Chapter 5 - Folk Dance
Chapter 5 - Folk Dance
Chapter 5 - Folk Dance
Folk Dance
Objectives:
To foster patriotism and nationalism through the study of
our dance.
To arouse better appreciation of Philippine music and
folk dances.
To provide through dancing, a healthful form of
relaxation and recreation.
The history of Philippine folk dancing incorporates influences from immigrants and
conquerors while at the same time maintaining distinctly Filipino roots. Philippine folk
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dancing is a true reflection of daily life in past centuries while enchanting modern
audiences at the same time.
Filipino folk dance history is not the history of a single national dance of one or two
regions. Dances evolved from different regions which are distinct from one another
as they are affected by the religion and culture. In the Philippines, dance is as
diverse as the culture intermingling in the archipelago. It encompasses all the dance
forms that have been used by the Filipinos through the centuries to express
themselves. This dazzling diversity of dances in different forms and dynamics grew
out of the times, situations, and experiences of the people and the exposure to the
varied cultures and traditions introduced by the waves of colonial rule that have
reached the Philippine shores.
Watch the video below about brief history of Philippine folk dance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDsvqTAsM-M
file:///C:/Users/mondero/Downloads/D_Introduction%20to%20Philippine%20Folk%20Dance.pd
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