PE DANCE MOVES

Tap

Rap slightly with the ball or toe of the free foot. There is no transfer of weight.

Star with right hand (left hand)

Four or more people join right (left) hands at center and circle around clockwise using walking or any kind of dance step.

Place

Put your foot in a certain or desired position without putting weight on it. The sole of the foot rests on the floor.

Whirl

Make fast turns by executing small steps in place to right or left.

Panadyak

Stamp in front or at the side with right or left foot and tap with the same foot close to the right or left foot with the weight of the body on the right or left foot.

Patay

Bend the head downward to support the forehead with the right (left) forearm or with the crook of the right (left) elbow, while the right (left) hand supports lightly the palm of the right (left) hand. This is usually done with the left (right) foot pointing in the rear and knees slightly bent.

Salok

Swing the arms downward-upward passing in front of the body as if scooping. Bend the trunk forward following the movement of the arm doing the salok.

Pivot

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

Slide

Glide foot smoothly along the floor.

Point

Touch the floor lightly with the toes of one’s foot, while the weight of the body is on the other foot.

Cross-over

Two couples stand opposite each other. They proceed in a straight line to the opposite place. The girls pass by their left shoulders toward 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.

Abrasiete

The girl at the right side holds the right arm of partner with her left hand, free hand down at the side.

Costados or side couples

Couples occupying the length of the hall when dancers are in square formation.

Kumintang

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

Cut

Displace one foot with the other, thus completely taking off the weight of the body from the displaced foot

Arms in lateral position

Place both arms at one side, either sideward right or left. This may be done at shoulder, chest, or waist level.

Hapay

Pretend to offer a handkerchief, hat, or glass of wine to somebody as a sign of invitation.

Draw

Pull one foot along the floor close to the other which has the weight of the body.

Free Foot

Foot not bearing the weight of the body.

Cabeseras or head couples

Couples occupying the width of the hall when dancers are in square formation.

Clockwise

Moving any part of the body such as the hands, arms, and shoulders like the motion of the hands of a clock.

Jaleo

Dancers turn clockwise around clockwise with right elbows almost touching or counterclockwise with left elbows almost touching to their partner. Both kind of dancers turn. The hands near each other are on their waists.

Masiwak

Turn the hands from the wrist, halfway clockwise, then raise and lower once or twice.

Brush

With weight on one foot, hit the floor with the ball or heel of the other foot, after which the foot is then moved back to its root direction.

Outside hand

Place hand away from the partner when partners stand side by side

Leap

Spring on one foot or both feet and land on one foot in any direction.

Counterclockwise

Reverse direction of the motion of the hands of a clock.

Hands on waist

Place hands at the waistline, knuckles in, fingers pointing in front

Arms in reverse

Place arms on sides horizontal positions, elbows bent at right angles, forearms parallel to head, palms forward or facing inward, fists loosely closed

Set

A dance formation like a square or a set; a situation composed of two or more pairs.

Crossed arms

Partners face each other or stand side by side, girl at the right side of the boy. Raise the joint arm together right over left or left over right.

Jump

Spring on one foot or both feet and land on both in any direction

Sarok

Place one forearm in front and the other at the back of the waist.

Hayonhayon

Cross the right or left foot in front of the left or right. Bend the body slightly forward, and cross the hand or forearm down in front with the right or left hand or forearm at the back.

Outside foot

Foot away from the partner when partners stand side by side.

Inside foot

Foot nearest the partner when partners stand side by side.

Step.

Advance by raising or moving one foot to another resting place; there is a complete transfer of weight from one foot to another.

Stamp

Bring the foot forcibly and noisily on the floor with or without transfer of weight.

Supporting foot

Foot that bears the weight of the body.

Hop

Spring from one foot and land on the same foot in place or in any direction. The other foot may be raised in any direction.