Module 2

I. Title: Dance: What you Need to Know?

II. Introduction:

Dancing can be a way to stay fit for people of all ages, shapes and sizes. It has a wide range of
physical and mental benefits including improved condition of your heart and lungs, increased muscular
strength, endurance and motor fitness, increased aerobic fitness, and improved muscle tone and
strength. Dance is more than the exploring of movement in different ways to make a shape or learning
a series of steps to music; it is a way of moving that uses the body as an instrument of expression and
communication. Through dance, students learn teamwork, focus, and improvisational skills. Dance
awakens new perceptions in individual which help them learn and think in new ways. (https://www.
coursehero.com/file/61771840/What-is-folk-dancingdocx/, retrieved August 2, 2020)

III. Module Outcomes: At the end of the lesson, the students must have:

1. identified the phases of dance;

2. explained the values of dancing;
3. discussed the different dance terms that is applicable to Philippine Folk Dance; and
4. executed the fundamental position of the arms and feet and dance positions.

IV. Lesson 1: Phases and Values of Dancing, Dance Terms,

Fundamental Positions of the Arms and Feet and Dance positions

Estimated Time: 4 Hours

V. Lesson Outcomes:

1. Identified the phases of dance and values of dancing

2. Familiarized the different dance terms that are applicable to Philippine Folk Dance 3.
Executed the fundamental positions of the arms and feet and dance positions

VI. Lesson contents:

a. Motivation

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 Have you experienced dancing in a certain gathering, activities or programs in school?
Are you a dancing enthuasiasts, or you’re somebody who doesn’t care about dancing at all?

Then, it’s time for you to appreciate the beauty of dancing by learning to execute the basic
dance steps which are preparatory skills in learning Philippine Folk Dances.

PHASES OF DANCE

1. Fundamental Rhythm 4. Social Dance

2. Creative Rhythms 5. Theatrical Dances
3. Folk Dance

1. Fundamental Rhythms
The fundamental rhythm program sets the basis for rhythmic movement in all forms of dance
activities and the stress is on fundamental skills done in rhythm. It centers on locomotor, non-locomotor
or axial movements, and manipulative skills, with most attention given to the locomotor types.
Its purpose is to provide a variety of fundamental movement experiences, so the individual can
move effectively and efficiently and develop a sense of rhythm in connection with these movements.

2. Creative Rhythms
In Creative rhythms, creativity is the goal and functional movement is secondary. It provides a special
area in the rhythmic program. The goal is to communicate feelings through movement guided by
rhythm.
A. Expressive Movement – where children express moods & feelings and show their
reactions to colors and sounds by improvising dances, movements that demonstrate different
aspects of force, gestures that depict different feelings.

B. Singing Movement Songs include action songs and singing games. In these rhythmic
activities, the children usually sing verse, and the verses tell the children how to move. Example
for this are: London Bridge, Mulberry Bush, and Jack and Jill.

3. Folk Dance
Folk dances are sequences of movements, formation and rhythmic patterns which have been created
by people of different cultures. It is defined as a traditional dance of specific folk handed down from
generation to generation in the manner of all customs and traditions. This dance is native to them and
evolved by them instinctively and spontaneously. Folk dance is unique and is communal in purpose
and that it is predicated upon the principle of group participation.

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4. Social Dance –it is usually designed for group participation and enjoyment. It includes all
dance forms which bring individuals together in dances usually accompanied by popular music.
Social or ballroom dancing really begun in the United States with the introduction of many new forms
of couple dances. The Charleston was followed by a series of dances and the Latin-American rhythms
which were performed to big swing bands.

5. Theatrical Dances – refers to that dance form performed in theaters or on stage to entertain
spectators. Examples of theatrical dances are as follows.

5.1 Ethnic or Ethnological dance – is a dance resulting from centuries of development

within the traditions of particular ethnic group, e.g. are the Spanish Flamenco and the tribal
dances of the Cordillera people.

5.2 Ballet – it is a court dance that developed into a highly stylized theater art that it is today.
It had its beginning in Italy, developed and nurtured in France, and perfected in Russia.

5.3 Modern dance – it is focused with the communication of emotions or ideas through the
medium of movement. Sometimes it is concerned simply with the movement itself (Piamonte
and Porras, 2010).

