FUNDAMENTAL DANCE

POSITIONS, TERMINOLOGIES
AND STEPS
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-James K. Feibleman-
• KEY TO SYSTEM OF COUNTING
Counting is the most critical way to describe a rhythmic
pattern.

The note is the unit in musical rhythm showing the

duration in which a tone or movement (in the case or
dancing is taken.

Rest is a character used to indicate silence or pause (in the

case of dancing) for a certain time.
• COUNTING AND OF RHYTHMIC PATTERN IN 2/4 or 6/8
1,2 -2/4 time, one measure
1, ah, 2, ah or 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 -6/8 time, one measure
(used in cut and rocking steps)
1, and, 2 -2/4 time, one measure
1,2, and -2/4 time, one measure
1, and, 2, and - 2/4 time, one measure
1, ah, 2 -2/4 time, one measure
1,2, ah 2/4 time, one measure
1, ah, 2, ah 2/4 time, one measure or 6/8 time, one
measure (used in skip and galop steps)
• COUNTING AND OF RHYTHMIC PATTERN IN 3/4

1, 2,3 3/4 time, one measure 3/8 time, one

measure
1, and, 2, 3 - 3/4 time, one measure
1, and, 2, and 3 - 3/4 time, one measure
1, and, 2, and 3, and -3/4 time, one measure
1,2, and, 3 - 3/4 time, one measure
1,2, and, 3, and - 3/4 time, one measure
• COUNTING AND OF RHYTHMIC PATTERN 4/4
1,2, 3, and -4/4 time, one measure or 2/4 time, two measures
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 - 3/4 time, two measures 6/8 time, one measure
(in tap dancing)
1, 2,3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, -2/4 time, four measure 4/4 time, two
measure
1,2 and, 3, and, 4, and - 4/4 time, one measure
1, and, 2, 3, and, 4, and - 4/4 time, one measure
1, and, 2, and, 3, 4, and -4/4 time, one measure
1, and, 2, and, 3, and, 4 - 4/4 time, one measure
1, and, 2, and, 3, and, 4, and 4/4 time, one measure
 FUNDAMENTAL
DANCE POSITIONS
ARM POSITIONS
There are five fundamental positions of the arms in dancing:
First Position: Arms are encircled in front at
chest level, relaxed, fingers slightly apart.

Second Position: Arms are raised sideways

a little below shoulder level.
ARM POSITIONS
There are five fundamental positions of the arms in dancing:
Third Position: One arm Fourth Position: One arm Fifth Position: Both arms
encircles overhead while encircles like the first are overhead.
the other is raised position while the other
sideways arm is
overhead.
FEET POSITIONS
There are five fundamental positions of the feet.

First Position: Feet closed and

heels parallel, touching toes at 45
degrees

Second Position: Open,

parallel stride sideward
Third Position: Fourth Position: Fifth Position:
Heel of one foot One foot forward Heel of front foot
at instep with heel of front foot close to big toe of
inline with big toe of rear foot
rear foot
 DANCE
TERMINOLOGIES
Abresete-Hold R arm of partner with L hand, free hands
down at the sides. This term is of Spanish origin and is
used in Rigodon and in other dances.

Arms in lateral position - Both arms are at one side,

either sideward right or left. This may be done at
shoulder, chest, or waist level.

Arms in Reverse "T" - Arms are side horizontal, elbows

bent at right angles, forearms parallel to head, palms
forward or facing inward, fists loosely closed.
Bilao - Turn palms of hand up and down
alternately, hands at waist level in front, elbows
close to waist.
Brush - Weight on one foot, hit the floor with the
ball or heel of the other foot (the free foot) after
which that foot is lifted from the floor to any
direction.
Cut - To displace quickly one foot with the other, thus
completely taking off the weight of the body from the
displaced foot.
Clockwise hand movement - like
the motions of the hands of the
clock; R shoulder is toward the
center of an imaginary circle When
facing center the movement is
toward the left.

Counter-clockwise - the reverse

direction of the clockwise: shoulder
is toward the center of an
imaginary Circle. when facing
center, the movement is toward the
right.
Costados - When dancers are
in square formation, the
couples occupying the length
of the hall are called "costados
or side pairs This is of Spanish
origin.

