Huwebes, Hunyo 16, 2011

Dance terms PE3

DANCE TERMS
“Abrasete” - Girl at the right side, holds R arm of partner with her L hand, free hands down at the sides. This term is of Spanish origin and is used in Rigodon and in other dances.
Arms in Lateral Position - Both arms are at one side, either sideward right or left. This may be done at soulder, chest, or waist level.
“Bilao” – To turn palms of hands up and down alternately, hands at waist level in front, elbows close to waist.
“Cabeceras” – When dancers are in square formation, the couples occupying the width of the hall are called “cabeceras” or head couples. This is of Spanish origin.
“Costados” – When dancers are in square formation, the couples occupying the length of the hall are called “costados” or side pairs. This is of Spanish origin.
Crossed Arms – Partners are facing each other or standing side by side, girl at the right of boy. They join their L hands together and their R hands together; either R over L or L over R hands.
Do-si-Do (“Dos-A-Dos”) The vis-à-vis (opposites) both advance forward, pass each other’s right (or left) side, step across to 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 dances.
“Hapay” – to flourish or offer a handkerchief, hat or glass of wine to somebody as a sign of invitation.
“Hayon-hayon” – To place one forearm in front and the other at the back of the waist. This is a Visayan term.
“Jaleo” – Partners turn once around clockwise (with R elbows almost touching) or counterclockwise (with L elbows almost touching) using walking or any kind of dance step. The hands near each other are on waists. This is a Tagalog term but of Spanish origin.
“Kumintang” – Moving the hand from the wrist either in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. This is an Ilocano term.
“Masiwak” – To turn the hand from the wrist half-way clockwise then raise and lower wrist once or twice. This is an Ibanag term.
“Patay” – To bend the head downward and to support the forehead with the R (L) forearm or with the crook of the R (L) elbow while the L (R) hand supports lightly the palm of the R (L) hand. This is usually done with the L (R) foot pointing in rear and knees slightly bent. This is an Ilocano term and the movement is commonly found in Ilocano dances.
“ Salok” – To swing the arm downward-upward passing in front of the body as if scooping, the trunk is bent forward following the movement of the arm doing the “salok”. This is a Tagalog term.
“Saludo” – Parners bow to each other, to the audience, opposite dancers, or to the neighbors with fee together. This term is of Spanish origin and is used in almost all Philippine dances.
“Sarok” (or “Saroc”) – Cross the R (or L) foot in front of the L (or R), bend the body slightly forward and cross the hands (forearms) down in front with the R (or L) hand (forearm) over the L (or R). This is a Visayan term.


I found this in the internet. Mr. Salaño didn't gave us the definitions so I tried to find it and only got few. Hope it helps.

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