VALUES OF DANCING
1. Dance is part of our culture and its inclusion the physical education program will help
preserve beliefs, customs, and traditions by passing them along from generation to
another.

2. Dance is a highly educational activity. It provides us the knowledge and information of

other people’s rituals, folklore, superstitions, legends, customs, celebrations and
festivals.

3. Dance activities offer good opportunities to learn correct posture which results to the
development of grace and poise.

4. Dancing can provide a lot of entertainment. It can make us laugh and enjoy which
serve as the best medicine that can release stress.

5. Dancing is a good form of exercise. It is a splendid medium in the development of

strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and organic vigor.

6. Dancing provides physical and mental refreshment and relaxation.

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 7. Dance activities also allows individual to learn social graces and desirable attitudes.

DANCE TERMS

Learning to dance is not an easy task. Dance terms are some preparatory dance skills one
must learn in order for you to have an easy interpretation of the literature of the Philippine folk
dance. The following are the list of “dance terms” you must have to learn by interpreting written
instructions into movements.

1. Abrasete – Girl at the R. side, holds the R arm of partner with her L hand free hand down
at side.

2. Arms in lateral position – both arms are at one side, (shoulder level) either R and L

3. Arms in reverse “T” position – Arms are horizontally sideward, elbow at the right angles,
forearms parallel to head, elbows are at shoulder level, slightly closed, facing each other.

4. “Bilao” – bend elbows close to waist, hands in front, fingers point forward palms down.
Turn hands up and down alternately.

5. Brush – to hit the floor with the ball or heel of one foot after which that foot is lifted from the
floor in any direction.

6. Cabeceras – dancers are in a square formation; the couple occupying the width of the hall.

7. Cast off – dancers are in a long way formation, head or lead couple countermarch outward
to the end on the line where the last couple was countermarch inward to proper places.

8. Clockwise – following the direction of the hands of the clock. The R shoulder is toward the
center of an imaginary circle.

9. Costados – dancers are in a square formation; the dancers occupying the length of the hall
are called “costados” or side couples.

10. Counterclockwise – the reverse direction of clockwise – the L shoulder toward the center
on an imaginary circle.

11. Cross-over – two couples 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 R about, girls stand at
partners; ride side.

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12. Curtsy – point the R foot in the rear of the L foot; bend knees slightly.

13. Cut – to displace quickly one foot with the other.

14. Do – Si – Do (dos-a-dos) – partners are facing each other. Starting with the R foot, take 3
walking steps forward to partner’s place passing each other by the R shoulders; step the L
foot across the R foot in front; without turning around, take three walking steps backward, to
proper place. Close L to R.

15. Folded arms – bend arms in front of the chest and put one forearm on top of the other.

16. Free Foot – the foot not bearing the weight of the body.

17. Free Hand – the hand not placed anywhere or not doing anything.

18. “Hapay” – to flourish or offer a handkerchief or glass of wine to somebody as a sign of

invitation.

19. “Hayon – Hayon” – to place one forearm in front of the waist and the other at the back of
the waist.

20. Inside Hand/Foot - the hand or foot nearest one’s partner when standing side by side.

21. “Jaleo” – R hand on waist, elbows almost touching, partners turn around once clockwise
using any kind of dance steps.

22. “Kewet” – with fist slightly closed, thumb sticking out turn the wrist outward.

23. “Kumintang” – moving the hand from the wrist either in a clockwise or counter-clockwise
direction.

24. Link elbows – or hook elbows – hook elbows with partner or any dancer.

25. Masiwak – turn the hand from the wrist counter-clockwise then raise and lower wrist once
or twice. This is an “Ibanag” term.

26. Outside hand/foot – the hand or foot away from one’s partner when standing side by side.

27. “Panadyak” – to stamp, in front or at the side with the R foot and tap with the same foot
close to the L foot.

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 28. Place – to put the sole of the whole foot in a desired position without putting the weight on
it.

29. Pivot – to turn with the ball, heel, or whole foot, on a fixed place or point.

30. Point – to touch the floor lightly with the toes, no weight.

31. “Salok” – to swing the arm downward upward to fifth position passing in front of the body
as if scooping. The trunk is bent forward folling the movement of the arm doing the “salok.”

32. “Saludo” – with feet together, partners bow to each other, to audience, or to opposite
dancer.

