Module 2: Traditional Dances

(Folk and Ethnic Dance)

Name: Eula Jane R. Siban Grade-12 STEM-B

Activity 1: Using the Venn diagram, compare and contrast Ethnic Dance and Folk

Dance.

ETHNIC DANCE FOLK DANCE

COMMON THINGS

-Ethnic dance is any dance

form which can be
identified as originating
with an ethnic culture and
expressing the movement
aesthetics of that culture.
- Ethnicity, however,
refers to cultural factors,
including nationality,
regional culture, ancestry,
and language. An example
of race is brown, white, or
black skin (all from
various parts of the
world), while an example
of ethnicity is German or
Spanish ancestry
(regardless of race) or
Han Chinese.
- Both showed the culture of
their ancient tribe or the
influences of foreign
conquerors.
- Both dances are ways to tell
other people about their
traditions, beliefs, and norms.
-Both are passed on to a later
generation or age.
- Both movements of each
dance evolved through time
but still have distinct
characteristics.
- Both dances represent a
tribe or a group of people.
- a dance that originates as
ritual among and is
characteristic of the common
people of a country and that is
transmitted from generation to
generation with increasing
secularization
- Maria Clara Dance
- Cordillera Dance
- Muslim Dance
-Rural Dance
- Tribal Dance
Activity 2:

Make a dance choreography using the basic dance steps with the

application of some dance terms. Use modern music for your choreography.

Activity 3:

Give 5 examples of each classification of folk dances and research on its

origin and nature.

1.Maria Clara Dance

Classification- Filipino dance, Maria Clara - This dance is a mix of Spanish gracefulness and customised
native props, such as bamboo castanets and Asian fans. Female dancers wear Maria Clara dress while
men are in Barong Tagalog, a traditional Filipino embroidered long_sleeve shirt made of pineapple fibre.

Origin- The dance originated in Panay Island in the Visayan Islands and was introduced by the Spaniards
during their colonization of the Philippines. It is related to some of the Spanish dances like the bolero
and the Mexican dance Jarabe Tapatio or the Mexican Hat Dance.

Nature- Its initial movements are lively and fast, accented by the scintillating rhythm of elongated
bamboo castanets. The second part is characterized by a contrasting slow rhythm, typically native in
mood and execution. The dance reverts to the fast tempo at the end.

2.Cordillera Dance

Classification- This is an Ifugao wedding festival dance accompanied by gongs and is performed by the
affluent to attain the second level of the wealthy class. Wealthy people who have performed this dance
are entitled to the use of gongs at their death.

Origin- Philippine Dances Cordillera. Cordillera, a name given by the Spanish Conquistadors when they
first saw the mountain ranges. Meaning "knotted rope", the Spanish term refers to the jumbled rolls and
dips of this long-range traversing the northern part of Luzon Island.

Nature- They dance to appease their ancestors and gods to cure ailments, to insure successful

war-meeting activities, or to ward off bad luck or natural calamities. They dance to congregate and
socialize, for general welfare and recreation, and as an outlet for repressed feeling.
3.Muslim Dance

Classification- The ethno-linguistic groups who are primarily considered Muslim are the Maranao,
Maguindanao, Samal, and Tausug. The dances are characterized by vivid colors and rhythmic
movements which reflect the influence of Arabian and Indo-Malaysian cultures.

Origin- Singkil originated from the Maranao people who inhabit the shores of Lake Lanao. ... Originally
only women, particularly royalty, danced the Singkil, which serves as either a conscious or unconscious
advertisement to potential suitors. The dance takes its name from the heavy rings worn on the ankles of
the Muslim princess.

Nature- The dances are characterized by vivid colors and rhythmic movements which reflect the
influence of Arabian and Indo-Malaysian cultures. They are known for their mysticism, royalty, and
beauty which are evident in their music and dances.

4.Rural Dance

Classification- Rural dance (or Countryside dance)- Perhaps the best known and closest to the Filipino
heart are the dances from the rural Christian lowlands: a country blessed with so much beauty. To the
Filipinos, these dances illustrate the fiesta spirit and demonstrate a love of life.

Origin- Originated from Leyte Province, this dance is in fact a mimic movement of “tikling birds” hopping
over trees, grass stems or over bamboo traps set by farmers.

Nature- Rural dance (or Countryside dance)- Perhaps the best known and closest to the Filipino heart
are the dances from the rural Christian lowlands: a country blessed with so much beauty. To the
Filipinos, these dances illustrate the fiesta spirit and demonstrate a love of life.

5.Tribal Dance

Classification- Tribal dance consists of a unique dance style. They represent many things- folklore, social
systems, and community life, to name a few. Each dance is symbolized by specific costumes and music.
Men and women usually have specific roles that they play in various tribal dances.

