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Music/Arts Reviewer Sarsuwela Is a traditional Spanish operetta that combines spoken and sung scenes, often dealing with romantic or dramatic themes. In the Philippines, it evolved into a form of musical theater featuring both singing and dialogue, incorporating local culture and stori...

Music/Arts Reviewer Sarsuwela Is a traditional Spanish operetta that combines spoken and sung scenes, often dealing with romantic or dramatic themes. In the Philippines, it evolved into a form of musical theater featuring both singing and dialogue, incorporating local culture and stories. Lam Vong A tradition Laotian and Cambodian circle dance performed at festivals and weddings. Participants dance in a slow, graceful circle while holding hand, reflecting the social harmony of the community. Kecak A Balinese dance and music drama that features rhythmic chanting and is performed by a large male choir. It re-enacts the story of the Ramayana, with dancers acting out the epic while the choir provides the soundscape by chanting “cak” in unison. Manohra A traditional Thai dance-drama that originated in Southern Thailand. It tells the story of a half-bird, half- human celestial princess. The dance is characterized by graceful movements and intricate hand gestures. Singkil A Filipino artistic folk dance where the coordination between the dancers and bamboo poles highlights grace and precision. It’s an expressive art form that tells a story from the epic “Darangen” while showcasing intricate and skillful movements. Cariñosa This courtship dance-art embodies love and affection, with dancers gracefully using props like fans and handkerchiefs. Idaw A Cordilleran ritual dance-art that mimics the flight of a bird. The dance has deep cultural symbolism, portraying victory and success, and is performed in celebrations and rituals as an art form. Tinikling A Filipino folk dance that requires skill and precision. It is not just a dance, but a visual art as the dancers gracefully avoid the clapping bamboo poles, embodying the spirit of agility and nature. Binasuan This Filipino folk dance lies in its display of balance and grace. Dancers perform intricate movements while balancing glasses of water. Margapati This Balinese dance-art emulates the movements of a deer. It’s performed with expressive movements that portray the elegance and agility of animals, linking humans with nature. Cone Hat Dance (Nón Lá Dance) A Vietnamese dance where dancers gracefully handle the iconic cone-shaped hats (nón lá) in intricate patterns. Dindin Badindin (Indang Dance) A Minangkabau Islamic dance originating from West Sumatra, Indonesia. It is played after the Quran activity. Traditional Dances in Southeast Asia Brunei Darussalam 1. Aduk-Aduk 2. Jipin Cambodia 1. Apsara Dance 2. Robam Tep Apsara Laos 1. Lam Vong 2. Fon Phu Thai Traditional Dances in Southeast Asia Indonesia 1. Kecak 2. Saman Dance 3. Legong Dance Malaysia 1. Makyong 2. Zapin Singapore 1. Lion Dance 2. Bhāngṛā Flag of Laos and Malaysia Laos Malaysia Conducting Gesture of 2/4 and 4/4 2/4 4/4 Difference Between Theater Arts and Visual Arts Theater Arts 1. Medium – Theater arts are performance-based. The primary medium involves live actors, scripts, costumes, set designs, lighting, sound, and other elements of stage production. 2. Forms – Theater arts include drama, musical theater, opera, puppetry, and other live-performances. 3. Presentation – Takes place in front of a live audience. Event unfolds in real time. 4. Interaction – Theater arts is interactive, immersive experience where the audience witness the performance as it happens. 5. Time-based – Theater arts is time-bound, with a start, middle, and end. Difference Between Theater Arts and Visual Arts Visual Arts 1. Medium – Involves creating tangible or visual objects. These include paintings, drawings, sculptures, photography, installations, and more. 2. Forms – (like examples in medium) 3. Presentation – Displayed in galleries, museums, public spaces, or online platforms. 4. Evokes thoughts and emotions, but no direct interaction. 5. Timeless – Visual arts is not time-bound. 6. Individualistic – The product of a single artist’s vision, but collabs may occur. Summary of Differences Medium – Theater is live; visuals are static or permanent. Interaction – Theater involves real-time interaction; visual arts does not require artist’s presence. Time – Theater arts is ephemeral (time-based); visual arts are enduring and can be revisited. Collaboration – Theater is an active, immersive experience; visual arts are often created by individuals.