Alvarez, Ronilyn Mae A. PE2 3-2 M PE302BSN I-A February 2, 2015

Fundamental Arm and Feet PositionsVery expressive movements of the feet and arms characterize Philippine folk dances. These movements are a combination of thefive fundamental positionsof thearmsandfeetwhether the pace of the dance steps is slow or fast.

Arms Positions:

First position- raise arms to a circle in front of the chest.

Second position open up arms sideward, raised below shoulder level with a graceful curve.

Third position raise one arm overhead while other arm remains in 2nd position.

Fourth position raise one arm in front of chest in a half circle, while one arm remains overhead.

Fifth position raise both arms overhead in a graceful curve.

Feet Positions:

First position bring heels close to touch; toes apart.

Second position bring feet apart sideward.

Third position bring the heel of one foot to touch the instep of the other foot.

Fourth position bring one foot in front of the other foot to walk strike.

Fifth position bring the heel of one foot to touch the toe of the other.

Source: http://uchsmapeh.blogspot.com/2011/01/five-fundamental-positions-of-arms-and.html

Philippine Folk Dance Terms

DANCE TERMS COMMON TO FOLK DANCES

BOW OR SALUDO Partners bow to each other to opposite dancers or to the audience. This term is of Spanish origin.

BRUSH Weight on one foot, swing the free foot in an arch, so that the ball or heel strikes the floor at lowest point of the arch. This may be done forward, sideward, or backward.

CLOCKWISE Like the motion on the handle of the clock moving to the left, when facing the center of an imaginary circle. Right shoulder is toward the center when moving forward.

COUNTER CLOCKWISE The reverse direction of clockwise, the hands of the clock moving to the right, when facing center of an imaginary circle when moving forward.

CUT Quick change of weight from one foot to the other displacing the supporting foot.

DO-SI-DO or DOS-A-DOS Two people walk toward each other, pass by the right shoulder step sideward to the right and return to position walking backward, passing left shoulder.

DRAW The free foot is drawn toward the foot, which supports the body weight, by pressing the toes against the floor as the close is made. With or without transfer of weight.

FREE FOOT The foot not supporting the weight of the body.

FREE HAND The hand not doing anything.

HOP Spring on the supporting foot, and land on the same foot. INSIDE FOOT The foot near one's partner when they stand side by side.

INSIDE HAND The hand near one's partner when they stand side by side.

JUMP Spring from one or two feet and land on both feet.

LEAP Spring on the supporting foot and land on the other foot.

OUTSIDE FOOT The foot away from one's partner when they stand side by side.

OUTSIDE HAND The hand away from one's partner when they stand side by side.

OPPOSITE The person standing in opposite position across the set.

PARTNER Girl to right of Boy and Boy to left of Girl.

PLACE To put the foot (flat) in any desired position without putting weight on it.

POINT Touch toe or ball of free foot on floor and remains there briefly.

PIVOT Turning on ball, heel, of one or both feet on a fixed place.

SET A unit formation of two or more couples.

SLIDE To glide one foot along the floor smoothly, with or no transfer of weight.

STAMP To bring down one foot forcibly on the floor with or without transfer of weight.

STEP With the weight on one foot, shift the weight into the other foot.

SUPPORTING FOOT The foot carrying the weight of the body.

TAP Toe or ball of free foot is placed momentarily on floor and lifted again immediately. TOUCH See point.

WHIRL To turn fast by executing small steps in place to right or left.

DANCE TERMS WITH FOREIGN ORIGIN AND FILIPINO DANCE TERMS USED IN FILIPINO DANCES ABRASETE This term is of Spanish origin. Girl at the right side of Boy, holds his R arm with her L hand, free hands down at the sides.

BILAO Hands in front, parallel to each other at waist level, elbows close to the wrist, palms down. Reverse the position of the hands with palms up and down alternatively.

CABECERAS The couples (head pairs) occupying the width of the hall in a square formation. This is of Spanish origin.

COSTADOS The couples (side pairs) occupying the length of the hall in a square formation. This is of Spanish origin.

CROSS-OVER Two couples are opposite each other. Each couple proceeds to opposite place, the Girls pass by their L shoulders between the Boys. Boys bow to each other when they meet at the middle, then follow the Girls to the opposite place. Partners turn right about upon reaching the opposite place. Girls stand at partners' right side.

HAPAY To flourish or offer a handkerchief, a hat or a glass of wine. This is a Tagalog dance term.

HAYON_HAYON This is a Visayan term meaning to place one forearm in front and the other behind the waist.

JALEO Partners stand with R (L) elbows almost touching. Using walking or any kind of dance steps they turn once around clockwise (counter clockwise). This is a Tagalog term of Spanish origin.

KUMINTANG Moving the hand from the wrist either clockwise or in counter clockwise direction. This is an Ilocano dance term.

MASIWAK To turn the hand from the wrist half-way clockwise then raise and lower wrist once or twice. This is an Ibanag dance term.

PANADYAK With body weight on L (R) foot, stamp R (L) foot in 4TH. In front, then tap same foot close to L (R), arms in reverse "T" position, hands doing the "kumintang" on the stamp.

PATAY To bend the head down so that the forehead touches the R (L) forearm or the crook of the R (L) elbow while the L (R) hand supports lightly the palm of the R (L) hand. This is usually done with the L (R) foot pointing in rear and knees slightly bent. This is an Ilocano dance term.

SALOK To scoop or swing the arm downward upward in front of the body, the trunk following the movement of the scooping arm. Free hand in 5th position or holding skirt. This is a Tagalog term.

SAROK Cross the R (L) foot in front of the L (R) foot, bend the body slightly forward and cross the hand down in front R (L) over L (R). This is a Visayan term.

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