PED 119: Philippine Traditional Dance Proponent: Suñaz, Edgar Nicole V. Pereyra, Rose Ann D. Lonop, Melher Marie Cajan, Jonaldine

1. FUNDAMENTAL
POSITIONS OF
ARMS AND FEET
Cajan Lonop Pereyra Suñaz

2. OBJECTIVES:
Identify the
fundamental dance
position of arms
and feet
Demonstrate the
fundamental dance
position of arms
and feet
Perform 1-2
minutes dance
where
fundamental
position of arms
and feet can be
seen

3. FEET POSITION

4. FIRST
POSITION
For the first position, form a V-shape
with your feet by bringing your heels
together to touch while keeping your
toes away from each other.

5. SECOND
POSITION
For the second position, move one foot
sideward. Your feet should be parallel
to each other while maintaining a
distance of about 12 inches.

6. THIRD
POSITION
For the third position, bring your foot’s
heel to touch the arch of your other
foot, with both feet turned outward.

7. FOURTH
POSITION
In the fourth position, put your foot
forward while the other foot still retains
its position. The distance between the
two feet should be about 12 inches.

8. FIFTH
POSITION
In the fifth position, bring the heel of
the foot in front to touch the toe of
the other. Both feet should still be
pointing outward.

9. ARMS POSITION

10. FIRST
POSITION
For the first position, raise your arms into
a circle in front of your chest. Your hands
should be aligned in front of your chest with
both arms slightly curved, and your fingertips
should be at least 1 inch apart.

11. SECOND
POSITION
For the second position, open your
arms sideward at shoulder level.

12. THIRD
POSITION
One arm is raised above your head,
while the other arm maintains the
second position. The arm that was
raised should be slightly curved as well.

13. FOURTH
POSITION
In the fourth position, the arm in the second
position would be raised forward in front of
your chest again, similar to how it was in the
first position. The arm that is lifted above
your head will still maintain its position.

14. FIFTH
POSITION
For the fifth position, both arms should be
lifted above your head, slightly curving.
The posture is similar to that of the first
position but raised above the head instead.

15. IS THERE ANY
QUESTION(S) OR
CLARIFICATION(S)?

17. Chua, K. (2021, September 14). The five fundamental positions:
Dancing for beginners. Medium. Retrieved February 3, 2023, from
https://abm11hype.medium.com/the-five-fundamental-positions-
dancing-for-beginners-90137c0ad8e7
Nasis, R. (2019, November 20). Fundamental positions of the arms
and feet in Folkdance | Folkdance Library. YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=jkAUYA8hUPU&feature=youtu.be
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