Physical Education and Health

(August Reviewer)
Dance - an aerobic physical activity. Adequate and Strength - defined as the ability of a muscle to
frequent dancing activities help to improve exert a force against resistance, dancing builds
cardiorespiratory endurance. They also improve strength by forcing the muscles to resist
the efficiency of aerobic energy production. Thus, against a dancer's own body weight
dancing can also be a way to stay fit and healthy. Reduce Stress - if you're feeling tense or
stressed out, you might want to grab a partner,
Philippine Folk Dance - Folk dances are turn up the music, and tango!
generally those that expresses the past and Endurance - the ability of muscles to work
present culture and performed by hard for increasingly longer periods of time
Christianized rural or lowland folks. without fatigue
Modern Dance - the new style of ballet which Sense of Well-being - dancing is a social
is more loose and flexible. The style of modern activity, studies have shown that strong social
dance follows the emotion of the dancers ties and socializing with friends contribute to
rather than structured steps high self-esteem and a positive outlook
Ballroom Dance - A type of social dance that is Diminish Depression - dancing really does lift
performed by couples who follow your spirits, according to a study in that tested
synchronized and prescribed steps. the effects of dancing on people with
Hip-hop Dance - It is an energetic type of depression
street dance performed to hip-hop music. It is Heart - dancing is a great activity for those at
unique in such a way that it allows its dancers risk for cardiovascular disease
to express their personalities, to move freely Lose Weight - a study in the journal of
and to be creative. physiological anthropology found that an
Cheer Dance - Cheer dancing are physical exercise program of aerobic dance training is
activities that involve organized routines that just as helpful for losing weight
feature a combination of dance, tumbling, Balance Better - according to a study in the
jumps, cheers, yelling and stunts. journal of aging and physical activity that
Festival Dance - Festival or fiestas are colorful showed tango dancing can improve balance in
and important part of Philippine culture and aging adults
tradition. Many of these fiestas feature large Increase Energy - weekly dance program could
synchronous group dances where performers improve physical performance and increase
wear colorful costumes and makeup and use energy levels among adults
various props.
Safety Protocol in Dancing
Benefits of Dance
Prepare your body before any dancing activity.
Flexibility - dance requires a great amount of Fuel your body with enough food and water.
flexibility, most dance classes begin with a Rest well and have enough sleep before a
warm-up including several stretching exercise dancing session.
Boost Memory - dance not only instills grace Wear comfortable and appropriate clothes and
but also helps you age gracefully shoes.
Follow the instructions of your trainers or
instructors
 Be aware about the location of the clinic and Fifth Position - Both arms are raised to form a
emergency outposts in case of injury. circle over and slightly in front of the head
Alert the trainer immediately if you encounter (amplified position)
any problems or if you have concerns.
FUNDAMENTAL POSITION OF FEET IN
Ethnic Dance DANCING
- a dance formed originating from an ethnic
culture that expresses the aesthetics of a
particular culture
- reflects the peculiar characteristics of a specific
tribe

Folk Dance
- a form of social dancing that became a part of a
certain customs and traditions of people
First Position - The feet position is executed
- were developed among village people and were
with the heels together and toes apart at an
passed down by generations
angle of about ninety degrees
Second Position - The feet position is
Ethnic Dance and Folk Dance Similarities:
performed with feet sideward about a pace
- Both represented the cultural, racial, religious,
apart with heels parallel each other.
and traditional similarities.
Third Position - The heel of one foot is close
to the in step of the other foot.
Fundamental Dance Position
Fourth Position - One foot is forward, about a
pace distance, with toes out.
FUNDAMENTAL POSITION OF ARMS IN
Fifth Position - One foot is placed in font of
DANCING
the other foot with the heel close to the toe of
the other foot.

COMMON DANCE TERMS

1. Arms in lateral position – Both arms are at

one side either right or left, at shoulder, chest
or waist level.
First Position - Arms are raised forward in a 2. Brush – Weight on one foot, hit the floor with
circle in front of the chest with fingertips of the ball or heel of the other foot and lift that
both hands about an inch apart. foot from the floor to any direction.
Second Position - The arms are placed 3. Crossed Arms – Partners facing each other or
sideways a little below shoulder level with standing side by side join their left hands
palms facing up. together and the right hands together; either
Third Position - One arm is raised in a semi- right over left or left over right hands.
circle slightly in front of the head (amplified 4. Cut – To displace quickly one foot with the
position while the other arm remains as in other.
second position). 5. Clockwise– Movement lie the motion of the
Fourth Position - One arms is raised in hands of the clock, R shoulder is toward the
amplified position, while the other is an in first center of an imaginary circle. When facing
position. center, movement I toward the left.
6. Counterclockwise – The reverse direction of 19. Whirl – To make fast turns by executing small
clockwise, L shoulder is toward center. Movements steps in place to right or left.
are toward right when facing center of circle.
20. Patay- To bend the head downward and to
7. Do-si-do – Partners advance forward, pass each support the forehead with the R forearm or with
other’s right ( left ) side, step across to the right the crook of the R elbow while the left hand
move backwards without turning around, pass supports lightly the palm of the right hand.
each other left side to proper places.
21. Masiwak- To turn the hand from the wrist
8. Hayon-hayon – To place one forearm in front half-way clockwise then raise and lower wrist once
and the other at he back of the waist. or twice.

9. Hop – A spring from one foot landing on the

same foot in place or in any direction.

10. Point – Touch the floor lightly with the toes of

one foot, weight of the body on the other foot.

11. Jump – A spring on one foot or both feet

landing on both feet in any direction.

12. Kumintang – moving the hand from the wrist

either in a clockwise or counterclockwise
direction.

13. Leap – A spring from one foot landing on the

other foot in any direction.

14. Place – To put foot in a certain position

without putting weight on it.

15. Pivot – To turn with the ball, heel or whole

foot on a fixed place or point

16. Saludo – Partners bow to each other, to the

audience, opposite dancers, or to the neighbors
with feet together. This is of Spanish origin and is
used in almost all Philippine dances.

17. Slide – To glide foot smoothly along the floor.

The movement may be finished with or without
transfer of weight.

18. Tap – To rap slightly with the ball or toe of

the free foot, flexing the ankle joint keeping
weight of the body on the other foot. There is no
change or transfer of weight.