Cabeceras - When dancers

are in square formation, the
couples occupying the
width of the hall are called
"cabeceras" or head
couples. This is of Spanish
origin.
Cross Over - Two couples (the vis-a-vis) are opposite each other. Each
couple proceeds in a straight line to the opposite place. The girls pass by
the L shoulders between the boys. Boys bow to each other when they
meet at the middle or about one- third of the way, then proceed to the
opposite place. Upon reaching the opposite place, partners turn about,
girls stand at partner's right side.
Do-si-do (Dos-A-Dos) - The vis-a-vis (opposites) both advance forward,
pass each other's right (or left) side, step across to the right (or left),
move backward without turning around, pass each other's left (or right)
side to proper places. This is of foreign origin and is used in many
Philippine dances.
Set- a dance formation like a square or a unit
formation composed of two or more pairs
Crossed Arms - Partners are facing each other or standing side by
side, girl at the right of the boy. They join their L and R hands
together, either R over L or L Over R hands.

Draw - to pull one foot along the floor close to the other which
has the weight of the body; The weight may or may not be
transferred.

Free hand - the hand not placed anywhere or not doing anything
Free foot- the foot not bearing the weight of
the body.

Supporting foot - the foot that bears the weight of

the body

Hands on waist- Place hands at the waist line (at the smallest
part of the trunk). Knuckles in, fingers pointing in rear
Hapay -the act of flourishing or offering a handkerchief,
hat, or glass of wine to somebody as a sign of invitation

Hop - a Spring rom one foot landing on the same foot in place or
in any direction; The other foot may be raised in any direction (in
front in rear, sideward or across).

Hayon-Hayon - Place one forearm in front and the other at

the back of the waist. This is a Visayan term.

Leap-a spring from one foot, landing on the other foot in any
direction (forward, sideward, backward or oblique)
Jaleo - Partners turn around clockwise (with R elbows almost
touching) or counter clockwise (with L elbows almost touching). This
is used in walking or any kind of dance step. The hands near each
other are on waists. This is a Tagalog term but of Spanish origin.

Jump - spring on one foot or both feet, landing on both in any

direction

Kumintang - moving the hand from the wrist either in a

clockwise or counter-clockwise direction; This is an Ilocano term.

Masiwak - Turning of the hand from the wrist half-way clockwise

then raising and lowering wrist once or twice. This is an Ibanag
term.
Inside Hand - the hand nearest one's partner, when
partners stand side by side

Outside hand - the hand away from one's partner, when

the partners stand side by side

Inside Foot - the foot nearest one's partner, when partners

stand side by side

Outside foot - the foot away from one's partner, when

partners stand side by side
Pivot-Turn with the ball, heel, or whole foot, on a fixed place or
point.

Place - put the foot in a certain desired position without putting

weight on it. The sole of the foot rests on the floor.
Panadyak- Stamp in front or at the side with R(L) foot and tap with
the same foot close to the L (R) foot, weight of the body on L (R)
foot. This is a Tagalog term.

Point- Touch the floor lightly toes of one foot, weight of s body on
the other foot.
with the
Salok- Swing the arm downward-upward passing in front of the body as if
scooping, the trunk is bent forward following the move my of the arm doing
the "salok. This is a Tagalog term.

Saludo - Partners bow to each other, to the audience, or opposite dancers with
the feet together. This term is of Spanish origin and is used in almost all
Philippine dances.

Sarok (or Saroc) - Cross the R (or L) foot in front of the L (or R), bend the
body slightly forward and cross the hands (forearms) down in front with the R
(or L hand) (forearm) over the L (or R). This a Visayan term.

Patay - Bend the head downward and support the forehead with the R (L)
forearm or with the crook of the R (L) foot pointing in rear and knees slightly
bent. This is an llocano term and the movement Is Commonly found in Ilocano
dances.
Slide - Glide foot smoothly along the floor. The movement may be finished
with or without transfer of weight.
Stamp - Bring down the foot forcibly and noisily on the floor (like doing a
heavy step) with or without transfer of weight.
Step - Advance or recede by raising or moving one foot to another resting
place. There is a complete transfer of weight from one foot to another.

Tap - Rap slightly with the ball or toe of the free foot, flexing the ankle
joint keeping weight of the body on the other foot. There is no change or
transfer of weight.

