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Physical Education

An integral part of an educational program designed to promote the optimum development of an individual physically, mentally, emotionally, socially, and spiritually.

Philippine Folk Dances

Traditional dances of the Philippines that describe the habits, customs, and beliefs of its people.

Social Dance

A dance that provides opportunities for individuals to communicate, mingle, and socialize.

Ballroom Dancing

A popular style of social dance that originated in England during the late 18th and early 19th century.

Kumintang

An early pantomimed song and dance among Christianized Filipinos, considered one of the oldest recorded activities.

Ethnic Dances

The highest form of art of the Filipino dances, characterized by unique and beautiful movements.

Christian Dances

Dances that have adopted Spanish and other European influences, mixed with native Filipino culture.

National Dances

Folkdances present throughout the Philippines with little or no modification.

Local Dances

Dances that are specific to certain localities in the Philippines.

Occupational Dances

Dances that depict the actions of certain occupations, industries, or human labor.

Religious Dances

Dances performed in connection with religious vows and ceremonies.

Comic Dances

Dances that depict funny movements for entertainment.

Game Dances

Dances that incorporate elements of play.

Wedding Dances

Dances performed during wedding feasts.

Courtship Dances

Dances that depict the process of wooing or love-making.

Festival Dances

Dances that are appropriate for special occasions or social gatherings.

War Dances

Dances that show imaginary combat or duel.

Abrasete

A dance position where the girl is at the right side holding the partner's right arm with her left hand.

Saludo

A bow made by partners with their feet together, acknowledging each other or the audience.

Free Foot

The foot not bearing the weight of the body.

Supporting Foot

The foot that bears the weight of the body.

Hop

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

Slide

To glide your foot smoothly along the floor.

Stamp

To bring the foot forcibly and noisily onto the floor.

Step

To advance or recede by moving one foot to another resting place with a complete transfer of weight.

Point

To touch the floor lightly with the toes of one foot while the weight is on the other foot.

Whirl

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

Clockwise

The direction of the movement towards the right, akin to the motion of clock hands.

Counter Clockwise

The direction of the movement towards the left, the opposite of clockwise.

Dancer's Formation

The arrangement in which dancers stand or move during a dance.

Folk Dance

A traditional dance expressing the culture and customs of a particular nation.

Francisca Reyes Aquino

The Philippine National Artist known as the Mother of Philippine Folk Dances.

Festival Dances

Dances suitable for celebrations, often vibrant and lively.

Patriotism

The support and love for one's country, often expressed through cultural practices.

Musical Rhythm

A pattern of sound movements or beats used in dance.

Rest

A silence or pause in a dance, indicating a break in movement.

Do-si-do

A dance figure where partners pass each other and move backward without turning around.

Cut

To quickly displace one foot with another foot in dance.

Leap

A spring from one foot to land on the other foot, typically in any direction.

Tap

To lightly touch the floor with the foot without transferring weight from the other foot.

Hayon-hayon

A movement where one forearm is placed in front and the other at the back of the waist.

Jaleo

A movement where partners turn around using a dance step while nearly touching elbows.

Bilao

A hand movement alternating between turning palms up and down.

Salok

A movement where one arm swings downward and upward as if scooping.

Crossed Arms

Partners join their left and right hands together, either right over left or left over right.

Costados

The couples occupying the length of the hall in a square formation.

Cabeceras

The couples occupying the width of the hall in a square formation.

Position Terms

The terminology used to describe the location and movement of body parts in folk dancing.

Traditional Dances

Dances passed down through generations, reflecting the customs of a culture.

Play Elements

Fun aspects incorporated into dance, often seen in game dances.

Dance Steps

The specific movements taught to dancers.

Smoothness in Dance

The quality of movement being continuous and fluid in dance.

Cultural Heritage

The legacy of physical artifacts and intangible attributes of a group or society.

Recreational Dance

Dancing done for leisure and enjoyment, rather than competition.

Dance Positions of Arms

Standard postures taken by dancers' arms during dances.

Dance Positions of Feet

Standard postures taken by dancers' feet during dances.

Little or No Bodily Contact

Characteristic where dancers maintain distance from each other.

Graceful Movement

Fluid and elegant motion often exhibited in folk dances.

Dancers Stand Apart

The requirement for dancers to maintain a distance between partners.

Proper Costumes

Appropriate attire worn for specific dance performances.

Rhythmic Coordination

The ability to synchronize body movements to the rhythm of the music.

Mingling in Dance

Socializing and interacting with others through dance.