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Classification of Philippines Folk Dances

Folk Dance
- The oldest form of dance and the earliest form of communication
- The traditional dance of a given country which evolved naturally and spontaneously with
everyday activities.
- Folk dance or folk dance is a type of dance or dance of the natives in a place. It is the kind
of dance that they themselves have performed that is influenced by their beliefs, religion and
tradition. Many of them were also influenced by the occupiers in their area.

GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN
1. NATIONAL DANCES - found throughout the islands. (e.g., Rigodon, Carinosa, Jota)
Rigodon

- Originated from Spain, this dance is commonly performed at formal affairs like inaugural
balls where prominent members of the government participate and enjoy.
Link for rigodon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLXxbiyHhXY
Cariñosa
- Cariñosa is a word that describes an affectionate, friendly and lovable woman. This dance is
performed in flirtatious manner with fans and handkerchiefs to assist the dancers hide-and- 
seek movements.
Link for cariñosa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ow85T4gk8yY

La Jota Manileña

- It is a dance named after the capital city of the Philippines, Manila, where an adaptation of
Castilian Jota afloat with the clacking of bamboo castanets played by the dancers
themselves. The costume and the graceful movements of the performers noticeably inspired
by Spanish Culture.
Link for La Jota Manileña: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaXsUoIg0ZM

2. LOCAL DANCES - found in specific locality. (e.g., Tinikling-Leyte; Subli-Batangas)


Tinikling

- Tinkling is considered the national folkdance with a pair of dancers hopping between two
bamboo poles held just above the ground and struck together in time to music. Originated
from Leyte Province, this dance is in fact a mimic movement of tiklingbirds   hopping
over trees, grass stems or over bamboo traps set by farmers. Dancers perform this dance with
remarkable grace and speed jumping between bamboo poles.
Link for tinikling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WLfqDMwA_o
Subli-Batangas
- This dance is one of the most popular dances in the Philippines and the favorite in
Batangas. This dance is simply ceremonial in nature, and this is performed as homage to
the Holy Cross. The Holy Cross is known by the locals as the 'Mahal na Poong Santa
Krus', and the Holy Cross plays an important role in the development of the dance. In fact,
the Holy Cross is considered at the center of the dance and without the Holy Cross the
dance will not materialize.
Link for Subli-batangas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMmp4E8PrOg

5 classifications of Philippine folk dance


There are five types of folk dances in the Philippines namely:
Maria Clara Dance, Cordillera Dance, Muslim Dance, Rural Dance, and Tribal Dance.

12 Most Popular Philippine Folk Dances


1. Tinikling – A Philippine folk dance that originated in Leyte
2. Itik-Itik – A cultural dance in the Philippines that originated in Surigao del Sur 3. Maglalatik
– An example of Philippine folk dance that originated in Biñan, Laguna 4. Binasuan – Binasuan
is a tribal dance in the Philippines that originated in Pangasinan 5. Singkil – Singkil is a
Mindanao folk dance that originated in Lake Lanao 6. Kappa Malong-Malong – A tribal dance
in the Philippines that originated from the Maranao tribe in Mindanao
7. Cariñosa – A local dance in the Philippines that originated in Panay Island 8. Sayaw sa
Bangko – A traditional folk dance in the Philippines that originated in Pangasinan 9.
Pandanggo sa Ilaw – An ethnic dance in the Philippines that originated in Lubang Island,
Mindoro
10. Pandanggo Oasiwas – A folk dance in the Philippines that originated in Lingayen,
Pangasinan 11. Kuratsa – A type of folk dance in the Philippines that originated in Samar Island
12. Pantomina – A type of dance in the Philippines that originated in Bicol

https://www.zenrooms.com/blog/post/philippine-folk-dances/ (andito yung mga video hikhok)

Characteristics of Philippine Folk Dances


In general, the dances stand apart.
- The dancers are apart to move freely their hands and feet
- To execute the dance moves properly

There is little, anybody contact-


- It is because Philippine folk dances reflect the culture of Filipinos wherein women are
respected, and it shows the modesty of Filipino women.
Most dances are done by pairs/partners
- Most dances in the Philippines folk dance done by pairs it is because the theme expresses
courtship dance, for example pantomina
Hand movements play an important part
- Hand movements in Philippine folkdance plays an important part it is because every
movement corresponds meaning
Most dances begin and end with a “SALUDO”
- Folkdances begin and end with a Saludo to show courtesy and respect Dance from lowland
has more foreign elements than in upland

- Dance from lowland have more foreign elements it because lowlands were colonized, and
this colonizer introduces their culture while in upland foreign elements were not adapted it is
because the place is inaccessible
War dances are found in non-Christian tribes
- For they were not thought the Christian way of living and they were not colonized by
Christian
- Ethnic tribes solve or settle their conflicts by means of war

Value and Importance of Philippine Folk dance

- Folk arts, specifically folk music and dance, embody fundamental values of great
worth to our culture, our nation, and our children. There is no better way to share
time together as family and friends. Our job is to preserve the joyful tunes we've
inherited from our ancestors and to pass them on to others. A group called Colerain
Connection is quite dedicated to the dissemination and preservation of traditional
folk arts. It is very important to see musical artists performing on instruments they
have hand crafted or playing vibrant melodies from their grandfather's fiddle. This
group is all about preserving history and tradition.
Value
- Philippine folk dance helps keep the people connected to their ancestry and their
traditions. Folk dance helps to preserve the cultural unity of the people

Importance

- People think folk dances are important because they help keep a culture alive. People
have been doing folk dances for hundreds of years, and there is value keeping that tradition
alive. Folk dances are important because they preserve the Philippine culture and pass it on
to the next generation. They are a uniting force to the Philippine people.

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