DEVELOPING YOUR FITNESS THROUGH

LOCAL/INDIGENOUS DANCES
Quarter IV
MODULE 1:
Congratulations! You made it through Quarter III! This time, you will proceed
with something different. You will not just learn about fitness and sports, you will be
made to trace your cultural roots while improving your fitness.

EXPLORE Your Understanding

In this learning phase you will be given activities to diagnose and
activate your prior knowledge.
Your expectations and tentative
understandings will also be revealed through different questions prepared. At the
end of this module, you are expected to have a thorough knowledge and skill in the
execution and performance of Local/Indigenous Philippine Dances which will be
assessed using the following criteria: mastery of steps, execution and behavior
during performance.
Activity No. 1: DANCE PERCEPTION SURVEY
In this survey questionnaire are statements which pertain to your engagement
in the performance of dance. In a separate sheet of paper accomplish this by putting
a check () mark to the column corresponding your response to the given
statements.
Agree

Disagree

Maybe

1. Folk Dances are good forms of entertainment.

2. Folk Dances are better than any other genre
or form of dance.
3. Dance is an important aspect of my life.
4. Dance is an excellent form of exercise.
5. The performance of dance in my family is
highly appreciated.
6. I believe that dance can be a medium for
cultural education among youth.
7. Dance I think is also a means of training the
youth for good character.
8. Folk Dances performance is a shameful
experience.
9. Folk Dances shall only be performed for
foreigners.
10. Dance can be a catalyst for social change.

Points to Ponder:
Based from your responses to the survey questionnaire above, write in your
notebook a 2 paragraph essay about your impression on Folk Dance or Dance in
general.
Activity No. 2: TRACING THE ORIGIN OF THE FOLK DANCE THROUGH ITS
COSTUME
This activity will assess whether or not you are familiar with our Folk Dances
by the costumes worn by models. In each number, write only P if the costume worn
is for Philippine Folk Dances, F if the costume worn is for Foreign Dances of NonFolk Dance.
1.)_____

2.)_____

6.)____

7.)_____

3.)_____

8.)______

4.) _____

9.)______

5.) _____

10.)_____

Points to ponder:
1. What do costumes tell about Dances or Folk Dances?
2. How do Philippine Folk Dance costumes differ from foreign dance costumes?
3. Are costumes an important aspect of cultural performances and dances?
How?
4. Is it proper to laugh at a native or performer performing dance of the
Cordilleras wearing G-Strings? Why? Why not?
Activity No. 3: DIAGNOSING PRIOR KNOWLEDGE ON LOCOMOTOR AND NONLOCOMOTOR MOVEMENTS
This activity is designed to diagnose your prior knowledge on the different
locomotor and non-locomotor movements. Choose from among the terms inside the
box below the answer to the descriptions stated in each number.
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Hop
Leap
Step
Walk
Run

Protract
Depress
Slide
Jump
Circumduction

Retract
Abduct
Gallop
Sustain
Rotation

Elevate
Adduct
Skip
Suspend
Flexion

1. To step in one foot and land on the other foot.

2. Transferring your weight from one foot to the other.
3. Step in one foot and land on the same foot.
4. Series of steps.
5. Rapid or fast execution of walking steps.
6. Combination of step and a hop in one count.
7. Transfer of weight from one foot to the other while gliding on the floor.
8. Step and cut in one count.
9. Moving a body part forward.
10. Moving a body part backward.
11. To decrease the angle of a joint.
12. Moving a body part sideward, away from the midline of the body.
13. Moving a body segment towards the midline of the body.
14. To lower the body or a body segment.
15. To raise the body or a body segment.
16. To spring on one or both feet and land on both feet.
17. To twist right and/or left a body segment.
18. To form a cone by turning around clockwise or counterclockwise a body
segment.
19. To suddenly stop a movement.
20. To smoothly continue a movement.
Activity No. 4:`

WHY DANCE?