Origin - Tribal dance is common among the Native American Indians and reflects their varying styles and
music taste. Tribal dance is common among the Native American Indians and reflects their varying styles
and music taste. Tribal dance is not a cultural marking branded by the Indians.

Nature- Tribal dance consists of a unique dance style. They represent many things- folklore, social
systems, and community life, to name a few. Each dance is symbolized by specific costumes and music.
Men and women usually have specific roles that they play in various tribal dances.
Activity 4:

Direction: Write your answer before the number in CAPITAL LETTER.

A 1. The foot not bearing the weight of the body.

a. Inside Foot b. Free foot c. Outside foot d. Supporting foot

A 2. To displace quickly one foot with the other.

a. Cut b. Draw c. Hapay d. Bilao

C 3. Like the motion of the hands of the clock.

a. Crossed arms b. Cut c. Clockwise d. Draw

B 4. The hand not placed anywhere or not doing anything.

a. Leap b. Free hand c. Patay d. Draw

C 5. To put foot in a certain or desired position without putting weight on it.

a. Place b. Inside foot c. Outside foot d. Hapay

C 6. The hand nearest to one’s partner.

a. Outside hand b. Free hand c. Inside hand d. Patay

B 7. To flourish or offer a handkerchief, hat or glass of wine to somebody as a sign of

invitation.

a. Place b. Hayon-Hayon c. Kumintang d. Hapay

C 8. The foot away from one’s partner.

a. Inside foot b. Free foot c. Outside foot d. Cut

B 9. A dance formation like a square or a unit formation composed of two or more

pairs.

a. Place b. Set c. Point d. Cut

A 10. Partner bow to each other.

a. Saludo b. Free foot c. Sarok d. Hapay

D 11. The reverse direction of clockwise.

a. Kumintang b. Mazurka c. Masiwak d. Counterclockwise

C 12. To turn palms of hands up and down alternately.

a. Point b. Pivot c. Bilao d. Draw

A 13. The hand not placed anywhere or not doing anything.

a. Free hand b. Inside hand c. Bilao d. Masiwak

C 14. To bring down the foot forcibly and noisily on the floor.

a. Draw b. Place c. Stamp d. Tap

BRUSH 15. Weight on one foot, hit the floor with the ball or heel of the other foot after which

that foot is lifted.

a. Stamp b. Point c. Cut d. Place

A 16.To place one forearm in front and the other at the back of the waist.

a. Salok b. Sarok c. Salok d. Hayon-Hayon

C 17. Moving the hand from the wrist either in clockwise or counterclockwise direction.

a. Masiwak b. Pivot c. Kumintang d. Sarok

A 18. To swing the arm downward-upward passing in front of the body as if scooping.

a. Salok b. Sarok c. Masiwak d. Hayon-Hayon

B 19. Cross the R(L) foot in front of the L(R), bend the body slightly forward and cross

the hands in front.

a. Salok b. Sarok c. Hapay d. Hayon-Hayon

D 20. To advance or recede by raising or moving one foot to another resting place.

a. Panadyak b. Hapay c. Saludo d. Step

B 21. The feet that bears the weight of the body.

a. Inside foot b. Supporting foot c. Outside foot d. Stamp

B 22. To make fast turns by executing small steps in place to right or left.

a. Turn b. Whirl c. Spin d. Waltz turn

A 23. Touch the floor lightly with the toes of one foot, weight of the body on the other

foot.

a. Point b. Tap c. Stamp d. Place

D 24. To turn with the ball, heel, or whole foot, on a fixed place or point.

a. Salok b. Sarok c. Turn d. Pivot

B 25. To turn the hand from the wrist half-way clockwise then raise and lower wrist

once or twice.

a. Hapay b. Masiwak c. Kumintang d. Hayon-hayon

B. 26.Place hands at the waist line.

a. Free hand b. Hands on Waist c. Inside hand d. Supporting hand

B 27.Both arms are at one side, either sideward right or left.

a. Salok b. Arms in lateral position c. Arms in reverse T d. Bilao

B 28.Arms are side, elbows bent at right angles, forearms parallel to head, palms

forward or facing inward fists loosely closed.

a. Sarok b. Arms in lateral position c. Arms in reverse T d.Salok

A 29.To rap slightly with the ball or toe of the free foot, flexing the ankle joint

keeping weight of the body on the other foot.

a. Tap b. Arms in lateral position c. Arms in reverse T d. Step

A 30.To glidefoot smoothly along the floor..

a. Slide b. Arms in lateral position c. Arms in reverse T d. Step Left