Folk Dance 1

Philippine
Folk Dance
FRANCISCA REYES AQUINO
Philippine National Artist and

Mother of Philippine Folk
Dance.
Started the collection of dances
and songs as early as 1924.
She authored six volumes of books
on different Philippine Folk Dance.
What iS Dance?
- A form of expression of oneself through ryhthmic movements.
So, what iS 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.
e.g. Occupations, Customs, Festivals, Rituals
It is handed down from generation to generation.
It has more or less a fixed movement in their pattern, but may differ in various
areas or provinces.
Folk Dance
Dance is probably one of the oldest form of art. We see the human body in motion set
to music bringing out rhythm, structure, and pattern. Dance has various classifications,
one of which is folk dance. Folk Dance is also considered a traditional dance or ethnic
dance of a given country. It relates to the customs, traditions, and daily lives of a
certain community or locality.
Evolution of Philippine DanceS

Even before the Spaniards and Americans came, various tribes and/or
ethnolinguistic groups already have a dance culture of their own. A handful of
them resisted Spanish colonization and many of the dances have been handed
down through the generations.
Upon Spanish colonization, European culture blended and was integrated in local
communities. the Jotas, Fandangos, and Waltz were integrated into our dances like:
Jota Manileña, Cariñosa, Pandanggo sa Ilaw, and many others.
In the modern era, we have included Philippine folk dances in the courses offered
by most schools in the country. This way, students will be able to appreciate the
beauty and preserve the country's rich cultural heritage.
NATURE OF PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCES
1.Courtship or Wedding
It is usually performed by couples or newlyweds together with the relatives of the bride
and groom. The movements of the dance depict courtship and love. Examples of these
dances are the Habanera de Soltera, the Cariñosa, and the Sayaw sa Pag-ibig.
2. Festivals
These dances are performed during fiestas as a thanksgiving ritual for a bountiful
harvest or good fortune.
3. Mimic or Imitative
The purpose of these dances is entertainment. It usually depicts animal movements
with funny and humorous actions. Examples are the Itik-itik, the Tinikling, the Kalapati,
and the Mariposa.
4. Occupational Dances
These dances are performed to characterize occupations of a certain locality. Examples
are the
Maglalatik, the Binatbatan, the Pagtatanim-Paggapas, the Pagpapahangin, and the
Pagbabagyo.
5. Religious or Ceremonial Dances
They are performed as rituals. An example is the Subli.
BenefitS of Folk Dancing
Physiological - Folk dances help you with posture and alignment of your body, motor
skills, and positioning. It also makes you more flexible, makes you last longer, and
makes you feel more confident.
Social - It will help you gain meaningful interactions, social skills, cooperation, and
motivation.
Cultural - It will help you learn to cross cultures and deepen your understanding of
your own cultural identity.
Artistic - It will help you be more creative and artistic.
Recreational - You will have fun when you do folk dancing.

5 Major ClaSSificationS of Philippine Folk
DanceS
Cordillera Dances
Spanish Influenced Dances
Muslim Dances
Tribal Dances
Rural Dances
Cordillera DanceS
Bontoc, Ifugao, Benguet, Apayo, and

Kalinga tribes
People whose way of life existed long
before any
A good foot on the harvest,
health, peace, Philippine war,
and other Gongs, ganza
symbols of living
Dances reflects rituals Spaniard or

other which celebrate their foreigners
stepped daily lives.
Cordillera DanceS
Bontoc - "Pattong"
Kalinga - "Banga"
SpaniSh Influenced r
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Dances reflects socialities to u
the Christianity, and stringed r
music of European art and the e
Philippine aristocrats created Filipino adaptations
of European dances
Jotas, Fandangos, Mazurkas, Waltzes
Dances by the young