Heres a diagram which indicates the hierarchical benefits derived from

performing dances. Write in your notebook a paragraph of 200 words expressing
your interpretation of the given flowchart.
Physical Fitness

Social change

Cultural Education
Training for Discipline and Character
Imitation/Mimicry

So many things to do, so little time! Stay put, because you have a lot
more to do
FIRM-UP Your Understanding
In this phase, you will be introduced with the two
classifications of movements, the basic steps of Folk Dance, their
patterns and basic rhythm. Follow carefully the instructions given for your mastery of
all these things will help you perform the dance literature of the indigenous Folk
Dance required of you to perform at the end of this module which will be assessed
based from the following criteria: mastery of the steps, execution and behavior
during performance.
READ AND YOU WILL UNDERSTAND
Reading 1. Locomotor and Non-Locomotor Movements
Locomotor Movements
These are movements that allow you to move from one place to another. It is
canned from two words, locos which means place and motor which means
movement. Locomotor movements are also called linear movements. They include
the following:

Step
This is the basis of all locomotor movements. It is
defined as transfer of weight from one foot to the other. Try one! Stand
with your weight equally distributed to both of your feet. Now, let your
right foot carry it all. You got it! Thats what you call a step!
Walk
Series of steps executed by both of your feet
alternately in any direction.
Run
Rapid execution of walking steps. Series of
walking steps executed quickly in any direction.
Slide
To glide over the floor with one foot leading. It
may be performed alternately by your right and left foot.
Hop
To hop is to spring or take-off from the floor with
one foot and land on the same foot.
Leap
To spring on one foot and land on the other foot.
Jump
To spring on one or both feet and land on both
feet.
Gallop
a combination of step and a cut in one
count. To cut is to displace the weight-bearing foot with the other.
Skip
a combination of step and hop in one count.

Non-Locomotor movements
These are movements that are performed in stationary position. They dont
allow you to move from one place to the other. They also called as axial movements
because they are performed with reference to an axis. They are:
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Flexion
It is the act of decreasing the angle of a joint.
Another term for flexion is bending. If you bend a joint, like your elbow
or knee, you are performing flexion.
Extension This is the opposite of flexion. You are extending
if you are increasing the angle of a joint. Stretching is another word for
extension.
Protraction If you move your head forward or punch an
imaginary opponent forward, you are doing protraction. It is moving a
body segment forward.
Retraction The opposite of protraction. If you reverse the
forward movement, that is, to move it backward, you are doing
retraction.
Abduction To abduct is to move a body segment sideward
away from the midline of the body.
Adduction The opposite of abduction. It is to move a body
segment towards the midline of the body from the side.
Rotation
To rotate is to twist a body segment to the right or
left. Only a limited number of joints are capable of performing this
movement. They include the neck and waist joint. If you twist you
head or trunk to the right or left, you are doing rotation.
Circumduction
This is a movement which is only permitted
by a ball and socket joint like that of the shoulder and hips. Try
executing a circular movement from your shoulder with your elbows
locked and fingers drawing an imaginary circle. Thats it! Thats
circumduction. You have just formed a cone with your circle and the
whole of your arm.
Elevation
To elevate is to raise the body or a body segment
upward.
Depression The opposite of elevation. This is to move the
body or a body segment down by decreasing the angle of a concerned
joint.
Supination If you lye on the floor with your back against it,
making you face upward, you are doing supination. Another example
of this movement is when your forearm forward and let your palm face
upward.
Pronation This is done when you lye facing the floor or your
bed. It also done by extending your forearm forward and let your palm
face downward allowing your radius bone to twist over your ulna.
Sustain
To sustain is to execute a flowing and con tenuous
movement.
Suspend
To suddenly stop a movement.

Activity No. 1: MOVEMENT IMPROVISATION

In this activity, you will be tasked to create your own combination of
movements using the locomotor and non-locomotor movements you have just
learned. You can do it. You are more creative than you think you were!

