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Republic of the Philippines

Department of EducationRegional Office IX, Zamboanga Peninsula

PHYSICAL EDUCATIONQuarter 3 – Module 2 :

Folk Dance: (Forms of Philippine Folk Dance)

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Name of Learner: ___________________________

Grade & Section: ___________________________

Name of School: ___________________________

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This module is designed to walk you through understandingPhilippine Folk dances depicting Philippine cultures.

At the end of this module, you are expected to:

●Describe the nature and background of the dance. PE7RD-IIId-1●Execute the skills involved in the dance. PE7RD-IIId-h-4

OVERVIEWA country’s way of life and many other habits are often reflected in its

folk music. From these dances, you gain an understanding of why peoplefrom certain places act and live as they do, even though modern times mayhave changed the lifestyle from that of the days gone by. Since folk dancesdepict the character of the people, these dances were never intended to bechanged.

Philippine folk dance is one of the Philippine cultures that incorporateinfluences from immigrants and conquerors while Filipinos were working inthe fields, celebrating feasts, harvests, births and weddings. It is a truereflection of daily life of Filipinos in past centuries. Dances evolved fromdifferent regions which are distinct from one another as they are affected bythe region and culture.

What I Need To Know

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Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct, and FALSE if thestatement is wrong.

1. _____ Tinikling Dance is form of dance.

2. _____ Fundamental Position of Arms and Feet is a basic step for a

Folk dance.

3. _____ Philippine folk dance is the Philppine culture that incorporates

infuences from immigrants and conquerors while at the same time

maintaining their own national identity

4. _____ Folk dance is created and performed collectively by the ordinary

people.

5. _____ Creative folk dance is referred to character dances whose

choreography used folk steps and music

6. _____ Philippine folk dances are not diverse and include religious,

ceremonial,

7. _____ “One arm raised sideward, the other arm overhead” is First

position of Fundamental Position of the Arms.

8. _____ Singkil, Binasuan , Itik-Itik are examples of folk dance.

9. _____ Folk dance is a kind of exercise only.

10.____ All exercise must be having a Fundamental Position.

What I know

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Welcome to the first part of your lesson in Folk Dance! Ih this phase,you will be provided with activities that will activate your prior knowledge onthe lesson. From here, follow-up activities to elicit your tentativeunderstanding. As you go to the rest of activities, misconceptions andalternative conceptions you have in mind will be clarified. Finally, yourknowledge, considering its adequacy and relevance, will be assessed at theend of this phase.

Folk Dance refers to the dances created and performed collectively bythe ordinary people. The term usually includes: so called “ethnic dances”such as those of the cultural community in the Cordillera, in Mindoro,Palawan, Sulu, and Mindanao; and the rural or lowland Christian dances,among the groups, like the Ilocano, pangasinan, tagalog, Pampango, Bicol,Cebuano, Ilongo, will be given to Waray.

Folk dances may also be divided into “regional”, which refers to defersto dances particular to one locale or area; and the “national”, which are tothose performed all over the country. A related term is “creative folk dance”which refers to character dances whose choreography uses folk steps andmusic.

Philppine folk dances are diverse, and include religious, ceremonial,courtship, funeral, combative, torture, comic, and game dances. They havebeen named after saints, heroes, teachers, fereign steps or dances, theircountries or regions of origin, events, tribes, Philippine steps, a combinationof steps or of steps and places, and a combination of words.

Philippine folk dances other than religious, ceremonial, and a fewsocial are performed with attention to detail and after meticulous rehearsals.

Filipino ethnic groups still believe in the efficacy of dance as a meansof communicating with deity. Christianized Filipinos too dance to plead with,or to thank the Virgin Mary or a patron saint. As in Filipino religiosity, theinfluence of indigenous culture persists, despite colonization.

Insects, reptiles, fowls, birds, simians, medicinal and frangarantplants, edible shoots, the national flower, bamboo nodes, and the sound ofwind as it passess through the leaves have all been accorded recognition inPhilippine dance.

