Quiz on Traditional Dance Forms

Study Notes

Traditional dance involves non-professionals performing at social events, rooted in cultural heritage.
Ethnic Dance maintains ties to religious rituals and community customs; performed in primitive tribes.
- Ritual Dances - Reflect ceremonial practices; examples include Dugso from Bukidnon and Pagdidiwata from Palawan.
- Life-Cycle Dances - Celebrate human life events, such as birth and marriage; examples include Binasuan from Pangasinan and Daling-daling from Sulu.
- Occupational Dances - Showcase workers’ activities; examples include Mag Asik from Cotabato and Mananagat from Cebu.
Folk Dance is regionally developed, characterized by:
- Emphasis on tradition and expressive behavior.
- Basic rhythms that influence movement patterns.
- Collective creation rather than credited choreography.
- Plays functional roles in the community.
Francisca Reyes-Aquino is recognized as the first National Artist for Dance and is known as the Mother of Philippine Folk Dance.

Modern Dance prioritizes self-expression and individual creativity over technical skills.
Contemporary Dance incorporates elements from both ballet and modern dance, focusing on techniques like floor work and improvisation.

Ballroom dance is a partner-based activity that can be performed socially or competitively worldwide.
The term derives from ‘ball,’ linked to the Latin word ‘ballare’ meaning ‘to dance’.
Dance Sport combines the arts of dance with competitive elements, previously known as competitive ballroom dancing, fostering discipline among dancers.

Cheer dance blends cheerleading and dance, involving shouting motivating phrases while performing rhythmical body movements.

Originated in 1970s New York, street dance is also known as vernacular dance.
Developed as a spontaneous, social dance form opposing high-art styles with a focus on improvisation and freestyle expression.

Cultural dances are performed in celebration or gratitude, typically characterized by vibrant percussion.
Can be either religious or secular, connecting community members through shared cultural expressions.