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Physical Education
Quarter 3 – Module 2
Lesson 2: Rudiments of Dance Position

CO_Q3_PE 6_ Module 2_Lesson 2

Physical Education – Grade 6
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 3 – Module 2: Lesson 2 Rudiments of Dance Position
First Edition, 2020

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Physical Education
Quarter 3 – Module 2
Lesson 2: Rudiments of Dance Position
Introductory Message

This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our dear learners,
can continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities, questions, directions,
exercises, and discussions are carefully stated for you to understand each lesson.

Each SLM is composed of different parts. Each part shall guide you step-by-
step as you discover and understand the lesson prepared for you.

Pre-tests are provided to measure your prior knowledge on lessons in each

SLM. This will tell you if you need to proceed on completing this module or if you need
to ask your facilitator or your teacher’s assistance for better understanding of the
lesson. At the end of each module, you need to answer the post-test to self-check your
learning. Answer keys are provided for each activity and test. We trust that you will be
honest in using these.

In addition to the material in the main text, Notes to the Teacher are also
provided to our facilitators and parents for strategies and reminders on how they can
best help you on your home-based learning.

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tasks in this module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator.

Thank you.

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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written for you to know the
nature/background of Fitness Enhancement Through Folk Dance and the
mechanics on how to perform these folk dances (Maglalatik) where your body move
rhythmically usually to music. People dance to perform, celebrate, praise and
compete to enjoy life. People also dance to express their thoughts, feelings and
emotions. It keeps us physically, mentally and spiritually healthy.

Folk dances in the Philippines differ when it comes to the people who live in
different areas, towns and regions. Folk dance refers to the dances created and
performed collectively by the ordinary people. The term usually includes as called
“ethnic dances” such as those of the cultural community in the cordillera, in
Mindoro, Palawan Sulu, Pangasinan, Tagalog, Bicol, Cebuano, Ilonggo and Waray.

Folk Dances may also have divided into the “regional” which refers to dances
particular to one locale or area; and the “national” which refer to those performed all
over the country.

The module is divided into two lessons, namely:

• Lesson 1 - Risk Prevention Tips in Dancing

• Lesson 2 – Rudiments of Dance Position

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. observes safety precautions (PE6GS-lIIb-h-3)

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 What I Know

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer in your
activity sheet.

1. What is the commonly used term for the rudimentary steps?

A. A, B, C, D, E B. 1ST, 2ND, 3RD. 4TH, 5TH

C. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 D. step, close, hop, slide, jump

2. Which among the picture is in the 3RD arm position?

A. B.

C. D.

3. On what position can we see a heel of front foot is close to big toe of rear foot?

A. 4th B. 2nd

C. 5th D. 3rd

4. Why do we need to know the rudiments of dance position?

A. It is the foundation of the whole picture of the dance.
B. It is essential to a child’s further development in dance.
C. It is used as starting position for the free-handing exercises.
D. All of the above

5. What is next to the position shown on the picture below?

A. B. C. D.

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 Lesson
RUDIMENTS OF DANCE
2 POSITION
Dancers should be prepared mentally and physically for a dance performance.
Dancers should have proper training before the performance. In addition, following
safety precautions should be strictly observed and considered.

Directions: Match the pictures in Column A in Column B. Write the letter of

the answer in your activity sheet.

What’s In

A B

1. A. arm position

2. B. injury

3. C. feet position

4. D. warm up exercise

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 What’s New

What are the arm and feet positions?

Activity 1: Arrange Me!
A. Directions: Arrange the feet positions by writing letters (A- E) on the boxes.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

B. Directions: Arrange the pictures by writing letters (A- E) on the boxes.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

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 What is It

There are five rudimentary steps in feet and arms. They are commonly termed
as 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th position.

1ST POSITION
Feet: Heels close together, toes apart with an angle of about 45 degrees.
Arms: Both arms raised in a circle in front of chest with the fingertips almost
touching, with the back of the hand facing front.

2nd POSITION
Feet: Feet apart sideways at shoulder width.
Arms: Both are raised sideward with a graceful curve at shoulder level.

3rd POSITION
Feet: Heel of one foot close to in-step of other foot.
Arms: One arm is raised in front as in 2nd position; another arm raised upward.

4TH POSITION
Feet: One foot in front of other foot of a pace distance.
Arms: One arm is raised in front as in 1st position; another arm raised
overhead.

5TH POSITION
Feet: Heel of front foot close to big toe of rear foot.
Arms: Both arms raised overhead

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 What’s More

Activity 2: Try this.

Directions: Execute the following arm and feet positions. Put a check (/)
corresponding with the column of your performance on the scoring rubrics.

(Using the Left) (Using the Right)

1ST POSITION 3RD POSITION 1ST POSITION 3RD POSITION

2ND POSITION 2ND POSITION

4TH POSITION 5TH POSITION 4TH POSITION 5TH POSITION

Scoring Rubrics:
POSITION POOR FAIR GOOD VERY
GOOD
(1) (2) (3) (4)

1ST

2ND

3RD

4TH

5TH

Total Score

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 What I Have Learned

Directions: Complete the sentences below to check your understanding

about the lesson.

1. I have learned that

__________________________________________________________.

2. The rudimentary steps are commonly termed as:

__________________________________________________________.

What I Can Do

Directions: Execute the combination of feet and arm positions. (Left or Right)

Scoring Rubrics:

CRITERIA POOR FAIR GOOD Very Good

(1) (2) (3) (4)

Mastery

Execution
(Coordination of feet and
arms)

Enthusiasm and Energy

Expression and
appearance
Total Score

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 Assessment

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer in your
activity sheet.

1. The position where the heel of the front foot is close to the big toe of the rear foot
A. 4th B. 2nd
C. 5th D. 3rd

2. Among the pictures, which is in the 4th arm position?

A. B.

C. D.

3. This is a commonly used term for the rudimentary steps.

A. A, B, C, D, E B. 1ST, 2ND, 3RD. 4TH, 5TH
C. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 D. step, close, hop, slide, jump

4. The importance of knowing the rudiments of dance position

A. It is the foundation of the whole picture of the dance.
B. It is essential to a child’s further development in dance.
C. It is used as starting position for the free-handing exercise.
D. All the above.

5. The next to the position which is shown on the picture below.

A. B. C. D.

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 Additional Activities

Directions: Get a partner and try to perform the combination of basic feet and arm
positions, both in left and right side. Let your partner rate you by checking (/) the
corresponding column for his/her observation of your performance where: 4=very
good, 3=good, 2=fair, 1=poor, on the scoring rubrics.

Scoring Rubrics:

CRITERIA POOR FAIR GOOD VERY

(1) (2) (3) GOOD
(4)

Mastery

Execution
(Coordination of feet and
arms)

Enthusiasm and Energy

Expression and appearance

Total Score

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CO_Q3_PE 6_ Module 2_Lesson 2 10
Assessment What’s What’s New What’s New What’s In What I
More (B) (A) Know
1. C 1. D
Put a check 1. D 1. B 1. B
2. A on the 2. A
scoring 2. E 2. D 2. D
3. B 3. B
rubrics 3. B 3. A 3. C
4. D 4. C
4. A 4. E 4. D
5. C What’s I can
do 7. C 6. C 5. C
Answer Key
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&url=https%3A%2F%2Fptop.only.wip.la%3A443%2Fhttp%2Fdomingo1084.blogspot.com%2F2018%2F12%2Ffund
amental-dance-positions-lesson-
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