UNIVERSITY OF CAGAYAN VALLEY

(formerly Cagayan Colleges Tuguegarao)

VICTOR VENTURA PEREZ (VVP) CAMPUS,
TUGUEGARAO CITY, CAGAYAN VALLEY, PHILIPPINES 3500
BALZAIN CAMPUS: (078) 844-1147 Local 218 – (Trunk Line)(078) 844-8978 – (Fax)
[email protected]
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Grade Level/
Name of Student: ___________________________________ Strand and Block: _____________
Subject: ___________________________________ Teacher: PHOBE KATE M. BACUD

TOPIC WORLD OF DANCE ( Dance As An Art)

The Philippines boasts a thriving dance culture that combines modern styles, Spanish
colonial influences, and indigenous customs. In the nation, dance is used to convey
social, cultural, and historical themes in addition to being an artistic medium.
In this module, you will explore about the Philippine dances which plays a central role in
celebrating community life, spirituality, and cultural heritage. Each region has unique
dances that reflect its local customs, religious beliefs, and legends. In recent decades,
OVERVIEW OF THE TOPIC
the Philippine dance scene has expanded to include modern and contemporary dance
forms influenced by Western culture, hip-hop, ballet, and more. Pioneers in Filipino
modern dance, such as Alice Reyes, introduced a Filipino interpretation of modern ballet
and contemporary movements, integrating Filipino themes and folk dance elements.
Dance in the Philippines is not just entertainment; it’s a vehicle for preserving cultural
identity, promoting social issues, and pushing artistic boundaries.
• To be familiar with folk dance in general and the Philippine folk dance in
particular
• Describe the nature and background of the different types of dances; and
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Appreciate the value of the different types of dance in improving fitness and
wellness, and:
• Write an essay of the benefits of dance

PART 1. CONTENT AND DISCUSSION:

What Are Folk Dances?

⮚ Folk dances are the indigenous dances of any specific “folk” or the common people.
⮚ They are traditional, customary, or recreational dance forms of a given country which have evolved naturally and
have been handed down across generations.
⮚ Folk dances are related to everything of importance in our daily lives, such as customs, rituals, and occupations of a
specific group of people.
⮚ According to Duggan, Schlottmann, and Rutledge (1948), “folk dance became the overt expression of emotions and
ideas which were peculiarly significant or the re-enactment of customs and events constituting an important part of
their history and patterns of daily living.”
⮚ It is “a traditional mode of expression that employs bodily movements of redundant patterns linked to definitive
features of rhythmic beats or music”.

Philippine Folk Dance Should Have the Following Characteristics

1. It is traditional.
2. It has an expressive behavior.
3. Simple, basic rhythm dominates the folk dance and establishes the pattern of movement.
4. It is created by an unknown choreographer or by communal efforts.
5. It performs a function in the life of the (folk) people.

Major Regional Classifications of Philippine Folk Dances

1. Tribal dances from the Cordilleras
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(formerly Cagayan Colleges Tuguegarao)
VICTOR VENTURA PEREZ (VVP) CAMPUS,
TUGUEGARAO CITY, CAGAYAN VALLEY, PHILIPPINES 3500
BALZAIN CAMPUS: (078) 844-1147 Local 218 – (Trunk Line)(078) 844-8978 – (Fax)
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These include non-Christian dances from the Cordilleras.

2. Lowland Christian dances
Influenced by Hispanic and European cultures, these are dances coming from places with Western influences such as
that of the Tagalogs, Ilokanos, Pampangueños, Pangasinense, Bisayans, and Bicolanos.
3. Muslim dances
Influenced by Arabic and Indo-Malayan cultures, these are dances from the people of the Southern Islands of the
Philippines such as in Mindanao and Sulu. These dances are influenced by Arabic and Indo-Malayan cultures.

