Philippine Folk Dances Quiz

Where did La Jota Laoageña originate?

• Manila

• Cebu

• Laoag

• Bacolod

During which period in the Philippines was La Jota Laoageña performed?

• American period

• Spanish period

• Japanese occupation period

• Modern period

What is the costume for female dancers in La Jota Laoageña?

• Barong Tagalog

• Typical Maria Clara attire

• Cocho or Zapatilla

• Black leather shoes

What is the costume for male dancers in La Jota Laoageña?

• Barong Tagalog

• Typical Maria Clara attire

• Cocho or Zapatilla

• Black leather shoes

What is the time signature of the music for La Jota Laoageña?

• 2/4 measure

• 3/4 measure

• 4/4 measure

• 5/4 measure

How many counts are there in one measure of the music for La Jota Laoageña?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Which of the following is NOT a social gathering?

• burial

• baptism

• wedding

• party

In which dance figure is this 'Take three steps turn right, Boy hands on waist. Girl hands on shirt. Stand feet together, arms in 1st position on cts. 1,2. Arms in 2nd position ct. 3 and bow.

• Salodu

• figure II

• figure VII

• Saludo

Who is the dance researcher of Lajota?

• Hasel Jordan

• Teresita P. Ines

• Section VII

• Hazel Jordan

In which dance section do the dancers execute four waltz steps backward?

• Section V

• Section VIII

• Section VII

• Section VI