PE 114

Physical Activities Towards Health

and Fitness (PATHFit) 2

Module 2
(Philippine Folk Dance)

Prepared By:

SHERINA D. DIMO, Ph.D

2nd Semester 2022-2023

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 NOTES TO THE STUDENT

This module is a part of the series of Modules for flexible learning

spearheaded by the Office of the Director of Instruction and the Center for Teaching
Excellence, West Visayas State University.
This is meant for the course PE 114- PATHFit 2 (Philippine Folk Dance)
Philippine folk dancing reintroduces the varied traditional folk dances of the
Philippines which are handed down from one generation to another. These dances are
native in the archipelago and evolved instinctively and spontaneously and can be performed
individually, by pair or by group depending on the nature and background
of the dance. The folk dances include basic and distinct steps to intricate and detailed
patterns as per origin and history of the dances are concerned. Through skills
training, exercise drills and independent or self-directed PAs, fitness levels will be enhanced.
In conjunction with this, fitness levels, PA participation and dietary/eating
patterns are evaluated to monitor one’s progress and achievement of personal fitness and
dietary goals.
There are four (4) lessons in this module. They are listed as follows:

Lesson 1: Dance Terminologies 1. Dance Terms

2. Symbols and Signs
3. Dance Abbreviations
Lesson 2: Five Fundamental Positions 1. Feet Positions
of the Arms and Feet 2. Arm Positions
Lesson 3: Dance Formations
Lesson 4: Dance Positions

The learning outcomes for PE 114, specified below are unpacked by the
specific objectives of each lesson. Generally, at the end of this module, you would
have:

1. Discussed the timeline of Philippine Folk dance, classification, fundamental dance

steps and position, and its values.
2. Identified health, fitness, and dietary goals and modified current practices.
3. Identified basic movement skills from the chosen Philippine Folk dance according
to its intensity level and integrated the basic steps into fitness exercise and routine.
4. Demonstrated and performed exercises/activities for the development of
cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance and muscular strength.
5. Created dance variations/routines from the dance steps and movements learned.
6.Appreciated Philippine Folk dances and developed sense of responsibility towards
cultural preservation through the attainment of a healthy lifestyle.
7. Monitored one’s daily Physical Activity intake based on recommendations.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Cover Page 1
Notes to the Students 2
Table of Contents 3
Unit 3: Development of Health-Related Fitness 4
(Folk Dancing Integration to Fitness Exercise)

Lesson 1: Dance Terminologies 4

1.1: Dance Terms 5
1.2: Symbols and Signs 6
1.3: Dance Abbreviations 6

Lesson 2: Fundamental Positions of Arms and Feet 7

2.1 Feet Positions 7
2.2 Arms Positions 8

Lesson 3: Dance Formations 11

Lesson 4: Dance Positions 14

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UNIT 2 - DEVELOPMENT OF HEALTH-RELATED FITNESS
(Folk Dancing Integration to Fitness Exercise)

LESSON 1. Dance Terminologies

DANCE- an elegant and regular movement harmoniously composed of beautiful body
attitudes and contrasted graceful posture of the body and parts thereof to the
accompaniment of the music.

- an art form expressed in movement. It attempts to convey ideas or feelings

through carefully selected patterns which are arranged in a form judged to be best
to meet the needs of that particular communication.

CHOREOGRAPHY- the art of creating dances

DESIGN- patterns in shape and time

DYNAMICS- variations, changes and contrasts within an existing time-space, bringing

about excitement and heightened interest.

ENERGY- strength, power of force for action

ETHNIC- coming from or belonging to the distinctive cultural or aesthetic traditions of a

particular country or people.

FOLK- originating among or representative of the common people.

FOLK ART- the traditional typically anonymous art of the people that is an expression of
community life.

FOLK DANCE- a traditional dance of a given country which had been evolved by them
instinctively and spontaneously in conjunction with the everyday activities and
experiences of the people who developed them.

GESTURE- movement used to emphasize idea or emotions.

IMPROVISATON- to simultaneously compose or to perform or to extemporize

MEASURE- grouping of beats

MODERN DANCE- is a theatrical dance of contemporary approach, technique or style,

emerging from and reflective of the 20th century. Isadora Duncan and Ruth St. Denis
are considered the founders of American modern dance.

NATIONAL DANCE- a folk dance which is popularly danced in most parts of a specific
country.

SET- a dance unit or formation.

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 DANCE TERMS
1. ABRASETE – Girl at the R side, holds the R arm of partner with her L hand, free
hand down at sides.
2. ARMS IN LATERAL POSITION – both arms are at one side, either R or L.
3. ARMS IN REVERSE “T” POSITION – arms are horizontally sideward, elbows at
right angles, forearms parallel to head, elbows are at shoulder level, fist 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 couples occupying the width
of the hall.
7. CAST OFF – dancers are in a longway formation, head or lead couple countermarch
outward to the end of 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 is
toward the center of 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 right side.
12. CURTSY – point the R foot in 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.

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 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. “PINADYAK” – to stamp, in front or at the side with the R foot and tap with the
same foot close to the L foot.
28. PLACE – to put the sole of the whole foot in a desired position without putting the
weight on it.
29. POINT – to touch the floor lightly with the toes, no weight.
30. “SALOK” – to swing the arm downward upward to fifth position passing in front of
the body as if scooping. The trunk is bent forward following the movement of the
arm doing the “salok”.
31. “SALUDO” – with feet together, partners bow to each other, to audience, or to
opposite dancer.
32. “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.
33. STAMP – to bring down the foot forcibly and noisily on the floor.
34. TAP – flexing the ankle joint, rap lightly with the ball or toe of the free foot.
35. WHIRL TURN – rise on toes and make fast turns by executing mincing steps in
place.