1. Get a video of your favorite dance routine of your choice genre. You may
have it in VCD, DVD or even in your cellphone or digicam.
2. Analyze the dance routine. Try listing as many locomotor and non-locopmotor
movements as you can see from the performers.
3. As you watch the routine again and again, try familiarizing the movements on
your own.
4. The movements might be too hard for you to imitate thats why you improvise.
You create your own movement which is simpler than what you saw from the
routine.
5. Find a music that energizes you. Match the steps you have created with your
chosen music.
6. Videotape your work, submit to your teacher for feedback. In the absence of
videocam or any recording device, present your work to your teacher in
person.
Reading 2. Folk Dance and its Basic Steps and Rhythm
Folk Dance is a dance genre which is primarily performed for social functions
by people with little or no training usually to traditional music which is a product of
inherited tradition which is passed from one generation to another.
Classifications According to Cultural Origin
Cordillera Dances
These are dances of the Kalingas, Ifugaos and
other ethnolinguistic groups of the Cordillera mountains. They are known for their
distinct costumes such as G-strings and tapis and grounded movements which is
a reflection of their daily routine.
Spanish-Influenced Dances These dances are a reflection of Spanish
culture merged with that of ours. From the costumes alone, you can really tell
whether its a Spanish-influenced Folk Dance or not. Males swear the barong
tagalong and females wear the maria clara of different elaborate designs.
Rural Dances These are dances which reflect the true spirit and
character of the Filipino people. They wear peasantoccupational costumes but
reflect in their movements activities of fishing, farming, courtship and merrymaking. Some others mimic movements of animals like birds, fish and others.
Muslim Dances The are dances of the exotic southern part of the country.
They mirror the character and colorful culture of Muslims as seen in their discrete
expression and brightly colored silk costumes.
Tribal and Indigenous Dances
These dances are of tribal origin.
They reflect the culture and ways of a specific tribal group in any point of the
country. They may be from Luzon, Visayas or Mindanao.

Activity No. 1: COSTUMES AND DANCES

In this activity, you will be tasked to tell whether the costume shown is worn in
any of the five (5) Folk Dance classifications discussed. Write only the letter of the
Folk Dance that wears the costume given in each number.
A. Cordillera B. Spanish-Influenced

C. Rural

2.)

1.)

4.)

D. Muslim

E. Tribal

3.)

5.)

Reading 3. FUNDAMENTAL FEET AND ARM POSITIONS

There are five (5) basic arm and feet positions. They are named as 1st, 2nd,
3 , 4 and 5th positions of arms and feet. Look at the illustrations below. Try to
imitate them as you see each of the positions. Be very critical with the details of the
positions.
rd

th

ARM POSITIONS

FEET POSITIONS

Activity No.1: VIDEORECORDING

Based from the illustrations above, have your own documentation of your
execution of the fundamental positions of the arms and feet. You can have it in your
cellphone if you dont have other video recording devices. Let you teacher see how
you are doing with the fundamental positions in dance for feedbacking.
Reading 4. BASIC STEPS IN FOLK DANCE
Folk Dance steps are classified into two. 2 4 and 3 4 time dance steps. 2 4
time dance steps have the following basic counting:
1, 2
1 and 2
and 1 and 2
1, 2 and
On the other hand, 3 4 time dance steps have the following counting:
1, 2, 3
1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3 for two measures
You will be introduced with some basic steps which will later be needed in
interpreting your choice Local/Indigenous Philippine Folk Dance. These
Local/Indigenous Folk Dances include Sua-Ko-Sua, Idudu, Subli and Maglalatik.
2 4 TIME DANCE STEPS
NAME OF STEP
Touch Step
Walk
Change Step
Hop Step
Close Step
Mincing
Cross Step
Bleking

STEP PATTERN/COUNTING (RHYTHM)

Step R sideward (ct. 1), Point L in Front of R (ct. 2)
Step R forward (ct. 1), Step L forward (ct. 2)
Step R (ct. 1), Close Step L to R (ct. and), Step R in
Place (ct. 2)
Step R sideward (ct. 1), Hop R in place (ct. 2)
Step R sideward (ct. 1), Close Step L to R (ct. 2)
Point L in place (ct. and), Step R in place (ct. 1), Point L
in place (ct. and), Step R in place (ct. 2)
Step R across L (ct. 1), Step L sideward L (ct. 2)
Step R. in place (ct. 1), Heel Place L in front (ct. 2)

3 4 TIME DANCE STEPS

NAME OF STEP
Waltz
Cross Waltz
Waltz Balance
Waltz turn

STEP PATTERN/COUNTING (RHYTHM)

Step R sideward (ct. 1), Close Step L to R (ct. 2), Step
R in place (ct. 3)
Cross Step R over L (ct. 1), Step L sideward L (ct. 2),
Step R in place (ct. 3)
Step R forward (ct. 1), Step L close to R and raise
heels (ct. 2), heels down (ct. 3)
Step R sideward (ct. 1), Close Step L to R and pivot
turn R (ct. 2), Step R in place (ct. 3)

Activity No.1: RHYTHMIC DANCING

In this activity, you are tasked to perform the given steps following the proper
step pattern and counting on your own. After which, try to perform them in time with
any Folk Dance music that matches its rhythm.
1. Look for a Folk Dance music in 2 4 and 3 4 time. If you dont have any, try to
ask for the assistance of your teacher or anybody in your family or friends who
is an enthusiast of Folk Dance.
2. If you are performing the steps in time with music you found, you are doing
well. If not, try to secure feedback from your teacher, family members or
friends who have skills and knowledge in Folk Dancing.
3. Based from the given feedbacks, improve your performance.

