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    This document provides an overview of dance and folk dance from the Philippines. It defines dance as rhythmic body movement, usually to music. It notes that dance has evolved from primitive expressions of emotion to modern social and recreational forms. It then discusses the health benefits of dance and different dance styles. A significant portion of the document focuses on defining and describing various aspects of Philippine folk dance, including its origins and influences, common dance forms, and the cultural values and importance of preserving folk dance traditions.

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    JOSE RIZAL UNIVERSITY

    COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS, CRIMINOLOGY AND EDUCATION


    Physical Education Department

    Module 1
    What is Dance?

    Dance is an expression of the body, following rhythmic patterns and is accompanied


    by music. From the primitive man expressing emotions in such events as birth, death,
    marriage, war among other things, dance has evolved to modern forms of social
    dancing.
    Dance is 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.

    Today, most dancing is about recreation and self-expression, although it can also be
    done as a competitive activity. You can dance in a group with a partner, or on your
    own. There are lots of different places where you can enjoy dancing, for example, at
    dance schools, social venues, community halls and in your own home. Dancing is an
    enjoyable way to be more physically active and stay fit. Dancing can be a way to stay
    fit for people of all ages, shapes and sizes. It has a wide range of physical and mental
    benefits.

    Importance of Dance

    Dance is more than the exploring of different ways to make a shape or learning
    a series of steps to music; it is a way of moving that uses the body as an instrument of
    expression and communication. Through dance, students learn teamwork, focus, and
    improvisational skills. Dance awakens new perceptions in children which help them
    learn and think in new ways.

    But the question is, can you dance? Keeping the body active enables the body system
    to function properly with vigor and alertness. Staying in shape allows the individual to
    perform daily task efficiently resulting to better output and performance
    JOSE RIZAL UNIVERSITY
    COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS, CRIMINOLOGY AND EDUCATION
    Physical Education Department

    What are the health benefits of dance?

    Dancing can be a way to stay fit for people of all ages, shapes, and sizes. It has
    a wide range of physical and mental benefits including:

    • improved condition of your heart and lungs


    • increased muscular strength, endurance, and motor fitness
    • increased aerobic fitness
    • improved muscle tone and strength
    • weight management
    • stronger bones and reduced risk of osteoporosis
    • better coordination, agility, and flexibility
    • improved balance and spatial awareness
    • increased physical confidence
    • improved mental functioning
    • improved general and psychological wellbeing
    • greater self-confidence and self-esteem
    • better social skills.

    Types of Dances

    There are many styles of dance to choose from, each with its own
    attractions. Popular styles of dancing in the Philippines include:

    1. Folk dance – a popular dance, considered as a part of a particular people.

    2. Ballroom – a formal social dance for couples.

    3. Modern contemporary – a style of dance that emerged in the 20th century.


    Defining this style is very difficult, as it is an extremely fluid and very nebulous
    style of dance.

    4. Festival dance – is a cultural dance that performed to the strong beats of


    percussion instruments by a community of people sharing the same culture
    usually done in honor of a Patron Saint or in thanksgiving of a bountiful
    harvest.
    JOSE RIZAL UNIVERSITY
    COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS, CRIMINOLOGY AND EDUCATION
    Physical Education Department

    5. Cheer dance – is a choreographed dance combined with gymnastics skills


    (tumbling, stunts, jumps, turns and twists).

    6. Hip-Hop – refers to street dance styles primarily performed to hip-hop music


    or that have evolved as part of hip-hop culture.

    Choosing a Dance Style

    When choosing a dance style, ask yourself questions such as:

    1. Do I want to dance to improve my fitness?

    2. Am I trying to improve my flexibility and coordination?

    3. Do I prefer fast dancing or slow dancing?

    4. Do I want to dance with a partner, or on my own?

    5. Do I want to join a group or have a private lesson?

    6. Will I enjoy competitions, or do I want to just dance for fun?

    What is Folk Dance


    Folk dance

    Generally, a type of dance that is a vernacular, usually recreational,


    expression of a past or present culture. Folk dance is a form of dance developed
    by a group of people that reflects the traditional life of a certain country or
    region. Folk dancing represents the dance forms of the common people as
    opposed to those from the upper classes. Folk dances may emerge spontaneously
    among groups of people or derive from previous styles.

