Quarter IVPHYSICAL EDUCATION

Philippine Folk Dances

Lesson 1Local Folk Dances

Dance - is an art form that uses patterns of body movements to perform. It involves such factors as self-expression, artistry and entertainment.

Folk dances are dances that tell us much about our culture. They portray in dance form our customs, traditions, and beliefs, and even the livelihoods of certain communities.

Benefits of Folk DancingPhysicalSocialCulturalArtisticRecreational

Occupational DancesPanulo (Cadiz,

Negros Occidental)

Pamulad Isda (Negros)

Binatbatan (Paoay, Ilocos Norte)

Mag-asik (Maguindanao)

Religious or Ceremonial Dances

Dugso (Bukidnon)

Anito Baylan (Mandaya)

Bawi (Itneg)Anituan (Negrito

of Luzon)

Courtship DancesTalip (Cordilleras)Inday na Kunday

(Visayas)Imunan (Ilocos)Sua-Sua (Jolo,Sulu)Timawa (Capiz)Sayaw ng Pag-ibig

(Bulacan)

Wedding DancesPagkawin

(Yakan)Kasal na Banig

(Bagobo)Pagasawa-uy

(Bagobo)Singkil

(Maguindanao)

Festival DancesSubli (Batangas)Comic DancesKinotonMonkey dancesWar DancesMangayawSabongIdaw

Lesson 2Indigenous Folk Dances

Origins of Philippine Dances- Local Duck- Railbird

Indigenous Folk Dances - dances that are performed exclusively by certain tribe within a given region.

Itik-itikoriginated in Surigaoimitates the different

movements of the 'itik‘has different versions, but it

captivated mostly the Visayans

also associated with the dance "Siblay," another mimetic dance from Samar that imitates another bird, the "siblay."

Maglalatik

a war dance showing a battle between the Moros and Christians

also known as "Magbabao,“

originated from Biñan, Laguna

also pays tribute to the patron saint San Isidro Labrador

Pandanggo sa Ilaw a famous folk dance

originated in Lubang Island, Mindoro

the word "pandanggo" is actually from "fandanggo", a lively Spanish dance

a Pandanggo dance must be graceful, and must have good balance.

the dance requires oil lamps or glasses with candles inside be balanced by hands, at the back of the hands, and at the top of the head.

Tiniklingliterally meaning

"bamboo dance“the country's

national danceperformers imitates

the movements of the "tikling“

said to have originated in Leyte.

Sublia religious folk dance from

Bauan, Batangasbelieved to have started with

the natives planting of a wooden cross across Taal VolcanoBinaylan Banog

a ritualistic dance performed by the natives of Cordillera.

signifies thanksgiving by patients who have been healed from sickness

Bendayanalso called Bendian of Benguetperformed to welcome

successful headhunters of the tribe.

Karatonga festivity dance that pays

tribute to San Augustine in the island of Cuyo, in Puerto Princesa in Palawan

Women are seen waving props resembling mango flowers with the mean striking their "karatong" instrument to add to the merriness of the festivity.

Binaylana ritual dance

where a tribal woman imitate a hen trying to protect her chicks from the powerful hawk.

Lesson 2Folk Dance Instruction and Interpretation

Elements of Dance - factors to consider for a dance to be executed well while sending the message across effectively.

It is grouped into two general categories:

Elements of rhythmElements of movement and space

Elements of RhythmAccentIntensityLevelMeasureMusical PhraseRhythmic PatternTempoUnderlying Beat

Elements of Movements and SpaceBalanceCenteringDirectionFloor PatternFocusPostureRange

Common Terminologies in Folk Dancing

1. Arms in lateral position - a position wherein both arms are at one side, either right or left at shoulder, chest or waist level.

2. Brush - the movement in which the floor is hit with the ball or heel of a foot with the weight on the other foot. The foot is then lifted from the floor to any direction.

3. Cabeceras - the couples occupying the width of the hall when dancers are in a square formation.

4. Costados - the couples occupying the length of the hall when dancers are in a square formation.

5. Crossed arms - position in which partners face each other or stand by side. They join their left hands together and the right hands together, either R (right) over L (left) L over R hands.

6. Cut - to displace quickly one foot with the other.

7. Do-si-do (Dos-a-dos) - step where partners advance

forward, pass each other's R (L) side, step across tn the R (or L), move backward without turning around, and pass each other L (or R) side to proper places.

8. Free foot - the foot which does not bear the weight of the body.

9. Free hand - the hand which is not placed anywhere, or is not doing anything.

10. Hayon-Hayon - hand movement wherein one forearm is placed in front and the other at the back of the waist.

11. Inside foot - the foot which is near the partner when partners stand side by side.

12. Jaleo - movement in which partners turn around clockwise (with R elbows almost touching) or counterclockwise (with L elbows touching) using walking or any kind of dance step.

