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IntroductionThis module is entitled “Introduction to Rhythmic Activities and Philippine Folk Dance”. It is about the concepts of Rhythm, and history of the culture of the Philippine Folk Dances. Apart from that, this module also covers the benefits, elements, and basic movements utilized in dancing....

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Introduction This module is entitled “Introduction to Rhythmic Activities and Philippine Folk Dance”. It is about the concepts of Rhythm, and history of the culture of the Philippine Folk Dances. Apart from that, this module also covers the benefits, elements, and basic movements utilized in dancing. Time Allotment: Week 1 (2 hours) I.

Objectives – At the end of this lesson, the students should be able to: a. Identify the different concepts of rhythm, and the history of the Philippine Folk Dances. b. Appreciate the value of knowing the cultural significance of the Philippine Folk Dances. c. Perform the basic movements utilized in Dancing. II. Lectures and Discussion Rhythmic Activities – are a series of movements in which individuals can take part during any steady and prominent beat. This is also usually expressed as synchronized dancing with preplanned movements. Some examples of rhythmic activities are line dancing, classic dances like the waltz, and other popular social group dances. These are movements which are performed following a particular pattern over and over for a period. Dance, rhythmic and expressive body movement, usually coordinated into a pattern and adapted to musical accompaniment. Dance is perhaps the oldest of arts reflecting man's age-old need to communicate joy, grief by using (he most immediate instrument at his disposal—his body. Almost all-important occasions in the life of' the primitive man was celebrated by dancing: birth, death, marriage, war, a new leader, the healing of the sick, prayer; for the rain. sun, fertility, protection, and forgiveness were all expressed through dancing. Dance steps are created from man's basic movements: walk, become run. jump, hop, skip, slide, leap, turn, and sway. Combinations of these have become traditional dance steps and have been used, often in a stylized manner, for folk and ethnic dances, social or ballroom dances, ballet, and modern expressive dances. Some of the more important features of the dance are rhythm, or the relatively fast or slow repetition and variation of movements; design or the arrangement of movements according to a pattern; dynamics. or variations in the force and intensity of movement; and technique, or' the degree of body control and mastery of basic steps and positions. Also important in many dances are gestures, especially hand movements. FOLK DANCE DEFINITIONS  The traditional recreational dance of an indigenous society showing the cultural characteristics of a specific people at a given time and place.  Traditional, social expression through movements with rhythmic accompaniment which are characteristics of the community life of the people of different nationalities.

 The vivid intimate bond of customs, ideals, and traditions of the past through which multitude of national characteristics in music, steps, and costumes are preserved.  A dance developed spontaneously and naturally a specific folk, usually handed down from generation to generation and follow a fixed basic pattern. ORIGIN OF DANCE IN THE PHILIPPINES ACCORDING TO FILIPINO LEGEND According to Philippine legend, the first man and the first woman went up to the hill to make their home. They begot many children and later became the ancestors of diverse tribes. Several beliefs became their way of life. When death struck, when lightning flashed in the sky, and when thunder rumbled, the tribes were struck with fear. They thought that the gods were angry. To placate their deities, they offered sacrificial rites by way of fire and smoke in the belief that smoke from fires they kindled carried their invocation heavenwards. When illness and pestilence befell the tribes, the people wailed and chanted and danced long into night, so that the evil spell might be broken. When the earth caked from drought, they performed dance of propitiation so that the divine entities might take pity on them and send rain to their parched fields. And when the rains came and drenched the soil to assure a bountiful harvest, these children of the gods danced in the moonlight in joy and thanksgiving. In the acts of imploring, conciliating, and giving thanks to the gods, the people these islands created dance to live forever in themselves, in their children and their children's children. ETHNIC DANCES The ethnic dances of the Philippines are classified into two major categories:  a) b)  a) b) c)

The dances of the Non-Christian Filipinos. Dances of the traditionalists or "pagan " groups Dances of Muslim groups The dances of the Christian and Lowland Filipinos or Western influenced. Dances are savage, vigorous, and mimetic in character. Some are light-hearted and mimetic. Some are performed without music or melodic accompaniment. Primitive, indigenous, or ethnic are dances of the traditionalist group. It requires such abilities as agility, nimbleness, and stamina.

Dances of the Aetas or Negritoes Focused on the feet  The arm movements are simple and free.  Musical instruments include bamboo and wooden sticks,

clappers, shields and native lutes (kudyapi, kettle drums, mass metal drums, bronze gongs.) Dances are: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

rituals flirtation courtship game dances animal dances duel or war dances.

