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Senior High School Department

Subject Code: SHSPEH3 Module No./Title: 3/ Traditional Dances (Folk

and Ethic)
Subject Description: Physical Education Period of Coverage: Week 5– Week 6
and Health 3 (Dance)
Introduction: This module will introduce you to the different regional and national folk dances of the
Philippines with influences from other Asian countries. We are part of the on-going history of trade
and industry and that part and parcel are influences retained in us like textiles, color of fabrics, and
design reflected in the costumes of dances in the region.
Furthermore, this module anchors its framework on the holistic approach of using regional and national
dances as potent sources for staying healthy and fit.
Objectives:
At the end of this module, students should be able to.
1.describe the nature and background of the dance.
2.explain the classification of folk and ethic dance.
3 value the importance of the fundamental or basic arms and feet positions

Content:
Traditional Dances (Folk and Ethic)
A country’s way of life and many other habits are often reflected in its folk music. From these
dances, you gain an understanding of why people from certain places act and live as they do, even
though modern times may have changed the lifestyle from that of the days gone by. Since folk dances
depict the character of the people, these dances were never intended to be changed.
Philippine folk dance is one of the Philippine cultures that incorporate influences from
immigrants and conquerors while Filipinos were working in the fields, celebrating feasts, harvests,
births and weddings. It is a true reflection of daily life of Filipinos in past centuries. Dances evolved
from different regions which are distinct from one another as they are affected by the region and
culture.
 Folk Dance meaning?
 Folk Dance are traditional dances of a country which were evolved naturally and
spontaneously in connection with everyday activities and experiences of the people.
 Folk Dance refers to the dances created and performed collectively by the ordinary people.
The term usually includes: so called “ethnic dances” such as those of the cultural community
in the Cordillera, in Mindoro, Palawan, Sulu, and Mindanao; and the rural or lowland Christian
dances, among the groups, like the Ilocano, pangasinan, tagalog, Pampango, Bicol, Cebuano,
Ilongo, will be given to Waray.
 Ethnic Dance - is any dance form which can be identified as originating with an ethnic culture
and expressing the movement aesthetics of that culture
 Types of Folk dances:
Folk dances may also be divided into “regional”, which refers to defers to dances
particular to one locale or area; and the “national”, which are to those performed all over the
country. A related term is “creative folk dance” which refers to character dances whose

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 choreography uses folk steps and music.
Folk dancing is the heartbeat of the people.
Philippine folk dances speak so much about the heartbeat of our people for they tell about our
customs, ideas, beliefs, superstitions, and events of daily living in a certain community. Just by
looking at the costumes, props, and implements of a certain group or tribe would tell you of the
origin of the dance.
 OBJECTIVES OF TEACHING PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCES
 To foster patriotism and nationalism through the study of our dance.
 To arouse better appreciation of Philippine music and folk dances.
 To provide through dancing, a healthful form of relaxation and recreation.
 To develop a graceful and rhythmic coordination of body movements that
will improve posture.
 To preserve for posterity, folk dances and music indigenous to the different
regions of the Philippines.
 To demonstrate the growth of Filipino culture through the evolution of
Philippine dances.
 Classification of Philippine Dances
 General Classification
 Geographical extent of origin
 National dances-found throughout the islands with little or no
modification.
Examples: Rigodon, Carinosa, Jota, Balitaw, Pandanggo
 Local dances-found in a certain locality.
Examples: Tinikling-Leyte, Maglalatik-Binyang, Subli-Batangas,
Biniganbigat-Abra.
 Nature
 Occupational-depicting action of certain occupation, industry, or
human labor.
Examples: Planting, Harvesting, etc...
 Religious or Ceremonial – performed in connection with religious
vows and ceremonies.
Examples: Dugsu, Sua – sua, Putong, Sta. Clarang Pinong-pino, etc.
 Comic dances – depicting funny movements for entertainment.
 Examples: Kimbo – kimbo Makonggo, Kinoton
 Game dances – with play elements (dance mixers)
 Examples: Lubi – lubi, Pavo
 Wedding dances – performed during wedding feast.
 Example: Panasahan, etc
 Courtship dances – depicting love making.
 Examples: Hele – hele, Bago Quiere , Maramion, Tadek, Daling –
daling
 Festival dances – suitable for special occasion or any social gathering.
 Examples: Pandanggo, Habanera, Jota, Surtido.
 War dances - showing imaginary combat or duel.
 Examples: Sagayan, Palu-palo, etc.
 Movements

