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CHAPTER III: Fundamental Steps of Feet and

Arms
“Dance is art, paint your dream and follow it.”
―  Steven Thompson

LESSON 1
Fundamental Movement of Folk Dance

INTRODUCTION
Folkdance is a cultural art form handed down from generation to generations. It
communicates in the customs, belief, rituals and occupations of the people of a region or
country. Folk dancing belongs to the people. It emanates from them. Ethnic tribes have
their specific tribal art forms originated and danced by the people of the tribe.

In the field of dance, especially in folkdance, there are certain fundamental

knowledge and skills considered important proficiency and efficiency in bodily
movements.

There are five fundamentals of basic positions in dance that are commonly
termed as 1st position, second position, 3rd position, 4th position and 5th position of the
feet and arms.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Perform the fundamental movements of the arms and feet of
Philippine Folkdance..

Let’s Do It!

 DIRECTION: Pick a picture and follow the steps on how to perform the given picture

Feet: Heels Arms: Both

close together, arms raised in a
toes apart with circle in front of
an angle of chest with the
about 45 finger tips
degrees. about an inch
apart.

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Feet: feet apart Arms: Both

sideward of raised sideward
with a graceful
about a pace
curve at
distance shoulder level

Feet: Heel of
Arms: one arm
one foot close raised in front
to in-step of as in 2nd
other foot position; other
arm raised

Feet: one foot Arms: one arm

in front of other raised in front
foot of a pace as in 1st
distance position; other
arm raised

Arm: Both arms

Feet: Heel of raised overhead
front foot close
to big toe of
rear foot

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Let’s Connect the Dots

1. What did you feel after performing the activity?

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2. How did you find the activity?

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3. How do you asses your performance?

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4. What do you think is the activity that you performed a while ago?
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5. Have you ever perform this activity?

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Let’s Talk About It

Fundamental Movement of the Arms and Feet in Folkdance

1st Position 1st Position

Feet: Heels Arms: Both
close together, arms raised in a
toes apart with circle in front of
an angle of chest with the
about 45 finger tips
degrees. about an inch
apart.

2nd Position 2nd Position

Feet: feet apart Arms: Both
sideward of raised sideward
about a pace with a graceful
distance curve at
shoulder level

3rd Position 3rd Position

Feet: Heel of Arms: one arm
one foot close raised in front
to in-step of as in 2nd
position; other
other foot
arm raised

4th Position 4th Position

Feet: one foot Arms: one arm
in front of other raised in front
foot of a pace as in 1st
distance position; other
arm raised

5th Position 5th Position

Feet: Heel of Arm: Both arms
front foot close raised overhead
to big toe of
rear foot

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FUNDAMENTAL POSITION OF THE FEET AND ARMS

Play the music (4/4) slowly. Count one, two, three, four to a measure in this particular
exercise.
I. FEET
From first position point R (L) in second position………………………………….ct. 1
Lower the heel down………………………………………………………………….ct. 2
Point R (L) foot in the fourth position in front ……………………………………...ct. 3
Bring R (L) foot in third position in front ……………………………………………ct. 4
Point R (L) foot in fourth in front. …………………………………………………...ct. 5
Lower the heel down ………………………………………………………………..ct. 6
Slide R (L) foot the fifth position in front…………………………………………...ct. 7
Position (first position) ………………………………………………………………ct. 8
To go to position slide the R (L) toe to fourth in front, to second and draw to first
position, making a complete foot circle outward. The heel of the sliding foot sinks in
coming to first position.
II. ARMS
Raise first position open the arms to second position…………………………..cts. 1,2
Raise L (R) arm high to fifth position (to be in third position) ………………….cts. 3,4
Bend R (L) arm in front at waist level (to be in fourth position) ………………..ct. 6
Raise R (L) arm in the fifth position ……………………………..……. …………ct. 7
Lower arms side wards-downward to position……………………………………ct.8
III. ARMS AND FEET TOGETHER
6. From the First position point R(L) foot in second position (ct.1), lower the heel down
(ct.2). From the fist position slowly open the arms to second position on counts
1,2……………………………………………………………………………………..cts. 1,2
7. Point the R (L) foot in fourth in front (ct. 3). Bring the R (L) foot
in front (ct.4). Raise the L (R) arm high in fifth position (the other remains in second
position) on counts 3,4……………………………………………………..……… cts. 3,4
8. Point the R (L) foot in fourth in front (ct. 5), lower the R (L) heel down (ct.6). Bend
the R (L) arm in front at waist level to be in fourth position on counts………… cts
5,6…………………………………………………………………………………………. cts
5,6
9. Slide R (L) foot in the fifth position in front (ct. 7) and bring it to first position as
above (ct. 8). Raise R (L) arm to the fifth position on count 7, then lower the arms
sideward- downward to position on count
8…………………………………………………………………..(cts. 7,8)

Let’s See What‘s On Your Mind

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Direction: Perform the fundamental hands and feet position in folk dance. Paste your
picture on the box provided below.

1. First Position (Hands and Feet) 2. Second Position (Hands and Feet)

3. Third Position (Hands and Feet) 4. Fourth Position (Hands and Feet)

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5. Fifth Position (Hands and Feet)

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Note:

Wear proper attire (e.g., PE

Uniform/Jogging Pants and T-
Shirt, and Rubber Shoes)

Girls: Tie your hair neatly.

Let’s Dig Up More

Directions: Identify the following pictures and write your answer on the right side
of the picture. Write whether it is 1st position, 2nd position, 3rd position, 4th position
or 5th position.

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