What’s In

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Activity 1

Process the activity with the following questions:

1. From the selection read, how do you describe folk dance?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. What do you think are the benefits that can be gained from thesedances?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. In your own understanding, how important is folk dance to you?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. What are the similarities and differences of folk dance with otherdance genres like ballet and ballroom dances you previously learned?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5. Would you consider participating in a folk dance presentation/competition?Why?___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Forms of Philippine Folk Dances

Rural DancesPerhaps the known and closest to the Filipino hearts are the dances

from the rural Christian lowlands: a country blessed with so much beauty.To the Filipinos, these dances illustrate the fiesta spirit and demonstrate alove of life. They express a joy in work, a love of life. They express a joy inwork, a love for music, and pleasure in the simplicities of life. Typical attirein the Rural Suite includes the colorful Balintawak and Patadyong andskirts for women, and Camisa de Chino and colored trousers for men.

Spanish Influence DancesThe coming of the Spaniards in the 16th century brought a new

influence in the Philippine life. A majority of the Filipinos were converted toRoman Catholicism. European cultural ideas spread and the Filipinosadapted and blended to meet the local conditions. These dances reachedtheir zenith in popularity around the turn of the century, particularly amongurban Filipinos. They are so named in honor of the legendary Maria Clara,who remains a symbol of the virtues and nobility of the Filipina woman.

What Is It

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Maria Clara was the chief female character of Jose Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere.Displaying a very strong Spanish influence, these dances were, nonetheless,“Filipinized” as evidence of the use of bamboo castanets and abanico, orAsian fan. Typical attire for these dances is the formal Maria Clara dressand Barong Tagalog, an embroidered long-sleeve shirt made of pineapplefiber.

Mindanao DancesMindanao and Sulu were never conquered by Spain. Islam was

introduced in the Philippines in the 12th century before the discovery of theislands by Magellan in 1521.

The dances in Muslim however predated the Muslim influence. LikeIpat wich was a dance to appease ancestral spirits. Before Islam, theMaguindanaons held the view that diseases are caused by tonong (ancestralspirits). Thus, a folk healer performs the pag-ipat while being possessed bythe tinunungan (spirit).

Another is the dance Baluang which creates the illusion of an angrymonkey, and is always performed by male dancers. The popularity of thisdance comes naturally, since the baluang, or monkey, enjoys an affectionateplace in Asian folklore.

Singkil was introduced after the 14th century. It was based on the epiclegend of Darangan of the Maranao people of Mindanao. It tells of the storyof a Muslim Princess, Gandingan who was caught in the middle of a forestduring an earthquake caused by the diwatas, or fairies of the forest.

Cordillera DancesThese are the dances of mountain tribes in Northern Luzon, such as

those of the Kalinga and Ifugao people. Cordillera, a name given by theSpanish Conquistadors when they first saw the mountain ranges. Meaning“knotted rope”, the Spanish term refers to the jumbled rolls and dips of thislong-range traversing the northern part of part of Luzon Island. Today, if oneis to generalize one of the six ethno-linguistics tribes as an “Igorot” isconsidered degrading. Living amidst the rice terraces that tower overNorthern Luzon are a people whose way of life existed long before anySpaniard or other foreigners stepped foot on the Philippines. The Bontoc,Ifugao, Benguet, Apayao, and the Kalinga tribes reign over Luzon’smountain terrain.

Ethnic/Tribal DancesThe cultural minorities that live in the hills and mountains

throughout the Philippine Archipelago considered dances as basic part oftheir lives. Their Culture and animistic beliefs predated Christianity andIslam. Dances are performed essentially for the gods. As in most ancientcultures, unlike the Muslim tribes in their midst, their dances arenonetheless closely intertwined with ceremonials and rituals.Rinambo and Talbeng are examples of these dances.

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Activity 2: Perfect Match

Directions: Identify the form of Philippine Folk Dances.

Write theletter ofyour

answerinsidethe boxbelow.

