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PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
Fourth Quarter - Week 6-8
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region III
Schools Division Office of aurora
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 8
Interpreting dance literature
Quarter III
WEEK 6-8
I. Learning Competency with code
1. Executes the skills involved in the dance (PE8RDIVd-h-4)
2. Demonstrate the dance sequence appropriately
3. Identify the meaning of the gestures and hand movements of the dance selected
4. Approximate interpretation of the dance literature

II. Discussion

Interpreting dance literature is very enriching. Since folk dances are documented, it is always an
edge to correctly interpret the text of a dance literature. Here are the dance figures of Sua-ku-sua
and Pangalay. It is hoped that through theses dances, your ability to interpret dance literature will
lead you to appreciate other folk dances.

Sua-ku-sua

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Music Introduction
Pause
I
Music A
Partners face audience
Throughout this figure, the knees are slightly bent and turned outward.
Arms are extended sideward, with a fan in each hand
a. Take 32 walking steps forward, turning the hand from the wrist down and up
alternately on every count (figure of eight). Bend the head sideward to the right
and to the left alternately in time with the hand movement…………………………..8M

II
Music B
Partners face audience
a. Place R heel forward, arms sideward(cts 12), take sic=x steps in place, move
hands as shown in figure I (cts. 3, 4; 1, 2, 3, 4)………………………………………………..2M
b. Place R heel forward two times(cts. 1, 2, 3, 4)…………………………………………………1M
c. Take four steps turning right about in place, arms and hand movements as a…
1M
d. Repeat all (a-c). finish the turn until you are facing your partner…………………….4M

III
Music C
Partners face each other.
a. With arms in fourth position, L arm high, step R forward and raise L foot in rear,
turning the hands down (ct. 1), step L in place, turning hands up (ct. 2), step R
backward and raise L foot forward, moving R arm to 2 nd position and turning
hands down(ct. 3), step L foot in place turning hands up(ct. 4(……………………….1M
b. Take four walking steps forward to be in line with partner by R shoulders, arms
and hand movements (cts, 1, 2, 3,4) …………………………………………………..………....1M
c. Repeat (a) and (b). finish in partner’s place…………………………………………………….2M
d. Turn left about and repeat (a-c). finish in proper places (Partners are by L
shoulders in b)…………………………………………………………………………………..……………4M

IV
Music A

Partners face each other

Arm position: place both arms in front at waist level. Wrist of R hand is up, finger
tips pointing downward, while the L hand in reverse position. R hand is in front of L.

Arm movement: With wrist leading, raise R hand up and pull L hand down, palms in
(ct.1), flip hands to reverse position and movement (ct. 2). Repeat same (ct. 2)

a. Step R across L in front (ct. 1), step L sideward (ct.2). repeat the same steps (ct.
3,4)………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..1M
 b. Repeat (a) three times more moving in a circle clockwise and always facing
partner. Boy finishes by facing the audience, while girl finishes behind the
boy………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………..3M
c. Girl: repeat (a) and (b) moving clockwise, while facing the line of the direction,
Boy: repeat (a) and (b) in place………………………………………………………………………4M

Music C

Partners face each other

a. Take three walking steps obliquely forward left (cts. 1,2,3). Turn right about
pivoting on the ball of R foot and raising L foot across the R knee in rear (ct. 4)
from the 2nd position, move the arms downward-forward (as it scooping) finish
with the palms up (cts. 1,2), turn both hands inward toward the chest. Continue
the turn and end with arms forward and palms facing front, finger tips in (ct. 3)
pull hands outward away from each other (ct. 4)…………………………………………..1M
b. Repeat (a) starting with the L foot turning left about……………………………………..1M
c. Repeat (a) and (b) two times more…………………………………………………………………4M
Boy: take seven walking steps obliquely forward left, arms and hands as shown
in figure I (cts. 1, 2, 3, 4; a, 2, 3), point L foot sideward (ct. 40,
Girl: take four steps turning right about in place (cts. 1 2, 3, 4) and three steps in
place (cts. 1, 2, 3), point l foot sideward (ct. 4) ………………………………………….…..2M

Note: Partners are now in one line facing front, Girl at partner’s right side.

