FESTIVAL DANCES 1.

RELIGIOUS FESTIVAL = a festival celebrated in

honor of a certain religious icon.
- are cultural dances performed to the strong
beats of percussion instruments by a
community of people sharing the same
cuIture usually done in honor of a patron
saint or in thanksgiving of a bountiful harvest.

WHY DO FILIPINOS DO FESTIVALS?

● Filipinos do festivals primarily to celebrate

● We celebrate our unity amidst the diversity of

cultures and;

● We celebrate our industry bringing about a bountiful

harvest.

OTHER BENEFITS FROM DOING FESTIVALS

● Festivals have been a consistent crowd-producing

activity leading to upliftment of a community’s
economy due to its tourism and entertainment value

● lt attracts foreign and domestic tourists to

visit a place eventually leading to the
elevation of the Filipino’s quality life.

TWO TYPES OF FESTIVAL DANCES

2. SECULAR FESTIVAL = a festival celebrated as LOCOMOTOR MOVEMENTS
thanksgiving or celebration of peoples industry and
bountiful harvest. = These are movements that allow you to move from one
= A non-religious festival. point in space to another.

= “LOCOS“ means place and “MOTOR“ means movement.

1. STEP - lt is defined as transfer of weight from one

foot to the other.

2. WALK - series of steps executed by both of your feet

alternately in any direction.

3. RUN - Series of walks executed quickly in any

direction wherein only one foot stays on the ground
while the other is off the ground.

4. JUMP - This movement is simply described by

having both feet lose its contact with the ground.

NON-LOCOMOTOR MOVEMENTS

= These are the movements that they performed in

one point in space without transferring to another
point.

1. FLEXION - lt is the act of decreasing the

angle of a joint. Another term for flexion is to
bend.
2. EXTENSION - You are extending if you are any body part that carries the body’s weight
increasing the angle of a joint. Stretching is allowing the body to face in a less than 360
another word for extension. degrees turn.

3. CONTRACTION - A muscle movement done 10. TURN - To move in a turning movement

when it shortens, narrows and tightens using with a base of support, usually a pointed foot,
sufficient energy in the execution. the other raised, while equilibrium is
maintained until the completion of the turn.
4. RELEASE - A muscle movement opposite to
contraction done when it lets go or let's loses BASIC FOLK DANCE STEPS
of being held into a shortening movement.

5. COLLAPSE - To deliberately drop the

exertion of energy into a body segment.

6. RECOVER - The opposite of collapse. This is

to regain the energy exerted into a body
segment.

7. ROTATION - To rotate is to move a body

segment allowing it to complete a circle with
its motion. Rotation can also be done in
wrists, waist, knees and ankles.

8. TWIST - To move a body segment from an

axis halfway front or back or quarter to the
right or left as in the twisting of the neck
allowing the head to face right or left and the
like.

9. PIVOT - To change the position of the feet or

ELEMENTS OF MOVEMENT IN SPACE

RHYTHM

● Regular recurrence of a beat.

● Maybe slow, moderate or fast.
● This element of rhythm is called tempo.

LEVEL

● Refers to the IeveI of movement

● May be high, medium or Iow

RANGE
● Refers to the scope of movement execution
● Dictated by the space provided

FLOOR PATTERN/DESIGN

● Refers to the designs created in the fIoor by the

bodies of dancers
● Maybe geometric or non- geometric

DIRECTION
● Adds to variety of movement
● Maybe forward, backward, sideward or even upward
FOCUS PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCES

● Refers to the focaI point of dancers attention whiIe BINASUAN - Originated in Pangasinan Province “meaning
moving with the use of drinking glasses”, this vibrant dance
basically shows off the balancing skill of the performers.
Glasses filled with rice wine are placed on the head and on
each hand carefully maneuvered with graceful movements.
This dance is common in weddings, fiestas and special
occasions.

RIGODON - Originated from Spain, this dance is

commonly performed at formal affairs like inaugural balls
were prominent members of the government participate
and enjoy.

