The document provides information about rhythmic activities and Philippine folk dances. It discusses different types of rhythmic activities including dance, folk dance, social dance, and ballroom dancing. It then focuses on introducing various Philippine folk dances, describing their history, values, classification, characteristics, and examples. The objectives are to deepen knowledge about rhythmic activities and Philippine folk dances.

1. Rhythmic
Activities
♫ GROUP 1 ♫

2. 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

3. 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.

4. All
About
dance

5. Dance
Is a rhythmic and
expressive
body
movements,
usually
coordinated into a pattern and
adopted
to
musical
accompaniment.

6. Important Features of The Dance
A. Rhythm
B. Design
C. Technique
D. Dynamics
E. Gestures

7. Kinds Of Dance
A. Dance For Participation
Recreational Dances
Religious Dance

8. B. Dance for Presentation

9. Rhythmic Activities for
Physical Education 2

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

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. - 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.

19. 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.

20. Classification of Philippine folk dances
according to Dr. Reyes :
1. Geographical Location

21. A. National Dances
Cariñosa
Pamdanggo
Balitaw
Rigodon
Kutarsa
Surtido

22. B. Local or Regional Dances
Maglalatik
Basulto

24. A. Occupational Dances
Mananagat
Pabirik
Pagbabayo
Pagtatanim
Rice Festivals

25. B. Religious or Ceremonial Dances
Dugso
Sinurog
Obando

26. C. Courtship Dances
Lulay
Hele Hele
Bago Quire

27. Pantomina

32. 5 Groups Classification of Dances
Found In the Philippines

33. 1. Dances of the Cordillera Groups
Takiling
Turayen

34. 2. Dances of Mindanao Groups
Pandanggo Riconada

35. 3. Spanish, Europe,/Western Influence Dance
Asik
Pindulas
Kakulangan

36. 4. Dance of the Countryside
Binislakan
Binasuan
Gayong-gayong

37. 5. Dances for the Lesser Known Group
Kadal Tajo
Kadal Blelah

38. Characteristics of Philippine
Folk Dances
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Dancers stand apart
Partner stay apart at 6’ away
There is a little, if any, bodily contact.
Most dancers are in long formation.
Most of the Dancers are done by pairs
or couples.

39. 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 nonChristian tribes.

40. 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.