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  Active – with fast energetic movements.
Examples: Tinikling, Maglalatik, Sakuting, Polkabal, etc.
 Moderate
Examples: Cariñosa, Tagala, Habanera, Purpuri, etc.
 Slow
Examples: Pasakat, Amorosa, Tiliday, Kundiman, etc.
 Slow and Fast
Examples: Putritos, Ba-Ingles, Habanera Botoleña, Alcamfor, etc.
 Formation
 Square or Quadrille
 Long formation (two or more parallel lines)
 Set – consisting of two or more pairs as a unit, partners facing each other or standing
side by side.
 Do’s in Folk Dancing
 Dance in a natural, simple and direct manner.
 Dance with ease and smoothness.
 Use the proper costume for the dance.
 Follow directions and dance instructions as closely as possible.
 Dance with feeling and expression
 Don’t’s in Folk Dancing
 Do not exaggerate the dance steps.
 Do not make the dances too dainty and graceful like ballet.
 Don’t make entrance and exit long.
 Don’t make steps too elaborate and complicated.
 Don’t call a dance a folk dance unless steps come from traditional dances.
Basic Movements in Folk Dance
 FUNDAMENTAL DANCE POSITIONS
There are five fundamental or basic positions in dance that are commonly termed as 1st
position, 2nd position, 3rd position, 4th position, and 5th position of the feet and arms.

 1st position
 Feet: Heels close together, toes apart with an angle of about 45 degrees.
 Arms: Both arms raised in a circle in front of chest with the finger tips
about an inch apart.
 2nd position
 Feet: Feet apart sideward of about a pace distance.
 Arms: Both raised sideward with a graceful curve at shoulder level.
 3rd position
 Feet: Heel of one foot close to in-step of other foot.
 Arms: One arm raised in front as in 2nd position; other arm raised
upward.
 4th position
 Feet: One foot in front of other foot of a pace distance.
 Arms: One arm raised in front as in 1st position; other arm raised
overhead.
 5th position

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  Feet: Heel of front foot close to big toe of rear foot.
 Arms: Both arms raised overhead.
It is important that we should learn the fundamental positions of the arms and feet in Folkdance
because Dancing folkdance learn how to control your moves and follow its exact timing and rhythm
and also to avoid yourself from getting hurt and injured. It is important to study the 5 fundamental
steps so as the feet positions in folkdance one- because it is an important technique in dancing. And it
provides improvement in your performance.

For your video reference kindly copy and paste this link below to your YouTube application.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkAUYA8hUPU&t=20s

Summary:
This module is designed to walk you through understanding Philippine Folk dances depicting
Philippine cultures.
It is a true reflection of daily life of Filipinos in past centuries. Dances evolved from different
regions which are distinct from one another as they are affected by the region and culture.
Furthermore, this module anchors its framework on the holistic approach of using regional and national
dances as potent sources for staying healthy and fit.

Learning Resources: PowerPoint Presentation and Module

Evaluation:
Using video camera/s/cellphone, Students demonstrate five fundamental arm and feet position.
Performance will be graded using this Rubrics.

PERFORMANCE TEST SCORE SHEET IN SHSPEH3 (FOLDANCE)

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SCHEDULE(DAY&TIME):
Name: PRACTICAL TEST IN:
Section: Fundamental dance positions
Rubric 25 Points Score/Total
Clearly demonstrates the
correct sequence.
References:
Mastery of the Sequence /25
Books

Apolonia, M. L., Collao, M. P., Gabayan, P. A., & Kamus, M. R. (2017). Dance for Life
Shows understanding of tempo
(Health-Optimizing Physical Education
and beat.HOPE
StaysSeries for Senior High School. (J. A. Porto, Ed.) 839
on rhythm
EDSA, South Triangle, Quezon City:throughout the dance. Inc.
C & E Publishing,
Rhythm and Timing /25
Alejandro, Reynaldo G. (1978), Philippine Dance: Mainstream and Crosscurrents, Quezon
City: Vera-Reyes Inc.
Online Sources Perform with accurate use of
ilhe7188. (2020, June 7). Dance History
skills and Timeline.correct
demonstrate Retrieved from Goggle:
https://www.timetoast.com/timelines/history-of-dance-8d7aec49-434b-4fad-ad62-
dance formation. 9f6f55d5688e
Precision and Accuracy /25

Next Lesson: Modern and contemporary

Dance performed with great
Prepared by: LSGigante Checked by: (KTAyroso/English, Filipino,
attention to Quality of
SocScie, and P.E Coordinator)
movement, body position
and other details of the dance
Correct Dance Step (Pointing toes, back straight, /25
arm placement is not
sloppy, moves are executed
smoothly.

Total Score: /100pts

GRADE RANGE
96 – 100 points
Excellent
94 – 95 points
92 – 93 points
Very Good
89 – 91 points
87 – 88 points
Good
84 – 86 points
82 – 83 points
Fair
79 – 81 points
75 – 78 points
Poor
Below 75

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