Points to Ponder:
Write your answer to the following question in your notebook:

How do you feel while performing the basic steps of local and indigenous
folk dances?

How do these dance activities help you achieve the desired level of
fitness?
Activity No. 2. INTERNET RESEARCH/VIDEO SEARCH
Search over the internet or VCD/DVD stores videos of the suggested
Local/Indigenous Philippine Folk Dances to be learned (Sua-Ko-Sua, Idudu,
Maglalatik, Subli). Watch the videos carefully. Answer the following questions in
your notebook:
Activity No. 3. CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

 What are distinct and unique among the Local/Indigenous Philippine Folk
Dances seen?
 What do the costumes, props and accessories of local and indigenous tell
about the dances you have seen?
 What are common to all the Folk Dances?
 How are cultural expressions expressed in the dances seen??
 Have you seen any of the basic steps learned in the videos? How were
they executed?
 Would you consider folk dancing a lifetime activity? Why?

Youve passed the challenge! Now, youre ready for another.

Welcome to the 3rd phase of this module!

DEEPEN Your Understanding

In this phase you will be provided with enhancement
activities for you to rethink, revisit and refine your understanding of
the benefits derived from participation in Local Indigenous
Philippine Folk Dances.
Activity No. 1. DANCE INTERPRETATION
In this activity, you will be provided with the literature of the four suggested
Local Indigenous Philippine Folk Dances together with their corresponding music.
1. Choose one from among them and interpret the instructions/directions
indicated in the literature.
2. Try to master the steps and the sequence of dance figures.
3. Report to your teacher and perform your dance or ask a family member or a
friend who is an enthusiast of Local Indigenous Philippine Folk Dances to
provide feedback to your performance.
4. Consider the given feedbacks.
Activity No. 2. DRESSTECH
In this activity, you will be given time to prepare for your final presentation.
1. Based from your researched videos and from the dance literature you have
chosen, consider the costumes, accessories and other relative implements
used in the dance.
2. Prepare all the needed materials, costumes and accessories.
Activity No. 3. CHECKING FOR MASTERY OF YOUR UNDERSTANDING
Make documentation, in any form, of your preparation of your final output.
Include your impression to the activity, and your understanding of the benefits
derived from participation in Folk Dance. If possible combine all media of
presentation from printed to audio-visual or even automated presentation of your
documentation. Submit it to your teacher for evaluation.

`What an energy! The activities given are somewhat tiring but you see,
you were able to finish them on time! You now proceed to the final
phase

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Transfer Your Understanding

In this phase, you will be performing your final output to your teacher. As has
been agreed previously, you will be assessed thoroughly using the criteria given in
the explore phase of your module.

Activity No. 1. PRESENTATION OF OUTPUT FOR EVALUATION

In this activity, prepare yourself for the final evaluation. You are to perform to
your teacher your prepared Local/Indigenous Philippine Folk Dance. Dont forget to
wear the proper costume and accessories, footwear and other implements required
of the dance.
Congratulations! You have successfully overcome this modules challenge.
Keep it up

Resources (Web sites, softwares, etc.)

26th National Folk Dance Workshop, A Classic Collection of Philippine Folk

Dances, 2006

National Folk Dance Workshop, SAYAW: Dances of The Philippine Islands,

Vol. 1

Francisca Reyes-Aquino, Compilation of Philippine Folk Dances, Vol. 4

Dioso, Intermediate Gymnastics

Carmen Andin, Rhythmic Activities

MAPEH Books

Web-based Resources

Materials/Equipment Needed:

Computer (Internet)
VCD/DVD copies of the suggested Local/Indigenous Folk Dances
VCD/DVD Player
Notebook
Illustrations

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