PANDANGGO SA ILAW - The word pandanggo comes

from the Spanish dance

“Fandango” characterized with lively steps and clapping

while following a varying 3/4 beat. Pandanggo requires
excellent balancing skill to maintain the stability of three
tinggoy, or oil lamps, placed on the head and at the back of
each hand. This famous dance of grace and balance
originated from Lubang Island, Mindoro.

SUBILAN - The term “subli” is from two Tagalog words

“subsub” meaning falling on head and “bali”, which means
broken. Hence, the dancers appear to be lame and
crooked throughout the dance. This version is originally a
ritual dance of the natives of Bauan, Batangas, which is
shown during fiestas as a ceremonial worship dance to the Moros and the Christians over the prized latik or coconut
town's icon, the holy cross. meat during the Spanish rule, this dance is also shown to
pay tribute to the town's patron saint, San Isidro Labrador.
KURATSA - Commonly performed during festivals in Bohol It has a four-part performance such as the Palipasan and
and other Bisayan towns, this dance portrays a young the Baligtaran showing the intense battle, the Paseo and
playful couple's attempt to get each other's attention. It is the Escaramusa- the reconciliation. Moro dancers wear red
performed in a moderate waltz style. trousers while the Christian dancers show up in blue. All
dancers are male with harnesses of coconut shells
ITIK-ITIK - According to the history of this dance, a young attached on their chests, backs, thighs and hips.
woman named Kanang (short for Cayetana) happened to
be the best performer in the province of Surigao del Norte. MARIA CLARA - Maria Clara is the main female character
At one baptismal reception, she was asked to dance the in Jose Rizal's Toli Me Tangere - a literary piece that
Sibay, and began improvising her steps in the middle of her features the colonial situation of the Filipinos during the
performance imitating the movements of an “itik”, a duck, Spanish regime. She was characterized as a Filipina
as it walks with choppy steps and splashes water on its woman of virtue and nobility. This dance is a mix of
back while attracting its mate. Because of its unusual steps Spanish gracefulness and customized native props, such
and fascinating interpretation, the audience began imitating as bamboo castanets and asian fans.
her.
Female dancers wear Maria Clara dress that typifies the
TINIKLING - Tinikling is considered the national folk dance European style, while men are in barong tagalog, a
with a pair of dancers hopping between two bamboo poles traditional Filipino embroidered long-sleeve shirt made of
held just above the ground and struck together in time to pineapple fiber.
music. Originated from Leyte Province, this dance is in fact
a mimic movement of “tikling birds” hopping over trees, CARINOSA - is a word that describes an affectionate,
grass stems or over bamboo traps set by farmers. Dancers friendly and lovable woman. This dance is performed in
perform this dance with remarkable grace and speed flirtatious manner with fans and handkerchiefs to assist the
jumping between bamboo poles. dancers hide-and-seek movements

MAGLALATIK - Originally performed in Binan, Laguna as LA JOTA MANILENA - It is a dance named after the
a mock-war dance that demonstrates a fight between the capital city of the Philippines, Manila, where an adaptation
of Castilian Jota afloats with the clacking of bamboo This is performed and portrayed by both male and female
castanets played by the dancers themselves. The costume dancers as the rooster and hen respectively. The dance
and the graceful movements of the performers are starts when each of them is given a piece of cloth known
noticeably inspired by Spanish culture. as “ayob” or “allap”.

