HISTORY AND BACKGROUND OF FIESTAS IN THE PHILIPPINES -According to several history books, the Aetas were the primary

ccording to several history books, the Aetas were the primary settlers in the Philippine Islands, notably in
Panay Island where Aklan is situated.
-Festivals or fiestas are colorful and important part of Philippine culture and tradition.
FESTIVALS IN MINDANAO
-Many of these fiestas feature large synchronized group dances where performers wear colorful costumes and
makeup and use various props.  BONOK-BONOK MARADJAW KARADJAW FESTIVAL

-In the Philippines, fiestas can be cultural, religious or both. -This Festival takes place annually on Sepetember 9 in Surigao City, Surigao del Norte.

-Many of these fiestas are held to honor or commemorate a patron saint, to celebrate a bountiful harvest, or -The term "bonok-bonok" literary means "rain" while "maradjaw karadjaw" means "very good.
to reminisce local history and culture.
-This festival name signifies rain as symbol of happiness, prosperity, and good tidings among the Surigaonons.
FESTIVALS IN LUZON
-This festival is also celebrated in honor of the city's patron saint, Señor San Nicolas de Tolentino.
 PANAGBENGA FESTIVAL
 KADAYAWAN FESTIVAL
-This festival is a month-long celebration that takes place in Baguio every February.
-The Kadayawan Festival is an annual festival that takes place in the city of Davao on the third week of August.
-The term "panagbenga" means "season of blooming."
-The name of the festival is derived from a warm and friendly greeting "Madayaw" which describes something
-Some of the dances are inspired by the Bendian, a dance of celebration by the Ibaloi of the Cordillera region. that is good, valuable, beautiful, or superior.

 FERTILITY DANCE AT OBANDO -This festival is a thanksgiving for plentiful bounties and good harvest.

-Populary known as Sayaw sa Obando, this fertility dance is part of the Obando Fertility Rites, festival
celebrated annually every May in Obando, Bulacan.
THE BASICS OF CHEER DANCE AND CHEERLEADING
-Considered as a Catholic festival, locals and pilgrims dance and sing in the streets of Obando to honor the
MOTIONS
town's three patron saints: San Pascual, Santa Clara, and Nuestra Señora de Salambao.
Motions are one of the basic foundations of cheerleading and an essential skill that all cheerleaders can work
FESTIVALS IN VISAYAS
on and try to master. More importantly, you need to keep up on it so you can retain those skills.
 DINAGYANG FESTIVAL

-The Dinagyang Festival is a religious and cultural festival held yearly in Iloilo City.

-The term "dinagyang" is an Ilonggo term for revelry or merrymaking.

- The Dinagyang Festival is usually held on the fourth Sunday of January but is sometimes celebrated after the
Sinulog Festival in Cebu and the Ati-atihan Festival in Kalibo, Aklan.

-The celebration honors the Christianization of the natives and honors the patron saint Santo Niño, whom may
Ilonggo believes is miraculous, especially in times of drought and famine.

 ATI-ATIHAN FESTIVAL

-The Ati-atihan Festival is held in January, usually on the third Sunday, in the Island of Kalibo, Aklan.

-The term "ati-atihan" means to "make believe "Ati's or "to be like Ati
The Very Basics Building The Other Motions

FIST 1. One arm in a T and one arm in a broken T creates the bow and arrow motion.
2. One arm in a high V and one in a low V creates the diagonal.
3. One arm in a high V and the other in a low punch across creates the K motion.
4. One high touchdown and one T creates an L.
5. Conversely, one low touchdown arm and one T create a low L.

JUMPS

Jumps are often used in cheer dance routines and chants. Jumps draw attention from spectators, and when
done correctly, they give performance a certain appearance of difficulty.

SPREAD EAGLE TOE TOUCH TUCK

RIGHT OR LEFT HURDLE PIKE PIKE OUT

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HIP-HOP/STREET DANCE 4. Boogaloo

-Street Dance is the umbrella term for all dances that have evolved outside closed spaces such as dance Boogaloo consists mostly loose movements using the hips and legs.
studios. These are dance styles performed in any available open space such as streets, parks, and school yards,
It gives the illusion that the performer has no bones. It is close related to popping, where dancers typically roll
etc.
the head, hips, legs, and knees.
-The term is used to describe vernacular dances in urban context. A vernacular dance is a dance that
5. Social Dances
"naturally" developed as part of everyday living in a particular community.
Also known as 80s party dances, they became popular in the 1980s as hit dances at the time were modified by
-The common style of street dance are traditional jazz, urban folk dance, and hip-hop. The most prominent of
club dancers.
these styles, however, is hip-hop.

-Specifically, hip-hop dance is an extremely energetic type of street dance performed to hip-hop music.

-It is unique in such a way that it allows its dancers to express their personalities, to move freely, and to be
creative. It often makes use of freestyle or improvised moves.

-It is important to take note that the term street dance is also used to identify dances that are usually
performed during festivals and school activities. In that context, the dance is usually performed in tribal and
native instrumental music. Such street dances involve a much larger number of participants, with no
movements are limited and repetitive.

THE BASIC OF STREET DANCE AND HIP-HOP

FIVE BASIC ELEMENTS OF HIP-HOP DANCE

1. Breaking

-Breaking or breakdancing is a style in hip-hop that incorporates "cool;" moves and spins.

-These are composed of different movements performed at various levels: downrock (performed near the
floor), uprock (performed while standing), freeze moves (poses), and power moves (acrobatics).

-Breakdancers are often called b-boys or b-girls, or breakers.

2. Popping

-This elements was invented in Fresno, California by Sam Solomon.

-Popping primarily consists of quick contractions and relaxation of muscles, causing a jerk in the body.

3. Locking

-This style was created by Don Campbell and was first introduced by his crew, The Lockers, in Los Angeles.

-Locking is a style that involves a series of quick movements, "locking" into positions, then holding the
positions for a few seconds.