Filipino Dances PDF

 The dance Pandanggo sa Ilaw is a traditional Filipino dance that involves balancing candles on the head and hands.  The Nilambay is a famous dance from the Bicol region that imitates the movements of crabs.  Pantomina is known as the "Dance of the Doves," originating from the Visay...

 The dance Pandanggo sa Ilaw is a traditional Filipino dance that involves balancing candles on the head and hands.  The Nilambay is a famous dance from the Bicol region that imitates the movements of crabs.  Pantomina is known as the "Dance of the Doves," originating from the Visayas.  Carinosa is a traditional courtship dance from the Tagalog region, characterized by the use of handkerchiefs.  The La Jota Moncadeña is a lively dance from Ilocos that imitates the steps of a Spanish- influenced folk dance.  Tinikling is a folk dance performed with bamboo poles and requires quick and precise footwork.  The dance Sinulog is known for its lively steps and colorful costumes, originating from the Cebuano region.  Binaylan is a traditional Filipino dance that mimics the movements of birds, often performed during festivals.  The Singkil is a dance that represents a royal Muslim court dance, often performed with fans.  Bagobo Rice Cycle is a popular dance that symbolizes the planting and harvesting of rice in the Northern Philippines.  The Banga dance originates from the Mountain Province and involves using clay pots balanced on the head.  Singkil is a traditional Maranao dance that represents the epic story of Darangen.  The Idudu is a war dance from the Cordillera region performed by male warriors.  Kuratsa is a traditional dance from the Waray-Waray people that depicts everyday life activities.  The Idaw dance is associated with the celebration of good harvests in the Cordillera region.  Pandanggo sa Ilaw is a folk dance that originated from Leyte and features dancers balancing glasses on their heads.  Banga is a dance that showcases the grace and skill of Filipino women in balancing clay pots on their heads.  Tinikling is a dance where dancers imitate the movements of birds in flight.  The Pandanggo sa Ilaw dance is a celebration of the Filipino spirit and love for festivities.  Lion Dance is a traditional dance performed to ward off evil spirits and bad luck.  Tinikling is a traditional Filipino dance that imitates the movement of birds.  The Pandanggo sa Ilaw is a dance that originated from the mindoro region.  Maglalatik is a dance that represents a mock fight over coconut meat.  The Cariñosa dance is characterized by the use of bamboo clappers.  Itik-Itik is a dance inspired by the movements of a duck.  Singkil is a dance from the Maranao people of Mindanao that involves the use of a fan and a bamboo poles  The Kuratsa is a courtship dance popular in the Eastern Visayas.  Pantomina is a dance performed to mimic the courtship and mating of doves.  Sayaw sa Bangko is a dance performed on top of a narrow bench.  Pangdanggo sa Ilaw is a dance that involves balancing oil lamps on the head and hands.  The Binasuan dance is performed with dancers balancing glasses on their heads and hands.  La Jota Moncadeña is a Filipino dance with Spanish influence that features the use of castanets.  Sinulog is a dance ritual from Cebu celebrating the feast of Santo Niño.  Sakuting is a traditional dance that involves dancers hitting bamboo sticks together.  Alcamfor is a traditional dance from the Ilocano region that involves the use of handkerchiefs.  Dugso is a celebratory dance of the Manobo tribe performed during harvest.  The Kapa Malong-Malong dance showcases the versatility of the malong garment.  Karatong is a dance from Palawan that uses bamboo instruments to mimic the sound of a bamboo forest.  Pangalay is a dance from the Tausug people of Mindanao that emphasizes slow, controlled movements.  Kandingan is a tausog weddings in Jolo, the Kandingan consists of figures and steps based on classical and traditional Indian dance forms.  Malong-Malong is a traditional dance that emphasizes the use of colorful fans.  Pagdiwata is a dance ritual performed by the Tagbanua tribe of Palawan to celebrate the spirits.  Surtido Cebuano is a dance that represents the mixture of different regional dances in Cebu.  Sayaw sa Salakot is a dance performed with dancers wearing wide-brimmed hats.  Binaylan is a dance that depicts the relationship between a mother and her child.