DILUM NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
MIDTERM EXAMINATION GRADE – 12 (TVL and GAS) / PHYSICAL EDUCATION and HEALTH S.Y. 2017 – 2018
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TEST I. MULTIPLE CHOICE INSTRUCTION: Read each questions very carefully. Choose the best answer from the given choices and w rite the letter on the space provided. One (1) point each. 01. The following are the individual celebrations integrated to the ethnic’s ritual dances, except one; A) Demise B) Defense C) Livelihood D) None of the above 02. Out in Bukidnon there are the hinaklaran (offering) festival and the ritual of the three datu which goes on for some _____hours to assure the blessings of the spirits, a good harvest or good fortune. A) five B) Six C) seven D) twelve 03. The following following are the characteristics of a Baylan among the Tagbanua of Palawan according to Robert Fox, except one; A) Speaks in a mysterious language “intelligible” to the gods. B) Are of ginuu (noble) standing. C) Have a deep understanding of how the society works and of psychological problems problems of individuals. D) None of the above 04. When life is threatened by illness, illness, the Tinguian celebrate the _______________. _______________. A) Bawi-bawi B) Anituan C) Dawak D) None of the above 05. An expressive dance that combines combines elements of several dance genres including including modern, modern, jazz, jazz, lyrical lyrical and classical ballet. classical ballet. A) Ballroom Dance B) Contemporary Dance C) Traditional Dance D) Modern Dance 06. A traditional dance found found among the ethno linguistic linguistic groups scattered all over over the Philippine islands, who have not been substantially Westernized, either by Spain or the United States. A) Folk Dances B) Cultural Dances C) Ethnic Dances D) Traditional Dances 07. Which of the following following statements is TRUE about the rites performed by the Shaman Shaman during the Ritual Dance? A) The shaman speaks in a mysterious language “intelligible” to the gods, offers the sacrifices, and dances in a trance. B) It is not unusual that they cannot dance except in the pagdiwata ceremonies, done during the bilug (full moon). C) Both A and B D) None of the above 08. A popular Afro-Cuban dance dance that is often danced at ballroom ballroom dance events as well as Latin clubs. A) Waltz B) Tango C) Samba D) Chacha 09. The ethnic tribe in the mountains mountains of Abra who who performs for a ritual dance dance to demonstrate thier worship to the anito and their great god Kabunian to ask ask for rain or pray for everyone’s well-being. A) Tinguian B) Bagobo C) Tagbanua D) Isneg 10. Which of the following rituals DOES NOT reflect in to Bukidnon’s Hinaklaran Festival? A) The ritual can go on for some twelve hours to assure the blessings of the spirits, a good harvest or good fortune. B) The women dance the well-known dugso while a baylan ceremoniously chants her own invocation. C) The rite of the three three Kaamulan datu (chieftain) enacts a regional unity where the datu offer chicken of various colors, pouring their blood beside offertory water and coins. D) None of the above 11. The _______________ _______________ of the northeast Cordillera are as colorful in their clothes and and feasts, as they are fierce in their headhunts. A) Tagbanua B) Isneg C) Tinguian D) Bagobo 12. Which of the following statements BEST describes the the practice of Pagdiwata Pagdiwata ritual dance of Palawan? A) Male participants may pray the diam or dimdimi , and make a pig cry for the gods to hear while the women dance around and sing the salidumay to to ask for rain or pray for everyone’s well-being. B) The Baylan flick a red cloth or scarf to help effect an appeal to the gods and give vigor to their patients. C) Lighting a cigarette may symbolize “the fire of the super naturals” while floating a turtle on the wine may mean the visit of a sailor spirit who fights epidemics. D) None of the above
13. A ballroom dance originated in Buenos Aires, characterized by m arked rhythms and postures and abrupt pauses. A) Waltz B) Tango C) Samba D) Chacha 14. The pioneer of contemporary dance. A) Isadora Duncan B) Martha Graham C) Merce Cunningham D) All of the above 15. A dance in triple time performed performed by a couple who as a pair turn rhythmically rhythmically around and around as they progress around the dance floor. A) Waltz B) Tango C) Samba D) Chacha 16. The following following are the basics in mastering the Tango, except one; A) Listen to the music. The essence of tango is something you feel, not something you do. B) Start with the embrace. This is numero uno when it comes to the tango. C) Do the basic step called the the Left Box. D) All of the above 17. Which of the following definition DOES DOES NOT describe the Contemporary Dance? A) Is a popular popular form of dance which developed during the middle portion of the twentieth ce ntury and has since grown to become one of o f the dominating performance genres for formally trained dancers throughout the world. B) Is a specific style of dance that is free form and stems from the core, or torso, of the body and uses elements like contact-release, floor work, fall and recovery, and improvisation. C) Draws on both classical ballet and modern dance, whereas postmodern dance dance was a direct and opposite response to modern dance. D) None of the above 18. The following genres are are Contemporary Dance’s style of expressive dance, except one; A) Ballad B) Lyrical