BAILE
SORSOGEŇA
(Source: 27th
Annual National Dance Educators Convention-Workshop, University of Baguio,
Baguio City May 12-15, 2012)
This dance as the title is a very
popular dance in Sorsogon. It is very much enjoyed during their social
gatherings. The Sorsogeňas are very sociable people. They are also known as
very good singers. Dance researchers can be very well be proud of many dances
they have contributed for dissemination throughout the country through seminars
and workshops.
COSTUMES: Girl
and Boy Any formal attire
MUSIC: 2/4 & ¾ rhythms
composed of A, B and C
FORMATION:
X O
4’
DANCE STEPS USED
Waltz step - step R (ct.1), close step L to R
(ct.2); step R (ct. 3
Engaño with a waltz - step R
sideward (cts.1, 2); cross & step L across R (ct.3);
step R sideward (ct.1) a waltz close L to R (ct. 2); step R
(ct. 3)
Habanera step
- Step R (ct.1) close L
to R (ct.2) step R (ct. and)
DANCE STEPS/FEET
MOVEMENT ARM/HAND POSITIONS/MOVEMENTS M
INTRODUCTION
Music Introduction
Partners Face Each Other
a. Feet
together Bow
to partner. Hold in a closed ballroom position
FIGURE I
Music
Partners
in Closed Ballroom Position
a. c4
waltz steps Boy (L) moving 4M
Girl (R) moving
b. Repeat
(a) with girl moving 4M
And
Boy moving
c. Repeat
(a-b) this time Boy 8M
And
Girl finish with partner at 6’
distance apart
FIGURE
II
Music C
Partners Face Audience
a. 2
engaňo steps with a waltz R,L Arms
in reverse T position 4M
Girl
– kumintang
Boy
– click or snap fingers on
Cts.
2,3 of every measure
b. 2
waltz steps passing by R Same 4M
shoulders, waltz
turn R toward
partner’s place
c. Repeat
(a-b) to proper places 8M
FIGURE
III
Music C
Partners Face Audience
a. 4
habanera steps forward Join
inside hands; free hand of 4M
girl
holding skirt; boy’s hand on
waist.
b. 4
habanera steps with boy ʘ, Girl Raise join hands 4M
turn around under the arched hands
c. Partners
face away from the audience. 8M
Repeat (a-b) to finish in proper places
FIGURE
IV
Music D
Partners Face Each Other
a. 4
Habanera steps forward moving clockwise Partners
hold hands 4M
b. Turn
R about to face opposite direction and 4M
repeat (a) counterclockwise
c. Boy
and Girl face away from each other to 8M
perform
4 habanera steps ; turn to face
each other, make
4 habanera steps to finish
in proper places
FIGURE V
Music
A
Partners
Face Each Other
a. Repeat
Figure I 16M
FIGURE
VI
Music B
Partners
Face Each Other
a. Repeat
Figure I
16M
Note: The dance may be repeated as many times
as desired.