PATHFIT

• Abrasete girl at the right side, holds R arm of partner with her L hands, free hands down hat the sides. This term is so Spanish origin and is used in Rigodon and other dances.
• Arms in lateral position both arms are at one side, either sideward right or left. This may be done at shoulder, chest, or waist level.
• Bilao to turn palms on hand up and down alternately, hand at waist level in front elbows close to waist.
• Brush weight on one foot, hit the floor with the ball or heel of the other foot (the free foot) after which that foot is lifted from the floor to any direction
• Clockwise Like the motion of the hands of the clock. R shoulder is toward the center of an imaginary circle. When facing center, the movement is toward the left.
• Counterclockwise the reverse direction of clockwise. L shoulder is toward the center of an imaginary circle, when facing center, the movement is toward he right.
• Cut to displaced quickly one foot with the other, thus completely taking off the weight of the body from displaced foot.
• Do-si-do (“Dos-A-Dos”) the vis-à-vis (opposite) both advance forward, pass each other right (or left) side, step across to the right (or left), move backward without turning around pass each other’s left (or right) side to other places. This is of foreign origin and is used in many Philippines dances
• Hapay to flourish or offer a handkerchief, hat or glass of wine to somebody as a sign of invitation.
• Hayon-Hayon to place one forearm in front and the other at the back of the waist. This is a Visayan term.
• Inside foot the foot nearest one partner, when partners stand side by side.
• Inside hand the hands nearest one partner, when partners stand side by side
• Jaleo partners turn around once clockwise (with R elbows almost touching) or counter clockwise (with L elbows almost touching) using walking or any kind of dance step.
• Kumintang moving had from the wrist either in a clockwise or counter clockwise direction. This is an Ilocano term.
• Outside foot the foot away from partners, when partners stand side by side.
• Outside Hand the hand away from one’s partner, when partners stand side by side.
• Pivot to turn with the ball, heel or whole foot on a fixed place or point.
• Polka Spanish introduced dance from Germany.
• Salok to swing the arm downwardupward passing in front of the body as if scooping, the trunk is bent forward following the movement of the arm doing the “salok” this is a tagalog term.
• Saludo partners bow to each other, to the audience, opposite dancers or to the neighbors of feet together. This term of Spanish origin and It is used in almost all Philippine dance.
• Sarok cross the R (or L) foot of the front of the L (or right), bend the body slightly forward and cross the hands (forearm) down in the front with the R (or L) hand (forearm) over the L (or R). This is a Visayan term.
• Stamp to bring down the feet forcibly and noisily on the floor (like doing a heavy step) with or without transfer of weight
• Valse Waltz, earlist Spanish-introduced step
• Sayaw sa Bangko Lingayen, Pangasinan (Origin) Literal na sinasayaw with a Bangko.  Bangko 6 cm in width It has level of dances Lvl1-Lv3.  Per level, another seat is added to increase height.
• Binasuan Bayambang, Pangasinan.  Balancing glass The glasses are filled with wine and rice.  Danced in celebrations, birthday, weddings, etc.  Half filled of rice wine
• Pandanggo sa Ilaw Originated in Lubang Island, Mindoro. Light must hot die Oil lamps
• Maglalatik Biñan, Laguna. Dancers ay mga lalaki, cocoon/coconut shells cut in half are used in their shoulders, back, hips, and chest. San Isidro de Labrador
• La Jota Moncadeña Moncada, Tarlac. Movements are mixed with Spanish and Illocano
• Habanera Botolena Botolan, Zambales.  Filipino and Spanish step movements. Popular in Wedding dances
• Pandango sa Wasiwas Handkerchief
• Alcanfor Tanawan, Leyte, Courtship dance  where the girl has a handkerchief where it is placed in front of the face of the guy because the handkerchief has a perfume.
• Kuratsa Originated in Sumar & Leyte. Waltz, faster steps, louder sounds
• Surtido Bantayan, Cebu Help Incorporates French, Spanish, and Mexican elements
• Itik-Itik Surigao Province. Tagalog word for Duck to imitate the movements of the duck
• Singkil Lanao Del Sur. Main character is a girl traditionally to draw potential supporters. Through the bamboo poles which are clap rhythmically
• Kappa malong-malong Maguindanao. Uses Kappa or a piece of Clothes. Danced to show different ways how to wear a Kappa. Inspired by the Muslims. Bukod ang Lalake at Babae.
• Pangalay Originated in Sulu, Various dance Variance of the Badjao, Long silver or Jangay nails. More on hand gestures
• Occupational Dance Banga, Bendayan, Ragsaksakan, Bagobo (rice cycle)
• Religous and Ceremonial Dances to honor god or super natural creature Tanchok, Dugso, Sohten
• Courtship Dance demonstrate their strength and attractiveness, engage socially between the sexes. Kadal Heroyon, Sayagan, Soryano, Manmanok