Learning Outcome: At the end of this lesson, the
students will be able to:
Lesson 6 Dance Routines 1. Interpret by figures the
given sample dance
routines in
different time signatures;
and
2. Create a video while performing the
interpreted dance routines.
Let’s Learn This
Readings: Dance Abbreviations and Symbols Used
L left (foot, arm or hand)
R right (foot, arm or hand)
ct Count
cts Counts
↑ fwd forward
↓bwd backward
→swd R sideward right
←swd L sideward left
M Measure or measures
X Boy
O Girl
Counting and Equivalent Note of rhythmic pattern
Counts
1, 2 2/4 time, one measure
1,ah,2,ah or 1,2,3,4, 6/8 time, one measure (used in cut and rocking steps)
1, and 2/4 time, one measure
1,2, 2/4 time, one measure
1, ah 2/4, one measure
1,2,3 ¾ time, one measure
1,2 and 3 ¾ time, one measure
1 1nd 2 and 3 ¾ time, one measure
SAMPLE DANCE ROUTINES IN 2/4 TIME SIGNATURE
Consider the sample dance steps and perform using the music “Magtanim ay di biro” or “Leron Leron Sinta”
Figure 1
Partners face audience. Join inside hands
a. 8 bleking steps R and L alternately 8M
b. 8 hop steps sideward R and L alternately 8M
c. Repeat all (a-b) 16 measures
Figure 2
Partners face each other. Girls hold skirt. Boys on waist.
a. 8 change steps R and L alternately 8M
b. 8 cross change steps R and L 8M
c. 4 heel and toe change steps alternately R and L going to
Partner’s place 8M
d. Repeat (c) going to proper place 8M
Figure 3
Partners face audience. Hands the same position as in figure I
a. 8 plain polka steps R and L alternately 8M
b. 8 hop steps polka R and L alternately 8M
c. 4 heel and toe polka step moving forward 8M
d. Repeat (c) moving backward 8M
e. Repeat all (a-d) 32M
f. Release holds. Hand the same as in fig. II take eight
contragansa R and L 8M
SAMPLE DANCE ROUTINES IN 3/4 TIME SIGNATURE
Consider the sample dance steps and perform using the music “Lawiswis Kaywayan”, “Bahay - Kubo” or “Lulay”.
Figure I
Partners face audience.
a. 8 waltz steps R and L alternately. Hand on lateral position 8M
b. 8 cross waltz R and L alternately. Hands on skirts for girls and boys on waist 8M
c. 8 waltz balance forward (↑) R and backward (↓) L arms upward - downward position 8M
d. 4 Brush step R, L alternately 4M
e. Repeat (d) 4m
Figure II
Partners face audience.
a. 4 sway balance with a point R and L alternately 8M
b. 3 mazurka steps sideward r. On the 4th measure, step R and point L 4M
c. Repeat (b) to the L with a waltz R and L alternately 4M
d. Repeat all (a-c) 16M
Figure III
Partners face audience. Hands on skirt for girls and boys on waist.
a. 4 Redoba R, L alternately. Hands on waist 4M
b. 4 step swings R,L alternately 4M
c. Repeat (a and b) 8m
d. Repeat all (a-c) 16M
SAMPLE DANCE ROUTINES IN 4/4 TIME SIGNATURE
Figure I
Partners face audience.
a. 2 Escotis steps sideward R,L 2M
b. 4 hop steps forward 2M
c. Repeat (a) and (b) moving backward 4M
d. Repeat all (a-c)
Figure II
Partners face each other.
a. 2 schottische steps sideward R,L 2M
b. 4 hop steps turning clockwise in place 2M
c. 2 schottische steps sideward L,R 2M
d. 4 hop steps turning counterclockwise in place 2M
e. Repeat all (a-d) 2M
Let’s Do This
Interpret the give dance routines in the following time signatures. Take a video and sent it
to your teacher’s gmail. See rubrics below.
a. 2/4 time signature
b. ¾ time signature
c. 4/4 time signature
RUBRICS FOR DANCE ROUTINES
Levels of Perf
Criteria Excellent Very
(5) Satisfactory
(4)
1. Mastery of Steps Showed very Almost
high level of showed
mastery of the mastery of the
dance steps dance steps
but some
errors were
evident
2. Proper execution Showed excellent Executed the
performance dance steps
almost
accurately but
some errors
were evident
3. Rhythm /Tempo Followed the Followed the
correct beat and correct beat
tempo of music and tempo of
excellently music but music with tempo of music music
some error average
were evident accuracy
4. Coordination/ Showed Showed Showed Showed little Performed the
Timing exemplary coordination average coordination of dance without
coordinated of movements coordination movements control and
movements but slight of movements proper timing
errors were
evident
5. Good Form Showed very Showed very Showed Showed very Failed to show
high level of high level of average level little level of gracefulness,
gracefulness, gracefulness, of gracefulness, poise and
poise and bearing poise and gracefulness, poise and bearing in
in performing the bearing in poise and bearing in performing the
dance steps performing the bearing in performing the dance steps
dance steps performing the dance steps
dance steps
6. Enthusiasm Showed very Showed high Showed Showed little Failed to
high interest in interest in average interest in perform the
executing the executing the interest in executing the dance steps
dance steps dance steps executing the dance steps enthusiastically
dance steps
Total
Average