Dances of the Muslims  Has cultural influences on Hindu, Japanese, Chinese, and Arab-Persian civilizations.  Oriental, exotic and stylized  The musical instruments are agongs, kulingtangan, bamboo xylophones and drums.

THE PHILIPPINE DANCE Dance in the Philippines influences the diversity of our cultural beginnings and the drama of our everyday lives. It blends the exotic customs and cultures of many countries and races— Indonesian, Malays, Chinese, Indian, Spanish and Americans, The Philippine archipelago had been inhabited by three different racial groups even before the coming of Magellan in 1521. They were the Pygmies, Indonesians, and Malays. The Negritos and Proto-Malays were the descendants of the pygmies. As nearly those days, dancing among the Negritos was mostly pantomimic performed to depict the events of daily chores.

Filipinos possess natural grace, in inborn love for music and dance. Dancing was considered a religious activity among them. They danced for many occasions birth, love, courtship, thanksgiving, wedding war, victory, marriage, planting and harvesting, prosperous voyage, recovery from sickness and to heal the sick. In place where life is easy, the dances are gay and frolicsome. Dances in places where life is hard are sad, slow, and even mournful. Filipinos are also lovers of rituals as shown in ceremonial dances during town fiestas, Christmas, Easter, Ash Wednesdays. There were dances performed by the priests and priestesses in the thanksgiving for a plentiful harvest, a victorious battle, a prosperous voyage, or recovery from sickness, to drive evil spirits and in invoking their gods and anitos. The Philippine folk dances are classified according to: 1. Geographical Locations 1.1. National Dances — traditional dances throughout Philippines with a common basic movement or pattern but with slight variation. Examples: Cariniosa Kuratsa Balitaw Rigodon Pandanggo Surtido 1.2 Local or Regional Dances — are dances found in certain localities or regions only. Examples: Alcamfor (Leyte) Maglalatik (San Pablo, Laguna) Basulto (Pampanga) 2. Nature of the Dance 2.1. Occupational Dances — are dances that depict actions, characteristics, occupations, industries, and phases of human labor. Examples: Rice Festival — has the largest number of dances. Pagtatanim

Paggapas

Paggiik

Paglulugas

Paghangin

Pagbabayo

Pabirik — depicts the different stages of gold panning. Mananguete — tube gatherer 2.2 Religious or Ceremonial Dances — are performed in connection with religious vows, practices, and ceremonies. A religious dance may be performed to drive away evil spirits, ask for a favor to have a child, give thanks for having recovered from sickness, favors granted and vows fulfilled. Examples: Obando

Dugso

Sinurog

2.3 Courtship Dances — are dances that depict love making or with love theme. Examples:

Rogelia

Lulay Hele-Hele

Bago Quiere

2.4 Wedding Dances — are performed by newlyweds, by friends and relatives of the bride and groom or by the father of the bride and the mother of the groom. Examples: Pantomina (bride and groom) Pandang-Pandang (bride and groom and friends or relatives of each side) Soryano (dance by the parents of the future groom, the visit of the parents of the bride) 2.5 Festival Dances — performed in connection with celebrations, a feast, a barrio fiesta, good harvest, and good fortune. Examples: Kuratsa

La Jota

Putong

2.6 War Dances — are intended to show imaginary combat or duel with the use of fighting implement like bolo, kris or spear. Examples: Inabaknon Sagayan 2.7 Comic Dances — are dances with funny and humorous movements mainly intended for entertainment. Examples: Makonggo (movements of monkey) Kinoton (imitates movements ofperson bitten by ants) 2.8. Game Dances — are dances that have some play elements and are for recreational purposes. Examples: Lubi-Lubi Gayong-Gayong

Pabo

2.9. Social Dances — are dances danced during social gathering. Examples: Rigodon Lanceros FIVE (5) GROUP CLASSIFICATION OF DANCES FOUND IN THE PHILIPPINES 1. Dances of the Cordillera Groups BIBAKIG — acronym for Bontocs, Ifugaos, Benguets, Apayao, Kalinga, Itneg, Ilonggot, and Gaddang. PESHITS & KANYAO — occasions for the presentation of Cordillera dances. Classification: ceremonial, festival and imitative in nature. Some of the Dances  Takik — a flirtation, love or wedding, dance from Western Bontoc