VI

Music A

a. Step L across R in front (ct. 1), step R sideward (ct. 2), arm and hand movement.
Repeat the same steps two times (cts. 3,4;1,2), step L sideward (ct. 3), point R
foot sideward (ct.4)……………………………………………………………………………………….…2M
b. Repeat (a) starting with R foot moving to the opposite
direction……………………………………………………………………………………………………..…..2M
c. Repeat (a) and (b). close feet together on the last count……………………….………..4M

VII

Music B

Girls turn left about so that the R shoulder is toward the partner. Extend R arms
sideward, the hand of the girl on top of boy’s hand, L arms are raised overhead.

a. Starting with the R foot, take sixteen walking steps forward moving half-way
clockwise. Finish in partner’s place……………………………………………………………….4M
b. Turn about and repeat (a) moving counter clockwise with the boy following the
girl. Reverse position of the hands. Finish in proper places……………………………4M
 VIII
Music B
Partners face each other.

a. Step R forward and move arms to the 2 nd position (ct.1), raise L foot close to the
R knee. Raise arms overhead and flip hands down (ct. 2), cross turn right about
in place. R arm up, Shake L hand obliquely sideward-downward (cts. 3,4; 1, 2, 3,
4) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………2M
b. Repeat (a) with the L foot. Reverse position of the arms…………………………………2M
c. Repeat (a) and (b)……………………………………………………………………………………………4M

IX

Partners face each other.

a. Take four walking steps to the girl’s place………………………………………………………1M

b. Place R heel forward. Bend trunk forward and place R and L cheek close to the
partner alternately four times (cts. 1, 2, 3, 4). Fans are held close to the
waist……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….1M
c. Take four walking steps to the center……………………………………………………………..1M
d. Repeat (b)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….1M
e. With fans held sideward-downward, palms down, stamp R foot five times in
place. (cts. 1, and 2 and 3). Flip fans and strike the thighs with the fans (ct. and),
raise arm sideward, palm down (ct. 4)…………………………………………………………….1M
f. Take four steps turning right in place, arms obliquely sideward-downward……1M
g. Repeat ( e) and (f)…………………………………………………………………………………………..2M
h. Take eight steps turning right. Finish facing front……………………………………………2M

Music B

Starting with R foot, take four walking steps forward to meet the partner at the
center …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………1M
a. Place R heel forward. Girls leans back with hands close to hips, palms facing
front. Move head sideward to the left and to the right alternately four times.
Boy taps R and L shoulder of the girl with the fan held by the R hand alternately
four times (as if chopping) (cts. 1, 2, 3, 4)…………………………………………………..…1M
b. Take four walking steps to the boy’s place. Boys move backward while girl
move forward……………………………………………………………………………………………….1M
c. Repeat (c). this time the girl does the choppy movement and the boy, the head
movement…………………………………………………………………………………………………….1M
d. Take four walking steps to the center. Boy moves forward while the girls moves
backward………………………………………………………………………………………………………1M
e. Repeat (d)……………………………………………………………………………………………………..1M
f. Stamp R foot five times in place (cts. 1 and 2 and 3), raise R foot and hit the
thighs with both fans (ct. and), flip fans outward (ct. 4)………………………………..1M
g. Three-step turn right in place (cts. 1,2,3), close feet together (ct.4) arms down
at sides, tips of fans facing sideward-outward…………………………………………..….1M
h. Repeat (g) and (f)……………………………………………………………………………………..…..2M
 i. Starting with the R foot, take four walking steps (boy moving forward, girl
moving backward) arms in reverses T position, fans facing front (cts 1,2,3,4).
Sway fans in a figure of eight for every count……………………………………………….1M
j. Boy bends trunk forward while girl leans backward. Move the heads (boy to
right side, girl to left side) (ct. 1) reverse the direction (ct. 2), repeat the same
(cts. 3, 4)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….1M
k. Repeat (i) and (j)……………………………………………………………………………………………2M
l. Take four steps to face front, arms as (f)……………………………………………………….1M
m. Two steps to turn right in place and pause……………………………………………………1M

Finale
Step L sideward (cts. 1, 2), step R across L in front, knees are slightly bent (cts. 3,
4). Twist trunk to the right, R arm obliquely downward-sideward, L arm obliquely
forward-upward shaking fans (cts.1,2)………………………………….……………………………2M

