PE and Health 12 (HOPE-3) 1st Quarter Week 4

Module 4: FOLK DANCE

EXPECTATIONS
This module will help you to:
• Know the meaning of folk dance
• Identify the classification of folk dance
• Perform the dance competencies of a folk dance properly.

LOOKING BACK TO YOUR LESSON

The FITT Principle (or formula) is a great way of monitoring your exercise
program. The acronym FITT outlines the key components, or training guidelines, for
an effective exercise program, and the initials F, I, T, T, stand for: Frequency,
Intensity, Time and Type.

● Frequency: refers to the frequency of exercise undertaken or how often you

exercise.

● Intensity: refers to the intensity of exercise undertaken or how hard you

exercise.

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BRIEF INTRODUCTION
With each passing year, customs and beliefs of groups of people get built little
by little, slowly with time forming into traditions. Folk dances represent one of the
strongest ways these (sometimes truly ancient) traditions of countries and regions can
be showcased to the public. Even though many traditional dances bear the name of an
ethnic dance, not all of them remained folk dances, but all of them try to emphasize
the cultural roots of the particular dance. Some of them morphed over time into
religious dances, and as such, they are not primarily used to showcase tradition but to
enhance religious ceremonies and beliefs. Such dances are often called religious or
ritual dances.

Dance or dancing is said to be a stress reliever, it is also a form of exercise that will
help boost the immune system through cardio exercises in a form of zumba, hiphop aero
and dance aerobics. Many of this dance comes in different forms and nature and one of
these is the Ethnic or Folk dance. In this module, you will learn one dance offered in K-12
Curriculum in HOPE 3, which is the Folk Dance.

A. Ethnic / Folk Dance Defined

A folk dance is a dance developed by people that reflect the life of the people of
a certain country or region. Not all ethnic dances are folk dances. For example, ritual
dances or dances of ritual origin are not considered to be folk dances. Ritual dances
are usually called "Religious dances" because of their purpose. The terms "ethnic" and
"traditional" are used when it is required to emphasize the cultural roots of the dance.
In this sense, nearly all folk dances are ethnic ones

B. Philippine Folk Dance

The history of Philippine folk dancing incorporates influences from immigrants
and conquerors while at the same time maintaining distinctly Filipino roots. Philippine
folk dancing is a true reflection of daily life in past centuries while enchanting modern
audiences at the same time.

Classification of Philippine Folk Dance (Origins)

Most provinces in the Philippines have their own identifying folk dances
wherein they showcase the elegance and beauty of the way they do things, the way
they dress, the way they see things as shown in different paintings, as they have
been influenced by various events as that happened in history. There are five types of
folk dances in the Philippines. Namely: Maria Clara Dance, Cordillera Dance, Muslim
Dance, Rural Dance, and Tribal Dance.

Maria Clara Dance

Maria Clara is the main female character in Jose Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere, a
literary piece that features the colonial situation of the Filipinos during the Spanish
regime. She was characterized as a Filipina woman of virtue and nobility. This dance
is a mix of Spanish gracefulness and customized native props, such as bamboo
castanets and Asian fan. Female dancers wear Maria Clara dress that typifies the
European style, while men are in barong tagalog, a traditional Filipino embroidered
long-sleeve shirt made of pineapple fiber.

These are the Maria Clara Dances:

1. Cariñosa - It is a Philippine folk dance of Hispanic origin. It is closely associate

with the island of Panay and the Visayas region in general. The word cariñosa is from
the Spanish cariñosa meaning the affectionate one. Most Filipina women can be
described as karinyosa. This is a courtship dance that portrays acts of flirtation
between a man and a woman. The dancers perform steps resembling hide-and-seek
movements. The woman holds a handkerchief or sometimes a fan.

VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sy18EXrueu0

1. La Jota Moncadena - Early Filipinos evolved their own simple versions of the
jota. The jota moncadeña, named after its place of origin, Moncada, Tarlac, combines
Spanish and Ilocano movements. Its initial movements are lively and fast, accented by
the scintillating rhythm of elongated bamboo castanets. The second part is
characterized by a contrasting slow rhythm, typically native in mood and execution.
The dance reverts to the fast tempo at the end. This version of the jota originally
danced by the old people of Moncada, Tarlac, does not include the more intricate
patterns of the Spanish jota. Instead, it adopted the lively tempo and the simple dance
steps.
VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FuX323YojY

Cordillera Dance
The mountainous Central Cordillera region of Northern Luzon is also known by
the term "Philippine Skyland." Inhabiting this rugged terrain are six ethno-linguistic
tribes known as the Ibaloy, Kankanay, Ifugao, Kalinga, Apayao, and Bontoc. They
prefer to be called by their respective tribal names rather than the collective term
Igorot, which was first used by the Spaniards and later by Christian lowlanders. These
tribes were generally unfazed by Spanish colonization. This homogeneous group is
recognized by their common socio-cultural traits. They hold common religious beliefs,
generally nature-related, and make propitiatory offerings to anitos, or household gods.
Among these people of the Cordillera, dance continues to be an expression of
community life that animates the various rituals and ceremonies.
 It serves for self-edification of the performers and entertainment for the
spectators. They dance to appease their ancestors and gods to cure ailments, to insure
successful war-mating activities, or to ward off bad luck or natural calamities. They
dance to congregate and socialize, for general welfare and recreation, and as an outlet
for repressed feeling. They also dance to insure bountiful harvests, favorable weather,
and to mark milestones in the cycle of life.

These are the Cordillera Dances:

1. Uya-uy - This is an Ifugao wedding festival dance accompanied by gongs and is

performed by the affluent to attain the second level of the wealthy class. Wealthy
people who have performed this dance are entitled to the use of gongs at their death.

VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuT6xocbGVw

2. Banga Salidsid – It is a displays the Igorot women on their way to the river to
fetch the daily water supply for their family’s. It shows the skill and strength of the
women as they would carry heavy laden clay pots (Banga) full of water. Their grace
and agility while balancing the heavy pots, sometimes stacks 5 high is a testament of
the Filipino and how hardships become an art form and talent. As a young girl you
would start with only one pot. Pots could be stacked as high as 5 or 6. The more pots
you could carry showed your skill and also you standing the women of that area.
They would all gather and march to the river each day, singing a native song which
is represented by the flute and banging of bamboo on iron pots in the dance.

VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qKPlD6k8tA

Muslim Dance

Almost one million Filipinos are Muslims who reside primarily in the southern
island of Mindanao and the Sulu Archipelago. By the end of the 12th century, traders
and settlers from the Malay Peninsula and Borneo introduced Islamic faith to the
islands. The Muslims in the Philippines, also known as Moros, were able to resist
Spanish conquest. Thus, they preserved the Islamic lifestyle that markedly differs from
the majority of the Philippine population. The ethno-linguistic groups who are
primarily considered Muslim are the Maranao, Maguindanao, Samal, and Tausug. The
dances are characterized by vivid colors and rhythmic movements which reflect the
influence of Arabian and Indo-Malaysian cultures. They are known for their
mysticism, royalty, and beauty which are evident in their music and dances.
Accompanied by the agong and kulintang, Filipino Muslim dance is marked by
intricate hand and arm movement along with shimmering costumes.

These are the Muslim Dances:

1. Singkil - Coming from the Lake Lanao region, the Singkil is a popular dance
performed during celebrations and other festive entertainment. Performed as a female
only dance, the Singkil serves as either a conscious or unconscious advertisement to
would-be suitors for her future marriage. The ladies graciously step in and out of
clashing bamboos poles arranged in either a parallel,

rectangular, or criss-cross fashion while manipulating

either apir (fans), mosala(scarves), or even just their bare hands. Singkil means to
entangle the feet with disturbing objects such as vines or anything in your path. It
takes its name from the epic tale that the Maranaw people trace the origin of their
culture.

VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkMhBhfBuHU

2. Kapiil sa Munsala – It is a Maranao scarf dance found by F.R. Aquino in

one of her researches in San Ramon Colony in Lanao province. The Kapiil sa
Munsala maybe performed as a solo or a group dance. The dancer/s are equipped
with two big and colorful scarves which delicately manipulated in numerous
patters. The dance is marked with the dancers' static poses, sudden wrist flicks
and graceful hip-sways. This dance is usually performed only by females but in
their absence, males may also dance it.
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/Tixzwmw_RLk

Rural Dance

Perhaps the best known and closest to the Filipino heart are the dances from
the rural Christian lowlands: a country blessed with so much beauty. To the Filipinos,
these dances illustrate the fiesta spirit and demonstrate a love of life. They express a
joy in work, a love for music, and pleasure in the simplicities of life. Typical attire in
the Rural Suite include the colorful balintawak and patadyong skirts for the women,
and camisa de chino and colored trousers for the men.

These are Rural Dances:

1. Tinikling - This 'Visayan' dance was found in Leyte where this dance
originated. Dancers imitate the tikling bird’s legendary grace and speed as they
skillfully play, chase each other, run over tree branches, or dodge bamboo traps set by
rice farmers. Hence it is named after the bird, tikling. This version of the dance is done
between a pair of bamboo poles.

VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nisbR3D5vQ

2. Maglalatik - During the Spanish regime, the present barrios of Loma and
Zapote of Biñan, Laguna, were separated. With coconut shells as implements the
people of these two barrios danced the Maglalatik, or Magbabao, a war dance depicting
a fight between the Moros and the Christians over the latik (residue left after the
coconut milk has been boiled).

VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=do4GyUk3XKc

Tribal Dance

Tribes such as the T’boli, Bilaan, Manobo, Bagobo, and other groups inhabit
the vast regions of Mindanao. Like their Northern Luzon counterparts, these groups
honor pagan gods for the fruits and trials of daily life. What distinguishes them from
other tribes in the Philippines is their intricate craftsmanship in metal, clothing, and
jewelry. These tribes pride themselves in their concept of beauty and are known for
creating colorful sets of jewelry and clothing out of dyed pineapple and banana fibers
with are showcased in their traditional dances.
These are the Tribal Dances:

1. Binaylan - The Bagobo tribe from the central uplands of Mindanao originated
this dance which imitates the movement of a hen, her banog, or baby chicks, and a
hawk. The hawk is sacred, and it is believed that the hawk has the power over the
well-being of the tribe. The hawk tries to capture one of the chicks and is killed by the
hunters.

VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elvLV1oA8qU

2. Kadal Tahaw - A bird dance performed by the T'boli during planting and
harvesting which simulates the flights and hops of the tahaw bird.

VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8_kHpw9njA

Activity 1. Answer Me

1. What is the Philippine National Dance? Defend your answer.

Activity 2. Watch and reflect

Watch this video thru the link below:

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bS-4fbI-dU

1. What can you say about the video?

2. Describe how the performers execute the dance.
Do you appreciate the Philippine Folk dance? Explain it.

CHECKING YOUR UNDERSTANDING

1. You will perform a folk dance. It can be solo or by pair (family members.
2. Choose a dance which mentioned to our lesson today
3. Costumes will required but be resourceful, look for accessible costume at
home that fits on the selected dance.
4. Use the music of the folk dance on the given links (on the notes) and the
music will be finished.
5. Recorded video will post to the group page.
6. Deadline will be on October 18, 2021 at 12 midnight.

Criteria:
1. Choreography RATINGS
- Proper movement and steps
in folk dance.
- No change of steps in folk 40
dance, creativity in formation
and storyline is allowed.
2. Synchronization
- Correct timing in the tempo of
25
the music in folk dance
- Coordination of steps by pair.
3. Over-all Impact
- Facial expression, settings 25
and clarity of music.
4. Costume and Props
- Accessible at home costumes 10
and props.

TOTAL : 100

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message me there.
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REFLECTIVE LEARNING SHEET

Name: __________________________________ Grade & Section: ________________
Let’s Think and Act!
REFLECTIVE LEARNING SHEET NO. 4
Directions. Answer the following questions. Have fun and enjoy!

1. Are you satisfied with your performance? Why or Why not?

2. Would you recommend dancing as an activity done at home

especially when most people stay at home, why or why not?

Great, you finished answering the questions

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You may request your facilitator to check your work.

Congratulations and keep on learning!

END OF 4th WEEK ***************