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the foot not bearing the weight of the body.
Free Foot
moving the hand from the wrist either in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. This is an Ilocano term.
Kumintang
to place one forearm in front and the other at the back of the waist. This is a Visayan term.
Hayon Hayon
both arms are at one side, either sideward right or left, This may be done at shoulder, chest or waist level.
Arms in Lateral Position
partners bow to each other, to the audience, opposite dancers, or to the neighbors
Saludo
to advance or recede by raising or moving one foot to another resting place. There is a complete transfer of weight from one to another
Step
to turn with the ball, heel, or whole foot, on a fixed place or point.
Pivot
Cross the R (or L) foot in front of the L (or R), bend the body slightly forward and cross the hands (forearms) down in front with the R (or L) hand (forearm) over the L (or R). This is a Visayan term.
Sarok
Raised arms to a circle in front of the chest Bring heels close to touch, toes apart
1st Position
Raise one arm overhead while other arm remains in 2nd position. Bring the heel of one foot to touch the instep of the other foot.
3rd Position
Open up arms sideward, raised below shoulder level with a graceful curve. Bring feet apart sideward.
2nd Position
Raise one arm in front of chest in a half circle, while one arm remains overhead. Bring one foot in front of the other foot to walk strike.
4th Position
Raise both arms overhead in a graceful curve. Bring the heel of one foot to touch the toe of the other.
5th Position
spring on one foot or both feet, landing on both in any direction
Jump
to put foot in a certain or desired position without putting weight on it. The sole of the foot rest on the floor.
Place
to bring down the foot forcibly and noisily on the floor (like doing a heavy step) with or without transfer of weight.
Stamp
