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    Module 1 Fundamental of Arms and Feet in Folkdancing

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    This document provides an overview of a MAPEH class that discusses Philippine folk dances. The class objectives are to describe characteristics of Philippine folk dances, proper dance etiquette, and fundamental arm and foot positions. Characteristics discussed include dances typically being done in pairs or groups with important hand movements. Proper dance etiquette includes maintaining a natural style while following instructions. Five fundamental positions are described for both the arms and feet to execute basic dance steps. The goal is to understand and properly perform Philippine folk dances.

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    This document provides an overview of a MAPEH class that discusses Philippine folk dances. The class objectives are to describe characteristics of Philippine folk dances, proper dance etiquette, and fundamental arm and foot positions. Characteristics discussed include dances typically being done in pairs or groups with important hand movements. Proper dance etiquette includes maintaining a natural style while following instructions. Five fundamental positions are described for both the arms and feet to execute basic dance steps. The goal is to understand and properly perform Philippine folk dances.

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    This document provides an overview of a MAPEH class that discusses Philippine folk dances. The class objectives are to describe characteristics of Philippine folk dances, proper dance etiquette, and fundamental arm and foot positions. Characteristics discussed include dances typically being done in pairs or groups with important hand movements. Proper dance etiquette includes maintaining a natural style while following instructions. Five fundamental positions are described for both the arms and feet to execute basic dance steps. The goal is to understand and properly perform Philippine folk dances.

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    MAPEH

    CLASS

    Maligayang
    Are you ready
    for today’s
    Araw, Beacons!
    activities?
    CHARACTERISTICS OF
    PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCES
    OBJECTIVES
    • Discuss the following:
    ✔ Characteristics of Philippines Folk Dances
    ✔ Do’s and don'ts's in folk Dancing
    ✔ Fundamental Positions of Arms and Feet in Dancing
    • Understand the nature of Philippine Folk Dance.
    • Execute with proficiency and confidence the basic step
    of Philippine Folk Dance.
    OBJECTIVE OF RHYTHMIC
    ACTIVITIES
    1. Develop skills necessary for recreational
    enjoyment.

    2. Maintain good posture and physical


    efficiency.

    3. Promote emotional freedom.

    4. Develop a balanced and well-coordinated


    body.
    OBJECTIVES OF TEACHING
    • 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
    1. In general, dancers stand apart.
    2. There is little, if anybody contract.
    3. Most of the dances are done by pairs or
    couples.
    4. Hand movements play an important part.
    5. Most dances are in long formation.
    6. Most dances begin and end with “saludo”.
    7. Dance from low land have more foreign
    elements than those in upland.
    8. War dances are found in non-Christian
    tribes.
    9. It is traditional.
    10. It is an expressive behavior.
    11. Simple basic rhythm dominates the folk
    dance and establishes the pattern of
    movement.
    12. An unknown choreographer creates a folk
    dance.
    13. It performs n action in the life of folk.
    DO’S IN FOLK DANCING
    1. Dance in a natural, simple and direct manner.
    2. Dance with ease and smoothness.
    3. Use the proper costume for the dance.
    4. Follow directions and dance instructions as closely as
    possible.
    5. Dance with feeling and expression.
    DONT’S IN FOLK DANCING
    1. Do not exaggerate the dance steps.
    2. Do not make the dances too dainty and graceful
    like ballet.
    3. Don’t make entrance and exit long.
    4. Don’t make steps too elaborate and
    complicated.
    5. Don’t call a dance a folk dance unless steps come
    from traditional dances.
    FUNDAMENTAL POSITION OF
    ARMS IN DANCING
    1st POSITION
    • Arms are raised
    forward in a
    circle in front of
    the chest with
    fingertips of
    both hands
    about an inch
    apart .
    2ND POSITION
    • The arms are
    placed sideways
    a little below
    shoulder level
    with palms
    facing up.
    3 RD POSITION
    • One arm is raised
    in a semi-circle
    slightly in front of
    the head
    (amplified
    position while the
    other arm remains
    as in second
    position).
    4TH POSITION
    • One arms is
    raised in
    amplified
    position, while
    the other is an in
    first position.
    5TH POSITION
    • Both arms are
    raised to form a
    circle over and
    slightly in front
    of the head
    (amplified
    position)
    FUNDAMENTAL
    POSITION OF
    FEET IN DANCING
    1st POSITION
    • The feet
    position is
    executed with
    the heels
    together and
    toes apart at an
    angle of about
    ninety degrees
    2ND POSITION
    • The feet
    position is
    performed with
    feet sideward
    about a pace
    apart with heels
    parallel each
    other.
    3 RD POSITION
    • The heel of
    one foot is
    close to the in-
    step of the
    other foot
    4TH POSITION
    • One foot is
    forward,
    about a pace
    distance,
    with toes out.
    5TH POSITION
    • One foot is
    placed in font of
    the other foot
    with the heel
    close to the toe
    of the other
    foot.
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    THANK YOU!
    VANESSA JOY A. ALBINO
    HOPE TEACHER

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