Philippine Folk Dance: Dance Terms

Summary

This instructional video script introduces 10 essential dance terms. It covers positions like 'abrasite' and 'reverse T position', directional movements such as 'clockwise' and 'counter-clockwise', partner interactions in 'dossier' and 'vis-a-vis', and arm placements in 'hyun hyun'. It also explores regional variations of 'komitang' and hand movements in 'masiwha'. The script concludes with 'point', 'salok', and 'saludo', ensuring a comprehensive understanding of common dance steps and etiquette.

Takeaways

• 💃 The script describes common dance terms and steps used in a dance routine.
• 🤝 'Abrasite' involves one partner holding the other's right arm with their left hand, with free hands down.
• 📐 'Arms in reverse T position' is characterized by horizontal arms, bent elbows, and parallel forearms to the head.
• 🔄 'Clockwise' and 'Counter-clockwise' movements mimic the hands of a clock, with specific foot and shoulder movements.
• 👫 'Dossier' and 'Vis-a-vis' involve partners advancing, crossing paths, and retreating without turning.
• 🤸‍♂️ 'Hyun Hyun' is a posture where one forearm is placed in front and the other at the back of the waist.
• 🍔 'Komitang' has two variations: Ilocano, resembling holding a burger, and Visayan, with open palms.
• 🔁 'Maishwa' involves turning the hand from the wrist halfway in a clockwise direction, then raising and lowering.
• 🎯 'Point' is a step where one foot lightly touches the ground while the body's weight is on the other foot.
• 🏋️‍♀️ 'Salok' involves swinging the arms down and up, with the body bending forward in sync with the arm movement.
• 🙇‍♂️ 'Saludo' is a bowing gesture performed by partners to each other or to the audience.

Q & A

What is the first dance term mentioned in the script?

The first dance term mentioned is 'abrasite', where the girl at the right side holds her partner's right arm with her left hand, with free hands down at the sides.

How are the arms positioned in the 'reverse T position'?

In the reverse T position, the arms are held horizontally at the sides, with elbows bent at right angles, forearms parallel to the head, and palms either forward or facing inward with loosely closed fists.

What is the difference between 'clockwise' and 'counter-clockwise' movements?

In 'clockwise' movement, you move using your right foot, with the right shoulder towards the center of an imaginary circle when facing the center, moving towards the left. In 'counter-clockwise', you move first with your left foot, with the movement being the opposite.

What does the term 'dossier' refer to in the script?

The term 'dossier' refers to the vis-a-vis or opposite dancers both advancing forward, passing each other's right or left side, stepping across, moving backward without turning around, and passing each other's left or right side to their proper places.

How is the 'hyun hyun' position executed?

In the 'hyun hyun' position, one places one forearm in front and the other at the back of the waist.

What are the two variations of 'coming tang' mentioned in the script?

The two variations of 'coming tang' are the 'ilocano komitang' and the 'visayan komitang'. The ilocano version is like holding a burger with the fifth position of the arms, while in the visayan version, you open your palms but still maintain the fifth position of the arms.

What is the key movement in the 'masiwha' dance term?

In 'masiwha', you turn the hand from the wrist halfway clockwise, then raise and lower it once or twice.

What does the 'point' dance term involve?

The 'point' dance term involves touching slightly with the toes of one foot, while the weight of the body is on the other foot.

How is the 'salok' movement performed?

The 'salok' movement involves swinging the arms downward and upward, passing in front of the body as if scooping, with the trunk bent forward following the movement of the arms.

What is the meaning of 'saludo' in the context of the script?

In the context of the script, 'saludo' refers to partners bowing to each other or to the audience, opposite dancers, or to the neighbors with their feet together.

How many common dance terms are covered in the script?

The script covers 10 common dance terms.

Outlines

00:00

💃 Dance Terminology and Steps

This paragraph introduces common dance terms and steps. It begins with 'abrasite', a term where the girl on the right holds her partner's right arm with her left hand, with free hands down. Next is 'arms in reverse T position', where arms are held horizontally with elbows bent at right angles, forearms parallel to the head, and palms facing inward or forward. 'Clockwise' and 'counter-clockwise' movements are explained, where dancers move in the direction of a clock's hands, with the right shoulder facing the center in clockwise and the left in counter-clockwise. 'Dossier' and 'vis-a-vis' involve dancers advancing and passing each other without turning, then moving backward to their original positions. 'Hyun hyun' is described as placing one forearm in front and the other at the back of the waist. 'Komitang' has two variations: Ilocano, which resembles holding a burger, and Visayan, which involves opening palms while maintaining the fifth position of the arms. 'Masihwa' is a hand movement from the wrist, half clockwise, then raising and lowering. 'Point' is touching lightly with one foot's toes while the body's weight is on the other foot. Lastly, 'salok' involves swinging arms down and up, with the body bending forward in sync with the arm movement.

05:02

🎉 Conclusion of Dance Terminology

The paragraph concludes the discussion on common dance terms with 'saludo', where partners bow to each other or the audience, with feet together. It wraps up the presentation of the 10 common dance terms, expressing hope that the audience enjoyed the explanation and demonstration of these terms.

Keywords

💡Abrasita

Abrasita is a dance term where a girl at the right side holds her partner's right arm with her left hand, with their free hands down at the sides. This term is crucial for understanding the physical positioning and interaction between dance partners in the video's choreography.

