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What are the dance steps in ati-atihan dance?

Basic Steps

1. Two steps forward and one step back

- Step forward with your left foot, then your right foot.

- Step back with your left foot.

2. Two steps to the side and one step together

- Step to the left with your left foot, then your right foot.

- Bring your left foot next to your right foot.

3. Turn

- Lift your right foot and turn your body to the left.

- Place your right foot on the ground in front of your left foot.

- Turn your body back to the front.

Dance Sequence:

1. Introduction:

- The dance starts with a slow and graceful procession.

- The dancers are arranged in pairs, with the women in front of the men.

- They hold their arms up in the air, forming an archway.

2. First Step:

- The women take two steps forward and one step back.

- The men follow, taking the same steps.

- The dancers repeat this step for four counts.

3. Second Step:

- The women take two steps to the side and one step together.

- The men follow, taking the same steps.

- The dancers repeat this step for four counts.

4. Third Step:

- The women turn to the left, while the men turn to the right.

- The dancers repeat this step for four counts.

5. Fourth Step:

- The dancers form a circle and face each other.

- They take two steps forward and one step back, while clapping their hands.

- They repeat this step for four counts.

6. Fifth Step:

- The dancers take two steps to the side and one step together, while stomping their feet.

- They repeat this step for four counts.

7. Sixth Step:

- The dancers turn around in a circle, while swinging their arms.

- They repeat this step for four counts.

8. Seventh Step:

- The dancers come together in the center of the circle and jump up and down.

- They repeat this step for four counts.

9. Eighth Step:

- The dancers hold hands and form a circle.

- They sing and dance together, until the music ends.

Modern Dance

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