Folk Dance Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of folk dance?

• Created by a known choreographer

• Expressive behavior

• Traditional

• Basic rhythm dominates the movement

Which of the following best describes folk dances?

• Choreographed by professional dancers

• Recreational, traditional dances handed down through generations

• Always performed for competitions

• Modern dances are influenced by Western culture

The dance Dugso originated from:

• Leyte, Visayas

• Bayambang, Pangasinan, Luzon

• Ilocos Norte, Luzon

• Bukidnon, Mindanao

Which folk dance is from Leyte, Visayas?

• Singkil

• Tinikling

• Maglalatik

• Pandanggo sa Ilaw

National dances are:

• Performed only by mountain tribes

• Folk dances that are popular and performed nationwide

• Choreographed for entertainment shows only

• Performed solely for rituals

Which category of dance is performed to celebrate baptism?

• Life cycle dances

• Occupational dances

• Ritual dances

• Social dances

Which regional classification refers to dances by groups like the Ifugao and Bontoc?

• Lowland Christian dances

• Dances of the Mountain Tribal People

• Ethnolinguistic dances

• Urbanized folk dances

In third position of the feet, the heel of one foot touches:

• Toe of the other foot

• Heel of the other foot

• Arch of the other foot

• Side of the other foot

In second position of the arms, the arms are:

• Raised above the head

• In front of the chest

• Open sideward at shoulder level

• One raised above head, one sideward

Which position of the arms has both arms raised above the head?

• Fourth position

• Fifth position

• First position

• Second position