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are social expressions of the ideals, mores, feelings, and thoughts of a people or group of people through body movement.

3 Values of Dancing

6 Objectives of Teaching Philippines Folk Dances

3 Types of Folk dances

8 Characteristics of Philippines Folk Dances

found throughout the islands with little or no modification. Examples: Rigodon, Carinosa, Jota, Balitaw, Pandanggo.

found in a certain locality. Examples: Tinikling - Leyte Maglalatik - Binyang Esperanza - Nabua Subli - Batangas Biniganbigat - Abra

depicting action of certain occupation, industry, or human labor. Examples: Planting, Harvesting, Pounding, Winowing, Pabirik, Mananguete, etc.

performed in connection with religious vows and ceremonies. Examples: Dugsu, Sua-sua, Putong, Sta. Clarang, Pinong pino, etc.

depicting funny movements for entertainment. Examples: Kimbo-kimbo, Makonggo, Kinoton

with play elements ( dance mixers ) Examples: Lubi-lubi, Pavo

performed during wedding feast.

depicting love-making. Examples: Hele-hele, Bago Quiere, Maramion, Tadek, Daling-daling

suitable for special occasion or any social gathering. Examples: Pandanggo, Habanera, Jota, Surtido.

showing imaginary combat or duel. Examples: Sagayan, Palu-palo, etc.

4 Movements

3 Formation

Example Dances with Songs

example Old Ballroom Dances

example Dances with Implements

example Dances of Combined Rhythm

Do's in Folkdancing

Don't's in Folkdancing

How to Teach a Folk Dance (7)

Five types of folk dances

Both arms are at one side, either right or left; at shoulder, chest, or waist level.

Weight on one foot, hit the floor with the ball or heel of the other foot, and lift that foot from the floor to any direction.

The couples occupying the width of the hall when dancers are in square formation ( head couple ).

Like the motion of the hands of the clock. R shoulder is toward the center of an imaginary circle.

The reverse direction of clockwise L shoulder toward center. Movement is toward right when facing center of circle.

The couple occupying the length of the hall when the dancers are in square formation (side pairs).

Partner facing each other or standing side by side join their L hand together and the R hands together; either R over L or L over R hands.

To displace quickly one foot with the other.

Partners advance forward, pass each other's right (or left) side, step across to the right (or left) move backwards without turning around, pass each other left (or right) side to proper places.

The foot not bearing the weight of the body.

The hand not placed anywhere, or not doing anything.

To place one forearm in front ang the other at the back of the waist.

A spring from one foot landing on the same foot in place or in any direction.

The foot nearer the partner when partner stand by side.

partners turn around clockwise (with R elbows almost touching) or counterclockwise (with L elbows touching) using walking or any kind of dance step.

A spring on one foot or both feet landing on both feet in any direction

Moving the hand from the wrist either in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction.

A spring from one foot, landing on the other foot in any direction.

The foot away from ones partners, when partners stand side by side.

The hand away from ones partner, when partners stand side by side.

To put foot in a certain position without putting weight on it; the sole of the foot rests on the floor.

To turn with the ball, heel, or whole foot, on a fixed place or point.

Touch the floor lightly with the toes of one foot, weight of the body on the other foot.

Swinging the arm downward-upward passing in front of the body as if scooping; the trunk is bent forward following the movement of the arm doing the

Partner with feet together bow the each other, to the audience, opposite dancers, or the neighbors.

A down formation like a square or a unit formation composed of two ore more pairs.

To glide foot smoothly along the floor.

To bring the foot forcibly and noisily on the floor.

To advance o recede by moving one foot to another resting place with a complete transfer of weight from one foot to the other.

The foot that bears the weight of the body.

Cross the R (or L) foot in the front of the L (or R) bend the body slightly forward and cross the hands down in front with the R (or L) hand over the L (or R)

To tap slightly with the ball or toe of the free foot keeping weight of the body on the other foot. There is no transfer of weight.

To make fast turns by executing small steps in place, to right, or left.