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FOLK DANCE Pasiguin – a folkdance interpreting about a fisherman trying to catch fish with the use of These are the dances that talk much about...

FOLK DANCE Pasiguin – a folkdance interpreting about a fisherman trying to catch fish with the use of These are the dances that talk much about sibot (fishnet), not knowing it has a big hole in it. a country and its people. Originated in Visayan Region. These dances portray the customs, mores, Mananguete –a mimetic dance that shows how and traditions of the people of a certain the people work on tuba or coconut wine. country. - mananguete means coconut wine tapper, the They are handed down from generation to person who extarcts the coconut to produce a generation. cococnut wine Francisca Reyes Aquino - this dance shows how the people of lanao She is the legendary “Mother of Philippine works on extracting the juices of the tuba to Folk Dancing”. produce coconut wine. the dance by the dancers imitating the movements of the workers. She received the “Philippine Republic Award of Merit”. 2. RELIGIOUS/CEREMONIAL - associated with religion, vows and ceremonies. She founded the Philippine Folk Dance Society. Example: CLASSIFICATION OF PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCE Dugsu- is a ceremonial dance among the Manobo people in Bukidnon, Agusan and A. GEOGRAPHICAL CLASSIFICATION Misamis Oriental 1. National Dances- These are dances found 3. COMIC DANCES- depict funny movements for throughout the islands with little or no entertainment. modification. `Examples: Examples: Rigodon - a dance originated by the French Makonggo-a comic dance which is cultured in named after a well-known Sta. Maria, Bulacan where a solo performer dance master Rigaud. mimics the movements and characteristics of a Carinosa - is a Philippine dance of Hispanic monkey. origin Kinoton- a comic dance from Ilocos Sur that from the Maria Clara suite of depicts the actions of a person bitten by ants. Philippine Folk Dances. Jota - a Spanish folk dance originated in the 4. GAME DANCES -done with Philippine North of Spain (Aragon). traditional play elements. 2. Local/Regional Dances- These are dances Example: found in specific locality or Region. Kadang-Kadang - The dance involves a lot of Examples: agility and timing as dancers move in and out of the poles, jumping and stepping to the rhythm. Tinikling - is a dance which means "bamboo dance" in English. 5. WEDDING DANCES- performed during wedding feasts. Maglalatik – Originated in Binan, Laguna, depict a war between Moros and Christian over the Example: price "Latik" or Coconut meat. Pantomina - is a traditional Bicol dance, also Subli - dance from Bauan, Batangas derived from known as " the Dance of Love“. This dance is two tagalog word subsub (stopped or in traditionally performed during wedding crouching position) and bali (broken). festivities by the couple and their visitors. B. Nature of Philippine Folk Dance 6. COURTSHIP DANCES- depict the art of courtship. 1. OCCUPATIONAL DANCES - depict actions of a particular occupation. Example: Examples:  Kuratsa - originated from the Visayan region. It's Dancers perform this with remarkable a lively and spirited dance often performed grace and speed jumping between bamboo during festive occasions. The dance typically poles. involves a man and a woman performing playful 3. Maglalatik and flirtatious movements, with intricate footwork and rhythmic patterns. It was originated in Laguna province. 7.. WAR DANCES -show imagery combat. It is a mock-war dance that demonstrates a fight between the Moros and the Christians Example: over the prized latik or coconut meat during Sagayan- is a war dance performed by both the the Spanish Rule. Maguindanao and Maranao depicting in Dancer uses 10 coconut shell; 8 in body and dramatic fashion. 2 on their hands (1 per hand) - The dance is all about getting rid of bad 4. Pandanggo sa Ilaw spirits and to welcome good ones. The performers are fierce warriors who portray It is said to have originated from Mindoro, movements depict a warrior trying to protect his the seventh-largest island in the Philippines. master. This dance of lights simulates fireflies at C. MOVEMENT dusk and at night. 1. ACTIVE -fast energetic movements. (e.g. Pandanggo requires excellent balancing Tinikling, Maglalatik) skill to maintain the stability of three tinggoy, or oil lamps, placed on head and at 2. MODERATE (e.g. Carinosa) the back of each hand. 3. SLOW (e.g. Pasakat, Amorosa) 5. Kuratsa 4. SLOW AND FAST (e.g. Putritos, Habanera) The Spanish-influenced was once a very D. FORMATION popular dance in different parts of the Philippines, particularly in the Visayas 1. SQUARE (e.g. Rigodon) region. 