Binislakan

Where does Binislakan folk dance originate?

• Ilocos Sur

• Sulu

• Pangasinan

• Abra

What is the meaning of Binislakan?

• Fingernail

• My Pomelo Tree

• With the use of sticks

• Rhythmic sticks producing sounds

Which of the following describe the movements of the dancers in Binislakan?

• They show movements that resemble kontaw silat.

• They sing while flapping two white fans.

• They look upward and backward.

• They hide-and-seek with fan.

What are the props used by the Binislakan dancers?

• Handkerchief

• White Fans

• Two sticks

• Fingernails

What is the classification of the dance Binislakan?

• Courtship

• Social

• Wedding

• Ceremonial

What is the costume worn by the male Binislakan dancers?

• Kimono

• Camisa de Chino

• Barong Tagalog

• Long sleeves

Who is the dance researcher of Binislakan?

• Jose Dela Cruz

• Francisca Reyes Aquino

• Ramon Obusan

• Genoveba Edroza Matute

If your teacher asked you to demonstrate the change step, how will you do it?

• Touch (ct.1), and step (ct.2)

• Step (ct. 1) and hop (ct. 2)

• Step (ct.1), and cut (ct.2)

• Step (ct.1), close (ct. and), step (ct. 2)

Your group is assigned to perform Figure II of the folk dance Binislakan. What dance movements should you rehearse?

• Paw L foot backward, step R foot sideward four times with springy movements like small leap.

• Kneel on both knees and strike sticks on the floor at the right side, overhead and at the left side.

• Change steps sideward R and L alternately, bend trunk sideward right and left, strike sticks sideward.

• Mincing steps sideward right while striking the sticks overhead, bend knees and twist trunk to the left.

What is the country of influence in Binislakan dance?

• China

• Malaysia

• Indonesia

• Cambodia