C) Ballet D) Hip-hop 19. The following are Merce Cunningham’s key ideas of Contemporary Dance, except; A) Unpredictable changes in rhythm, speed, and direction B) Creative freedom C) Independence between dance dance and music D) Dance to be danced, and should should be analyzed 20. The US dancer who break away from from ballet and developed developed her own, and more natural natural style of dance. A) Isadora Duncan B) Martha Graham C) Merce Cunningham D) None of the above 21. The type of dance which originated in the U.S. and and German in opposition to the rigid form of classical ballet. A) Ballroom Dance B) Contemporary Dance C) Traditional Dance D) Modern Dance 22. The following are the techniques techniques on how to expand your skills in doing Contemporary Dance, except one; A) Study ballet to help you you get better at dance techniques. B) Begin choreographing dance pieces yourself. C) Feel your partner's weight. weight. D) None of the above 23. The following are the steps to add flare in in doing the Tango, except one; A) Try progressive progressive rocks. B) Use more complicated steps. steps. C) Add swivels swivels and turns. D) Know that there's beauty in simple. simple. 24. Which of the following statements DOES NOT define define Cha-cha? A) Cha-cha is generally done as a partnership dance, which means the "leader", traditionally - always always necessarily - the man. B) The music is written in 4/4 time and around 30 measures per minute (120 beats per minute) with a medium-to-fast, syncopated feel. C) A dance that is often danced danced at ballroom dance events as well as Latin clubs. D) None of the above 25. A traditional Filipino folk dance which steps are inspired inspired to the way a duck walks, as well as the way it splashes water on its back to attract a mate. A) Tinikling B) Maglalatik C) Sayaw sa Bangko D) Itik-itik 26. A traditional Filipino folk dance which considered considered by many to be the Philippines' the Philippines' national dance. A) Tinikling B) Maglalatik C) Sayaw sa Bangko D) Itik-itik 27. The type of Filipino folk Dance which requires the Dancers the need of a good balance as they go through a series of movements that include some impressive acrobatics. A) Pandanggo sa Ilaw B) Pandanggo Oasiwas C) Sayaw sa Bangko D) Maglalatik 28. A Filipino Folk Dance which is similar to a Spanish Fandango, but is performed while balancing three oil lamps - one on the head, and one in each hand. A) Pandanggo sa Ilaw B) Pandanggo Oasiwas C) Sayaw sa Bangko D) Maglalatik 29. A Filipino Filipino Folk Dance Dance which performed by fishermen to celebrate a good catch. A) Pandanggo sa Ilaw B) Pandanggo Oasiwas C) La Jota Moncadeña D) Habanera Botolena
30. A dance made for flirting. A) Cariñosa B) Kuratsa C) La Jota Moncadeña D) Habanera Botolena 31. A Filipino Folk Dance that combines Filipino and Spanish steps, and is a popular dance at weddings. It is also considered a courting dance in some situations. A) Cariñosa B) Kuratsa C) La Jota Moncadeña D) Habanera Botolena
TEST II: CHRONOLOGY: Rearrange the following steps in chronological order by numbering them from 1 to the last number of the steps. How to dance the Waltz: Standing Correctly 32. 33. 34. 35. 36.
Stand with backs straight, upright, and knees loose. Place elbows at shoulder’s height. Lead places their right hand to cup follows’ shoulder blade. Lead clasps follows’ right hand in their left. Hold at shoulder’s height. Follow places their left hand hand with fingertips at lead’s shoulder seam.
How to dance the Waltz: Simple Steps: Lead 37. Step back back with your right foot. 38. Step together again. Bring your right foot to your left foot, such that both both feet are together again. You have returned to the starting position and can begin again. 39. Start with left and right feet together. 40. Step diagonally with your left foot. This should again place your feet roughly a shoulder’s -width apart. 41. Step forward with your your left left foot. foot. 42. Step diagonally with your right foot. This should place your feet roughly roughly a shoulder’s-width apart. 43. Step together. Bring your left foot to your right foot, such that both feet are together again. How to dance the Waltz: Simple Steps: Follow 44. Step forward with your your left foot. 45. Step together again. Bring your left foot foot to your right foot, such that both feet are together again. You You have returned to the starting position and can begin again. 46. Start with left and right feet feet together. 47. Step diagonally diagonally with your right foot. This should again place your feet roughly a shoulder’s-width apart. 48. Step backward backward with with your right foot. 49. Step diagonally with your left foot. This should place your feet roughly a shoulder’s -width apart. 50. Step together. Bring your right foot to your left foot, such that both feet are together again. How to dance the Waltz: Adding Flourishes 51. Use more complicated steps. 52. Switch to to a Right Box step. step. 53. Add a ⅜ turn. 54. Add a quarter turn. 55. Use combinations. How to become a Contemporary Dancer: Taking Beginner Classes 56. 57. 58. 59. 60.
Practice at home after your dance class. class. Do yoga to increase increase your abilities. Work on coordination and rhythm. Sign up for a contemporary contemporary dance dance class. Stretch daily daily to increase increase your your flexibility.
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GLENN S. ARANGOTE
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