remains in 2nd
position
 raise one arm in front of chest
Fourth position in a half circle, while one
arm remains overhead
 raise both arms overhead in a
Fifth position graceful curve
LEVEL 2

FEET POSITION
First position Second position
bring feet apart
bring heels close to
touch; toes apart sideward
Third position Fourth position
bring the heel bring one foot in
of the foot to front of the other
touch the instep foot to walk strike
of the other foot
 Fifth position
bring the heel of one foot to
touch the toe of the other.

LEVEL 3
You are going to combined all the
fundamental arms and feet position.
Activity 2
BASIC DANCE STEPS
2/4 TIME DANCE STEPS
Dance Steps Step Pattern Countings
1 Bleking step heel-place, close 1,2
2 Touch step point, close 1,2
3 Close step step, close 1,2
4 Hop step, hop 1,2
5 Cross step step, cross or cross, step 1,2
6 Change step step, close, step 1 and 2
jump (one ft. in front and the
7 Changing step other in rear) there are two 1,2
Changing steps in a measure
8 Contraganza step leap, cross-step, step 1 and 2
9 Habanera step step, close, step 1 , 2 and
heel-place, toe-point, step, close,
10 Hell and toe change step 1 and 2
step
with both feet flat on the floor,
11 Shuffling step 1 and 2 and
take tiny slide step

NOTE: Maintain your straight body position and move gracefully. - Practice to move your arms first before your
feetNote
(one at a time). - When using your right arm (or any leading arm) the first movement of the foot must be on
the same side.
Using the basic steps indicated above. Create your
own choreography with the combination of 8 basic
steps using “leron leron sinta” song.

Assess What You Have Learned

Answer the following guide question.
1.Today I have learned that ___________.
2. I find folkdance interesting because
__________________.
You will be graded base on the following
criteria.