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What is the main theme of the Pasiguin folk dance?
Which of the following dances specifically shows the process of coconut wine extraction?
Who is known as the 'Mother of Philippine Folk Dancing'?
What is the classification of Dugsu dance?
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Which folk dance is inspired by a French dance master?
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What type of dance is the Makonggo?
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What is not a characteristic of national dances in the Philippines?
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Which dance is related to funny movements for entertainment?
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What is the primary purpose of the Sagayan dance?
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What type of movements are characterized by the Pandanggo sa Ilaw dance?
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Which of the following dances uses coconut shells as part of the performance?
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In which region of the Philippines was the Kuratsa dance particularly popular?
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What type of formation is typically used in the Rigodon dance?
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What does the movement in the dance Tinikling primarily involve?
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The dance Sayaw sa Bangko is associated with which Philippine province?
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Which statement best describes the predominant movements in the dance Carinosa?
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What is Kinoton primarily about?
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Which dance is associated with the Spanish region of Aragon?
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What does the dance Tinikling involve?
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What aspect of life do occupational dances depict?
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Which dance is traditionally performed during wedding festivities?
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What characteristic defines courtship dances?
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Kadang-Kadang is known for its emphasis on which of the following?
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What is the main theme of war dances?
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What traditional occasion is the Binaylan dance performed?
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Which dance is characterized by movements mimicking a duck?
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What does the term 'Subli' derive from?
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Dugso is performed for which purpose?
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What is a common attribute of folk dances compared to ethnic or tribal dances?
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What does the Dugso dance involve being placed in the center of the performance area?
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The Binaylan dance originates from which tribal group?
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Which of the following dances is performed solemnly because it is part of a ritual?
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What is the National Dance of the Philippines?
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Which dance mimics the movements of 'tikling birds'?
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What is the significance of glasses in Binasuan?
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What type of performance is Sakuting?
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Which dance involves flirtatious movements with fans and handkerchiefs?
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What does Binanog symbolize in its performance?
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Where did the dance Tinikling originate?
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What cultural aspect does Cariñosa represent?
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Study Notes
Folk Dance
- Folk dances are dances that reflect the culture and people of a region.
- They are passed down through generations.
- Francisca Reyes Aquino, known as the "Mother of Philippine Folk Dancing", played a crucial role in preserving and promoting folk dances.
- She received the "Philippine Republic Award of Merit" and founded the Philippine Folk Dance Society.
### Classification of Philippine Dances
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Geographical Classification:
- National Dances: Found throughout the Philippines with minimal variations. Examples include Rigodon (French origin), Carinosa (Hispanic origin), and Jota (Spanish origin).
- Local/Regional Dances: Found in specific regions or areas. Example: Tinikling (bamboo dance), originated in Leyte
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Nature of Philippine Folk Dance:
- Occupational Dances: Depict actions of particular occupations. Example: Pasiguin – a folkdance interpreting about a fisherman trying to catch fish with the use of sibot (fishnet), not knowing it has a big hole in it.
- Religious/Ceremonial Dances: Associated with religion, vows, and ceremonies. Example: Dugsu, a ceremonial dance of the Manobo people in Bukidnon, Agusan, and Misamis Oriental.
- Comic Dances: Depict funny movements for entertainment. Examples: Makonggo (mimics a monkey), Kinoton (depicts a person bitten by ants).
- Game Dances: Include elements of traditional Philippine games. Example: Kadang-Kadang – dancers move in and out of poles, jumping and stepping to the rhythm.
- Wedding Dances: Performed during wedding celebrations. Example: Pantomina, a traditional Bicol dance also known as "the Dance of Love."
- Courtship Dances: Depict courtship rituals. Example: Kuratsa, originated in the Visayan region, portrays a playful couple trying to get each other's attention.
- War Dances: Represent imagery of combat. Example: Maglalatik, a mock war dance that portrays a fight between the Moros and Christians over the prized latik or coconut meat.
Movements in Folk Dances
- Active: Fast and energetic movements. Example: Pandanggo, Maglalatik
- Moderate: Example: Carinosa
- Slow: Example: Pasakat, Amorosa
- Slow and Fast: Example: Putritos, Habanera
Formation in Folk Dances
- Square: Example: Rigodon
- Long Formation: Dancers form two or more parallel lines.
- Set: Consists of two or more pairs as a unit.
### Popular Philippine Folk Dances
- Cariñosa: National Dance of the Philippines, Hispanic in origin. Depicts courtship between two sweethearts.
- Tinikling: Mimics the movements of "tikling birds" hopping over bamboo poles.
- Maglalatik: From Laguna province, a mock war dance that showcases a battle for coconut meat using coconut shells.
- Pandanggo sa Ilaw: Originated in Mindoro, simulates fireflies at dusk and night. Requires excellent balance skills to maintain stability with three "tinggoy" (oil lamps) placed on the head and hands.
- Kuratsa: Spanish-influenced dance popular in the Visayas. Portrays a playful couple trying to get each other's attention.
- Sayaw sa Bangko: Performed by a couple on a narrow bench, inching and hopping from one end to another. Shows skill in balancing while moving around the bench, and sometimes involves the girl being thrown in the air.
- Binasuan: From Pangasinan province, means "with the use of drinking glasses". Dancers balance glasses filled with rice wine on their heads and hands while dancing.
- Sakuting: From Abra province, originally an all-male dance, depicts a mock fight between Ilocano Christians and non-Christians using sticks.
- Itik-itik: Popular among Visayan settlers in Surigao del Norte. The steps mimic the movements of a duck.
- Subli: A ceremonial worship dance performed as a tribute to the Holy Cross.
### Difference Between Folk Dance and Ethnic/Tribal Dance
- Folk dance: reflects the culture and traditions of a particular region and is passed down through many generations.
- Ethnic/Tribal Dances: Are dances specific to a certain indigenous tribe and are often rooted in spirituality, rituals, and ceremonies.
Ethnic Dances in the Philippines
- Binanog: Features the movements of an eagle or hawk, often accompanied by the beating of bamboo and gongs. Originated in the Panay-Bukidnon community in Panay Island.
- Binaylan: A Higaonon and Agusanon Manobo tribal dance that depicts the movement of a hawk, a hen, and her chicks.
- Dugso: A solemn and reverent dance performed by the Manobo tribe.
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Test your knowledge on Philippine folk dances and their classifications. Learn about the significant contributions of Francisca Reyes Aquino and explore the various national and regional dances in the Philippines. Dive into the cultural significance of each dance form and discover the stories they tell.