 Pattong — danced by one or two warriors,  Dinuyya — from Lagawe, Ifugao, it is a dance festival performed by men and women during a major feast.  Tarektek — among the Benguets, is a dance imitating the "woodpeckers" > Bendian — is a victory.  Turayen among the Apayaos, a dance imitating a high-flying bird.  Tadeck — is a Kalinga word of dance.  Ragragsakan — is a work dance of Kalinga women where they carry baskets on their heads or sometimes layered claypots.  Takiling — is a victory dance performed after head hunting spree. 2. Dance of the Mindanao Groups Dances had touches o fHindu, Javanese, Chinese, and Arab-Persian Culture. Some of the Dances  Kakulangan — among Maranao, is danced with the use beautifully decorated umbrella.  Sagayan — is a war dance which dramatizes the hero-warrior prince.  Asik — is a doll dance for girls.  Silong sa Ganding — shows traces of Hindu-Vedic influence, where the five dancers represent the sounds of the gandingan.  Pang-alay—from Jolo, Sulu portrays the varied life activities of the people.  Maglanka — is dance class of noble Samal women.  Burong Talo — is a martial arts dance in the Langka tradition of Mindanao dances.  Pindulas — depicts the movements of the fish.  Binanog — is a Manobo hawk dance. 3. Spanish/European/Western Influence Dances 3.1 The Westernization of Filipino culture brought changes in the style of dancing among Filipinos. 3.2 Introduction of Pandanngo, Habanera, Jota, Valse, Mazurka, Paseo, Rigodon, Lanceros, etc. 3.3 Some of the dances include:  Habanera Botolena is a dance of married couple in Botolan, Zambales.

 Pandanggo Rinconada is a festival dance from the province of Bicol depicting the happy and contented life of the people.

4. Dance of the Countryside  If there were dances for the so-called "nourgoise," during the Spanish period, there were also dances for the poor, farmers, and people in the rural areas.  Dances were light and more informal.  Frequently, the dances require skills and character which depict their kind of work.  Some of the dances are:  Binasuan is a dance that require a balancing skill with glasses of wine.  Bati is a dance performed during Easter Sunday.  Gayong-Gayong is a game dance.  Binislakan which means sticks is a Pangasinan dance that bears the Chinese influence.

5. Dances for the Lesson Known Group  Kadal Blelah is a Tiboli dance with Mythical bindings imitative of the movements of the birds.  Karasaguyon is a courtship dance.  Kadal Tajo is a dance that depicts the movement of a bird in the middle of the forest. Benefits of Dancing 1. Fitness. It is one of the versatile and satisfying activities one can participate in as a form of expression, recreation, or a form of exercise to develop fitness. 2. Joy and Satisfaction. The physical well-being of a person who participates is improved.

3. Grace and Coordination. It improves response to rhythmic patterns. Constant participation in dance activities will improve one’s neuromuscular coordination and ultimately may acquire grace. 4. Self-Expression. It develops poise and good posture. Basic Movements Skills Basic movement skills are the basis of precise dance skills for folk and social dancing, gymnastics, and natural dancing. Locomotion is moving through space. There are two basic types of movement skills: The Locomotor movements and non-locomotor movements. These movements are simple and easy to execute but it would be an interesting form of dance expression when two or more of these steps are combined and performed with music. These simple steps will make one’s body parts coordinate with movements to the music. Locomotor movements of even rhythm include walking, running, jumping, and leaping. Locomotor movements of uneven rhythm include galloping, sliding, and skipping. Non locomotor movements involve bending, stretching, swaying, swinging, clapping, shaking, pushing, pulling, falling, and rising. Walk — a movement through space done by shifting weight from one foot to the other without losing contact with the floor. Run — a movement through space by transferring weight from one foot to the Other with a short period of non-support while the body and are off the floor. The tempo is faster than the walk. Hop — a spring on one foot and landing on the ball of the same foot. Jump — a spring on one foot or both feet and landing on both feet. Push off the floor with strong foot and knee extension, the heel coming off first and then the toes. Upon landing, the ball of the foot touches the floor first and then the heel comes down. The knees bend to absorb the shock of landing. Leap — a transfer of weight from one foot to the other foot by pushing off with a spring and landing on the ball of the other foot. The leap is like a run except that it is executed with greater height or covers a greater distance. The heel comes down after landing and the knees bend to absorb the shock. III. Written Activity/Assessment On a short bond-paper, write an essay about how you could help to preserve the culture and tradition of the folk dances in the Philippines. Take a picture of your work and submit on the Google Classroom App. (50 Points) IV. References Tolentino, F. R. (1973). Philippine National Dances. Quezon City: Silver Burdett Company. Tulio, D. B. (2008). Basic Physical Education for College Worktext - P.E. 2. Mandaluyong: National Book Store Prepared by:

MARC CHRISTIAN P. BLANCO

Instructor, College of Teacher Education

Checked by:

GLORIA C. NEMEDEZ, MAEd Dean, College of Teacher Education

Approved by:

EVELYN ABALOS-TOMBOC, Ph. D. University President, University of Eastern Pangasinan...