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VISION MISSION
A center of human development committed to the pursuit of wisdom, truth, Establish and maintain an academic environment promoting the pursuit of
justice, pride, dignity, and local/global competitiveness via a quality but excellence and the total development of its students as human beings,
affordable education for all qualified clients. with fear of God and love of country and fellowmen.

GOALS
Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Lipa aims to:
1. foster the spiritual, intellectual, social, moral, and creative life of its client via affordable but quality tertiary education;
2. provide the clients with reach and substantial, relevant, wide range of academic disciplines, expose them to varied curricular and co-curricular
experiences which nurture and enhance their personal dedications and commitments to social, moral, cultural, and economic transformations.
3. work with the government and the community and the pursuit of achieving national developmental goals; and
4. develop deserving and qualified clients with different skills of life existence and prepare them for local and global competitiveness

ACTIVITY 1
DIRECTIONS: Read and answer the following questions.

1. What is a folk dance? Why is it important?

2. Enumerate some of the values derived in studying folk dance.
3. Discuss at least two values which can be derived from studying Philippine folk dance.
4. Identify the three groups of people who inhabited the Philippines before it was
discovered by the Spaniards.
5. Name some of the traditional native dances with Spanish influence.
6. How can you help preserve and promote our Philippine folk dances?

ACTIVITY 2
DIRECTIONS: Identify the dances described in the following statements. Write the correct
answer before the number.
_____________1. Dances with funny and humorous movements done for entertainment only
_____________2. Dances with some play elements.
_____________3. Dances performed in connection with religious vows, practices and beliefs.
_____________4. Dances that are performed by newlyweds.
_____________5. Dances that depict actions characterizing certain occupation and phases of
human labor.
_____________6. Dances that depict courtship.
_____________7. Dances that are performed in connection with celebrations, feast, or barrio
fiestas.
_____________8. Dances that are intended to show imaginary combat or duel.
_____________9. Dances that are intended to show common basic movements or patterns.

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_____________10. Dances found in particular localities or regions only.

ACTIVITY 3

DIRECTIONS: Write YOUR SURNAME if the statement is correct and YOUR FIRSTNAME if it is
wrong.
Caranto 1. Most of our dances start and end with a saludo or bow.
Caranto 2. Cariñosa is our national dance.
Carla 3. Only the old folks can perform our folk dances.
Carla 4. All our dances are performed in long formation.
Carla 5. Many of our dances are done in square formation.
Caranto 6. Our dances have peculiar combinations.
Caranto 7. All our dances are done in pairs.
Caranto 8. Maglalatik is an an example of a local or regional dance.
Caranto 9. Dancing was considered a religious activity among early Filipinos.
Caranto 10. Francisca Reyes Aquino is known as the Mother of Philippine Folk Dances.

I. OUTPUT

Your outputs will be submitted through facebook page. If you have queries
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VII. EVALUATION
Student s' Activity 1 outputs are graded based on the following criteria:
Organization and Completeness 15
Support and Development of Ideas 15
Insight to the subject 15
Clarity 5
Total Score 50 Points
Students Score

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MODULE IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION 102

RHYTHMIC ACTIVITIES
SECOND Semester, AY 2021-2022

ATTACHED DOCUMENT A
Chapter 1
Fundamentals of Folk Dancing
Lesson 1
Introduction to Philippine Folk Dances

Folk dance is a participatory dance form, which is recreative and ceremonial. It is

usually traditional and performed by members of the community. History traces folk dance to
agricultural peoples who live in close-knit communities. In a folk dance; the step are simple and
repeated to allow as many members to participate in the dance. These dance steps are passed
down from generation to generation, which explain why the folk dance becomes part of tradition.
The folk dance is sometimes linked to specific occasion, which the community gives
importance to. Some folk dances may be sacred because to early people religion pervades their
life activities. Other folk dances celebrate cyclical events of the years, which are usually related to
economic life of the community.
Part of the Philippine Education program is to give meaning to rhythmic movements.
These can be seen in Philippine folk dances, which reflect not only movements. These can be
seen in Philippines folk dances, which reflect not only movements but also the expression of the
Filipinos’ sense of life. For the Filipinos, dance is a form of worship; an expression or images
found in all aspect of their life: the wind, the passing of seasons, birth, death, and dreams.

