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46 fundamental steps of filipino folk dancing?

1. Basic Steps:

* Walk

* Run

* Leap

* Hop

* Skip

2. Foot Patterns:

* Basic foot pattern

* Side foot pattern

* Forward/backward foot pattern

* Oblique foot pattern

* Cruzada (cross) foot pattern

3. Arm Patterns:

* Arms in first position

* Arms in second position

* Arms in third position

* Arms in fourth position

* Arms in fifth position

* Arms in sixth position

* Arms in seventh position

* Arms in eighth position

4. Head Movements:

* Head up

* Head down

* Head right

* Head left

* Head tilt

* Head roll

5. Torso Movements:

* Torso forward

* Torso back

* Torso right

* Torso left

* Torso twist

* Torso bend

* Torso stretch

6. Hip Movements:

* Hips forward

* Hips back

* Hips right

* Hips left

* Hips circle

7. Knee Movements:

* Knees bent

* Knees straight

8. Foot Movements:

* Feet turned in

* Feet turned out

* Feet parallel

9. Body Positions:

* Standing position

* Sitting position

* Lying position

* Bending position

* Kneeling position

* Crouching position

* Squatting position

* Curled position

10. Hand Movements:

* Clap

* Snap

* Point

* Clench

* Open

11. Partnering Skills:

* Hold hands

* Hook arms

* Put arms around partner's waist

* Place hand on partner's shoulder

12. Group Skills:

* Form a circle

* Form a line

* Formation dance

13. Musical Elements:

* Meter - counts of a beat

* Tempo - speed of music

* Dynamics - volume of music

* Rhythm - pattern of beats

* Melody - tune of music

14. Choreography:

* Basic steps

* Variations steps

* Sequence of steps

* Transitions

15. Performance:

* Stage presence

* Facial expression

* Timing

* Energy

* Costumes

16. Etiquette:

- Respecting others

- Being polite

- Following directions

17. Safety:

- Wearing appropriate clothing

- Warming up

- Stretching

- Staying hydrated

- Avoiding injury

Modern Dance

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