Title: Dance Movement Analysis of Philippine Folk Dance Binislakan.
Abstract: This study described and analyzed the dance movements of the Philippine folk dance Binislakan. The researchers adopted the movement analysis method similar to that of Mackenzie that involves the (1) description of the actual movements which occur at the joints involved; (2) the plane in which the movement occurs; and (3) the muscles producing the movement (agonist & antagonist). In addition, similar to the study of Martin and Miller, the researchers also had done a mechanical analysis on the lever type involved in the execution of the dance movement in terms of force, axis, and resistance. Findings revealed that the prominent dance steps in the Philippine local dance Binislakan are the (1) change step, mincing steps, (2) saludo, (3) arms in reverse T position. The joints involved are the shoulder (ball and socket type), knee (hinge type), ankle (hinge type) and spine (gliding type) in performing the steps. The muscles of the pectoralis major, trapezius, hamstrings, gastrocnemius, and gluts are actively used during the dance performance. Majority of the dance steps observed are in the 1st and 2nd class of lever. Thus, the movements in the dance may improve the health-related fitness of the performers in terms of muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility; and improve skill-related fitness such as coordination.
Publication Year: 2018
Publication Date: 2018-09-14
Language: en
Type: article
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