A Folk Dance Is Developed by People That Reflect The Life of The People of A Certain Country or Region

A folk dance is developed by people that reflect the life of the people of a certain country or
region. Not all ethnic dances are folk dances. For example, ritual dances or dances of ritual
origin are not considered to be folk dances. Ritual dances are usually called "Religious
dances" because of their purpose
Folk dance, generally, a type of dance that is a vernacular, usually recreational, expression
of a past or present culture. The term folk dance was accepted until the mid-20th century.
Then this and other categories of dance were questioned and their distinctions became
subject to debate.
Defining Folk Dance What makes a dance a folk dance? Logically speaking, the adjective
folk should modify the noun dance to indicate a certain kind of dance and dancing and
perhaps the style or some other distinguishing feature of the dance or performance. It
should also imply who the performers are. However, the term folk dance, which has been in
common use since the late 19th century, along with its parent term folklore, which was
coined in 1846, is not as descriptive or uncontroversial as it might seem. Much of the
problem lies in the attitudes and purposes of early scholars and their audience.
Characteristics of Philippine Folk Dances In general, dancers stand apart. There is little, if
anybody contract. Most of the dances are done by pairs or couples. Hand movements play
an important part. Most dances are in long formation. Most dances begin and end with
“saludo”. Dance from low land have more foreign elements than those in upland. War
dances are found in non-Christian tribes. It is traditional. It is an expressive behavior.
Simple basic rhythm dominates the folk dance and establishes the pattern of movement. An
unknown choreographer creates a folk dance. It performs n action in the life of folk.
Traditional Folk Dances of the Philippines

The Itik-Itik
The best description of the Itik-Itik is that the steps mimic the way a duck walks, as well as
the way it splashes water on its back to attract a mate. According to popular tradition, the
dance was created by a lady named Kanang who choreographed the steps while dancing at
a baptismal party. The other guests copied her movements, and everyone liked the dance
so much that it has been passed along ever since.
The Tinikling
The Tinikling is considered by many to be the Philippines' national dance. The dance's
movements imitate the movement of the tikling bird as it walks around through tall grass
and between tree branches. People perform the dance using bamboo poles. The dance is
composed of three basic steps which include singles, doubles and hops. It looks similar to
playing jump rope, except that the dancers perform the steps around and between the
bamboo poles, and the dance becomes faster until someone makes a mistake and the next
set of dancers takes a turn.
The Sayaw sa Bangko
The Sayaw sa Bangko is performed on top of a narrow bench. Dancers need good balance
as they go through a series of movements that include some impressive acrobatics. This
dance traces its roots back to the areas of Pangapisan, Lingayen and Pangasinan.
The Binasuan
The Binasuan is an entertaining dance that is usually performed at festive social occasions
like weddings and birthdays. Dancers carefully balance three half-filled glasses of rice wine
on their heads and hands as they gracefully spin and roll on the ground. The dance
originated in Bayambang in the Pangasinan province, and though it's usually performed
alone, it can also become a competition between several dancers.
The Pandanggo sa Ilaw
The Pandanggo sa Ilaw is similar to a Spanish Fandango, but the Pandanggo is performed
while balancing three oil lamps - one on the head, and one in each hand. It's a lively dance
that originated on Lubang Island. The music is in 3/4 time and is usually accompanied by
castanets.
The Pandanggo Oasiwas

The Pandanggo Oasiwas is similar to the Pandanggo sa Ilaw, and is typically performed by
fishermen to celebrate a good catch. In this version, the lamps are placed in cloths or nets
and swung around as the dancers circle and sway.
The Maglalatik
The Maglalatik is a mock war dance that depicts a fight over coconut meat, a highly-prized
food. The dance is broken into four parts: two devoted to the battle and two devoted to
reconciling. The men of the dance wear coconut shells as part of their costumes, and they
slap them in rhythm with the music. The Maglalatik is danced in the religious procession
during the fiesta of Biñan as an offering to San Isidro de Labrador, the patron saint of
farmers.
The Kuratsa
The Kuratsa is described as a dance of courtship and is often performed at weddings and
other social occasions. The dance has three parts. The couple first performs a waltz. In the
second part, the music sets a faster pace as the man pursues the woman around the dance
floor in a chase. To finish, the music becomes even faster as the man wins over the woman
with his mating dance.
La Jota Moncadeña
The La Jota Moncadeña is adapted by the Filipinos from an old Spanish dance. It's a
combination of Spanish and Ilocano dance steps set to Spanish music and castanets. A
more solemn version of this dance is sometimes used to accompany a funeral procession,
but it is also performed at celebrations.
The Kappa Malong-Malong
The Kappa Malong-Malong is a Muslim-influenced dance. The malong is a tubular garment,
and the dance essentially shows the many ways it can be worn. There are men's and
women's versions of the dance since they wear malongs in different ways.
The Habanera Botolena
The Habanera Botolena is a strongly flamenco-influenced dance that comes from Botolan,
Zambales. It combines Filipino and Spanish steps, and is a popular dance at weddings. It is
also considered a courting dance in some situations
The Pantomina
Also known as the Dance of the Doves, the Pantomina mimics the courtship between doves
and is often also a courtship dance between the couples that perform it. This dance is an
important part of the Sorsogon Kasanggayahan Festival held each October, where it is
mainly performed by the elders of the community.
The Cariñosa
The Cariñosa is a dance made for flirting! Dancers make a number of flirtatious movements
as they hide behind fans or handkerchiefs and peek out at one another. The essence of the
dance is the courtship between two sweethearts.
The Surtido
Surtido literally means "assortment," and this square dance combines influences of French,
Spanish and Mexican dance. Traditionally the Surtido is performed by a head couple
accompanied by two other couples who lead all the dancers through various formations that
resemble an old-fashioned quadrille.
The Singkil
The Singkil is a dance traditionally performed by single women to attract the attention of
potential suitors. Dancers perform a series of graceful movements as they step in and out
from between bamboo poles which are rhythmically clapped together. Fans and scarves are
often used to enhance the dancers' movements.
The Polkabal
The Polkabal shows some European influence in its steps. The dance is composed of nine
different steps which include various movements such as fluttering, stepping heel-to-toe, a
reenactment of a bull fight, and even a leisurely walk.
The Magkasuyo
The Magkasuyo is a variation of the balse - the one-two-three graceful triple meter that
Filipino traditional dance borrowed from the Spanish waltz. It is a formal series of close-
step-close movements with a couple facing each other in a courtship configuration. Balse
incorporates German and Spanish influence, but the Magkasuyo is the specific invention of
Quezon province, a large farming and fishing region southeast of Manila with a rich tradition
of outside influences, including Spanish, Malay, and Muslim. A popular song Magkasuyo
Buong Gabi (Lovers for the Night) expands on the romantic nature of the dance.

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