The Integration of Philippine Games and Filipino Pop-Dance in The Focus Dance Movement Exploration Model

Alberto Dimarucut ； Geoffrey Alunan

《International Leisure Review》 11卷1期 (2022/06) Pp. 68-78

https://doi.org/10.6298/ILR.202206_11(1).0004

摘要

Philippine games and Filipino pop-dance have been a form of leisure for Filipinos. Numerous benefits of dancing and engaging in games can be seen in the physical, social, and emotional domains. Dance Movement Exploration (DME) is within the Focus DME model in this study. Therefore, this study aims to determine the use of Philippine games (PG) and Filipino pop dance (FPD) in the Focus DME model. This study analysed the documents from the selected DME session conducted in the Philippines. Fifty-four (54) students and eighty (80) indigenous people participated. Documents from the DME session were used to identify the (a) DME session, (b) PG and FPD used, and (c) questionnaire used to identify the experiences of the participants after the session. Data from a and b were summarized, while inductive thematic analysis was utilized to analyze c. The results indicated that PG and FPD were adequate as the main activities during the DME session. The experiences of the participants were generally positive after the session. In conclusion, PG and FPD can be included in the Focus DME model as one of its activities while preserving the Philippines' culture of games and dance.

關鍵字

Dance Movement Exploration ； Focus DME model ； students ； indigenous people ； Filipino culture