Philippine Folk Dances, Regardless of Their Classifications, May Also Be Categorized As…
1. Life-cycle dances
2. Festival dances
3. Occupational dances
4. Ritual and ceremonial dances
5. Game dances
6. Joke and trickster dances
7. Mimetic or drama dances
8. War dances
9. Social amenities dances

NOTE: For a video demonstration of the fundamental arm and foot positions used in folk dancing, see this link.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0a_278zi9M

What Is Ballet?

Here are several definitions of ballet from different authors:

Ballet, according to Arnold Haskell (1965), is a: “combination of the arts of dancing, poetry, music and painting. The
essential quality of the ballet dancer is grace that is phrasing, fluidity, harmony, the making of words into a poetic whole;
bound up with the reaction to music that goes far deeper than a purely rhythmic reaction”.

K. V. Burian (1963) further affirms that: “Ballet is an artistic, programmatic, scenic dance accompanied by music. It is
basically a special and generically unique form, which resulted from the synthesis, collaboration, and equilibrium of several
different types of art. The art of gesture and mime interprets, by specific means of expression, the thematic and emotional
content of the scenario on which it is based, bringing the poet’s ideas to life, presenting the story with all its conflicts, plots,
and solutions”.

Ballet in the Philippines

• In 1915, distinguished ballet dancer Paul Nijinsky performed classical ballet at the Manila Hotel Roof Garden.
• In 1927, dancer, teacher, and choreographer Luva Adameit came to the Philippines and started a ballet school
named Cosmopolitan Ballet and Dancing School.
• From then on, ballet has thrived in the country and brought a number of foreign teachers and performers to perform
and teach as well. It paved the way for “a receptive outlook towards the artistic values of the art form”.

Basic Dance Positions in Ballet

 UNIVERSITY OF CAGAYAN VALLEY
(formerly Cagayan Colleges Tuguegarao)
VICTOR VENTURA PEREZ (VVP) CAMPUS,
TUGUEGARAO CITY, CAGAYAN VALLEY, PHILIPPINES 3500
BALZAIN CAMPUS: (078) 844-1147 Local 218 – (Trunk Line)(078) 844-8978 – (Fax)
[email protected]
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

NOTE:
For a video demonstration of the fundamental arm and foot positions used in folk dancing, see this link.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAKfOX0xoLs

Some Mime Movements Used in Classical Ballet

 UNIVERSITY OF CAGAYAN VALLEY
(formerly Cagayan Colleges Tuguegarao)
VICTOR VENTURA PEREZ (VVP) CAMPUS,
TUGUEGARAO CITY, CAGAYAN VALLEY, PHILIPPINES 3500
BALZAIN CAMPUS: (078) 844-1147 Local 218 – (Trunk Line)(078) 844-8978 – (Fax)
[email protected]
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

What Is Modern Dance?

Modern dance, a term to describe contemporary dance, is a style of dancing where dancers are free to express their
feelings through movements without adhering to any rules in dance particularly those of ballet.

Characteristics of Modern Dance

• Technique
✔ This teaches the dancer to control his/her body and making it an instrument.
✔ This also provides the skills of dance movement to make the body move efficiently and with precision.
✔ Famous techniques in modern dance are Graham Technique, Humphrey-Weidman Technique, Limón
Technique, Cunningham Technique, Hawkins Technique, Horton Technique, and Nikolais/Louis Technique.
• Improvisation
✔ This refers to the spontaneous movement performed by dancers in response to suggestions by the
choreographer.
✔ Various images, ideas, feelings, or other stimulating events may be used as motivations.
• Choreography
✔ Modern dance allows choreographic freedom.
✔ The form in this dance mostly represents the personal and emotional experiences of its creators.
✔ The intent and style of the dance choreography are not limited to certain areas or subject matters, giving
the choreographers freedom to choose their own.
• Basic Modern Dance Skills

Dance Walk
✔ An even rhythm pattern in which an alternate transfer of weight occurs from one foot to the other
✔ Directions: forward, backward, sideward (grapevine action)

