LESSON 1: FUNDAMENTAL DANCE POSITIONS IN FOLK DANCING

Description of the Lesson:

This lesson will discuss fundamental dance positions in folk dancing.

Objectives
At the end of the lesson, you are expected to:
1. Identify the Fundamental Positions of Arms and Feet in Folk Dance correctly;
2. Inculcate the value of learning the Fundamental Positions of Arms and Feet;
3. Execute the fundamental positions of arms and feet in folk dance properly through an individual
practicum; and
4. Accomplish a simple self-check activity.
Dancers should strive for a good posture. A great dancer must have a good sense of balance and proper
posture to perform the graceful movements. With a correct posture, you can obtain optimal performance, reduce
your risk for injury, and maximize function.
The graceful movements of the feet and arms characterize Philippine folk dances. It helps the dancer to
maintain proper posture and position of the body when dancing.
These movements combine the five fundamental positions of the arms and feet, which
will be discussed in this lesson, whether the dance steps' pace is slow or fast.
5. Fundamental Positions of Arms and Feet in Folk Dancing (Link: https://youtu.be/jkAUYA8hUPU)
Arm Positions
1st position
- Both arms were raised in a
circle in front of the chest
with the fingertips about an
inch apart.

2nd position
- Both arms raised sideward
with a graceful curve at the
shoulder level.

3rd Position
- One arm raised sideward
as in 2nd position; another
arm extended upward.
4th Position
- One arm raised in front as
in 1st position; the other
arm extended overhead.

Feet Positions
1st position
- Heels close together, toes
apart with an angle of about
45 degrees.

2nd position
- Feet apart sideward of about
a pace distance.

3rd position
- The heel of one foot is
close to the instep of the
other foot.
4th Position
- One foot in front of the
other foot of a pace distance.

5th position
- Heel of the front foot close
to the toe of the rear foot.
 (Performance Task)
Direction: Perform the fundamental positions of arms and feet in any 4-time music (Download Music of
Cariñosa: https://youtu.be/VaX5jG5hwko) by four measures on each position (both sides), two measures on
each position (both sides), and one measure on each position (both sides) continuously.
Here’s the criteria for your performance. (60 POINTS)
Note: Consider this given criteria in performing your task where your scores will be driven. Thank you!
CRITERIA EXEMPLARY SATISFACTORY DEVELOPING BEGINNING RATING
20 9 8 5
KNOWLEDGE Demonstrates Demonstrates good Demonstrates Does not
excellent knowledge of some know any
knowledge of striking technique. knowledge of striking
striking
techniques and Few errors. techniques or
techniques, but
may start unsure of some still
teaching others. movements. unfamiliar
with the
techniques.
EXECUTION Has already Could execute Knows the Needs help in
mastered the techniques well technique but executing the
techniques, and applied the could not skills.
applied fundamental skills execute them
fundamental on performance. well.
skills, and
could start
combining
them.
PERFORMANCE All in all, All in all, All in all, All in all,
performance is performance is performance is performance
excellent. good. fair. needs
improvement.
TOTAL

Assignment

Read In advance” fundamental movement of cheerdance & 5 elements of cheer dancing

Bring the following:

bottled water, extra shirt Dress code: PE attire (NO PE ATTIRE NO PARTICIPATION)

Next week’s Performance Task (INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP)

✓ cheers and yells ABOUT SHS/ grade 12

✓ and simple basic Stunts