A B

1. 1. To the Filipinos, these dances illustrate thefiesta spirit and demonstrate a love of life andthey express a joy in work, a love for music, andpleasure in the simplicities of life.

a. CordilleraDances

2. 2. These are the dances of mountain tribes inNorthern Luzon, such as those of the Kalinga andthe Ifugao people. Living amidst the rice terracesexisted long before any Spaniard or otherforeigners stepped foot on the Philippines.

b. MindanaoDances

3. 3. The dances in Muslim predated the Musliminfluence. Where Baluang is performed andSingkil is introduced.

c. Ethnic/TribalDances

4. 4. These dances reached their zenith inpopularity around the turn of the century,particularly among urban Filipinos. They are sonamed in honor of the legendary Maria Clara, whoremains a symbol of the virtues and nobility of theFilipina woman.

d. Rural Dances

5. 5. Dances are performed essentially for thegods. As in most ancient cultures, unlike theMuslim tribes in their midst, their dances arenonetheless closely intertwined with ceremonialsand rituals.

e. SpanishInfluenceDances

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Activity 3:

Direction: In this activity, you will learn and master the Tinikling, a folkdance from the Visayas, which will help you develop your endurance andmiscle and bone stregnth through the different figures of the dance.

You will need:

Laptop, Speaker, 2 bamboo poles(9 ft long), 2 pcs board of bamboo about30 inches long and 2 inches thick.

Tinikling video

https://youtu.be/_nisbR3D5vQ

Here’s how:

1. Refer to the lecture of the dance. Describe the nature and backgroundof the Tinikling dance. (You can also refer to Module 1, page 8, the“Singles Tinikling Dance.”

2. Watch the video of the Tinikling Dance.https://youtu.be/_nisbR3D5vQ

3. What should you do to execute properly skills of the dance?4. Invite the mebers of the family and form a group of 4. The first pair

will be the dancers; the second pairbas the bamboo players.5. Produce the bamboo rhythms. Follow the steps on the video.

What’s More

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What I Have Learned

Activity 4: Remember ME!

Directions: Read the questions and answer on the given space below.

1. What did you feel while doing the activity?_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. Were you able to execute the different movements properly?_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. What is your rate of perceived exertion on the activity assigned to yourgroup?_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. If you will be asked to execute those movements for many repetitions,do you think you have the endurance to do it as many times aspossible?Then how do you prepare for it?_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5. Do you find dancing an effective activity in enhancing your fitness?_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Activity 5 It’s Showtime!

Directions: In this activity, you will be given opportunities to refine yourunderstanding on the benefits derived from engaging in folk dancingactivities regularly. At the end of this activity , you will be asked to integrateyour understanding on developing endurance and muscular strength andhaving an active lifestyle as a means to achieving a sound mind in a soundbody.

Here’s how:

1. Again, invite members of the family to form a group for yourperformance.

2. Get your pulse rate before and after the dance and observe proper andsafety measures.

3. Practice with the group the whole dance figures of Tinikling dance.

4. Upon mastery, allow one of members of the family to take video. Sendthe output to your teacher in any possible means.

What Can I Do

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Rubrics for Scoring

Criteria 4- Outdansding 3- VerySatisfactory

2-Satisfactory

1-NeedsImprovement

Mastery Dispaysimpessive levelof mastery

Dispalyshigh level ofmastery

Displaysmediumlevel ofmastery

Displays lowlevel ofmastery

Execution Showsimpressive levelof proficiency inthe execution ofsteps displayingexcellent health-related fitnesslevel

Shows highlevel ofproficiency inthe executionof stepsdisplayinghigh health-relatedfitness level

Showsmediumlevel ofproficiencyin theexecutionof stepsdisplayingacceptablehealth-relatedfitness level

Shows lowlevel ofproficiency inthe executionof stepsdisplaying lowhealth-relatedfitness level

Beat A group clearlymaintains thebeat in theirdance andconsistentlymaintains itthroughout thedance.

Demonstratea beat inmost timesand is able tomaintain itin the dance.

A group isconsistentand itfluctuate attimes.

Movementsand the beatof the musicare out of stepor notsynchronized.

Performance The dancer isfocused,concentratedand committedto theperformance ofthe movement.

The danceris oftenfocused,concentratedandcommitted totheperformanceof themovement.

The danceris seldomfocused,concentrated andcommittedto theperformance of themovemnent.

The dancer isnot focuesd,concentratedand committedto theperformance ofthe movement.

