LEARNING MODULE IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION 8 S.Y.

2020-2021

MODULE
6 FOLK DANCE: THE FIRST APPROACH

Content Standard: Performance Standard:

The learner demonstrates The learner modifies a physical
understanding guidelines and principles activity program for the
in exercise program design to achieve family/school/peers to achieve fitness.
fitness.
Formation Standard:
The learner will become graceful dancers specifically when it comes to folk dance.

Most Essential Learning Competencies:

 Describes the nature and the background of the dance;
 Executes the skills involved in the dance;
 Exerts best effort to achieve positive feeling about self and others.

Time frame: 4th Quarter

Objectives:
At the end of this module, learners are expected to:
1. define and describe folk dance and folk dancing based on one’s understanding;
2. identify the rhythmic value of each step using musical notes;
3. describe and determine the purpose of performing pangalay, sua-ko-sua and alay;
4. trace the origin, costume, and music of the dance; and
5. execute the basic movements necessary in performing folk dance;

In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen
Loving Father, I stand before you in the midst
of confusion and complexities of life.
My future sometimes seems distant and unknown.
Give me, O Lord, the vision to see the path You have set before me.
Grant me the courage to follow Your way,
that through the gifts and talents You given me.
I may bring Your life and Your love to other.
I ask this through Jesus, Your Son. AMEN
In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen

LECTURE 1
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What is dance?
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There are so many definitions of the dance and folk dance. It may be defined based
on how it is performed or based on its origin.
 Dance is a successive group of rhythmical steps bodily motion, or both,
usually set to music.
 Dance as an art is a conduit of expression and communication.
 Folk dance is a form of dance developed by a group of people of a certain
country or region.
 A traditional dance originating among the common people of the nation or
region.

Essential Components of Dance

 The movement
 The music
 The formations and positions

Why do we need to know the movements in dancing?

Since the early period of time, people do move and they use it as their
means of communication. Since movement is part of human activities, it is
essential to dancing because dancing requires movements and we dance for
the purpose of celebrating good harvest, worship, wedding, courtship, war,
and others.
The following are the types of movements.

1. Locomotor Movements – are the movements that travel through space from one
position to another.
a. Walk – transfer of weight from one foot to another though continuous
movements.
b. Run – a movement like walking but in a faster pace expect the body leaves
the ground in weight transfer.
c. Leap – a transfer of weight from one foot to another by springing and
landing on the ball of the foot and heel down while bending the knee to
absorb the shock.
d. Jump – a transfer of weight through springing of both feet into the air and
landing on both feet.
e. Hop – a transfer of weight by springing from one foot and landing on the
same foot.
f. Gallop – a movement forward, knee action and heel leading.
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g. Slide – a weight transfer that glides foot on the floor.
h. Skip – a transfer using step hop, alternately.

2. Non-locomotor Movements or Axial Movement – are movements which does

not require travel.
a. Stretch – the extension of the parts of the body using the joints in vertical or
horizontal position.
b. Bend – is bringing two adjacent body parts together to meet at the centre.
c. Swing – arching or circling around in a stationary base.
d. Twist – rotating parts of the body around an axis.

Basic Skills needed in Dancing

Basic or fundamental formations, positions, and skills are required in every
activity that we do. It is the first thing that one should know before engaging in more
complicated activities. Since basic information and skills are necessary, we are going to
look to the basics in terms of dancing.

Fundamental Hands and Feet Position in Dancing

First Position
Place both arms in front of the chest in a circular position with heels of the feet
together and the toes 45 degrees apart.

Second Position
Place both arms sideward with the palm facing upward and stride either of the
feet sideward.

Third Position
Place one arm in your side at shoulder level and raise other hand overhead with
heel of the foot placed beside the in-step of the other foot.

Fourth Position
Place one arm in front of the chest level with elbow slightly bent and the other
arm is raised overhead with one foot placed in front of the other foot.

Fifth Position
Raise both hands overhead with the elbows slightly bent and the heel of the foot
is placed in front of the toe of the rear foot.

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Basic Dance Formations

Dance steps are executed through rhythmic patterns and sets of melodies in
music. It is necessary for a particular dance to have sets of rhythm and melodic pattern to
make dancing more meaning and graceful to perform.

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How essential is music in dancing?

Music is essential in dancing since dancing has its time
signature to be followed in the duration of the dance. We can
identify certain musical meter through reading its note in a
measure. These are the following types of notes and their
corresponding values which are essential in interpreting literature
in dancing.
Name Symbols Numerical Equivalent and
Counting
Whole Note 4 (1, 2, 3, 4)

Half Note 2 (1, 2)

Quarter Note 1 (1)

Eight Note 1
(and)
2
Dot Half of the note value
beside it

2 3
Fundamental dance steps in and time signature
4 4

Dance Step Patterns/Counts Step Patterns/Counts

Bleking Heel – Place, Close Heel – Place Close
1 2 1-2 3
Close Step Step, Close Step, Close
1 2 1-2 3
Change Step Step, Close, Step
1 and 2
Hop Step Step, Hop Step, Hop
1 2 1-2 3
Slide Slide, Close Slide, Close
1 2 1-2 3
Touch Step Point, Close Point, Close
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1 2 1-2 3

Brush Step Brush, Close Brush, Close

1 2 1-2 3
Waltz Step, Close, Step
1 2 3
Mazurka Slide, Cut, Hop
1 2 3
Reboda Slide, Cut, Cut
1 2 3

LECTURE 2
Pangalay: Sulu’s Grand Wedding Dance
Dance can be an identifying mark of one’s local culture and
tradition. It helps in understanding certain communities, their folkways,
the way they live their lives during the early years, and how they have
preserved it to the present era.

