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What significant contribution did Francisca Reyes Aquino make to Filipino culture?
What significant contribution did Francisca Reyes Aquino make to Filipino culture?
- Designed costumes for international dance festivals
- Created the first formal dance school in the Philippines
- Choreographed modern ballet performances
- Researched and documented Philippine national dances (correct)
Which of the following best describes Ramon Obusan's role in promoting Philippine ethnic dances?
Which of the following best describes Ramon Obusan's role in promoting Philippine ethnic dances?
- He performed ethnic dances with authenticity and respect (correct)
- He modernized traditional dances for contemporary performances
- He criticized the changes in ethnic dance forms
- He only focused on choreography without historical context
Which book did Francisca Reyes Aquino NOT publish?
Which book did Francisca Reyes Aquino NOT publish?
- Fundamental Dance Steps and Music
- Gymnastics for Girls
- Philippine Folk Dances, Volumes I to VI
- The Philippine National Ballet (correct)
What was one of the roles of Ramon Obusan besides being a dancer?
What was one of the roles of Ramon Obusan besides being a dancer?
What philosophy about tradition did Francisca Reyes Aquino express?
What philosophy about tradition did Francisca Reyes Aquino express?
What is Ramon Obusan best known for in his productions?
What is Ramon Obusan best known for in his productions?
Which contemporary dance elements did Alice Reyes integrate into her works?
Which contemporary dance elements did Alice Reyes integrate into her works?
Which title was given to Leonor Orosa Goquingco recognizing her influence?
Which title was given to Leonor Orosa Goquingco recognizing her influence?
What is one of the major works produced by Alice Reyes?
What is one of the major works produced by Alice Reyes?
What was a notable production choreographed by Ramon Obusan?
What was a notable production choreographed by Ramon Obusan?
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Francisca Reyes Aquino
Francisca Reyes Aquino
A Filipino folk dance pioneer who researched and adapted Filipino folk dances, particularly in the 1920s and 1940s to educate Filipinos about their heritage. She authored several books on Philippine dances.
Ramon Obusan
Ramon Obusan
A Filipino dancer, choreographer, and stage designer who promoted and performed Filipino ethnic dances authentically. He was also a researcher, archivist, and filmmaker who broadened appreciation of Filipino culture.
Philippine National Dances
Philippine National Dances
A book by Francisca Reyes Aquino that compiled and documented Filipino folk dances.
Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group (ROFG)
Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group (ROFG)
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Folkloric dance
Folkloric dance
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Ramon Obusan's Dance Series
Ramon Obusan's Dance Series
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Alice Reyes' Impact on Modern Dance
Alice Reyes' Impact on Modern Dance
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Leonor Orosa's Role in Philippine Dance
Leonor Orosa's Role in Philippine Dance
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Philippine Dance Traditions
Philippine Dance Traditions
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Contemporary Dance in the Philippines
Contemporary Dance in the Philippines
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Study Notes
National Artists and Their Contributions to Dance
- Francisca Reyes Aquino:
- Pioneered folk dance research in the 1920s, traveling to remote barrios.
- Served as a supervisor for physical education, adapting folk dance into curriculum to promote cultural heritage.
- Received the Republic Award of Merit in 1954 for her significant contributions to Filipino culture.
- Published several books on Philippine dance, including: Philippine National Dances (1946), Gymnastics for Girls (1947), Fundamental Dance Steps and Music (1948), Foreign Folk Dances (1949), Dances for all Occasions (1950), Playground Demonstration (1951), and volumes I-VI of Philippine Folk Dances.
National Artists and Their Contributions to Dance
- Ramon Obusan:
- Dancer, choreographer, stage designer, and artistic director, widely respected for promoting Philippine ethnic dances with respect and authenticity.
- Researcher, archivist, and documentary filmmaker, deepening the understanding of Filipino cultural life.
- Founded the Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group (ROFG) to facilitate cultural and diplomatic exchanges between societies.
- Choreographer of full-length productions including Vamos a Belen! Series (1998-2000), and Noon Po sa Amin.
- Created collections of his masterpieces like Obra Maestra and Unpublished Dances of the Philippines (Series I-IV).
- Other productions include "Water, Fire and Life," "Saludo sa Sentenyal," "Glimpses of ASEAN," and "Saplot."
National Artists and Their Contributions to Dance
- Alice Reyes:
- Dancer, choreographer, teacher, and director, instrumental in popularizing modern dance in the Philippines.
- Creatively combined Philippine ethnic dance elements with modern dance and ballet to create unique routines.
- Widely promoted contemporary dance through concerts, tours, educational outreach programs, and demonstrations in schools.
- Known for choreographing works including Amada, At a Maranaw Gathering, Itim-Asu, Tales of the Manuvu, Rama Hari, and Bayanihan Remembered.
National Artists and Their Contributions to Dance
- Leonor Orosa Goquingco:
- "Trailblazer", "Mother of Philippine Theater Dance", and "Dean of Filipino Performing Arts Critics".
- Pioneering Filipino choreographer in balletically-inspired folkloric and Asian styles, creating original and groundbreaking works.
- Developed a highly important dance epic called Filipinescas: Philippine Life, Legend and Lore.
- Created works *TREND: Return to Native," In a Javanese Garden, and In a Concentration Camp.
National Artists and Their Contributions to Dance
- Lucrecia Reyes-Urtula:
- Choreographer, dance educator, and researcher specializing in Philippine folk and ethnic dances.
- A practitioner of Philippine ethnic dance for about four decades.
- Created highly successful, and influential choreographed suites of mountain dances, Spanish-influenced regional dances, and Muslim pageants.
- Notable for her dance works such as Singkil, Vinta, Tagabili, Pagdiwata, Salidsid, Idaw, Banga and Aires de Verbena.
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