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UNIT 3: PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCE

LESSON 3: Suggested Philippine Folk Dances ● Dance #

1 - Tiklos
● Dance #
2 - Haplik

Overview

Welcome to Physical Activities Towards Health and Fitness!

This course deals with fundamental activities on the development of the

different Philippines Folk dances. It concerns the development of the dance,
rhythmic and expressive body movements on selected Philippine Folk Dances,
Social Dances-Indigenous dances, and Cheerleading dances. This course is
designed to allow students to learn dance concepts for obtaining wellness and
fitness. This course is geared toward responsible students to have an interest
in the upsurge of nationalism of our Regions which departs the culture,
customs, and traditions of the people.

Study Guide

● Read the lesson carefully.

● Access the given link that will help you to understand the lesson all
throughout
● Follow the instructions and answer all the given activities.

● Submit all the required output.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the module, you should be able to:

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● Discuss the origin and location of folk dance Tiklos and Haplik through
its costume and music
● Understand the benefits of the dance Tiklos and Haplik in terms of
wellness and fitness.
● Perform the dance sequence in Tiklos and Haplik properly.

Topic Presentation

TIKLOS
Meaning : Named after a group of peasants
Dance Culture : Christian Lowland
Place of Origin : Panay and Leyte
Ethno-linguistic : Waray (Visayan)
Classification : Recreational Dance

Background:

Tiklos refers to a group of peasants who agree to work for each other
one day each week to clear the forest, prepare the soil for planting, or to do
any odd job on the farm, including the building of a house, at noontime the
people gather to eat lunch together and to rest. During this rest period, Tiklos
music is played and the peasants then dance the Tiklos.

Dance Properties:
Costume
Female & Male : Dancers are dresses in working costume
Music : 2/4 Time Signature Composed Music A & B.

Count : One, Two

One, and, Two
One, and, Two, and to a measure.

Formation: Partners stand opposite each other about six feet apart. When
facing the audience, Girls stands at partner’s right side. One to
any number of pairs may take part in this dance. (OPTIONAL FOR
THIS Pandemic).

Dance Terms Used in Tiklos

● Hands on Waist/Skirt - Place both hands on the waist

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● Cut - To quickly displace one foot with the other, thus completely
taking off the weight of the body from the displaced foot.
● Gallop - a forward slide movement, front foot steps forward with a
little spring followed by the transfer of body weight to the back foot.
● Hop - A spring (jump) from one foot landing on the same foot in place
or in any direction.
● Swing - raise the foreleg lightly and move forward, backward,
diagonally.
● Three-Step Turn - take three steps while turning either in the left or
right direction.
● Close - to place one foot nearer to the other foot.

● Touch - to gently point the tip of the foot in any direction

● Jump - Spring one foot or both feet, landing on both in any direction

Dance Step Used in Tiklos

● Change step: (1 to a measure): Step R fwd (ct 1), close L to R (ct &),
step R again fwd.
● Heel—and—toe—change step (1 to 2 measure): Place R heel
diagonally fwd to R, facing and bending upper body slightly towards up
turned toe (ct 1); point R toe diagonally backward, straightening body
and facing fwd (ct 2); do a change step (Cts 1, and, 2, and).
● Rock: Rock fwd onto R raising L ft sharply behind the calf of R leg,
knee bent and turned out slightly (ct 1); rock backward L (ct 2).
● Three-step Turn: (Ct. 1,2,3 to a measure)
Execute three steps in place turning right or left (cts. 1,2,3) Start with
the right foot when turning right and with left when turning left.
● Touch Step: (Ct. 1, 2)
Point R (L) in fourth in front (ct. 1), Step R (L) close to L (R) in first
position (ct. 2)
● Jump Cross: (Ct. 1, 2)
Jump to cross R in front of L (ct. 1) jump cross Right in front of Left (ct.
1) jump to close Right to Left (ct.2)

Dance Written Instruction

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Music A

Partners face front. Throughout this figure, Girl holds her skirt, Boy place
hands on waist.
(a) Starting with the right foot, take two heel and toe change steps forward. . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 4 M
(b) Execute change step sidward, R and L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 M
(c) Starting with R foot, take four steps backward to proper places 2 M
(d) Repeat all (a – c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …... . . 8 M

II
Music B
Partners face front. The same hand position as in figure I.

(a) Cut L Backward (ct. 1), cut R forward (ct. 2) Repeat all (cts. 1,
2). . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
M
(b) Take three galop steps sideward right (cts. 1, ah, 2, ah, 1, ah) step R foot
sideward (ct. 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 2 M
(c) Repeat (a) , starting with R cut backward. . . . . . . . . . . .. . 2 M
(d) Repeat (b) , going sideward left. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . 2 M
(e) Repeat all (a – d). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 8 M

III
Music A

Partners face each other. Throughout this figure clap hands in front of the
chest in this manner: Clap three times (cts. 1, and, 2), clap twice (cts. 1,2).
Do this for sixteen measures.
(a) Execute change step sideward, starting with R foot (cts. 1, and, 2) hop on
R and raise L knee in front swinging L foot obliquely right backward across
R knee in front (ct. 1), hop on R and swing L foot obliquely left forward (ct.
2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 M
(b) Repeat (a) starting with the L foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 M
(c) Execute a three-step turn right in place (cts. 1, and, 2). Point L in front (ct.
1), point the same foot close to R (ct. 2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 M
(d) Repeat (c), starting with L foot and turning left. . . . . . . . . . . . 2 M
(e) Repeat all (a – d). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 M

IV

Music B

Partners face each other. The same position of hands as in figure I.