Aside from enhancing rhythmic movements of students, there are benefits that can be
derived and developed from the study of Philippine folk dances.
1. Patriotism and nationalism
2. Healthy form of relaxation and recreation
3. Well-awakened art appreciation of folk dances
4. Well-improved posture, graceful and rhythmic coordination of movements
5. Preservation of native dances of the different region’s for the next generations

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6. Growth and enhancement of Philippine culture

Brief History of Philippine Folk Dances

Dance has always been a reflection of the pulse and rhythms of man as a social being. It
is used to express every moment, which has meaning to his life. The Filipinos are no exceptions.
A survey of Philippines dances show the country has a repertoire of dances brought by the varied
influences of a number of foreign cultures.
When the Philippines were discovered by Ferdinand Magellan in 1521, it had been
inhabited by three different racial groups, the Indonesians, Malays and the Pygmies. The
offspring of the Pygmies were the Negritos. The Negritos preferred dances to describe their daily
activities like the dance Sinulog. It was a dual dance where two men use bolos.
For centuries, dancing and singing have been the principal pastime of the people. The
early Filipinos considered dancing as a religious activity. They performed dances in thanksgiving
for a fruitful harvest, a victorious battle, a prosperous voyage or recovery from sickness.
During the Spanish time, dancing was part of the social activities of the Filipinos.
Kumintang, a pantomimed song and dance, was the oldest recorded activity among the
Christianized Filipino people. The Spaniards introduced different dances such as fandangos,
lanceros, rigodon, cariñosa and curacha. Western cultures and dances of the other European
countries during the 16th century were also introduced, absorbed and blended into the Philippine
native culture and they became part of the country’s traditional folk dances.
Nowadays, folk dancing is increasing in popularity. There are numerous fascinating
Philippines dances, which are taught not only in schools but also in various dance groups for both
amateurs and professionals.
The University of the Philippines Dance Troupe paved the way for the birth of Philippine
dances, this group of dancers and singers toured and performed in the towns and nearby
provinces of Manila to dance and sing.
The Bayanihan, Filipinescas, Filipiniana, Ramon Obusan Folkloric Dance Troupe and
many others toured outside the country, dancing their way to win the love, administration and
appreciation of different people through the world.

Classification of Philippine Folk Dances

Folk dancing is a very wholesome form of recreation enjoyed by both sexes and by young
and old alike. The Philippines has a wide variety of this art form which is both ceremonial and
traditional. There are several dances for all occasions, wedding, occupational, festival, war and

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victory dances. These dances showcase the Filipino way of life and can be powerful instrument in
the development of nationalism.
Francisca Reyes Aquino, Philippine National Artist and Mother of Philippine Folk Dances,
started the collection of dances and songs as early as 1924. She authored 6 volumes of books
on different Philippine folk dances. These dances have been categorized into non-Christian or
ethnic dances and Christian dances. The ethnic dances are the highest form of art of the Filipino
dances because of their unique and beautiful movements. The Christian dances, mostly
influenced by the Spaniards and other Europeans have been adopted into our native culture as
shown in the different movements of the dances like the Jotas , Pandanggo , Habaneras.
Francisca Reyes Aquino classified Philippine Folk Dances according to the following:

I. General Classification
A. Geographical Classification
1. National Dances
These are dances found throughout the islands with little or no modification.

Examples: Rigodon
Cariñosa
Jota
Balitaw
Pandanggo

2. Local Dances
These are dances found in a specific locality

Examples: Tinikling- Leyte

Maglalatik- Biñan
Esperenza- Nabua
Subli- Batangas

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Binaganbigat- Abra

B. Nature
1. Occupational dances
These dances depict actions of a particular occupation, industry or human labor.
Examples: planting, harvesting, pounding, winnowing, pabirik, mananguete, etc.
2. Religious/ Ceremonial
These are dances associated with religion, vows and ceremonies.
Examples: Dugsu, Sua-Sua, Putong, Sta. Clarang Pinong-pino
3. Comic dances
These are dances which depict funny movements intended for entertainment.
Examples: Kimbo-kimbo, Makonggo, Kinotan
4. Game dances
These are dances done with play elements ( dance mixers)
Examples: Lubi-lubi, Pavo
5. Wedding dances
These dances are performed during wedding feasts.
Examples: Panasahan
6. Courtship dances
These dances depict the art of courtship or dances with love themes.
Examples: Hele-hele , Bago Quire, Maramion, Tadek, Daling-daling
7. Festival dances
These dances are suitable for special occasions os for any social gathering.
Examples: Pandanggo, Habanera, Jota Suntido
8. War dances
These show imaginary combat or duel among tribe members.
Examples: Sagayan, Palu-palo

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Characteristics of Philippine Folk Dances

1. In general, dancers stand apart
2. There is a little, if any, body contact.
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. Dancers from the lowlands have more foreign elements than those found in the
uplands.
8. War dances are found among non-Christian tribes.

Do`s in Folk Dancing

1. Dance in a natural, simple and direct manner.
2. Dance with ease and smoothness.
3. Use proper costumes.
4. Follow directions and dance instructions as closely as possible.
5. Dance with feeling and expression.

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