Dancers sings as they perform the dance. The natives often repeat the dance as
many times as they like or until they are made to stop. The song goes this way:

Music A Sua-ko; Sua-ko, yampa tian num

Sua-ko; Sua-ko, yampa tian num
Ah-Mag dahoon pa unom unom
Ah-Mag dahoon pa unom unom
Music B
Bang ma-ka tum-tum panon
Bang ma-ka tum-tum panon
Ah atay ko mag ka gomon
Ah atay ko mag ka gomon
Music C
Kan ka pilaran, cambia saea-ran
Di ka dua han, di ka imanan
Ah magpe-pin-tas, ha-la-man
Ah magpe-pin-tas, da koman
My little orange tree I had planted,
With its six lovely green leaves,
Remind me of her,
Thus causing my heart to beat.
That loveliest beauty among the many,
That pretty one I cannot change,
Walking hurriedly along the street
Hand in hand with me-I
To that lovely beauty I lost my heart.

Source of Lyrics: Philippine National Dances

Mrs. Francisca Reyes Tolentino
Literal Translation of the song by Lt. Alpad Arasad

Go to this link to watch step by step tutorial of Sua-ku-sua… https://youtu.be/Mhe_sEcgX40

 Pangalay

Image Source: https://images.app.goo.gl/HroLAxoNNcKs6tGe8

Starting with R foot, walk to center of the room. Both arms down at sides palms down fingers
together and pointed outward. Take 1 count for each step. 4M to 8M

I
Face audience.
a. Slide R foot forward with toes touching the floor (ct. 1), put weight in the same foot at
the end of the slide (ct. 2). Knees are slightly bent and turned outward. R hand in front
at eye level, L hand down in rear, fingers together and hyper-extended. Turn R hand
(from wrist) counterclockwise and turn L hand (from wrist) clockwise
simultaneously……………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..1M
b. Repeat (a), seven more times, L and R foot alternately. Do the same movements, L and R
alternately in front……………………………………………………………………………………………………...7M
c. Repeat (a) and (b), moving backward to starting place……………………………..…………………8M

II
R shoulders toward audience
a. Repeat slide step foot movement, R and L alternately, eight times, moving clockwise.
Arms in lateral position, turning hands, R and L sideward alternately every two
counts…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…...8M
b. Turn right about, repeat (a), moving backward to the starting place………………….….……8M
III
Face audience
a. Repeat slide step movement. Going obliquely forward right;R and L alternately, eight
times. Start with the arms down at sides, palms facing front, finger tips pointing
downward, raise arms gradually upward to the head level (4 cts.), turn wrist outward so
that finger tips point upward, palms facing front and lower arms gradually downward to
starting position (4 cts). Reverse position of arms every four counts…8M
b. Turn right about. Repeat (a), going to starting place…………………………………………..……….8M
c. Repeat (a) and (b), going obliquely forward left in (a)……………………………………….………..8M
 IV
Face audience
a. Starting with R foot, take eight steps turning right (clockwise) in place ( 1 ct. for each
step). Arms bent forward at shoulder level, four fingers together and hyper-extended,
thumbs sticking up. Execute a figure of eight movement with the hands every two
counts, gradually stretching the arms sideward at shoulder level……………………….…...…4M
b. Repeat (a), turning clockwise. Repeat same hand movement gradually bending elbows
to forward bent position…………………………………………………………………………………….…....…4M

V
Face audience
a. Bend toes or the R foot and slide forward the bent toes (ct. 1). At the end of the slide.
Straighten toes and put weight on the same foot (ct. 2) raise hands in front at eye level,
R hand on top with palm facing the front, finger together, L hand down, palm facing in
(self)for two counts……………………………………………………………………………………………..…..…1M
b. Repeat 9a), turning counterclockwise. Reverse position of the hands every two counts, L
and R hand on top alternately, with palm facing self (when hand is down), and palm
facing front (when hand is on top) the hand that goes down passes in front………..….…7M
c. Turn right about, repeat (a), going to the starting place……………………………………..….…..8M
VI
R shoulder toward audience.
a. Execute eight parallel tortillier steps sideward right. Start with the toes pointing
sideward, taking one count for each movement. Arms in lateral position sideward right,
palms facing out, finger tips pointing upward (ct. 1), flex wrist upward so that finger tips
downward (ct. 2). Reverse position of the finger tips on every count ( or every two
counts if desired)…………………………………………………………………………………………………..……4M
b. Repeat (a), moving sideward left. Arms in lateral position, sideward left, doing same
movements as (a)……………………………………………………………………………………….……………...4M
c. Face audience. Repeat (a) and (b)……………………………………………………………………………….8M

