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Alvarez, Ronilyn Mae A.

PE2 3-2 M PE302

BSN I-A

February 2, 2015

Fundamental Arm and Feet Positions


Very expressive movements of the feet
and arms characterize Philippine folk
dances. These movements are a
combination of the five fundamental
positions of the arms and feet whether
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.

Fourth position bring one foot in front


of the other foot to walk strike.

Second position bring feet apart


sideward.

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-armsand.html

Third position bring the heel of one


foot to touch the instep of the other foot.

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.

Source: http://raizhelle18.tripod.com/thesis/lesson1b.html

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