Spanish Influenced Dances
"Jota"
"Habanera"
MuSlim
DanceS
Influenced by Malay,
Javanese and Middle
Eastern Traders (
Islam ) Mysticism,
Royalty, and Beauty
Uses intricate hand
and arm movement
The fingers
express feelings
and emotions
Uses shimmering
costumes
MuSlim DanceS
Maranao -
"Singkil"
Tausug - "Pangalay"
Tribal Bilaan, Manobo, Bagobo,
indigenous materials etc.
DanceS )
Animal sounds, found in different parts of

human singing, the Philippines ( T'boli,
Intricate craftsmanship in metal, clothing,
and jewelry
reflects rituals and animals, belief in "spirits"

and shamans,
Also known as Ethnic nature - "anito" dances;

Ethnic minorities
Tribal DanceS
T'boli - "Madal
Tahaw"
Manobo - "Bangkakaw"
Rural DanceS peasants
instrumen
ts
Reflects the simple life of

perseverance the people in barrio
Depicts common work,
clapping, rondalla, daily
activities of the percussion
Shows gaiety and laughter,
festivities Performed in fiestas to
honor patron saints give homage to
the barrios namesake for a good
harvest, health, and Indigenous
materials,
Rural DanceS
"Maglalati
k"
"Oasioas"
Fundamental PoSitionS of ArmS and Feet
First Position - Place arms in front in a circle, at chest
height, with fingertips pointed toward each other, heels
together, and toes apart.
Second Position - Arms raised sideward, palms up, elbows

slightly flexed, and feet apart.
Third Position - Right hand raised overhead slightly flexed

at elbow and left hand in front position. The heel of the
right foot touches the instep of the left foot.
Fourth Position - Right hand still overhead, left hand in

lateral position, palms up, right foot in front of the other
foot about a pace apart.
Fifth Position - Both hands overhead slightly flexed at

elbows. The heel of right foot touches the toe of the left
foot.
CHARACTERISTICS
OF PHILIPPINE
FOLK DANCE
In general, the dancerS Stand apart
The dancers are apart in order to move freely their hands
and feet To execute the dance moves properly
There iS little, if any body 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

Most dances in the Philippine Folk Dance are done by pairs, it is because the
theme mainly express courtship dance. For example, Pantomina.
Hand movementS play an important part
Hand movements in Philippine Folk Dance plays an important part, it is
because every movement corresponds meaning.
MOST DANCE ARE IN LONG FORMATION

MoSt danceS begin and end With a "Saludo"
Folk Dances begin and end with a 'saludo' to show courtesy and respect.
Dance from loWland have more foreign elementS than in

upland
Dance from lowland have more foreign elements, it is because lowlands
were colonized and these colonizers introduced their culture, while in
upland foreign elements were not adapted, it is because the place is
unacessible.
War danceS are found in non ChriStian tribeS

For they were not taught the Christian way of living and they were not
colonized by Christians
Ethnic tribes solve or settle their conflict by means of war
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Philippine

Philippine National Artist and

So, what iS Folk Dance?

The traditional dance of a given country which evolved naturally and

e.g. Occupations, Customs, Festivals, Rituals

It is handed down from generation to generation.

Evolution of Philippine DanceS

Artistic - It will help you be more creative and artistic.

Recreational - You will have fun when you do folk dancing.

Spanish Influenced Dances

Bontoc, Ifugao, Benguet, Apayo, and

Dances reflects rituals Spaniard or

Jotas, Fandangos, Mazurkas, Waltzes

Dances by the young

Animal sounds, found in different parts of

reflects rituals and animals, belief in "spirits"

Also known as Ethnic nature - "anito" dances;

Reflects the simple life of

Second Position - Arms raised sideward, palms up, elbows

Third Position - Right hand raised overhead slightly flexed

Fourth Position - Right hand still overhead, left hand in

Fifth Position - Both hands overhead slightly flexed at

There iS little, if any body contact

MoSt danceS are done by pairS

MOST DANCE ARE IN LONG FORMATION

Dance from loWland have more foreign elementS than in

War danceS are found in non ChriStian tribeS

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