SAKUTING - Originated in Abra, this dance interprets a PALOK - Kalinga, Cordillera - a tribal dance. The natives of
mock fight between Ilokano Kalinga perform this dance in most of their social events.
Male dancers hold gangsa or gong- a percussion
Christians and non- /hristians with training sticks as props. instrument made of copper, and beat it with a wooden stick.
It is traditionally performed during Christmas at the town
plaza or from house-to-house as a caroling show. As a LUMAGEN - Kalinga, Cordillera A tribal dance. This is a
return, the dancers receive presents or money locally traditional thanksgiving dance by the Kalinga tribe
known as “aguinaldo”. performed to celebrate good harvest and events such as
birth of first-born child, victory in battles and weddings.
PANTOMINA - Meaning “Dance of the Doves”, this dance
is the highlight of Sorsogon’s Kasanggayahan Festival IDUDU- Abra, Cordillera a tribal dance. This dance stages
every third week of October. Groups of participants, mainly a common family life in the *tneg or Tinguian society. iIt
elderly in colorful costumes, dance to the tune of illustrates the family as the main foundation of the tribe's
Pantomina song. Tt is a courtship dance originated from community. Several traits of an ordinary family are shown.
imitating the courtship and love making of doves that then It depicts a father plowing the field while the mother caring
showed during the dance where men attempt to please the for the children. But as soon as the father finishes work, the
women. mother takes over on planting, sowing and all the
remaining chores to do in the field. At this time the father is
BANOG - Cordillera In this dance, performers portray left to take care of the kids. During the dance a Local
hunters shielding their chickens from the famishing hawk. singer breaks into an Idudu or lullaby to put the baby to
The hawk ends up trapped and dies in the hands of sleep. *dudu, a dance taken from Idudu lullaby, obviously
hunters. portrays the different roles in a Tinguian family

SALISID- Kalinga, Cordillera This is a courtship dance that DINUYYA - Cordillera Ifugao dance Famous in the Ifugao
symbolizes a rooster trying to attract the attention of a hen. region, this dance is regularly staged during festivals in
Lagawe. Three kinds of gong instruments such as, ordinary dance in a form of martial arts by the Tausug tribe.
gongs, tobtob- a brass gong played by beating with open Performers demonstrate a battle between a hawk and a
palms and, hibat, a kind of gong played by beating the cat. with their acrobatic movements and tough facial
inner surface with a softwood are used in this dance. expressions, this dance is highlighted with the
accompanying energetic beat of drums and gongs.
BENDAYAN - Benguet This dance, which is more known
as Bendian, is performed to commemorate the arrival of KADAL BLELAH - South Cotabato A tribal dance where
headhunters in their district. Performers dance in a circle the dancers perform simulation of movements of birds.
and show off their lively traditional steps.
KADAL TAHU - Tiboli dance- South Cotabato A tribal
BINAYLAN - Agusan This is a ritual dance, which dance performed by Tiboli tribe, this dance that mimics the
originated from the Bagobo tribe living in the central hopping and flying behavior of Tahaw bird is performed to
uplands of Mindanao, imitating the movements of a hen, celebrate good harvest.
her banog or baby chicks, and a hawk. The hawk is sacred
and is believed that it has the power over the well being of SAYAW SA CUYO - Palawan Cuyo is a small island and
the tribe. The hawk tries to capture one of the baby chicks capital of Palawan. There, the feast day of St. Augustine is
and is killed by the hunters. traditionally celebrated with parades, processions and
small performances by groups coming from all over /uyo
MALAKAS AT MAGANDA - Leyte A Tribal dance. This island and the nearby islets. Island dances, blended with
dance depicts the birth of the first man and woman who strong Old Cuyo ethnicity and Spanish-influenced steps,
came out of a bamboo tree. It has been said that the are all brought out when
woman named “maganda” beautiful and the first man
“malakas” strong are the parents of the whole community in Cuyo celebrates its festivals. Today, pretty young girls
the island. The dance demonstrates how a bird discovered daintily swirl hats to the waltz and other European steps
the noise coming from the inside of the bamboo and designed to bring out the freshness and glow of the
perched until it opened. A man and a woman came out of performers.
the big bamboo tree and the birth of this legendary couple
is amusingly interpreted in this dance. KARATONG - Palawan a muslim dance. During the festival
of San AUgustine in the island of Kadal-Blelah - South
BURUNG-TALO - Sulu The dance is a unique fighting Cotabato. A tribal dance where the dancers perform a
simulation of Cuyo, the celebration also includes the steps called kini-kini, which symbolizes their good manners
blossoming of mango trees. The parade starts from and prominent family background.
movements of birds, church patio and ends at the town
plaza with ladies waving their colorful props. PANGALAY - Zamboanga Del Sur A muslim dance.
Originally performed by wealthy families during a wedding
“Bunga mangga” that symbolize the flowers of mango tree, celebration, this fingernail dance is now a popular festival
while men lively strike their karatong instruments creating a dance in Sulu.
scene of joy among reveling towns folk.

