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Pathfit 3 Fundamental Position of Arms and Feet

This document discusses the fundamental positions of the arms and feet in Philippine folkdance. It identifies the five basic positions for both the arms and feet. The positions of the arms are illustrated with diagrams and descriptions. The positions of the feet are also illustrated and described. The document emphasizes practicing and demonstrating the proper execution of these fundamental positions of the arms and feet through individual practice and performance. It also notes the importance of learning these basic positions in folkdance.

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Pathfit 3 Fundamental Position of Arms and Feet

This document discusses the fundamental positions of the arms and feet in Philippine folkdance. It identifies the five basic positions for both the arms and feet. The positions of the arms are illustrated with diagrams and descriptions. The positions of the feet are also illustrated and described. The document emphasizes practicing and demonstrating the proper execution of these fundamental positions of the arms and feet through individual practice and performance. It also notes the importance of learning these basic positions in folkdance.

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 Identify the fundamental positions of arms and feet

 Execute properly the fundamental positions of


arms and feet through individual practicum
 Explain the value of fundamental or basic arms
and feet positions in folkdance through oral
recitation
There are five fundamental positions involving the
arms and feet that is used in Philippine
Folkdance. These are commonly termed as 1st
position, 2nd position, 3rd position, 4th position, and
5th position of the feet and arms.
Both arms raised in a circle in
front of chest with the finger tips
about an inch apart.

FUNDAMENTAL POSITION OF ARMS


Both raised sideward
with a graceful curve at
shoulder level.

FUNDAMENTAL POSITION OF ARMS


One arm raised in front
as in 2nd position; other
arm raised upward.

FUNDAMENTAL POSITION OF ARMS


One arm raised in front as
in 1st position; other arm
raised overhead.

FUNDAMENTAL POSITION OF ARMS


Both arms raised overhead

FUNDAMENTAL POSITION OF ARMS


Heels close together, toes
apart with an angle of about
45 degrees.

FUNDAMENTAL POSITION OF FEET


Feet apart sideward of about
a pace distance.

FUNDAMENTAL POSITION OF FEET


Heel of one foot close to in-
step of other foot.

FUNDAMENTAL POSITION OF FEET


One foot in front of other foot
of a pace distance.

FUNDAMENTAL POSITION OF FEET


Heel of front foot close to
big toe of rear foot.

FUNDAMENTAL POSITION OF FEET


What is the importance of learning the
fundamental positions of arms in feet?
15- 98
14- 97
13- 95
12- 93
11-91 Return demonstration (15 points):
10-90
9-89
Perform the fundamental position
8-87
7-84
of arms and feet, according to the
6-83 cues or prompting from the
5-81
4-79 teacher.
3-77
2-75
1- 73
Perform the fundamental positions with music accompaniment
using the music of “Saguin saguin” under 34 time signature
Rubric Criteria for Fundamental Position of Arms &
Feet
Student demonstrate the position of arms and feet with 40%
control, proper bodily alignment, engagement and
Bodily Skills
extension throughout the performance

Demonstrate knowledge of the sequence of the position 30%


Mastery
and executing it without hesitation
Shows understanding of tempo and beat and stays on 20%
Timing and Rhythm
rhythm throughout the performance
The commitment of the students to the performance of 10%
Performance
the movement with grace and poise
Lacernaet al. (2008) Rhythmand Dance: Physical Education2. MutyaPublishing
House,
INC. ISBN978-971-821-116-8

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