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CORDILLERA SUITE

Bindian is an Ibaloy dance. The Ibaloy who inhabit the southernmost mountain regions in Northern Luzon perform victory dances to extol the bravery of the warriors of yesterday. In this version from the barrio of Kabayan, hand movements are downward, suggesting the people's affinity with the earth. The basic step consists of a stamp by the left foot and a light, forward movement by the right. Instrumentalists lead the line, followed by male dancers, while the female dancers bring in the rear.


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Instructional Activity with UbD as its framework

Activity 1: Let’s Dance… A Dance Presentation

This activity shall engage the students to master the basic steps through a creation of a simple routine using the learned steps and movements. Their performance shall be assessed using the criteria on correct, execution, form, and coordination.

Instruction:

1.  groups into 12 to 18 students per group.
2. choose leader and committee to prepare all the necessary materials, props, costume, and music needed for the mini-folk dance production.
3. review and practice the whole dance of their groups.
4.  use the elements of movement, space, and choreography to make presentations creative, artistic and unique.
5. use improvised costume, props, and accessories.
6. the following criteria/rubrics

Rubrics on Dance Presentetion:

• Performance
• Choreography
• Costume and Props
• Audience Impact

Criteria/Rubrics:	Rating	Score
Performance (mastery of the steps, showmanship, dynamism, projection, grace and poise, timing and coordination)	50%
Choreography (blocking, transition from figure to another, formation, floor pattern, alignment)	30%
Costume and Props (authenticity and usefulness)	15%
Audience Impact (reaction and responses of the audience)	5%
Total	100%

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Summer is near, as I see it in my garden Hibiscus plant blooms to its fullest. The flowers are so attractive and eye-catching. In fact, Hibiscus icons, prints, and flowers are very significant and commonly rampant during summer. In this, you can feel the summer heat...



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MUSLIM SUITE

Singkil dance takes its name from the bells worn on the ankles of the Muslim princess. Perhaps one of the oldest of truly Filipino dances, the Singkil recounts the epic legend of the "Darangan" of the Maranao people of Mindanao. This epic, written sometime in the 14th century, tells the fateful story of Princess Gandingan, who was caught in the middle of a forest during an earthquake caused by the diwatas, or fairies of the forest. The criscrossed bamboo poles represent the trees that were falling, which she gracefully avoids. Her slave loyally accompanies her throughout her ordeal. Finally, she is saved by the prince. Dancers skillfully manipulate apir, or fans which represent the winds that prove to be auspicious. Royal princesses to this day in the Sulu Archipelago are required to learn this most difficult and noble dance.
There are other versions of Singkil. Perhaps the version more widely performed by dance companies is the "Garden Singkil." The story goes that the princess goes into her garden, accompanied by her slave, and plays with the butterflies, which are represented by the fan dancers. The movements of the fans supposedly represent those of the butterflies, as opposed to the diwatas. In another popular version, the prince uses a scarf instead of a sword.
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TRIBAL SUITE

Dugso dance is a Bukidnon from northeastern Mindanao perform this dance as an entertainment for the deities, to make them feel more comfortable during the fiesta that has been organized for them and consequently more often to the requests of the celebrants. It was originally thought that this dance was performed only during harvest time or upon the birth of a male heir. Women would wear colorful feathered head dresses, plaid costumes and anklets. They would step rhythmically around a bamboo arch decorated with newly-gathered palay (rice stalks) and corn, and their movements are emphasized by the tinkling sounds from the anklets.


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TRIBAL SUITE

Blit B'laan is a courtship dance of the Bilaan of Davao del Sur imitating forest birds during the mating season. Two richly-plumed male birds eye three female birds. The females scurry to safety, burying their heads under their wings (represented by the malong, a tubular cloth), but the aggressive males follow them wherever they go.