SYMBOLS AND SIGNS USED

1. Boy – B or X 5. Measure(s) - M(s)
2. Girl – G or O 6. Direction -
3. Right – R 7. Clockwise -
4. Left – L 8. Counterclockwise -

DANCE ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THIS BOOK

1. Back – bck. 9. Foot/feet – ft.
2. Backward – bckd. 10. Opposite – opp.
3. Clockwise – cw 11. Point – pt.
4. Counterclockwise – ccw 12. Patner(s) – ptr.(s)
5. Couple(s) – cpl(s) 13. Step(s) – stp.(s)
6. Count(s) – ct.(s) 14. Sideward – swd.
7. Figure(s) – fig.(s) 15. Toward – twd.
8. Forward – frd.

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LESSON 2. FIVE FUNDAMENTAL POSITIONS OF THE ARMS
AND FEET

A. FEET POSITIONS

FIRST Position

For the first position, form a V-shape

with your feet by bringing your heels
together to touch while keeping your
toes away from each other.

SECOND Position

For the second position, move one

foot sideward. Your feet should be
parallel to each other while maintaining
a distance of about 12 inches.

THIRD Position

For the third position, bring your foot’s heel

to touch the arch of your other foot,
with both feet turned outward.

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FOURTH Position

In the fourth position, put your foot forward

while the other foot still retains its position.
The distance between the two feet should
be about 12 inches.

FIFTH Position

In the fifth position, bring the heel of the

foot in front to touch the toe of the
other. Both feet should still be pointing
outward.

B. Arms Positions

FIRST Position

For the first position, raise your arms

into a circle in front of your chest. Your
hands should be aligned in front of your
chest with both arms slightly curved,
and your fingertips should
be at least 1 inch apart.

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SECOND Position

For the second position,

open your arms sideward
at shoulder level.

THIRD Position

One arm is raised

above your head,
while the other arm
maintains the
second position. The
arm that was raised
should be slightly
curved as well.

FOURTH POSITION

In the fourth position, the arm in the

second position would be raised
forward in front of your chest again,
similar to how it was in the first
position. The arm that is lifted above
your head will still maintain its position.

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FIFTH Position

For the fifth position, both arms

should be lifted above your head,
slightly curving. The posture is
similar to that of the first position
but raised above the head instead.

PERFORMANCE TASK #4

Directions: Out of 35 dance terms that you have learned choose

at least 15 and create a dance using any folk dance music or
OPM music of your choice. The dance will not exceed 2minutes
only.

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LESSON 3. DANCE FORMATIONS
A formation is basically the shape your dancers move within. You can bring to
life interesting and powerful pictures by exploring the use of formations in a creative way.
These dance formations are representative of the dances in this module. There are many
other variations. When it comes to formation in your choreography, again, it's about doing
what feels right for you as a creative and a choreographer.

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LESSON 4. DANCE POSITIONS

Couple Position

Dancers join inside hands,

shoulder level

Escort Position

Girl holds the Right arm of the

boy with her Left hand.

Butterfly Position

Partners facing each other, join both

hands and extend them sideward.

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 Conversation Position or
Flirtation Position

Girl’s Left hand is placed on the

Right shoulder of the Boy. Boy’s
Right hand is placed around the
girl’s waist.

Facing Position

Facing each other, join both hands,

chest level or a little lower.

Close Ballroom Dance Position

Partners are facing each other. Girl’s left

hand placed on the Right shoulder of the
boy. Boy’s hand is placed on the Left
waist of the girl. Outside hands joined
are extended toward the audience.

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 Swing-out Position

Join inside hands, outside hands

in second position. Partners face
slightly toward audience.

Star Position

Dancers face opposite direction.

Inside hands are joined.

Shoulder-Waist Position

Partners face each other. Girl

places both hands on boy’s
shoulders. Boy places both hands
on girl’s waist.

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 Open Social Ballroom Dance
Position

Same as close ballroom dance

position except that the dancers are
facing audience.

Wrap Position

Partners face audience, boy stands

slightly behind girl. Girl crosses arms
(R over L) in front of the waist. Boy
holds the L hand of the girl with his
own L hand and the R hand of the
girl with his own R hand

Back-Crossed Arm Position

Same as front crossed arm but

the arms are crossed at the
back.

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

Partners face audience. Boy holds R

hand of the Girl with is own R hand
and the L hand of the girl with his L
hand.

Varsovienne Position

Boy stands slightly behind girl;

extend R arms diagonally upward R
and L arms in second position.

Reverse Varsovienne Position

Same as Varsovienne Position

except that the boy stands in front
of the girl. Slightly to the R.

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ACTIVITY 4 : DANCE POSITIONS
Name: __________________________ Course/Yr. & Sec.: ________________

Direction: Perform the 5 fundamental positions of the arms and feet; and all the 15 dance
positions with partner. Wear any improvized folk dance costume.

DANCE POSITION PICTURE DANCE POSITION PICTURE

1. 11.

2. 12.

3. 13.

4. 14.

5. 15.

6. 16.

7. 17.

8. 18.

9. 19.

10. 20.

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