Notes

ere are the definitions and demonstrations of the dance terms you requested:

1. **Abrasete**:
- **Definition**: This is a dance term used in traditional Filipino dances where partners stand side by side, one arm around each other's waist, and move together.
- **Demonstration**: The male usually places his right arm around the female’s waist, while the female places her left hand on the male’s shoulder. They move together in the direction of the free foot.

2. **Arms in Lateral Position**:
- **Definition**: Both arms are extended sideways at shoulder level, forming a straight line.
- **Demonstration**: Stand with your feet slightly apart, raise both arms sideways to shoulder height, and keep them straight with palms facing downward or upward, depending on the dance style.

3. **Clockwise**:
- **Definition**: A circular movement following the direction of a clock’s hands.
- **Demonstration**: If standing in a circle, move to your right in a circular manner, imitating the movement of a clock’s hands.

4. **Counterclockwise**:
- **Definition**: A circular movement in the opposite direction of a clock’s hands.
- **Demonstration**: If standing in a circle, move to your left in a circular manner, opposite to the movement of a clock’s hands.

5. **Arms in T Position**:
- **Definition**: Both arms are raised at shoulder level, extended outward horizontally, forming a "T" shape with the body.
- **Demonstration**: Stand with your feet slightly apart, extend both arms sideways at shoulder height, ensuring your arms and shoulders are aligned.

6. **Arms in Reverse T Position**:
- **Definition**: Both arms are raised at shoulder level, bent at the elbows with forearms pointing upwards, forming a reverse "T" shape.
- **Demonstration**: Stand with your feet slightly apart, raise your arms at shoulder level, bend your elbows so that your forearms are vertical, and your palms are facing inward or outward.

7. **Jaleo**:
- **Definition**: This term is often used in Filipino folk dances, indicating partners turning around each other with elbows almost touching.
- **Demonstration**: Partners stand side by side, face each other, and move around in a circular motion, with elbows almost touching, while stepping to the rhythm of the dance.

8. **Hapay**:
- **Definition**: A hand movement where the hand is waved slightly in front of the face or body.
- **Demonstration**: Extend one arm forward with the palm facing downward, then make a graceful waving motion of the hand in front of the body or face.

9. **Bilao**:
- **Definition**: A circular motion of the hands to show the gesture of holding or displaying a bilao (a woven basket tray).
- **Demonstration**: Both hands are held out in front with palms facing upward, then make a circular motion as if showing or holding a bilao.

10. **Masiwak**:
- **Definition**: A movement in which one or both forearms sweep inward and outward from the waist.
- **Demonstration**: With arms bent at the elbows and palms facing upward, swing your forearm from the waist ou

11. **Kumintang**:
- **Definition**: A rotational movement of the hand and wrist while the arm is rtward in a sweeping motion.aised either upward or at shoulder level.
- **Demonstration**: Extend your arm to the side or upwards, then rotate your hand from the wrist in a circular motion, often done to the rhythm of the dance.

These terms are essential in various traditional Filipino dances, each contributing to the storytelling and cultural expression in the performance.