Fundamental positions of arms and feet in folk dance

Arm fundamental positions

1st position

Place both arms in front, chest level, arms are slightly bent.

2nd position

Open arms sideward, shoulder level, arms slightly bent.

3rd position

Bring left (right) arm overhead, passing 1 st position arms are slightly bent.

4th position

Bring right (left) arm in 1st position, arms are slightly bent.

5th position

Bring right (left) overhead, arms are slightly bent.

Fundamental positions of the feet

1st position

Bring heels close touching together, toes apart.

2nd position

Step right (left foot sideward right.

3rd position

Bring right (left) heel touching the instep of left (right) foot.

4th position

Bring right foot pointing in front of the left (right) foot.

5th position

Bring right (left) heel touching the to of the left (right) foot.

Five basic dance steps in Philippine folk dance

Curtsy (Saludo) for the girls

Raise one arm sideward

Step one foot sideward

Raise arm overhead

Bring one foot in rear

Arm down sideward

 Kneel in rear, other foot place in front

Curtsy (Saludo) in two arms

Open arms sideward

Step one food sideward

Arms in circle, raise overhead.

Bring one foot in rear.

Arms down sidewards with a graceful curve.

One foot is pointed in front, and the body leans forward.

Step Close

Step right foot sideward (forward)

Step left foot close to right

And pause.

Step left foot sideward (forward)

Step right foot close to right

And pause.

Step Point

Step right sideward.

Point left foot in front

Step left foot sideward.

Point right foot in front

Bleking

Step right foot sideward.

Place left heel in front.

Step left foot sideward.

Heel right foot in front.

Waltz Balance

Step right foot sideward (forward).

Step left foot close to right.

Raise both heels.

Step left foot sideward (forward).

Step right foot close to right.

Raise both heels.