Rhythmic

Activities
♫ GROUP 1 ♫
Objectives

At the end of the report, we will be able to:

• know all about dance and rhythmic activities

• distinguish the different rhythmic activities covered
in P.E. 2
• deepen our knowledge regarding the Philippine
Folk Dances
• have a short quiz right after the presented topics
 Rhythmic Activities

It refers to bodily
responses to any type of
rhythmic accompaniment
that will provide leeway to
the people to satisfy their
need for self-expression.
 All
About
dance
 Dance

Is a rhythmic and
expressive body
movements, usually
coordinated into a pattern and
adopted to musical
accompaniment.
 Important Features of The Dance

A. Rhythm
B. Design
C. Technique
D. Dynamics
E. Gestures
 Kinds Of Dance

A. Dance For Participation

Recreational Dances
Religious Dance
B. Dance for Presentation
Rhythmic Activities for
Physical Education 2
 Folk Dance

It promotes national
goodwill through
describing the
habits, customs and
beliefs of the people
all over the world.
 Social Dance

It give opportunity to develop

the individual’s ability to
communicate, mingle and socialized
with other people. It is also prepare
the person to basic dance
steps, positions, movements and
rhythms.
 Ballroom Dancing

Has sustained its popularity

through ballroom clubs
opened for the enjoyment of
the public. Anyone can enjoy
ballroom dancing since there
are no restriction to gender
and age. Women can best
express.
 Introduction
to
Philippine Folk Dances

On the other
hand, the Philippine
has a “The Pearl of
the Orient” boast of a
variety of Filipino
Folk Dances.
 WHAT ARE FOLK DANCES ?

Traditional dances of a certain land which

were evolved naturally and spontaneously in
connection and experiences of the people. The
traditional dances handed down from
generation to generation that describe the
traditions, beliefs, occupations and ways of life
and characteristics of people living in a certain
place through body movements.
 Values Derived from Studying
Philippine Folk Dances

1. Strengthen patriotism and Nationalism

2. Appreciate the aesthetic value of
Philippine folk dances
3. Preserve the Filipino heritage through
folk dancing
4. Promote the Filipino culture through
folk dancing
5.Gain health posture through graceful
and rhythmic coordination of body
movement.
6. Provide a healthy form of relaxation
and recreation.
 Brief History of the Philippine Folk
Dances
- For centuries, dancing and singing have been
the principal past time of the
Filipino people.
- They considered dancing as
religious activity.

- During the Spanish period, dancing played an

important part of the social activities of our
ancestors.
- Kumintang, oldest recorded activity
among the Christianized Filipinos.
- Spaniards introduce
Fandangos, Lanceros, Rogodon, Cariños
a and Curacha.
- Philippine Folk Dances are blended with
the Western and other European countries
during the 16th century.
- The
Bayanihan, Filipinescas, Filipiniana, Bara
ngay, and Ramon Obusan Dance Troupes
have performed outside the country
through our own Folk Dance and brought
pride and prestige to the Filipinos.
Classification of Philippine Folk Dances

Considered as the “Mother of

Philippine Folk Dances” for her
untiring efforts in
collecting, compiling, and propagating
folk dances, and for her outstanding
contribution to the advancement of
Filipino culture in the field of dance
In 1973, President Marcos gave
Dr. Reyes Aquino the National Artist
for Dance Award.
Classification of Philippine folk dances
according to Dr. Reyes :

1. Geographical Location
A. National Dances

Cariñosa Balitaw
Kutarsa

Pamdanggo Rigodon Surtido

B. Local or Regional Dances

Maglalatik Basulto
A. Occupational Dances

Mananagat
Pabirik

Pagbabayo Pagtatanim

Rice Festivals
B. Religious or Ceremonial Dances

Dugso
Sinurog

Obando
C. Courtship Dances

Lulay Hele Hele

Bago Quire
Pantomina
5 Groups Classification of Dances
Found In the Philippines
1. Dances of the Cordillera Groups

Takiling

Turayen
2. Dances of Mindanao Groups

Pandanggo Riconada
3. Spanish, Europe,/Western Influence Dance

Asik
Pindulas

Kakulangan
4. Dance of the Countryside

Binislakan
Binasuan

Gayong-gayong
5. Dances for the Lesser Known Group

Kadal Tajo

Kadal Blelah
 Characteristics of Philippine
Folk Dances
1. Dancers stand apart
2. Partner stay apart at 6’ away
3. There is a little, if any, bodily contact.
4. Most dancers are in long formation.
5. Most of the Dancers are done by pairs
or couples.
6. Hand movements play an important
part.
7. Most dances begin and end with
“saludo”
8. Dance from the Lowlands have
more foreign elements than those
found in the uplands.
9. War dances are found among non-
Christian tribes.
 Do’s in Folk Dancing

1. Dance in natural, simple and direct

manner.
2. Dance with ease and smoothness.
3. Use the proper costumes for dance
4. Follow directions and dance
instruction as closely as possible.
5. Dance with feeling and expression.