💡Reverse T Position

In the reverse T position, dancers place their arms in a horizontal position with elbows bent at right angles, forearms parallel to the head, and palms either forward or facing inward. This concept is essential for grasping the body alignment and posture required in the dance moves demonstrated in the video.

💡Clockwise

Clockwise movement in dance involves dancers moving in a direction similar to the motion of a clock's hands, starting with the right foot. This term is key to understanding the directional flow and coordination of dance steps, as exemplified when dancers move towards the left with the right shoulder facing the center of an imaginary circle.

💡Counter-Clockwise

Counter-clockwise movement is the opposite of clockwise, where dancers initiate movement with their left foot. This term is important for comprehending the varied directional movements within the dance routine, providing a contrast to the clockwise motion.

💡Dossier

Dossier refers to a dance move where partners advance forward, pass each other's right or left side, step across, move backward without turning, and pass each other's side to return to their proper places. This term is significant for understanding the sequence of partner interactions and spatial awareness in the dance.

💡Vis-a-Vis

Vis-a-vis is a term used in dance to describe a formation where couples face each other. In the context of the video, it is used in conjunction with the Dossier move, emphasizing the importance of facing one another during the dance.

💡Hyun Hyun

Hyun Hyun is a dance term where one places one forearm in front and the other at the back of the waist. This term is important for understanding the specific arm positioning that adds to the aesthetic and structure of the dance.

💡Komitang

Komitang is a dance term with two variations, Ilocano and Visayan. In the Ilocano version, dancers hold their arms as if holding a burger, while in the Visayan version, they open their palms but maintain the fifth position of the arms. This term is crucial for understanding the regional variations in dance moves presented in the video.

💡Masihwa

Masihwa involves turning the hand from the wrist halfway in a clockwise direction and then raising and lowering it. This term is significant for understanding the intricate hand movements that add fluidity and grace to the dance.

💡Point

Pointing in dance is defined as lightly touching the ground with the toes of one foot while the body's weight is on the other foot. This term is essential for understanding the balance and precision required in certain dance steps, as demonstrated in the video.

💡Salok

Salok is a dance move where dancers swing their arms downward and upward, passing in front of the body as if scooping, with the trunk bent forward following the arm movement. This term is key to understanding the fluidity and body coordination involved in the dance.

💡Saludo

Saludo is a term where dance partners bow to each other or to the audience, neighbors, or opposite dancers with their feet together. This term is important for understanding the礼节 and respect expressed through dance, often used as a form of greeting or acknowledgment.

Highlights

Introduction to common dance terms

Explanation of 'abrasite' where the girl holds partner's right arm with her left hand

Demonstration of 'arms in reverse T position' with elbows bent at right angles

Instructions for 'clockwise' movement using the right foot

Counterpart of 'clockwise' is 'counter-clockwise' moving with the left foot first

Description of 'docido' where partners pass each other without turning

Introduction to 'hyun hyun' with one forearm in front and the other at the back

Two variations of 'coming tang': Ilocano and Visayan

Ilocano 'komitang' demonstrated like holding a burger

Visayan 'komitang' differs by opening palms while keeping the fifth position of the arms

Explanation of 'masiwha' with hand movement from the wrist

'Point' is touching lightly with one foot's toes while body weight is on the other foot

Demonstration of 'salok' with arms swinging downward and upward

Final dance term 'saludo' where partners bow to each other

Conclusion of the 10 common dance terms presentation

Transcripts

since we are done with the common dance

steps now i will discuss with you guys

common dance terms

first on the list we have abrasite

girl at the right side holds right arm

of partner with her left hand

free hands down at the sides please

observe

yes that was abrasita now we have arms

in reverse t position

arms are side horizontal elbows bent at

right angles

forearms

parallel to head

palms forward or facing inward

fists loosely close please observe

and that was arms in reverse t position

now we have clockwise in clockwise you

are going to move

using your right foot

like the motion of the hands of the

clock

right shoulder is towards the center of

an imaginary circle when facing center

the movement is toward the left

vice versa for counter-clockwise please

observe

in counter-clockwise you are going to

move first your left

foot

great that was clockwise and

counterclockwise

next we have docido

the vis-a-vis or the opposite

both advance forward pass each other's

right or left side

step across

the right or left

move backward without turning around

pass each other's left or right side to

proper places please observe

and that was dossier and vis-a-vis

now we have hyun hyun

to place one forearm in front and the

other at the back of the waist please

observe

yes very good that was hyun hyun

now for coming tang we have two

variations the ilocano and visayan

kumitang

we will first have the ilocano komitang

please observe

it is like holding a burger

with the fifth position of the arms

now we will have the visayan komintang

the difference between visayan kumitang

compared to ilocano tang is that you

will just open your palms but still on

the fifth position of the arms please

observe

and you are going to move the hand from

the wrist

either in a clockwise or

counterclockwise direction

and that was

now we will have masihwa

so turn the hand from the wrist halfway

clockwise then raise and lower rest once

or twice

please observe

we are down to our third to the last

dance

term which is point that is to touch

slightly with the toes of one foot

weight

of the body on the other foot

please observe

okay very good that was point

now we will have salok

to swing the arms downward upward

passing in front of the body as if

scoping

the trunk is bent forward following the

movement of the arms doing the salok

please observe

very good

and lastly for the common dance terms we

have saludo

partner bows to each other or to the

audience opposite dancers

or to the neighbors with their feet

together

please observe

and that was the last common dance up

and that wraps up the 10 common dance

terms

i hope you like it