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    The document describes the five fundamental positions of the arms and feet used in Philippine folk dances. These positions include: 1) First position with arms raised in a circle and feet with heels and toes apart. 2) Second position with arms sideways and feet sideward about a pace apart. 3) Third position with one arm raised and the other at the side, and one foot heel close to the other foot. 4) Fourth position with one arm raised and the other in first position, and one foot forward. 5) Fifth position with both arms raised in a circle and one foot in front of the other. The document then provides further details on flowing movements between these five

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    The document describes the five fundamental positions of the arms and feet used in Philippine folk dances. These positions include: 1) First position with arms raised in a circle and feet with heels and toes apart. 2) Second position with arms sideways and feet sideward about a pace apart. 3) Third position with one arm raised and the other at the side, and one foot heel close to the other foot. 4) Fourth position with one arm raised and the other in first position, and one foot forward. 5) Fifth position with both arms raised in a circle and one foot in front of the other. The document then provides further details on flowing movements between these five

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    The document describes the five fundamental positions of the arms and feet used in Philippine folk dances. These positions include: 1) First position with arms raised in a circle and feet with heels and toes apart. 2) Second position with arms sideways and feet sideward about a pace apart. 3) Third position with one arm raised and the other at the side, and one foot heel close to the other foot. 4) Fourth position with one arm raised and the other in first position, and one foot forward. 5) Fifth position with both arms raised in a circle and one foot in front of the other. The document then provides further details on flowing movements between these five

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    Fundamental Dance Positions

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    The document describes the five fundamental positions of the arms and feet used in Philippine folk dances. These positions include: 1) First position with arms raised in a circle and feet with heels and toes apart. 2) Second position with arms sideways and feet sideward about a pace apart. 3) Third position with one arm raised and the other at the side, and one foot heel close to the other foot. 4) Fourth position with one arm raised and the other in first position, and one foot forward. 5) Fifth position with both arms raised in a circle and one foot in front of the other. The document then provides further details on flowing movements between these five

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    FUNDAMENTAL DANCE POSITIONS

    Very expressive movements of the feet and arms characterize Philippine folk dances. These movements
    are a combination of the five fundamental positions of the arms and feet whether the pace of the dance steps
    is slow or fast. They are commonly termed as first position, second position, third position, fourth position, and
    fifth position.

     First Position
    Arms: The arms are raised in a circle in front of the chest with the fingertips of both hands about an
    inch apart.
    Feet: The feet position is executed with the heels and toes apart at an angle of about 90 degrees or
    more.
     Second Position
    Arms: The arms are placed sideways a little bellow shoulder level with palms facing up.
    Feet: The feet position is performed with feet sideward about a pace apart with heels parallel each other.
     Third Position
    Arms: One arm is raised in a semi-circle slightly in front of the head (amplified position while the other
    arm remains as in second position).
    Feet: The heel of one foot is close to the in-step of other foot.
     Fourth Position
    Arms: One arm is raised in amplified position, while the other is as in first position.
    Feet: One foot is forward, about a pace distance, with toes out.
     Fifth Position
    Arms: Both arms are raised to form a circle over and slightly in front of the head (amplified position).
    Feet: One foot is placed in front of the other foot with the heel close to the toe of the other foot.

    Flowing Movements of the Fundamental Positions of Hand and Feet in Eight Count

     First Position
    Arms: The arms are placed forward forming a circle in front of the chest with the fingertips of both
    hands about an inch apart.
    Feet: Stand with heels together and toes apart about ninety degrees angle or more.
     Second Position
    Arms: The arms are on the sideways a little bellow shoulder level where palms are in the position facing
    downward.
    Feet: Stand with feet placed sideward about a pace apart with the other foot pointed parallel to each
    other.
     Third Position
    Arms: The arms are raised on the sides a little below shoulder level with palms facing upward.
    Feet: Stand with feet are positioned sideways about a pace apart with heels parallel to each other.
     Fourth Position
    Arms: One arm is raised in a slightly semi-circle position above the head while the other arm remains
    the same manner in third position.
    Feet: Stand with the heel of one foot is close to the in-step of other foot.
     Fifth Position
    Arms: While the arm is raised in a slightly semi-circle position remains above the head, the other arm is
    placed and extended in front of the chest with the palm facing downward.
    Feet: Stand with one foot pointed forward about a pace distance with toes out.
     Sixth Position
    Arms: Remain in the same position of the arms but this time the arm being placed in front of the chest
    with palm facing downward should be in the position where palm facing upward.
    Feet: Stand with one foot forward about a pace distance with toes out.
     Seventh Position
    Arms: Both arms are raised slightly in front of the head (amplified position) forming a circle.
    Feet: Stand with one foot placed in front of the other foot with the heel close to the toe of the other
    foot.
     Eight Position
    Arms: Both arms are placed freely of sideways.
    Feet: Stand with feet together.

    Positions of the Feet in Dancing


    Positions of the Arms in Dancing

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