P.E 1 (FOLK DANCE)

A comprehensive set of flashcards covering definitions, classifications, objectives, techniques, and representative dances from the lecture notes on Philippine folk dances.

What is a folk dance?

Traditional dances of a country that evolved naturally and spontaneously in connection with everyday activities and experiences; the heartbeat of the people.

What are the three main types of Philippine folk dances?

National, Regional, and Character dances.

What is a National dance?

Traditional dances of a given country, found throughout the islands with little or no modification.

What is a Local (Regional) dance?

Found in a certain locality.

What is a Nature/Occupational dance?

Depicting action of occupation, industry, or human labor.

What is a Religious or Ceremonial dance?

Performed in connection with religious vows and ceremonies.

What is a Comic dance?

Depicting funny movements for entertainment.

What is a Game dance?

Dance with play elements (dance mixers).

What is a Wedding dance?

Performed during a wedding feast.

What is a Courtship dance?

Depicting love making.

What is a Festival dance?

Suitable for special occasions or any social gathering.

What is a War dance?

Showing imaginary combat or duel.

What are Active movements in Philippine folk dances?

Fast energetic movements; examples include Tinikling, Maglalatik, Sakuting, Polkabal.

What are Moderate movements in Philippine folk dances?

Medium tempo movements; examples include Cariñosa, Tagala, Habanera, Purpuri.

What are Slow movements in Philippine folk dances?

Slow movements; examples include Pasakat, Amorosa, Tiliday, Kundiman.

What are Slow and Fast movements in Philippine folk dances?

A mix of slow and fast tempo movements; examples include Putritos, Ba-Ingles, Habanera Botoleña, Alcamfor.

What is Square or Quadrille formation?

A square formation used in dances like Rigodon and Los Bailes de Ayer.

What is Long formation?

Two or more parallel lines; examples include Lulay, Sakuting.

What is Set formation?

Two or more pairs forming a unit; examples include Binadyong, Haplik, Kakawati.

What is Special Classification in Philippine dances?

Group dances with distinctive features, including Dances with Songs, Old Ballroom Dances, Dances with Implements, and Dances of Combined Rhythm.

What are Dances with Songs?

Dances that incorporate songs; examples include Aburaray, Manang Biday, Lulay, Rogelia, Lawiswis Kawayan.

What are Old Ballroom Dances?

Classic ballroom-like dances such as Polka, Mazurka, Chotis, Valse.

What are Dances with Implements?

Dances that use props or implements; examples include Maglalatik, Sakuting, Jota Moncadena, Tinikling, Salakot.

What are Dances of Combined Rhythm?

Dances that combine rhythm patterns; examples include Surtido, Pantomina, Los Bailes de Ayer.

What affects Philippine folk dances?

Geographical location, economic conditions, climatic conditions, and customs and traditions.

What is a key Do in Folk Dancing?

Dance in a natural, simple, and direct manner.

What is another important Do in Folk Dancing?

Dance with ease and smoothness.

What is another important Do in Folk Dancing?

Use the proper costume for the dance.

What is another important Do in Folk Dancing?

Follow directions and dance instructions closely.

What is another important Do in Folk Dancing?

Dance with feeling and expression.

What is the first Don't in Folk Dancing?

Do not exaggerate the dance steps.

What is the second Don't in Folk Dancing?

Do not make the dances too dainty and graceful like ballet.

What is the third Don't in Folk Dancing?

Don’t make entrance and exit long.

What is the fourth Don't in Folk Dancing?

Don’t make steps too elaborate and complicated.

What is the fifth Don't in Folk Dancing?

Don’t call a dance a folk dance unless steps come from traditional dances.

What is Bleking step in 2/4-time?

Heel-place, close; counting 1, 2.

What is Touch step in 2/4-time?

Point, close; counting 1, 2.

What is Close step in 2/4-time?

Step, close; counting 1, 2.

What is Hop step in 2/4-time?

Step, hop; counting 1, 2.

What is Cross step in 2/4-time?

Step, cross or cross, step; counting 1, 2.

What is Change step in 2/4-time?

Step, close, step; counting 1 and 2.

What is Contraganza step in 2/4-time?

Leap, cross-step, step; counting 1 and 2.

What is Habanera step in 2/4-time?

Step, close, step.

What is Heel and toe Change step in 2/4-time?

Heel-place, toe-point, step, close, step.

What is Shuffling step in 2/4-time?

Shuffling step with both feet flat on the floor; slide steps.

What is Native waltz in ¾-time?

Step, close, step; counting 1, 2, 3.

What is Cross waltz in ¾-time?

Cross-step, close, step; counting 1, 2, 3.

What is Waltz balance in ¾-time?

Step, close; heels raise, heels down; counting 1, 2, 3.

What is Mazurka step in ¾-time?

Slide, cut, hop; counting 1, 2, 3.

What is Redoba step in ¾-time?

Slide, cut, cut; counting 1, 2, 3.

What is Sway balance w/ a point in ¾-time?

Step, cross-step, step, point; counting 1, 2, 3.

What is Sway balance w/ a hop in ¾-time?

Step, cross-step, step, hop; counting 1, 2, 3.

What is Sway balance w/ a waltz in ¾-time?

Step, cross-step, step, close, step; counting 1, 2, 3.

What is Schottische in 4/4-time?

Step, step, close, step, hop (raise foot in front); counting 1–4.

What is Escotis in 4/4-time?

Step, close, step, hop (raise foot in rear); counting 1–4.

What is Chotis in 4/4-time?

Brush, raise, brush, raise; step, step, step, close.

What is The Banga Dance?

Traditional Filipino practice celebrating Igorot strength; women carry heavy clay pots, sometimes stacked five high.

What is The Lumagen Dance (Tachok)?

Kalinga gratitude dance; unmarried women perform; inspired by birds in flight; celebrates harvests, birth, victory, or wedding.

What is the Habanera Botolena?

A social wedding procession in Botolan, Zambales, featuring families, bridesmaids, groomsmen, and a solo by the newlyweds.

What is the Pantomina Dance?

A Spanish-influenced wedding dance from Bicol and Sorsogon subregions; still performed in weddings.

What is the Binasuan Dance?

From Pangasinan; involves holding trays of coins or glasses filled with rice wine while dancing.

What is the Maglalatik Dance?

From Laguna; all-male dance using coconut shells; mimics conflict between Christian and Moro tribesmen.

What is the Tinikling Dance?

Originates from Leyte; dancers weave between moving bamboo poles; inspired by the tikling bird.

What is the Carinosa Dance?

A courtship dance from the Spanish period; graceful and playful movements; common in fiestas.

What is the Singkil Dance?

Tells the story of a princess; circular formation with two sets of dancers, fans, and bamboo poles.

What is the Kappa Malong-Malong (Sambi sa Malong) Dance?

Maranao dance performed by Muslims; women wear malong and men wear traditional attire.

What is the Pangalay Dance?

From the southern Philippines; graceful, flowing hand movements inspired by sea waves; ensemble of native instruments.

What is the Pag-Apir Dance?

Royal manner of walking among the Maranao; ladies manipulate a fan (Aper) with refined steps (Kini-kini).

What is the overarching purpose of Philippine folk dances?

To tell stories, remember the past, celebrate life, and bridge generations and cultures through shared experience.