Behaviour/teamwork

Exhibitsoutstandinglevel ofdiscipline andteamworkbefore, duringand after theperformance

Exhibits verysatisfactorydancedisciplineandteamworkbefore,during andafter the

Exhibitssatisfactorydisciplineandteamworkbefore,during andafter theperformanc

Exhibitsimprovingdiscipline andteamworkbefore, duringand after theperformance

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performance e

Directions: Write the letter of your answer on the activity sheet.

1. Which describes the Folk dance as categorized into “regional”?I. It is not divided into regional.II. It is performed over the country.III. It is a dance particular to one locale or area.IV. It is a dance of both locale and all over the country.

a. I b. II c. III d. IV

2. How is Philippine folk dance performed?a. It is performed with attention to detail and after Meticulousrehearsalb. It is performed without attention and rehearsal.c. It is performed after dry rehearsald. No need for a dance to rehearse.

3. Christianized Filipinos dance to plead with, or to thank the Virginmary or a patron saint. Why is this so?a. Filipino ethnic groups are fans of Virgin Mary.b. Filipinos are devoted to a patron that’s why they dance.c. Filipino ethnic groups believe in efficacy of dance as a means ofcommunicating with deity.d. Filipino ethnic groups believe in efficacy of dance as a means ofcommunicating with their dead loveones.

4. Which describes the Philippine folk dance?a. It came from the Visayan region.b. It is being accultured from other countries.c. It is only a dance the people in the urban area.d. It is in the Philippine culture that incorporate influences from

immigrants and conquerors and maintain national identity.

5. How do you describe the attire of Rural dances as a form of Philippinefolk dance?

a. The typical attire includes formal Maria Clara dress and barongtagalog, an embroidered long-sleeve shirt made of pineapplefiber.

b. The typical attire includes the colorful balintawak andpatadyong and skirts of women.

c. It should be danced surrounded with fire.

Assessment

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d. It should be danced with an attire of silky long dress.6. How was Singkil introduced after 14th century?

a. This was introduced by the mountain tribes in Northern Luzon,such as those of the Kalinga and Ifugao people.

b. European cultural ideas spread and the Filipnos adapted andblended to meet the local condition.

c. It was based on the epic legend of Darangan of the Maranaopeople of Mindanao.

d. It was introduced by the Malayan tribe.

7. Why are Ethnic/Tribal Dances performed?a. To generalize that the “Igorots” are considered as degrading.b. The dances are performed essentially for the gods.c. Essentially they are performed to ask for a rain.d. The tribal groups are asking for a good harvest.

8. Philippine folk dances are diverse. Which of the following bestdecribes these?a. The dances are significant for all occassions.b. These include the collective dances from other regions.c. These are danced when Filipinos convince the foreigners.d. These include religious, ceremonial, courtship, funeral,

combative, exorcism, torture, comic, and game dances.9. Folk dance is divided into regonal, national and its related term is

“creative folk dance” which is referred to;a. Character dances whose choroegraphy uses folk steps andmusicb. Dancers are using indigenous materials as props.c. Character dances during harvest time.d. Filipinos only dance during fiesta.

10 . Philippine folk dance refers to dances created and performedcollectively by the ordinary people. The term usually includes so called

a. “ethnic dances” such as those of the cultural community in theCordillera, in Mindoro, Palawan, Sulu, and Mindanao.

b. “ethnic dances” such as those of the cultural community whodance Boogie, Tango and Chacha.

c. Dancers such as those of the cultural communities in Mindanaoonly.

d. Dancers who joined the Philippine Got Talent.

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1. Design your own fitness dance exersize program to develop yourendurance and muscle-and-bone strength. Fill up the tablegiven. Indicatcated the dance exercize, number of sets,repetitons, level of intensity, time and date of the week. Followthe FITT Principle in making your fitness plan.Rubrics on Figure 1, is to be used.

NAME:__________________________________GRADE & SECTION____________________

Dancefigutres/steps

Sets Repetiton Level ofintensity

Time Days oftheweek

Additional Activity

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References:

Department of Education, Physical Education and Health; Teacher’sGuide, pages 152-171.

Department of Education, Physical Education and Health; Learner’sModule, pages 123-160.

http://www.angelfire.com/de/filcanwebsite/tinikling.html

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