Common Dance Terms in Folk Dance
Summary
TLDRThis script offers an in-depth look into various dance movements and techniques, likely from a traditional or cultural dance form. It describes a series of steps and positions such as 'arms in lateral position,' 'brush weight,' 'clockwise and counterclockwise turns,' and 'stomps.' The script also includes specific dance terms like 'dos do the vis,' 'hay,' and 'pivot,' indicating a blend of Spanish and indigenous Philippine influences. The detailed instructions suggest a tutorial or instructional video aimed at teaching these dance moves.
Takeaways
- 💃 The script is a dance instruction detailing various dance moves and positions.
- 🎵 The script includes music cues which indicate when to perform certain dance moves.
- 🤝 'Abet' refers to a dance position where a girl holds her partner's arm with her left hand.
- 📍 'Arms in lateral position' describes a dance move where arms are held at one side at different levels.
- 🤛 'Reverse T position' is a dance move with elbows bent at right angles and forearms parallel to the head.
- 🔄 'Bila' is a term for alternating the palms of the hands up and down.
- 🔄 'Brush' involves moving one foot while keeping the other foot stationary.
- 🔄 'Clockwise' and 'counter clockwise' describe the direction of turning in a dance.
- 🤲 'Crossed arms' is a dance position where partners join their hands together.
- 🕺 'Cut' is a quick dance move where one foot is placed in front of the other, changing the weight distribution.
- 👣 'Draw' is a dance move where one foot is pulled along the floor close to the other foot.
Q & A
What does the term 'abet' refer to in the context of the script?
-In the script, 'abet' refers to a dance move where the girl at the right side holds the right arm of her partner with her left hand, with both hands down at the sides.
What is the meaning of 'arms in lateral position' as described in the script?
-Arms in lateral position means placing both arms at one side, either sideward right or left, which can be done at shoulder, chest, or waist level.
What is the 'reverse T position' for arms in the script?
-The 'reverse T position' for arms involves having the arms in a side horizontal position with elbows bent at right angles, forearms parallel to the head, and fists loosely closed.
How is the 'brush' move executed as per the script?
-The 'brush' move is executed by placing weight on one foot and hitting the floor with the ball or heel of the other foot, which is then lifted from the floor in any direction.
What is the difference between 'clockwise' and 'counter clockwise' movements in the script?
-In the script, 'clockwise' movement involves the right shoulder moving toward the center of an imaginary circle when facing the center, while 'counter clockwise' is the reverse direction, with the left shoulder moving toward the center.
What does 'crossed arms' signify in the script?
-In the script, 'crossed arms' refers to a position where partners facing each other or standing side by side join their left hands together and their right hands together, either right over left or left over right.
What is the 'draw' move as mentioned in the script?
-The 'draw' move involves pulling one foot along the floor close to the other foot that bears the weight, with or without transferring the weight.
What is the 'pivot' in the context of the script?
-The 'pivot' in the script refers to a turn with a ball heel or whole foot on a fixed place or point, where the foot is placed in a certain or desired position without putting weight on it.
How is the 'saludo' move performed according to the script?
-The 'saludo' move is performed by partners bowing to each other, to the audience, opposite dancers, or to the neighbors with the feet together, a term of Spanish origin used in almost all Philippine dances.
What does the term 'stomp' represent in the script?
-In the script, 'stomp' refers to bringing down the foot forcibly and noisily on the floor, similar to doing a heavy step with or without transferring weight.
What is the 'step' move as described in the script?
-The 'step' move involves raising or moving one foot to another resting place, with a complete transfer of weight from one foot to another.
Outlines
💃 Dance Positions and Movements
This paragraph describes various dance positions and movements, likely from a traditional or cultural dance form. It includes instructions on how to hold one's arms and hands, such as in lateral position, Reverse T position, and with fists loosely closed. It also details steps like brushing weight on one foot while hitting the floor with the other, turning clockwise and counterclockwise, and crossing arms. The paragraph mentions specific dance terms like 'dos do the VIS' and 'cat to dis', indicating a sequence of steps or movements.