VII
R shoulder toward audience.
a. With knees slightly bent, execute shuffling steps forward, moving clockwise (counting 1
and 2 and for every measure). Bend arms upward, elbows close to the waist, and the
hands about two inches over the shoulder, palms down. Move fingers (except thums) up
and down alternately on every count………………………………………………………..……………….8M
b. Turn right about, repeat (a), moving counterclockwise………………………………………….…..8M

Saludo
Face audience.
Place right foot in front, bend body slightly forward, head bent forward, cross hands at
wrists down in front, R hand over L, palms down………………………………………………………………….……….2M

Go to this link to watch step by step tutorial of Pangalay… https://youtu.be/It6pSzfAPwk

 III. Exercises/Activities

Cultural showcase
Activity 1.
For the 6th and 7th weeks, make a video presentation of you together with any member of your
family dancing Sua-ku-Sua folk dance. Costumes, props, accessories and make-ups are highly
encouraged. Send the video to your teacher.

Activity 2.
For the 6 and 7 weeks, make a video presentation of you together with any member of your family
dancing Pangalay folk dance. Costumes, props, accessories and make-ups are highly encouraged.
Send the video to your teacher.

*note: same rubrics will be used in both activities.

Rubric for the Assessment of Learners’ performance in Folk Dance

Weigh Choreography and Execution and Characterization and Costume and Props
t Artistic Mastery of steps Behavior during
Performance performance
30% 30% 30% 10%
5 Outstanding: SKILLFUL: SOPHISTICATED: EXCELLENT: All props
Performs steps Demonstrates precise Demonstrates and costumes were
with high level of and skillful execution sophisticated excellently and
mastery while of the steps with high characterization and accurately used
creating several level of confidence appropriate behavior
formations in the towards the dance
dance floor and groupmates
4 DYNAMIC: COMPETENT: EXPRESSIVE: EXPERT: Props and
Performs steps Demonstrates Demonstrates an costume were
with mastery while competently the atypical level of accurately used
creating sufficient steps with confidence characterization and
formations in the appropriate behavior
dance floor towards the dance
and groupmates
3 CREATIVE: PRACTITIONER: REALISTIC: ACCURATE: Several
Performs steps Demonstrates Demonstrates props and costumes
with mastery but general level of generally acceptable were accurately used
with limited yet coordination and characterization and
growing ability to competence in the proper behavior
execute them execution of steps towards the dance
while creating with limited but and groupmates
formations in the growing confidence
dance floor
2 FAIR: Performs APPRENTICE: IMPROVING: Displays FINE: Less props and
steps with general Demonstrates limited inconsistent costumes were
mastery but could coordination and characterization and accurately used
hardly adapt to competence in the demonstrates
varying formations execution of steps generally acceptable
in the dance floor with low level of behavior towards the
confidence dance and
groupmates
1 STATIC: Performs NOVICE: Has very low MECHANICAL: Has ROOKIE: No props
steps with low or or no coordination in little or no and costumes were
no mastery and is demonstrating steps; characterization and accurately used
not capable of has very low level or behaves
creating no confidence at all inappropriately
formations in the towards the dance
dance floor and groupmates
Source: 2010 SEC Teaching Guide

IV. Reflection

1. I learned that ___________________________________________________________

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2. I feel I am _______________________________________________________________
In performing folk dances.
3. I enjoyed most on _________________________________________________________
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4. I want to learn more on ____________________________________________________

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V. Reference for Learners

Benavinte, Renato P. Jr., et.Al.2013. Physical Education and Health – Grade 8 Learner’s
module. First Edition. Pasig City, Philippines: Department of Education

Website:

https://youtu.be/Mhe_sEcgX40
https://www.slideshare.net/mobile/LesterPeralta/sua-ku-sua
http://wiki.answer.com/Q/What_is_sua_ku_sua_folk_dance#ixzz27XedpW18