American folk dances are like the European folk dances. They were formed also for the

need of the people to socialize, interact and enjoy. With merely the same climate and weather

condition, dances are more on foot work to lessen the cold feeling.

In this Chapter, two folk dances will be featured, the La Cucaracha from Mexico and

the Red River Valley from United States of America which is a square dance. You will feel

the lifestyle of the American as you do the dance because it shows the tradition of the

American in their daily life.

Chapter Objectives

1. To be aware of some selected Foreign Folk Dance in the different countries of America;

2. To recall the basic dance steps and the terminologies to be used in the dances originated from America;

3. To react actively upon the meaning of the dance and its symbols;4. To display attitude while performing the dance; and5. To perform the dances from America with accuracy of steps and with the

proper attire (costume), music and formations.