    The style can be free-form or rigidly structures. Once established, folk


    dance steps are passed down through generations and rarely change. Usually
    associated with social activities, some dances are also performed competitively,
    and in some regions, folk dancing is even involved in cultural education.
    JOSE RIZAL UNIVERSITY
    COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS, CRIMINOLOGY AND EDUCATION
    Physical Education Department

    Philippine folk dance

    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.

    There is no recorded "start" to Philippine folk dance - if there have been


    people on the islands they have been dancing. In fact, their mythology is filled
    with many different gods and goddesses that needed to be placated, implored, or
    thanked for various natural events like rain and harvests. Many of these festivals
    still feature ancient folk dances performed in costume of the tribal period.
    It is impossible to know when exactly dancing became a part of life in the
    Philippines. Many traditional dances were designed to thank the gods for natural
    and agricultural events, such as rain and harvests. The dances were performed
    during festivals and remembrances of past military victories, and still are
    performed at celebrations of births and weddings in modern times. Many modern
    folk-dance festivals still feature ancient dances performed in costume of the
    tribal period of the Philippines.
    Philippine folk dance mirrors the culture and tradition of the Filipinos. It
    has also been a source of culture identify of the people. In this diversified
    country, there are also great diversity of dances in different forms and dynamics
    that grow out of various times, situation, and experiences.

    Five Group Classifications of Dances Found in the


    Philippines

    CORDILLERA DANCE
    Cordillera, a name given by the Spanish conquistadors when the mountain
    ranges were first seen. The Spanish word refers to the jumbled rolls and dips of
    this long range across the northern part of Luzon Island, meaning “knotted
    roped”.
    JOSE RIZAL UNIVERSITY
    COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS, CRIMINOLOGY AND EDUCATION
    Physical Education Department

    SPANISH INFLUENCES DANCE


    Almost 400 years of Spanish rule left an inescapable mark on the Philippines.
    Spain brought all facets of its society to the Islands with them. This includes
    the Catholic faith, music, and Clothes.
    The barong tagalog and terno are Philippine versions of Spanish dress designed
    to suit the Philippine humid climate. Apart from creating their own versions of
    European fashion, Philippine aristocrats also created European dance
    adaptations for the Philippines. These include jotas, fandangos, mazurkas, and
    waltzes which were danced to the stringed music of the rondalla by young
    socialities.
    Example: Jota Quirino
    MUSLIM DANCE
    They are known for their beauty, royalty and mysticism that are evident in their
    music and dances. Accompanied by the agong and kulintang, Filipino Muslim
    dance is characterized by intricate movement of the hand and arm along with
    shimmering costumes.
    TRIBAL DANCE
    The large regions of Mindanao are populated by the T’boli, Bilaan, Manobo,
    Bagobo, and others. Like their counterparts in Northern Luzon, such group honor
    pagan Gods for the daily fruits and trials. What sets them apart from other
    Philippine tribes is their exquisite craftsmanship in tools, clothes, and jewelry.
    These tribes are proud of their idea of beauty and are known in their traditional
    dances for making colorful sets of jewelry and clothing from dyed pineapple and
    banana fibers.
    Example dance: MadalTahaw Manobo – Bangkakaw
    RURAL DANCE
    There are dances that have managed to steer clear of Western influences and
    have no obvious foreign features to this day. Such as a tagalog war dance like the
    “Maglalatik”. The topic of this dance is open war between Christian and Muslim
    soldiers over “Latik” or the residue of coconuts.
    JOSE RIZAL UNIVERSITY
    COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS, CRIMINOLOGY AND EDUCATION
    Physical Education Department

    Values and Importance of Philippine Folk dance


    Folk arts, specifically folk music, and dance, embody fundamental values of
    great worth to our culture, our nation, and our children. There is no better way to
    share time together as families and friends. Our job is to preserve the joyful tunes
    we've inherited from our ancestors and to pass them on to others.

    Value
    Philippine folk dance helps keep the people connected to their ancestry and their
    traditions. Folk dance helps to preserve the cultural unity of the people.

    Importance
    People think folk dances are important because they help keep a culture
    alive. People have been doing folk dances for hundreds of years, and there is value
    keeping that tradition alive.

    Folk dances are important because they preserve the Philippine culture and pass
    it on to the next generation. They are a uniting force to the Philippine people.

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