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MARIA CLARA SUITE

Aray is a dance whose words are sung in "Chabacano-ermitense," a hybrid of Spanish that was only spoken in the Ermita district before the turn of the century and today is extinct. The dance itself is a flirtatious one that involves graceful use of the pañuelo, or shawl, and tambourines. Aray means "ouch" in Tagalog.


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Philippine Folk Dances Guide Questions:

1. Why dance?
2. What are the dances that belong to Rural Maria Clara, Cordillera, Tribal and  and Muslim ?
3. Compare and Contrast Rural, and Maria Clara? Cordillera and Tribal? Muslim and Maria Clara?
4. Describe the choreography used in each suite?
5. What are the common formations used in the dance?
6. Differentiate the expressions of each suite.
7. Which of those dances that shows courtship?
8. Which of the suite you would like to perform? Why?
9. If you are going to choose one of the dances to perform, what would that be and why?
10. Having a film showing about Philippine Folk Dances, does it useful and valuable to you? Why or Why not?

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CORDILLERA SUITE

Ragragsakan dance is an adaptation of a tradition in which Kalinga women gather and prapare for a budong, or peace pact.


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CORDILLERA SUITE

Banga dance is an Igorot maidens go to the river and prepare for a marriage ceremony. They display not only their grace and agility, but also their stamina and strength as they go about their daily task of fetching water and balancing the banga, claypots full of water, on their heads

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CORDILLERA SUITE

Uyaoy Dance is an Ifugao wedding festival dance accompanied by gongs and is performed by the affluent to attain the second level of the wealthy class. Wealthy people who have performed this dance are entitled to the use of gongs at their death.

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CORDILLERA SUITE

Idaw is one of Cordillere dance. This Bontoc dance depicts a war ceremony performed by warriors of rivaling tribes. Idaw, meaning "bird," is celebrated because it was the omen bearer of war.



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RURAL SUITE

An occupational dance from Paoay, Ilocos Norte, Binatbatan depicts the beating of cotton pods to separate the seeds from the fibers with the use of two sticks called batbat in the Ilocos region. Weavers in Paoay often engage themselves in abel-making contests (abel is a cloth common among the Ilokanos). Dancers maneuver in and out of parallel batbat sticks, each about 18 inches long. The rhythm and speed of the beating of the sticks make for a lively and colorful display.

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Pandanngo sa Ilaw is a popular dance of grace and balance comes from Lubang Island, Mindoro in the Visayas region. The term pandanggo comes from the Spanish word fandango, which is a dance characterized by lively steps and clapping that varies in rhythm in three-four time. This particular pandanggo involves the presence of three tinggoy, or oil lamps, balanced on the head and the back of each hand.



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Valentine’s Day is not complete without roses, balloons, letters and of course chocolate. Yesterday, I dole out homemade red chocolate lollipop, and chocolate cookies to my friends and co-workers to remind and celebrate Valentine’s Day.

Actually, I got an idea from a friend of mine who order and reserved two boxes of red chocolates lollipops for her family. That thought really inspired me of giving out something to remember them on Valentine’s Day. In addition, I am thankful to Ruth for sharing her passion of preparing these homemade delicious chocolate lollipop, and cookies. Indeed, it was personalized with varied shapes and designs. Wanna try?



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Thoughts about how very nice you are all through the year; Inspire me to praise you now that Valentine's Day is here! You deserve all the love in the world! Have a great day!




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One of the most important occasions that we celebrate every year is Valentine's Day. It falls on February 14. People in all walks of life give valentine cards to their loved ones, parents, grandparents, brother, sister, and even friends to show their love and thoughtfulness.

There are many beautiful designs that we can use in making Valentine Cards, like red hearts, cupids, roses, lovers, swans and lovebirds.In doing this art work we can either cut or draw our designs.

Materials:

• red art paper
• glue or paste
• oslo
• craypas or crayon
• pentel pen

Procedure:

1. fold the oslo paper into two equal parts;
2. sketch your designs;
3. color your designs with lovely colors;
4. see to it that the dominant color is red;
5. write your message and dedication inside.

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