H.O.P.E. 3: Self Learning Kit IN
H.O.P.E. 3: Self Learning Kit IN
H.O.P.E. 3: Self Learning Kit IN
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region I
Division of Ilocos Sur
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PHILIPPINE TRADITIONAL DANCES
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Writer: CHARLEY R. BARCELONA
School: SANTIAGO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
District: SANTIAGO
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Good day Seniors! It is nice to be with you today. Since we are now in the “new
normal” it is very important for you to study your lessons in or out of the school. Self-
paced learning through this Self-Learning Kit is needed as a supplementary activity
and tool to increase your knowledge towards the different lesson to be undertaken in
the subject, Health Optimizing Physical Education III. In this SLK, you will explore the
different Philippine traditional dances.
Read and understand this SLK. Answer all the given activities and assessments in
order to measure your understanding in your lesson. The answer keys are at the
back but be honest in answering your assessments and activities first before
checking at the answer keys. After you completed all your activities, submit this SLK
to your subject teacher for checking. Remember to read the instruction before doing
each activity and assessment as part of the module. Use intended papers in
answering your activities and assessments. Please DO NOT WRITE anything on this
SLK.
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ACTIVITY: Multiple Choices
Direction: Read and analyze the items below. Choose the letter of the correct answer
by writing it in a ½ sheet of paper.
1. She is the Mother of Philippine Folk Dance because of her invaluable work as the
first researcher in Philippine Folk dancing.
A. Aetas
B. Mother Theresa
C. Josefa Llanes Escoda
D. Francisca Reyes- Aquino
3. Which of the following characteristics of Philippines folk dance does not belong to
the group?
A. It is traditional.
B. It has an expressive behavior.
C. It is originated from other countries.
D. It performs a function in the life of the (folk) people.
A. Chambra” – blouse“Siesgo”
B. Sigpit” or “Sablay”, patadyong
C. Maria Clara
D. Kimona and Patadyong
5. It is the oldest form of dance and the earliest form of communication. The
traditional dance of a given country which evolved naturally and spontaneously with
everyday activities. e.g. occupations, customs, festivals, rituals.
A. Social Dance
B. Ballet Dance
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C. Folk Dance
D. Interpretative Dance
Classification: Classify whether the items are belongs to (A) Tribal Dance, (B)
Muslim Dance, (C) Rural Dance, (D) Cordillera Dance, (E) Spanish-Influenced
Dance.
The dances of the Non-Christian Filipinos are made up to the pagan groups
and the Muslim groups.
There are the dances of the Christian and the lowland Filipinos, some of
which are comprised of savage and vigorous or light-hearted.
Other forms have neither music nor melodic accompaniment. Some examples are
the dances of the aetas and that of the Muslims.
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2. Folk Dances Defined
This area classified according to geographical locations and the nature of the
dances. According to geographical locations, folk dances can be national (dances
with common basic movements, with slight variations) or local/regional (dances that
are unique to certain localities only). According to the nature of dance, folk dances
can be: occupational dances, religious or ceremonial dances; courtship dances;
wedding dances; festival dances; war dances; comic dances; game dances; and
social dances.
The traditional dance of a given country which evolved naturally and spontaneously
with everyday activities. e.g. occupations, customs, festivals, rituals It is handed
down from generation to generation.
Ethnic dances or ethnological dances are folk dances performed in indigenous tribes
and have retained their close kinship with religious ritual and community custom.
Things to Remember:
Folk dances are the indigenous dances of any specific “folk” or common
people.
Folk dance is the oldest form of dance and the earliest form of
communication.
It has more or less a fixed movement in their pattern but may differ in
various areas or provinces.
Francisca Reyes- Aquino is the Mother of Philippine Folk Dance because
of her invaluable work as the first researcher in Philippine Folk dancing.
Lopez (2006) further stated that Philippine folk dance, to be called such,
should have the following characteristics:
It is traditional.
It has an expressive behaviour.
Simple, basic rhythm dominates the folk dance and establishes
the pattern of movement.
It is created by an unknown choreographer or through communal
efforts.
It performs a function in the life of the (folk) people.
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FIVE MAJOR CLASSIFICATIONS OF PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCES
CORDILLERA DANCES
Habanera
RURAL DANCES
Singkil
Pangalay
TRIBAL DANCES
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Rural (Tagalog)
Rural (Visayan)
Rural (Ilocano)
Cordillera/Tribal
Muslim
“Sigpit” or “Sablay”
Patadyong
Malong
pants
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The following are set of activities that you need to
accomplish. Follow the instructions correctly to avoid
mistakes. Use 1 whole sheet of paper. Good luck!
ACTIVITY NO. 1
1. Folk dances are the newest form of dance and the earliest form of
conversation.
2. Cordillera dances are the dances that reflects rituals and celebration.
3. Muslim dance is recognized as a barrio fiesta dance.
4. Spanish-influenced dances are recognized as European culture dances.
5. Ethic dances uses kulintang and percussion-like instruments.
6. Muslim Dances are dances that depicts Christianity.
7. Ethnic dances are dances that uses human and animal sounds as their
instruments.
8. Rural Dances is all about laughter and fun that depicts a simple life in a
province.
9. Cordillera dance’s form are mysticism, royalty and beauty,
10. Pattong and Banga are examples of an Ethnic dance.
ACTIVITY NO. 2
Essay
Direction: Write your thoughts about the questions below. The words should not be
less than 50, if it is less than 50 words, it will not be accepted. Write your essay in a
1 whole sheet of paper.
1. How would you help preserve your culture through dances in this current societal
setting?
2. Is it acceptable to learn and practice other dances? Why or why not?
ACTIVITY NO. 3
Parade of Costumes
Direction: Wear an improvised costume in any of five classification of Philippine folk
dance. Send your picture to your teacher through messenger, Bluetooth, shareit,
gmail or thumbdrive. Use the file name, Act1_(your full name)_POC.
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Direction: Answer the different question or fill in the necessary information in
order to complete the sentence. Write your answers in a 1 whole sheet of paper.
1. What are the 5 classifications of Philippine folk dances?
2. How will you help preserve the rich cultural dance heritage in our
country?
3. From now on I will ________________________________________.
Enrichment
Direction: Give at least five dances and describe according to the major classification
of Philippine folk dances.
Spanish Influenced
Muslim Dances
Tribal Dances
Rural Dances
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Power Point Presentation of Philippine Folk Dances by Charley Barcelona
REVIEW/MOTIVATION Activity 1
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