🎭 Dance Steps and Interactions
Paragraph 2 continues the theme of dance with a focus on steps and interactions between partners. It describes how to advance, move backward, and pass each other's sides. The paragraph introduces terms like 'draw' for pulling one foot along the floor and 'florish' for offering something as a sign of invitation. It also covers hand placements such as at the waistline and various dance moves including hops, turns, and jumps. The paragraph includes cultural terms like 'ha ha' and 'Kum', indicating specific dance moves or styles.
🌐 Cultural Dance Terminology and Techniques
Paragraph 3 delves into more cultural dance terminology and techniques. It explains movements like 'bwa outside food' and 'padc', which involve stomping and pivoting. The paragraph also describes poses such as 'Padia P', where the head is bent downward and supported by the forearm. It includes terms like 'pivot' for turning on a fixed point and 'point' for lightly touching the floor with the toes. The paragraph also mentions 'saludo', a term of Spanish origin used in Philippine dances for partners bowing to each other or the audience.
🚶♂️ Dance Steps and Weight Transfer
The final paragraph focuses on specific dance steps and the concept of weight transfer. It explains steps like 'step two vines or Reed', which involves raising or moving one foot to another resting place with a complete transfer of weight. The paragraph also discusses 'step supporting food', where the weight of the body is borne by one foot, and 'St to up', which involves lifting the free foot slightly without transferring weight. It concludes with 'stop whe', a term for making fast turns by executing small steps in place.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Arms in lateral position
💡Reverse T position
💡Brush
💡Clockwise and Counterclockwise
💡Crossed arms
💡Cut
💡Draw
💡Hands and waist
💡Hop
💡Pivot
💡Stomp
Highlights
Introduction of dance terms with Spanish origin used in theodons and other dances.
Explanation of 'arms in lateral position' with variations at different levels.
Description of 'arms in Reverse T position' with specific arm and elbow placements.
Technique of 'Bila' to alternately turn palms of hands up and down.
Instruction on 'brush' movement, involving footwork and direction changes.
Demonstration of 'clockwise' and 'counter clockwise' movements in dance.
Crossed arms technique where partners join their hands together.
Definition and execution of 'cat' dance move to quickly displace one foot with the other.
Explanation of 'dos' and 'do the VIS' dance moves as opposites in movement.
Term 'draw' described for pulling one foot along the floor close to the other.
Placement of 'hands and waist' with specific hand positions and body alignment.
Description of 'hay' as a flourish or offering gesture in dance.
Instruction on 'ha ha' positioning of arms in front and back of the waist.
Definition and technique of 'hop' as a spring movement from one foot.
Explanation of 'inside hand' and 'outside hand' positions during partner dance.
Technique of 'pivot' involving a turn on a fixed spot without weight transfer.
Description of 'place' and 'point' footwork for light touch on the floor.
Execution of 'saludo' as a bow to the audience or neighbors in dance.
Technique of 'slide' for gliding smoothly along the floor.
Description of 'stomp' as a forceful and noisy foot movement on the floor.
Instruction on 'star' hand movement for turning counterclockwise in dance.
Definition of 'step' and 'supporting foot' in dance for weight transfer.
Technique of 'toe' movement for slight foot raises without weight transfer.
Explanation of 'stop' for making fast turns with small steps in place.