(a) Take two touch steps in front (R, L). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 M
(b) Jump to cross R in front of L (ct. 1), jump to cross L in front of R (ct. 2),
jump to cross R in front of L (ct. 1), jump to close R to L (ct. 2). . . . . . . . .
.......................................2M
(c) Repeat (a) and (b), starting with L foot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 M
(d) Repeat all (a – c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 M

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Wellness and Fitness are being observed in the following criteria:

Figure 1: Heel-toe-Change Step – Enhances Body Coordination and Balance
Figure 2: Rocking Step – Developing Cardiovascular fitness
Gallop Step – Helps to enhance Flexibility and Agility
Figure 3: Hop step – Develops Cardiovascular Fitness
Three-step Turn - Enhances Balance
Figure 4: Jump Cross Step - Helps to develop Endurance

HAPLIK
Source : Philippine Folkdances - Vol. 2 Francisca Reyes Aquino
(National Artist in Dance)
Meaning : Named after the Dane Step Haplik
Dance Culture : Christian Lowland
Place of Origin : Iloilo, Antique
Ethnolinguistic : Kinaray-a and Ilonggo
Classification : Social Dance

Background:

This lively dance is popular in Iloilo and antique. It is named after the
step Haplik, which is used in Figure III. this step is found also in some other
dances.

Dance Properties:
Costume:
Female: Patadyong, Camisa, and soft panuelo over the L shoulder.
Male: Barong Tagalog and White Trousers
Music: 2/4 Time Signature Composed music A, B, and C.
Count: One, Two
One, and, Two
One, and, Two, and to a measure.

Formation: Sets of two pairs: Partners stand Opposite each other about six
feet apart. Boys and girls alternately. (OPTIONAL FOR THIS Pandemic).

Dance Terms Used in Haplik

● Tap - to rap (hit) slightly with the ball or toe of the free foot, flexing the
ankle joint keeping the weight of the body on the other foot. No transfer of
weight.
● Cut - To quickly displace one foot with the other, thus completely taking
off the weight of the body from the displaced foot.
● Stamps - To bring down the foot forcibly and nosily on the floor with or
without transfer the weight.
● Hop - A spring (jump) from one foot landing on the same foot in place or
in any direction.
● Swing - raise the foreleg lightly and move forward, backward, diagonally.

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● Three-Step Turn
● Close - to place foot nearer to other foot.

Dance Step Used in Haplik

● Contra-ganza: Leap sideward right (left) onto R (L) foot (ct. 1), step L (R)
across the R (L) in front (ct. and), quickly step the R (L) foot in place (cts.
2). This is commonly done sideward.
● Change step: (1 to a measure): Step R fwd (ct 1), close L to R (ct &), step
R again fwd.
● Rock step: Rock fwd onto R raising L ft sharply behind the calf of R leg,
knee bent and turned out slightly (ct 1); rock backward L (ct 2).
● Haplik Step:
(a) Take two steps forward R, L (cts. 1, 2)………1M
(b) Hop on L, raise the R knee in front and swing the R foot to left (ct. 1),
hop again on the L, and swing the R foot obliquely forward right (ct.2)….
……1M
(c) Make three- step turn right in place, starting with the R foot (cts. 1,
and, 2)………1M
(d) Repeat (b), hopping on the R and swinging the L foot………..(1M)
(e) Repeat (c) turning left, starting with the left foot. ……..(1M).
(f) Repeat (b)……………..1M
(g) take two steps backward (R, L) (cts. 1,2)………1M
(h) Close R foot to L foot in first Position (ct. 1), pause (ct. 2)

Dance Written Instruction

Music A

Partners face each other.

Girls Hold patadyong throughout this movement (a-c)
(a) Contra – ganza R and L. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 M
(b) Change step forward R (1 M), tap L close to R (ct. 1), tap L in front (ct.
and), pause (ct. 2) . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 M
(c) Repeat (a) and (b), starting with L foot, moving backward in the change
step. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 M
(d) Clap hands like Boys in (a) below. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 M

Boys
(a) In the meantime, stand in place and clap hands and clap hands on cts. 1,
and, 2 for three measure (3 M) and clap twice on ct. 1, and, pause on cts.
2, (1 M). Repeat all (4 M) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 M
(b) Repeat the movements of Girls in (a-c) above. Hands on waist. 8 M

II

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Music B

Partners face each other.

