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I. Objectives
At the end of the learning session the students are expected to:
a. define basic dance terms used in folk dance;
b. demonstrate proper execution of basic folk dance steps; and
c. appreciate the cultural significance and the enjoyment of movement by actively enjoying and
participating in folk dance.
II. Subject Matter
Topic: Basic Steps in Folk Dancing
Reference: Physical Education and Health
Grade 8 Learner’s Module pp. 168-169
Materials: Laptop, television, powerpoint presentation, instructional materials
Values: Emphasize how the dance reflects discipline, respect for culture, and cooperation among dancers.
III. Procedure
Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity
A. PRELIMINARIES
` 1. Prayer
Let’s start our lesson with a prayer.
(the students will stand up and pray)
2. Greetings
Good morning, class!
How’s your day?
Good morning, ma’am!
We’re doing good, ma’am
3. Checking of Attendance
Is there anyone absent today?
IV. None ma’am.
4. Classroom Management
Here are our classroom rules:
J – Just be respectful and responsible
E – Engage in learning actively
L – Listen carefully to teachers and peers
O – Observe classroom rules and
expectations
A – Always be prepared and ready to
learn
N – Never disrupt others' learning
N – Nurture kindness and teamwork
If I said class, you would answer YES MADAM!
YES, YES, MADAM!
Let’s try, Class?
(students will do the chant)
YES MADAM! YES, YES, MADAM!
Very good, It seems like you're ready for our
lesson, so let's start.
B. REVIEW
Before we proceed to our new topic, let us recall
first what have you learned in the previous topic
about?
Who can still remember?
Yes____? (students raising their hands)
The Philippine Folk Dance with Asian influence
.
Okay, very good.
What are those dances?
Yes, _____?
(students raising their hands)
Ma’am, binislakan, sua-ku-sua, sakuting and
pangalay.
Very good!
What is the meaning of Binislakan?
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ASSIGNMENT
Perform different Philippine folk dance using the basic dance steps we have learned. The performance will
be next week on April 7, 2025.
Direction: Perform the basic steps of Philippine folk dance following these:
1. Choose a Folk Dance
Select a well-known Philippine folk dance such as:
Tinikling – A dance that mimics the movements of tikling birds as they evade bamboo traps.
Maglalatik – A war dance using coconut shells, portraying a battle between Moros and Christians.
Cariñosa – A courtship dance known for its graceful and flirtatious movements.
Pandanggo sa Ilaw – A dance balancing oil lamps while performing delicate steps.
Sayaw sa Bangko – A dance performed on narrow wooden benches, requiring balance and
coordination.
2. Review Basic Dance Steps
Make sure to practice the basic folk dance steps, including:
Waltz Step – Step, close, step (counts 1-2-3).
Redoba – Step, close, step in a bouncing rhythm.
Mazurka – Step, cut, hop with alternating feet.
Polka – Step, close, step, hop in a lively manner.
Habanera – Step, close, step (slow and graceful).
Heel and Toe Change Step – Touch heel forward, touch toe behind, step forward or sideways.
3. Formation and Execution
Formation: Arrange the dancers in a semi-circle, straight line, or pairs, depending on the chosen dance.
Timing: Move according to the music’s rhythm and beats.
Expression: Smile and maintain graceful movements, as many Philippine folk dances emphasize
storytelling.
Props: If necessary, prepare props such as bamboo poles (Tinikling), oil lamps (Pandanggo sa Ilaw), or
handkerchiefs (Cariñosa).
4. Costume Preparation
For Female Dancers: Wear traditional Maria Clara, Balintawak, or Baro’t Saya.
For Male Dancers: Wear Barong Tagalog or Camisa de Chino with pants.
5. Performance Execution
Start with a proper entrance, greeting the audience.
Perform the chosen dance while ensuring synchronization with your group.
End with a graceful exit or a final pose to conclude the performance.
Here is the rubric for your folk dance performance:
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Criteria Excellent Very good Good Fail
15 13 11 8
Mastery All of the Few movements Many of the All of the
movements are are not perfectly movements are movements are
perfectly and and thoroughly not perfectly and not perfectly and
thoroughly mastered thoroughly thoroughly
mastered mastered mastered
Poise and Grace Executing the Needs Lack of poise and No poise and
dance with poise improvement in grace while grace while
and grace executing the executing the executing the
dance with a dance dance
poise and grace
Timing and Executing Improved sense The sense of The sense of
Coordination of rhythmically with of rhythm and rhythm and body rhythm and body
Body Movement poise and well- body movement movement is less movement is not
coordinated body accurate accurate
movements
Proper Execution Execute the Needs Lack of proper Poor execution of
dance steps improvement in execution of the the dance steps
properly and executing the dance steps
perfectly dance steps
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