Folk dance Flashcards
(11 cards)
Q: What is dance?
A: A set of movements with aesthetic and symbolic value, usually set to music and beats.
Q: What are the two main types of dance?
A: Theatrical and participatory dances.
Q: What is a theatrical dance?
A: A dance performed on stage for an audience, often telling a story or interpreting a song.
Q: What is a participatory dance?
A: A dance meant for social interaction or exercise, such as ballroom and folk dances.
Q: What is folk dancing?
A: A human activity that tells the history and culture of a group through dance movements.
Q: How does folk dancing relate to physical fitness?
A: It helps maintain or improve physical fitness.
Q: What is folk dance?
A: A dance developed by a group of people that reflects their traditional life, culture, and community.
Q: What are the key characteristics of folk dance?
A: Distinct movements, cultural significance, and connection to a community or ethnicity.
Q: Name two folk dances that reflect our culture.
A: Sakuting and Binislakan.
Q: What is Sakuting?
A: A traditional folk dance from the Philippines, often performed with sticks.
Q: What is Binislakan?
A: A folk dance from the Philippines influenced by Chinese culture, using chopstick-like movements.