Girls Hold patadyong throughout this movement.
(a) Cut L backward with R foot, bend trunk slightly forward (ct. 1), cut R
forward with L foot, trunk erect (ct. 2). Take three stamps in place – R, L,
R (cts. 1, and, 2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 M
(b) Repeat (a), start cutting R backward with L foot. . . . . . . . .. . . 2 M
(c) Repeat (a) and (b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 M
(d) Clap hands like Boys in (a) below. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 M

Boys
(a) In the meantime, clap hands on cts. 1, 2, 1, and, 2 (2 M) four times.
8M
(b) Repeat the movements of Girls in (a-c) above. Hands on waists. 8 M

III
MUSIC C

All face the center of the set

Girls
(a) Dance the haplik step. Hold patadyong. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 M
(b) Clap hands like Boys in (a – g) below. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 M

Boys
(a) Stand in place and clap hands four times (cts. 1,2,1,2) . . . . . . . . 2 M
(b) Clap three times (cts. 1, and, 2).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 M
(c) Clap twice (cts. 1,2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1 M
(d) Clap three times (cts. 1, and, 2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 M
(e) Clap twice (cts. 1, 2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 M
(f) Clap twice (cts. 1, 2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 M
(g) Clap once (ct. 1), pause (ct. 2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 M
(h)Dance the haplik step, hands on waists.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 M

IV

Music A

Repeat figure I, partners dancing at the same time. Do the movements twice.
Omit clapping hands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 M

Music B

Repeat figure II, partners dancing at the same time. Do the movements twice.

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Omit clapping hands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 M

VI

Music C

Repeat figure III, partners dancing at the same time. do the movements
twice. Omit clapping hands. At the repetition do the two steps in place instead
of going backward to places, and omit the eight measure . . . . . . . . 15 M

Music Finale
Partners join R hands, free hands on waists. Girls whirl turn clockwise under R
arms (3 M), partners bow to each other or to the audience (1 M). . . 4 M

Wellness and Fitness are being on the following criteria:

Figure 1: Contra Ganza helps increase cardio, cardio increases the circulation
of the blood.
Figure 2: Cut step checking the balance and body coordination.
Figure 3: Haplik Step assesses the mental toughness, body endurance, mind
and body coordination.

Dance Instructional Video Links:

Tiklos: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGz2mq1sd0z8vdIf36o4xPBUG-
vxw0CU/view?usp=sharing

Haplik: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cTYTl2cfmBigpljBgXu-XeU-5LfrhTNn/
view?usp=sharing

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Assessment

Directions: Perform one (1) of the Suggested Philippine Folk Dances given in
the discussion (either Tiklos or Haplik). Follow its the Dance Instructions and
record yourself performing its dance figures. You can showcase your creativity
in your output by having some editing and effects with your Dance video.

Reminders:
● Follow Health Safety protocols.
● Wear t-shirt, jogging pants and rubber shoes when performing.
● Save your output to your own google drive and send the link to the
given LMS (ex. Moodle or Google Classroom), be sure that your link is
accessible.Criteria for Grading:
Exceeds Meets Approaching Does Not
Expectations (4) Expectations (3) Expectations (2) Meet
Expectations
(1/0)

Knowledge of Demonstrates Demonstrates Demonstrates Demonstrates

Choreography excellent knowledge of some knowledge no knowledge
knowledge of movement and of movement, and of movement.
choreography and performs with few performance has
performs errors. many errors.
movement free of
errors.

Stage Presence Dancer uses their Dancer uses facial Dancer uses little Dancer uses
face and body to and body face and body no facial
fully express the expressions when expressions when and/or body
intent of the performing. performing the expressions.
movement. movement.

Musicality Shows a full Shows Has some Dancer speed

understanding of understanding of knowledge of up/ and or falls
rhythm and timing rhythm and timing rhythm and timing, behind often
by staying on beat by staying on beat but speeds up/and throughout the
for the entire throughout most of or slows down dance.
dance. the dance. many time
throughout dance.

Technique Great attention to Choreography is Choreography is Choreography

the quality of performed with performed with shows no
movement, body attention to details little attention to attention to
position, and and shows details of details of
demonstrates proficiency of movement, and movement and
excellent dance style. student is not demonstrates
understanding of proficient is dance little
dance style. style. knowledge of
dance style.

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Effort Shows great effort Shows effort when Shows little effort Shows no
while performing performing while performing effort while
choreography. choreography the choreography performing
choreography.

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Dance Instructional Video Links:

Tiklos: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGz2mq1sd0z8vdIf36o4xPBUG-
vxw0CU/view?usp=sharing

Haplik: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cTYTl2cfmBigpljBgXu-XeU-5LfrhTNn/
view?usp=sharing

References

East Visayan Dances. (2021). Niu.edu. http://www.seasite.niu.edu/Tagalog/Waray

%20Culture/waray_dances.htm

Tamburini, D., & Miller, R. (n.d.). F O L K DANCE FEDERATION O F CALIFORNIA.

Retrieved October 17, 2021, from http://www.folkdance.com/LDNotations/haplik-

b2.pdf

http://www.folkdance.com/LDNotations/Tiklos1968LD.pdf

Aquino (1953) Philippine Folkdances - Volumes 1 - 6

Flordeliza et. Al (2014) Physical Education 2 Dance Evolution and Appreciation

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