33. “Sarok” – with the weight on the L foot, point R foot across the L foot in front, bend the
body slightly toward the pointing foot and cross the R arm over the L arm.

34. Stamp – to bring down the foot forcibly and noisily on the floor.

35. Tap – Flexing the ankle joint, rap lightly with the ball or toe of the free foot.

36. Whirl turn – rise on toes and make fast turns by executing mincing steps in place.

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Fundamental Positions of the Arms and Feet
Models: Dr. Leomar B. de los Santos & Ms. Ivymay Florenz M. Bangiban

1. FIRST POSITION

a.) Arms
* Arms are rounded and are raised in front of the
waist. Palms are facing in, wrists are relaxed.

b.) Feet
* Heels together, feet turned out in 450 angle.

2. SECOND POSITION

a.) Arms
* Open arms to the sides, arms are rounded, palms
are facing each other.

b.) Feet
* Stride stand sideward position, feet about six
inches apart.

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 3. THIRD POSITION

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a.) Arms
* One arm is raised overhead while the other arm is in second position
opened at the side.

b.) Feet
* Heel of one foot touches the instep of the other foot.

4. FOURTH POSITION

a.) Arms
* One arm is raised overhead (IN 5th position) and
the other arm is in first position.

b.) Feet
* From the third position, slide the front foot diag-
onally forward and end in a stride stand forward
position.

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 5. FIFTH POSITION

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a.) Arms
* Both arms are raised overhead arms are rounded, palms facing
inward-downward.

b.) Feet
* Heel of one foot touches the big toe of the other foot.

Couple Position

Dancers join inside hands, shoulder level

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 DANCE POSITIONS

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Models: Dr. Leomar B. de los Santos & Ms. Ivymay Florenz M. Bangiban Conversation

Abrasete or Escort Position

Girl holds the Right Arm of the Boy with her Left hand.

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 Position or Flirtation Position

Girl’s Left hand is placed on the Right shoulder of the

Boy’s Right hand is placed around the Girl’s waist

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Facing Position

Butterfly Position

Partners facing each other, join both hands and ex-

tend them sideward.

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 Partners facing each other, join both hands, chest level and a little lower.

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Swing-Out Position

Shoulder-waist Position

Partners face each other. Girls places both hands

on Boy’s shoulders. Boy places both hands on Girl’s
waist.

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 Join inside hands, outside arms in second position. Partners face slightly toward
audience

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Star Position

Dancers face opposite direction. Inside hands are

joined.

Close Ballroom Dance Position

Partners are facing each other. Girl’s Left hand is

placed on the Right shoulder of the Boy. Boy’s Right
hand is placed on the back Left side of the Girl. Out-
side hands joined and are extended toward the audi-
ence.

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 Open Ballroom Dance Position

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The same with the close ballroom dance position except that the dancers
are facing the audience and the toes of the outside foot is pointing in front.

Wrap Position

Partners face audience, Boy stands slightly behind

Girl at the Left side. Girl crosses arms (Right over
Left) in front of the waist. Boy holds the Left hand of
the Girl with his own Left hand and the Right hand of
the Girl with his own Right hand.

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 Promenade or Skater’s Position
Or Front Crossed-Arm Position

Partners face audience. Boy holds Right hand of the

Girl with his own Right hand and the Left hand of the
Girl with his Left hand.

Back-Crossed Arm Position

The same as front crossed-arm position but the arms

are crossed at the back.

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Varsouvienne Position

Boy stands slightly behind the Girl, extend Left arm

diagonally upward, Right and Left arms in second
position.

Reverse Varsouvienne Position

The same with Varsouvienne position except that the

Boy stands in front of the Girl slightly to the Right.

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VII. Teaching Delivery:

a. Remote (modular, VLE, messenger, fb page)

b. Individual performance (modular, Messenger, Video, fb

page, email) VIII. Assessment: (to be submitted in 3-5 days)

Activity 1.
a. Write your reflections on the values of dancing. (10 pts.)

b. Choose at least 10 dance terms and execute it. (Use a video, record your performance and
send it to VLE/ email/ facebook page/ messenger).

c. Execute the Fundamental Positions of the Arms and Feet. (Use a video, record your
performance and send it to VLE/ email/ facebook page/ messenger).

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d. Perform the fifteen (15) different dance positions. (Use a video, record your performance
and send it to the FB Class Link).

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