What is Pangalay? How has this dance become notable in Sulu?

Pangalay is one of the most popular folk dances in Sulu. It is performed

during weddings and other grand social affairs in Mindanao particularly in
Sulu. Since wedding celebration is one of the most anticipated events among
Muslims, they have made some preparations in their wedding ceremonies like
dancing the Pangalay. Among the rich families in Mindanao, this celebration
lasts for several days or even weeks depending on the financial capability of
the families of the bride and the groom and the agreement of each family.
Well known dancers are hired to perform the dance while the feast is on-going
using their traditional instruments like kulintangan, gabbang, agong, and others.
The dancers wear typical Joloano costumes. Janggays are also used by the expert
dancers as their extended metal finger nails. Sometimes the rich family use gold in their
janggays.
How is the Pangalay set to music?
The music used in Pangalay can be played as many as necessary. The counting in
each step pattern in the dance literature is one, two, or one and two to a measure.
Standing at the center of the room is the formation set to dancers facing the audience. No

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definite directions, sequence of figures, number and kind of steps, hand movements, and
positions are required if the natives are the ones performing.

Search this link to watch the Pangalay Dance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=L3D13vn5tQQ

LECTURE 3
Sua-ko-Sua: A Courtship Dance
Just like the Pangalay, one of the most sought after dances of
Mindanao during cultural activities is Sua-ko-Sua. It is a type of dance that
also displays the cultural value of courtship the Filipino way. Since folk
dancing is one of the activities that we are fond of performing and
watching, we Filipinos preserve this heritage inherited from our ancestors. Our great
love for the customs that we have, made us aware that we need to inculcate these values
and maintain it for prosperity.

What is Sua-ko-Sua? How will you describe it?

Sua-ko-Sua is a dance from Jolo, Sulu which literally means “a small

orange plant” or “my pomelo tree”. It is a lowland Muslim courtship dance
of the Tausugs usually accompanied by a song.
The Sua-ko-Sua dance of today is modernized and modified according to
the old generation of the Moros. However, some parts still have the distinct
characteristics of Moro dances.
The dancers may sing as they perform the dance. Natives perform it in
repetition as many times as they want until they decide to end the
performance.

Costume
The dancers use typical Joloano costume with an open fan in each hand.
Music
Divided into four parts: A, B, C, and D and count one, two to a measure.
Formation
It is a dance for a couple but an unlimited number of participants are allowed to
join the dance. The dancers hold the open fans and partners stand opposite each other
about eight feet apart, the girl at the right side of the partner while facing the audience.

Basic Steps and Arm Movements

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Sua-ko-sua Step – Point R foot in fourth position (ct. 1), slide forward with the
toes of the same foot and put the weight on the other foot. Use the step throughout the
dance.

Arm Movements – With an open fan held in each hand, hold arms in second
position or at shoulder level, turn the hands (from the wrists only) in a horizontal figure
eight motion. It takes two counts to complete a figure eight motion.

Search this link to watch the Sua-ko-Sua Dance:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TGctrB9oiY

LECTURE 4
Alay: Filipino Hospitality Displayed Through Dancing
Just like other
good reason. Alay, which means “an offering”, is a beautiful Filipino
custom. This How did
involves Alay of
offering become known
small gifts to Filipinos?
or tokens like flowers, a song,
or dance to guests or visitors, whether new or old acquaintances. If the
visitor is a house guest, the Filipinos will offer them the best things that
the family could provide. Like the best blanket for sleeping, best kitchen
utensils for them to use, and the most delicious food that they can serve.
Alay is a dance performed as an offering to special guests as well
as a welcome gesture or as a token of gratitude. In this folk dance, the girl
wears balintawak with tapis, a soft panuelo around the neck or over one shoulder and
corcho; while boys wear barong tagalog, white or colored trousers, and tsinelas.
Music is divided into three parts; A, B, and C and counted one, two three to a
measure. The dancers are arranged by partners standing opposite each other about six
feet apart and when facing the audience, the girls stand at the right side of the partner.
One or more number of pairs may take part in this dance.

Search this link to watch the Alay Dance:

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Activity 1:

Direction: Give at least five fundamental or basic steps and their

corresponding step pattern.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Mini Task: Perform the selected five basic steps and demonstrate it through video
presentation.

Activity 2:

Direction: Complete the graphic organizer about Pangalay.

1. Occasions when Pangalay 1. ___________________________
is performed 2. ___________________________
2. Traditional musical 1. _____________________________
instruments used in Pangalay 2. _____________________________
3. _____________________________
3. Costumes and props 1. _________________________
2. _________________________

Activity 3:
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Direction: Loop the words that are related to Sua-ko-Sua and leave the ones that are not
relevant to it.

Performance Task: Essay

Watch the video of a group performing Folk Dance and Modern Dance and answer
the question below

How will you differentiate Folk Dance with Modern Dance? And what do you
prefer among the two? Limit your answer in 3-5 sentences. Write it in one whole
sheet of paper.

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Closing Prayer

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit as it was in the
beginning is now, and ever shall world without end. Amen
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

References:
The 21st Century MAPEH in Action 8- Gerardo C. Lacia, Ma. Karina Melody Zabala-
Hernandez, Gernalyn Andres- Solano, Ed.D., Pinky Olivar-Libiran, Ronald V. Solis,
Chrismarilene R. Cabatana,Adelina P. Limos, Corazon Menchero- Romano

Teachers:

Johmil N. Ogbac

Ruffa Mae N. Janda

Liezel P. Laurente

Jefferson F. Montiel

Gerry Mejares

Odelyn L. De Mesa

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