13. Kumintang - movement of the hand from the wrist either in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction.

14. Outside foot - the foot which is away from one's partner

when partners stand side by side.

15. Outside hand - the hand which is away from one's partner when partners stand side by side.

16. Place - movement wherein a foot is placed in a certain position without putting weight on it; the sole of the foot rests on the floor

17. Pivot - step where one turns with the ball, heel, or whole foot on a fixed place or point.

18. Point - touching the floor lightly with the toes of one foot, the weight of the body on the other foot.

19. Salok - swinging the arm downward-upward passing in front of the body as if scooping, the trunk is bent forward following the movement of the arm doing the salok

20. Saludo - with feet together, bowing of partners bow to each other, to the audience, opposite dancers, or the neighbors.

21. Sarok - crossing of the R (or L) foot in front of the L (or R).

Bend the body slightly forward and cross the hands down in front with the R (or L) hand over the L (or R).

22. Set - a dance formation like a square or a unit formation composed of two or more pairs.

23. Stamp - bringing the foot forcibly and noisily on the floor.

24. Step - advancing or receding by moving one foot to another resting place with a complete transfer of weight from one foot to the other.

25. Supporting foot - the foot that bears the weight of the body.

26. Tap - tapping slightly with the ball or toe of the tree keeping the weight of the body on the other foot. There is no transfer of weight.

27. Whirl - making fast turns by executing small steps in place, to the right, or to the left.

Quarter IVHealth

Personal Safety

Lesson 1Promoting Personal Safety

Personal safety - defined as freedom from fear

or worry concerning one's physical and mental well-being.It means that one must be aware of situations, conditions, or events that are potentially harmful or dangerous to his well-being.

Importance of Personal SafetyIt helps you avoid putting yourself in

unnecessary dangerIt helps you feel safe and secure at home, in

school, on the road, etc.It raises your awareness on how to prevent

unintentional injuries and highlights some areas where you should take precautions

Personal Safety TipsPlan your own personal safety campaign.

Assess what you may do during emergencies.

Lock and act confidently during emergecies.Avoid putting yourself in risky situations.Always let someone know where you are

and whom you are with.Don't be afraid to take action. If you do

meet a problem, get away or call for help to alert others about your situation. 

Be ready with a mobile phone in cases of emergency.

Home safetyKeep tools and utensils in proper places

where they are not likely to fall off easily and are out of reach of children.

Have a regular visit with an electrician to assure all electrical wiring are still safe.Keep bathrooms well lit with switches that are easy to find.

Avoid smoking when in bed as this may start fire by accident.

Never leave candles, hot irons, and stoves unattended.

Have your house number prominently written in front of your house to make it easy to identify in case of emergencies.

School SafetyPlanning - it requires the school

management to regularly assess precautionary measures.

Preparation - practiced through clear and realistic crisis response programs by the school management.

Practice - makes the school a safer place.

First aid - performed to avoidcomplications and even loss of lives.

Allergic ReactionTry patting the area with allergy with a clean

cloth dipped in icy water, or simply with ice.

Insect BitesWash the affected with clean water and soap.Apply ice to the area for redness and minimal

painAvoid scratching to prevent complications

Cut or LacerationsWashing and bandaging the wound with

sterile gauze, once the antibiotic ointment is applied, help prevent infections.

Cardiac Arrest Rescue breathing• Call for emergency help.• Open the person's airway as you

tilt his head and place your mouth around his. Listen if the person is breathing. If not, breathe for him through his airways while pinching the nose shut.

• Make two slow breaths and check if the person's chest is rising along with your attempt to breathe for him.

• Do chest compression thirty times at the rate of 100 times/minute afterwards.

• Press down on the chest with enough force to move the breastbone down about 2 inches with hands. Breathe in two slow breaths again in the person's airway.

Broken Arm Indirectly apply ice on the area to suppress the

swelling and pain. Stabilize the arm by wrapping the injured area with a

towel and forming a sling.

Bruises Indirectly apply ice on the bruise for 20-30 minutes. If the bruise is in the leg, have it elevated or raised. Warm the bruise with a hot compress for 10 minutes

to allow blood to flow.

Thermal Burns Remove any residue from the burnt area. Cool off the area with running water for 30 seconds. Do not apply mayonnaise or toothpaste over the

affected area.

ChokingAsk the person the

cough forcefully to remove the obstruction in the throat.

You may perform an abdominal thrust, also called the Heimlich Maneuver, but that is only applicable for adults and children.

DizzinessGive the patient plenty of air and loosen

any garment that may obstruct his breathing.

Give him water, and have him sit or lie down until the dizzy spell passes.

PoisoningSeek immediate medical help.Try and identify the poison if possible.Induce vomiting if poison swallowed.Let the victim lie on his left side until

medical help arrives.