• Run
✔ An even rhythm pattern in which there is an alternate transference of weight from one foot to the other
✔ Faster than a walk and requires more energy
✔ Uses include covering distance, changing direction, gaining momentum for another movement or gaining
height
• Triplet (plié, relevé, relevé)
✔ Basic modern dance experience performed in an even ¾ meter with each step requiring a complete change
of weight
✔ Consists of one step with a slight flexion of ankle, knee and hip (plié), followed by two steps on half-toe
(relevé)
✔ Done with alternate feet (R L L / L R R)
• Waltz
Even rhythm with counts 1 2 3/ 1 2 3/
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(formerly Cagayan Colleges Tuguegarao)
VICTOR VENTURA PEREZ (VVP) CAMPUS,
TUGUEGARAO CITY, CAGAYAN VALLEY, PHILIPPINES 3500
BALZAIN CAMPUS: (078) 844-1147 Local 218 – (Trunk Line)(078) 844-8978 – (Fax)
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• Gallop
✔ Two steps performed in uneven rhythm 1 & 2/ 1 & 2/, long-short, long-short
✔ One foot always maintains the lead
• Chassé/Slide
✔ Uneven rhythm with counts 1 & / 2 &/ with one foot maintaining the lead
✔ Smoother in quality than gallop
✔ Emphasis placed on the gliding action of the leading foot, following foot cuts under, body weight is lifted
sharply as this takes place in either through third position or fourth position
• Jumps
✔ Basic (Sauté)
✔ Échappé
✔ Sissone
• Leap
✔ Jet
✔ Prance
• Falling
✔ Simple side fall
✔ Simple forward fall
✔ Overcurves (Glissade)
✔ Tombé
✔ Front falls ‒ simple, Swedish fall, front sliding fall
✔ Back fall
✔ Spiral fall
• Rolls
✔ Leg roll
✔ Forward roll
✔ Backward roll
• Turns
✔ Three step turn
✔ Cross over turn (Soutenu/ turn)
✔ Chainé
✔ Grapevine
✔ Coupé turn
✔ Pas de Bourrée turn
✔ Pique turn
✔ Pirouette

NOTE: Your teacher will send you a video presentation via Messenger.

PASS YOUR ACTIVITY ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 21, 2024

PART 2. LEARNING TASK

TASK 1:
Answer the following questions in an essay format after reading and reviewing the topic. Write your answers on a 1 whole
sheet of paper. 3 points each
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(formerly Cagayan Colleges Tuguegarao)
VICTOR VENTURA PEREZ (VVP) CAMPUS,
TUGUEGARAO CITY, CAGAYAN VALLEY, PHILIPPINES 3500
BALZAIN CAMPUS: (078) 844-1147 Local 218 – (Trunk Line)(078) 844-8978 – (Fax)
[email protected]
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

1. Why is there a need to study and learn folk dance?

2. How do traditional and folk dances give empowerment to the culture of its different origins?
3. How does folk dance contribute to self-worth and identity?
4. What is the purpose of modern dance?
5. Is ballet dancing a good workout?
6. In your opinion, how does ballet affect the general fitness of a person?

TASK 2:
“FAMILY MOVES”

You may have noticed that the members of your family have typical gestures and movements that they do all of the
time.Especially when they are expressing themselves to the rest of the family.
Decide on two or more typical movements for each member of the family.
Combine these gestures with the basic arm and feet position of either ballet or folk dance then record it.
Put some music to your dance and perform it for your household.
If you have a sibling, perhaps create the dance with them about your parents.
Send your video through my gmail account: [email protected]

Rubric:
SKILL-10
MUSICALITY-10
EFFORT-10
OVERALL PERFORMANCE-10
TOTAL- 40

PART 3. REFERENCES

Health (Sampaloc, Manila: Rex Store, Inc., 2017), page 9-14, 22-23, 43, 53-54, 83.
Jose P. Doria, Madonna C. Gonzales, Lawrence Jay Sedilla, Janeth Cagulang, Physical Education & Health-Grade 9:
Learner’s Material (Pasig City: Department of Education, 2014), page 125, 149-152