Whirl - Make fast turns by executing small steps in place to right of left.
Star with the right hand -
Four or more people join R
hands at the center and
circle around clockwise
walking or doing any kind of
dance step.

Star with the left hand -

Same as "star with the R
hand, but joining L
hands turning counter-
clockwise.
DANCE STEPS
FOR TIKLOS
CHANGE STEP (0R TWO-STEP). Music:
2/4 time; Counts 1, and 2
Step R [L) foot in fourth in front (ct. 1),
step L (R) cdose to R (L) foot in third in
rear or in first position (ct. and), step R
(L) foot quickly in fourth in front (ct.
2). This may be executed in any
direction.
HEEL AND TOE CHANGE STEP Music 2/4 time. Count 1, 2,
1, and, 2
Place the R (L) heel in front (ct. 1), touch the R (L) toe in
rear (ct. 2). Take one change step forward, starting with
the R (L) foot (cts. 1, and, 2). This may be executed
forward and backward and in oblique directions.
CUT STEP. Music: 2/4 or 6/8 time; Counts 1, 2, or 1
ah 2, ah Raise R (L) foot in fourth in front in
preparation. Cut the L (R) backward with the R (L)
foot thus displacing the L foot at the same time
placing the weight of the body on the R foot,
raising L foot in rear with straight knee (ct. 1). Cut
R (L) forward with L (R) foot (ct. 2)
This may be done forward and backward,
diagonally forward and backward, and sideward
right and left alternately. Take one cut for every
one count.
GALOP STEP. Music: 2/4 time; Counts 1, ah, 2, ah. 6/8
time. Counts 1, ah, 2, ah
a. Step right foot in the fourth in front (ct.1) and cut the
R (L) foot with the L (R), thus displacing it and at the
same time taking the weight of the body with the L (R)
foot (ct. ah). There are two gallops to one measure. This
is executed with one foot leading and may be done in
any direction.
b. Step R (L) foot in second position (ct. 1), cut R (L) with
the L foot (ct. ah). There are two gallop steps to one
measure. This may be done in any direction, one foot
leading.
TOUCH STEP. Music 2/4 time: Counts 1, 2
a. Point R (L) foot in fourth in front (ct. 1), step R (L close
to L (R) in first position (ct. 2). This is commonly done in
front, or
b. Hop on L (R) and point R (L) foot in fourth in front (ct.
1), with a spring reverse the position of the feet (ct. 2),
that is, pointing the L (R) in front and the R (L) taking
the weight of the body. This is taking one count for
every change of position of the feet. This may be done
also moving forward and backward.
THREE-STEP TURN. Music: 4 time; Count 1, 2, 3
to a measure (2 measures)
Step L (R) foot in second position (ct. 1), turn
left (right) about and step R (L) to second (ct. 2),
turn Left (right) about and step L(R) to second
to face front (ct. 3). Close R (L) foot to L (R) foot
(ct. 1), pause (cts. 2, 3).
ACTIVITY 2
1.PERFORM THE FIVE BASIC ARMS,FEET AND COMBINATION OF
FUNDAMENTAL DANCE POSITIONS
2.TAKE PICTURE PERFORMING THE FUNDAMENTAL DANCE
POSITIONS AND WRITE THE PROCEDURE HOW TO PERFORM IT.
3.USE MICROSOFT WORD AND SAVE IT AS PDF, THEN SAVE IT TO
YOUR OWN GOOGLE DRIVE.
4.SUBMIT THE ACTIVITY WITH THIS FORMAT, SURNAME, GIVEN
NAME AND MI- FUNDAMENTAL DANCE POSITIONS.
5.SEND THE LINK TO THE COMMENT SECTIONS OF ACTIVITY
NO.2 IN GOOGLE CLASSROOM
6.SUBMISSION UNTIL NEXT MEETING.
ASSIGNMENT:

STUDY AND REVIEW THE DANCE

TERMINOLIGIES FOR THE QUIZ AND
DANCE STEPS FOR THE
PREPARATION OF YOUR DANCE
PRACTICUM .
RESOURCES

Physical Education: Dance Evolution and

Appreciation, Flordeliza et.al, Fatima Educational
Publishing Inc. 2015, Quezon City

Physical Education 2: For College, Doris D. Tulio,

National Bookstore, 2008, Mandaluyong City

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