WEEK 1:

Physical Education is an integral part of the educational program designed to promote the
optimum development of an individual physically, mentally, socially and emotionally through
total body movement in the performance of properly selected physical activities (Andin, 1988).

Dance the movement of the body in a rhythmic way, usually to music and within a given space,
for the purpose of expressing an idea or emotion, releasing energy, or simply taking delight in
the movement itself.

Movement is the ability to move from one place or position to another.

Steps a movement made by lifting the foot and setting it down again in a new position,
accompanied by a shifting of the weight of the body in the direction of the new position, as in
walking, running, or dancing.

Modern dance is a style of theatrical dancing that is not as restricted as classical ballet and
encourages dancers to use their emotions and moods to design their own steps and routines. It
is not unusual for dancers to invent new steps for their routines, instead of following a
structured code of technique, as in ballet.

Folk dances are traditionally a dance of a country which evolved naturally and spontaneously in
connection with the everyday activities and experiences of the people. These are traditional
dances handed down from generation to generation that describe the traditions, beliefs,
occupations, and ways of life and characteristics of people living in a certain nation expressed
through body movements.

Social dances give opportunities to develop the individual’s ability to communicate, mingle and
socialize with other people. Social dances also prepare the person to basic dance steps, positions,
movements and rhythms. For example, ballroom dancing has unique history which contributes
to its current popularity as a recreational and competitive dance sport. Ballroom dancing
originated in England during the late 18th and early 19th century. Ballroom dancing is particularly
popular among the upper classes who participated in social events at dance balls.

Ballroom Dancing is a partnership dance where couples, using step-patterns, move rhythmically,
expressing the characteristics of music and has sustained its popularity through ballroom clubs
opened for the enjoyment of the public. Anyone can enjoy ballroom dancing since there are no
restrictions to gender and age. Women can best express through ballroom dancing.

Formation is basically a large group of dancers doing the same moves at the same time, or in
sections, with each members of the sections doing the same choreography even though it is
different from the other sections’ choreography.
WEEK 2:

Term a word or phrase used to describe a thing or to express a concept, especially in a particular
kind of language or branch of study.

Formation – a large group of dancers doing the same moves at the same time, or in sections, with
each members of the sections doing the same choreography even though it’s different from other
sections’ choreography

A. The fundamental position of the arm in folk dancing includes five positions.

First Position: Arms are raised forward forming circle in front of the chest with fingertips of both
hands about an inch apart.

Second Position: The arms are placed sideways a little below shoulder level with palms facing
up.

Third Position: The right arm is raised above the head forming half a circle (amplified positions),
while the left arm remains in the second position.

Fourth Position: The right arm is still raised and remains in an amplified position, while the left
arm is placed in front of the chest, as in the first position.

Fifth Position: Both arms are raised forming a circle over the head in an amplified position.

B. Folk dancing requires the five fundamental positions of the feet.

First Position: Both heels are together while toes are apart at an angle of about 45° or more

Second Position: Both feet apart sideward about apace distance. Heels are parallel to each other

Third Position: The right heel of one foot is close to the instep of the left foot.

Fourth Position: The right foot is forward about a pace distance with toes out.

Fifth Position: The right foot is placed in front of the left foot while the right heel is close to the
toes of the left foot.
WEEK 3:

Basic Step is the dance move that defines the character of a particular dance. It sets the rhythm
of the dance

Routine a sequence of actions regularly followed

Time Signature tells you how the music is to be counted.

• 2/4 = 1,2 2,2 3,2 4,2

• Touch Step (1,2) – point, close.
• Blecking Step (1,2) – heel place, close
• Close Step (1,2) – step, close
• Hop Step (1,2) – step, hop
• Slide Step (1,2) – slide, close
• Change Step (1 and 2) – step, close, step
• Heel and Toe Change Step (1,2,1 and 2) – heel and toe and step, close, step
• Cross Change Step (1 and 2) – cross-step, close, step
• Contraganza (1 and 2) – leap, step-cross, step
• Plain Polka (1 and 2 and) – step, close, step, pause
• Hop Polka (1 and 2 and) – hop-step. Close, step, pause
• Mincing Steps (1 and 2 and) – step, step, step, step
• Shuffling Steps (1 and 2 and) – slide, slide, slide, slide
• Chasing Steps (1 and 2 and) – step, close, step, close

• 3/4 = 1,2,3 2,2,3 3,2,3 4,2,3

• Native Waltz (1,2,3) – step, close, step
• Cross Waltz (1,2,3) – cross-step, close, step
• Waltz Balance (1,2,3) – step, close, heels-raised, heels-down
• Mazurka (1,2,3) – slide, cut, hop
• Redoba (1,2,3) – slide, cut, cut
• Sway Balance with a Point (1,2,3) – step (obliquely fwd), cross-step, step, point
• Sway Balance with a Raise (1,2,3) – step (obliquely fwd), cross-step, step, raise
• Sway Balance with a Brush (1,2,3) – step (obliquely fwd), cross-step, step, brush
• Sway Balance with a Hop (1,2,3) – step (obliquely fwd), cross-step, step, hop
WEEK 4:

Polka sa Nayon

(Tagalog)

The ballroom Polka was famous in Batangas during the Spanish Period. It was usually danced
during town fiesta and in big gatherings.

In dancing Polka sa Nayon, consider the following:

Costume. The girls wear the Maria Clara or Balintawak style, the boys wear Barong Tagalog and
black or white trousers.

Music and Count: 1 and 2 and

Music. Composed of three parts: A, B and C.

Count. One, two to a measure.

Formation: couple occupying a corner, or a side of an imaginary square or they may be arranged
in long ways

Basic Dance Steps in Polka sa Nayon:

Plain Polka: Step Pattern – Step R (forward/sideward/bwd); close R to L; step R; raise L

Heel and Toe Polka: Step Pattern – Heel place R(in front); toe-point in rear; raise-step R. close L
to R; step R; pause

Change Step: Step Pattern – Step R (any direction);close L to R; step R (Aquino, 1996).