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PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCES
Unlocking Difficulties
 FOLK
Originating or traditional with the
common people of a country or region
and typically reflecting their lifestyle.
 DANCE
A form of expression of oneself through
rhythmic movement.
 SO WHAT IS FOLK DANCE?
•Folk dance refers to the dancers
created and performed
collectively by the ordinary
people.
•It may also divided into the
“regional” and the “national”
dances.
•Philippine folk dances are diverse,
and include religious, ceremonial,
courtship, combative, comic and
game dances.
•It is defined as a traditional dance
of a given country.
 CHARACTERISTICS OF FOLK DANCE
• In general, the dancers stand apart.
• Most dances are done by pairs.
• Hand movements play an important role.
• Most dance are in long formation
• Most dances begin and ends with a
“saludo”
 FORMS OF PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCES
•Rural Dances
•Spanish Influence Dances
•Mindanao Dances
•Cordillera Dances
•Ethnic Dances
These dances illustrate the
fiesta spirit and
demonstrate a love of life.
These are the dances are

named in honor of the

legendary of Mari Clara

who remains a symbol of

the virtues and nobility of

the Filipina woman.

 These are the dances of

mountain tribes in Northern

Luzon, such as those pf the

Kalinga and Ifugao People.

These dances are performed
essentially for the gods.
 EVALUATION
Read the statements carefully.
Write the correct answer on the
blank.
_______________ 1. It refers to
the dances created and
performed collectively by
the ordinary people.
_______________ 2 - 6. For
numbers 2 to 6 enumerate
the five of forms of Philippine
Folk Dances.
7 – 10: Complete the following statements to
describes the characteristics of Philippine
Folk Dances. Choose the letter of the correct
answer.
A. Hand movements D. “Saludo”
B. Long E. Short
C. Pairs F. Solo
G. Stand
 7. MOST DANCES ARE DONE BY _________.
A. Hand movements
B. Long
C. Pairs
D. “Saludo”
E. Short
F. Solo
G. Stand
 8. ____________ PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE.
A. Hand movements
B. Long
C. Pairs
D. “Saludo”
E. Short
F. Solo
G. Stand
9. MOST DANCES ARE IN _______ FORMATION.
A. Hand movements
B. Long
C. Pairs
D. “Saludo”
E. Short
F. Solo
G. Stand
10. MOST DANCES BEGIN AND ENDS WITH A
“________”.
A. Hand movements
B. Long
C. Pairs
D. “Saludo”
E. Short
F. Solo
G. Stand
 KEY TO CORRECTION:

1. Folk Dance 7. C
2 – 6: Rural Dances 8. A
Spanish Influence Dances 9. B
Mindanao Dances 10. D
Ethnic/Tribal Dances
Cordillera Dances
 ASSIGNMENT:
Bring your P.E. attire tomorrow for your
group performance test on
Fundamental Feet and Arms Position in
Folk Dancing.
FUNDAMENTAL POSITIONS OF THE
ARMS AND FEET IN FOLK DANCE
1ST POSITION
Encircle both
arms in front of
chest with the
finger tips about
an inch apart.
Heels together,
toes apart with
an angle of 45
degrees.
2 ND POSITION
Both arms
raised sideward
with a graceful
curve.

Astride
sideward of
about a pace or
1 foot distance.
3 RD POSITION
One arm raised
sideward, the
other arm
overhead.

Heel of one
close to the in-
step of the
other foot.
One arm in a half
4 TH POSITION
circle in front,
other arm
overhead.

One foot in
front of the
other about a
pace distance.
 5TH POSITION
Both arms
raised
overhead.

Heel of front
foot close to
the big toe of
the rare foot.