DUGSO - Bukidnon A thanksgiving dance from the

talaindig tribe.

GAYONG GAYONG - Capiz -A muslim dance. In rural

gatherings, this dance offers much fun. Gayong is a pet
name for Leodegario. According to the legend and to the
words of the song, Gayong and Masiong (pet name for
Dalmacio) once attended a feast commemorating the death
of a townsman. While eating, Masiong choked on a piece
of Adobo so he called,

KAPPA MALONG-MALONG - Cotabato A Muslim dance.

This Maranao dance is performed with women wearing
malong and shawl, mantle or head piece, whereas men
wear sash or waist band, shorts or bahag and head gear or
turban traditionally worn in the fields.

PAGAPIR - Lanao del Sur This dance is usually performed

to commence an important affair. 6ancers of this dance are
usually from the royal court or high society group of Lanao
Province. They use apir or fan to coordinate with their small
BALLROOM DANCING
- People nowadays do ballroom dancing as a form of
- Ballroom dancing began in the 18th and 19th exercise or personal enjoyment.
centuries in Europe when kings and queens were
entertained by dancing performances, but it became TYPES OF BALLROOM DANCES
popular with the masses in the early 1 900s.
WALTZ
- Originated from "BALI-ARE" which means "TO
DANCE" ● From the German word "WALZEN", which means "to
roll" or "to turn".
- Applies to any one of several dances in which two
individuals, a "leader" and a "follower", dance with ● First popularized in Vienna, Austria
physical CONTACT.
● Popularly known as the "WELLER" or "SPINNER".
- A form of social dancing whose primary purpose is
for recreation and entertainment. ● It is performed fashionably by couples or partners in
fast sliding or gliding movements.
- People nowadays do ballroom dancing as a form of
exercise or personal enjoyment. ● It was the first time men and WOmen were seen
holding each other "so closely that their faces
- Also known as “Partner Dancing" touched" (Montaigne 1580)
- DANCE SPORT (or Competitive Dancing) helped ● It is danced in CLOSED-HOLD POSITION 3-4.
revive interest in ballroom dancing.
● Romantic melodies are in time.
- 19th century — Ballroom Dancing became an
integral part of Physical Education American public ● It is characterized by its graceful movements and
and in private schools. gracious turning.
- A form of social dancing whose primary purpose is
for recreation and entertainment.
CHACHACHA ● RUDOLF VALENTINO - made the Tango a hit in
1921 .
● A Latin dance which originated in Cuba.
● Dance in 4-4 time.
● It is a fun, flirtatious and energetic dance with lots of
hip movements and fancy foot work. Styles:

● It is actually derived from Mambo. I. ARGENTINE TANGO - Close Embrace where the
lead and follow connected chest- to-chest.
● Dance in 4-4 time.
II. INTERNATIONAL TANGO — connected in upper
● “slow-slow-quick-quick-slow"/ "2-3-4 and 1' thigh or hip area.

TANGO III. AMERICAN TANGO combination of Argentine and

International Tango
● “BAILE CON CORTE" - to dance with many
dramatic or artistic poses. ● OPEN EMBRACE: lead and follow have space
between their bodies.
● First performed as a solo dance by a woman in 19th
century. JIVE

● "Andalusian Tango" use of castanets. ● Also known in recent years as "Swing", is a lively,
energetic dance combining quick footwork and
● At first, it was considered immoral. graceful arm movements with swirls and dips.

● Originated within the lower classes of the"Barrio de ● One evening in 1927, SHORTZ GEORGE
la Ranas" (Buenos Aires). SNOWDEN named it "LINDY HOP ''.

● Popularized in New York during 1910-1911 ● Mid-1930s, it was renamed "JITTERBUG"

● LAURE HAILE.

○ 1940s, made the first documentation of the

dance and named it "WESTERN SWING"