Transcripts
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abet girl at the right side holds right
arm of partner with her left hand three
hands down at the sides this term is of
Spanish origin and is used in theodon
and other Nies AB
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arms in lateral position both arms at
one side either sideward right or left
this may be done at shoulder chest or
waist level arms and lateral position
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arms in Reverse T position arms are side
horizontal elbows bent at right angles
forearms parallel to head Pals forward
or facing inward fists Loosely closed
arms in reverse the position
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Bila to turn palms of hands up and down
alternately hands at waist level in
front elbows close to waist B
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brush weight on one foot hit the floor
with the ball or heel of the other foot
which is the free foot after which that
foot is lifted from the floor to any
direction
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brush clockwise like the motion of the
hands of a clock right shoulder is
toward the center of an imaginary Circle
when facing Center the movement is
toward the left clockwise
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counter clockwise the reverse direction
of clockwise left shoulder is toward the
center of an imaginary Circle when
facing Center the movement is toward the
right counter clockwise
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crossed arms parts are facing each other
or standing side by side girl at the
right of boy they join their left hands
together and their right hands together
either right over left or left over
right crossed
arms cat to dis Place quickly one foot
with the other thus completely taking
off the weight of the body from the
displaced foot cut
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dos do the VIS are opposites 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 this is of foreign
origin and is used in many
Philippine draw to pull one foot along
the floor close to the other which has
the weight of the BT the weight may or
may not be
transferred draw
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hands and waist Place hands at the
waistline or at the smallest part of the
trunk knuckles in fingers pointing in
rear hands and waist
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hay the florish or offer a handkerchief
hat or glass of wine to somebody as a
sign of invitation happy
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ha ha to place one four arm in front and
the other at the back of the waist this
is a visan firm haon
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H hop
a spring from one foot landing on the
same foot in place or in any direction
the other foot may be raised in any
direction it can be in front in rear or
back sideward or across
hop inside food the food nearest wants
partner when Partners stand side by side
and
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side inside hand the hand KNE rest one's
partner when Partners stand side by side
inside hand
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Halo Partners turn once around clockwise
with right elbows almost touching or
counterclockwise with left elbows almost
touching using walking or any kind of
dance St the hands near each other are
on waist this is a Tagalog
term jump spring on one foot or both
feet landing on boat in any direction
jump
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Kum moving the hand from the West either
in a clockwise or counterclockwise
Direction This is an Lano term com
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lip a spring from one foot landing on
the other foot in any direction it can
be forward sideward backward or oblique
o means
diagonal
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Li maswa to turn the hand from the wrist
halfway clock twice then raas and lower
waist once or twice this is an ibanag
her
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bwa outside food the food away from
one's partner when Partners stand side
by
side outside hand
the hand away from one's partner when
partner stand side by side outside
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hand padc to stomp in front or at the
side with the right foot and top with
the same foot close to the left foot
weight of the body on left foot this is
a Tagalog
turn
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Padia P to bend the head downward and to
support the forehead with the right or
left forearm or with the crook of the
right or left elbow while the left or
the right hand supports slightly the
palm of the right or left hand this is
usually done with the left or right foot
pointing in rear and knee slightly
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bent pivot but sometimes people
pronounce this as pivot the turn with a
ball heel or whole foot on a fix place
or point iot or
pivot place to put foot in a certain or
desired position without putting weight
on it the sole of the foot rests on the
floor
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place Point touch the floor lightly with
a toes of one foot weight of the body on
the other foot point
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sck to swing the arm downward upward
passing in front of the body as if
scoping the trunk is bent forward
following the movement of the arm doing
the Salo this is Italo thir Salo
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saludo Partners bow each other to the
audience opposite dancers or to the
neighbors with the feet together this
term is of Spanish origin and is used in
almost all Philippine dances
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saludo
Saro cross the right or left foot in
front of of the left or right bend the
body slightly forward and cross the
hands or forearms down in front with the
right or left hand or forearm over the
left or right this is a Vian f
s slide to Glide fot smoothly along the
floor the movement may be finished with
or without transfer of fa slide
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stomp to bring down the food forcibly
and noisily on the floor like doing a
heavy step with or without transfer of
weight Stomp
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star with the left hand same as star
with the right hand but joining left
hands and turning
counterclockwise start with the left
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hand start with the right hand four or
more people join right hands at the
center and circle around clockwise while
walking or any kind of dance St start
with the right
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hand step two vines or Reed by raising
or moving one foot to another resting
place there is a complete transfer of
weight from one foot to another
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step supporting food the foot that bears
the weight of the body supporting food
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St to up slightly with the ball or toe
of the free foot flexing the ankle joint
keeping weight of the body on the other
foot there is no change or transfer of
weight
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stop whe to make fast turns by executing
small steps in place to right or left
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whe wo wo wo
that
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