2. LONG FORMATION -dancers form 2 or more This dance portrays a young playful parallel lines. couple’s attempt to get each other’s 3. SET -consists of 2 or more pairs as a unit. attention. 6. Sayaw sa Bangko POPULAR PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCES is a folk dance from the Pangasinan province of the Philippines. 1. Cariñosa It is performed by a couple on a narrow This is the National Dance of the Philippines bench, inching and hopping from one end of Hispanic origin. to another. The essence of the dance is the courtship Dancer show skill in staying up the bench as between two sweethearts they exchange places by moving their way This dance is performed in flirtatious manner around or the girl thrown in the air while with fans and handkerchiefs to assist the boy moves to the other end. dancers’ hide-and-seek movements. It is usually performed during town fiestas. 2. Tinikling 7. Binasuan It originated from Leyte Province. It originated in Pangasinan Province This dance is a mimic movement of “tikling meaning “with the use of drinking glasses” birds” hopping over trees, grass stems or and it refers to how the performers balance over bamboo traps set by farmers. glasses on their heads and hands while gracefully dancing.  This is especially tricky because the glasses ETHNIC DANCE IN THE PHILIPPINES are filled with rice wine or some other form BINANOG of liquid. - Binanog is an indigenous dance in the 8. Sakuting Philippines that features the movement of is a dance from the province of Abra. an eagle/hawk to the symbolic beating of bamboo and gong that synchronizes the It was originally an all-male dance pulsating movements of the feet and the performance presenting a mock fight hands of the lead and follow dancers. between Ilocano Christians and non- - This specific type of Binanog dance comes Christians using sticks. from the Panay-Bukidnon indigenous The dance is traditionally performed during community in Panay Island, Western Christmas at the town plaza or throughout Visayas, Philippines. the town, from one house to another. BINAYLAN 9. Itik-itik - Binaylan is a Higaonon and Agusanon it is popular among the Visayan settlers of Manobo tribal dance that depicts the the province of Surigao del Norte. movement of a hawk, a hen, and her baby chicks. The tribe killed the sacred and Its steps are similar to the movements of a powerful hawk which tried to capture one of duck (itik, in Filipino), as it walks with short, the chicks. This a ritual dance the Province of choppy steps and splashes water on its back Agusan originates from the Bagobo tribe while attracting its mate. living in the central uplands of the island of 10. Subli Mindanao. The term “Subli” is derived from two Baylan – Spiritual Leader Tagalog words subsub (stooped or in a Magbabaja/Magbabaya – Supreme Being crouching position) and bali (broken). DUGSO It is a ceremonial worship dance performed as a tribute to the Holy Cross referred to in - Dugso, meaning "dance," is performed the vernacular as Mahal Na Poong Santa solemnly and reverently because it is part of Cruz. the kaliga-on, which is related to thanksgiving, appeasement, supplication THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FOLKDANCE AND and consultation of nature spirits. A fire is ETHNIC/TRIBAL DANCE built or a table laden with food is placed in Folk Dance the middle of the place where the dance is to be performed. The baylan stands beside The term implies the traditional flavors and the fire, singing his prayers as the dancers characteristics of the people, their feeling and perform around him and the fire. sentiments. It is also referred sometimes as - The smoke of the fire is believed to carry traditional dance. the thanksgiving offering up to Ethnic/Tribal Dance Magbabaya. On the other hand, the dancers' act of stamping their feet is A dance particularly found in a group of people living meant to awaken the underworld spirits together in locality with a common belief and who will then witness this act of worship. customs. PAGDIWATA ETHNIC DANCE - Pagdiwata means "imploring the aid of - Ethnic dance represents history, culture and the supernatural" tradition of the people in the ethnic group. - It is a Tagbanua dance to mend warring Ethnic dance is any dance form which can be factions. Pagdiwata Ritual Festival is an identified as originating with an ethnic annual thanks giving event celebration culture and expressing the movement of Tagbanua people in Palawan by ritual aesthetics of that culture. pinoy dances, food offerings to their  deities and souls of departed love ones. The bamboo poles are approximately Also, part of the spiritual ritual is to seek 9 feet (about 2.75 m) long and are their deities help in healing the sick. lying parallel next to each other BURUNG TALO Two pieces of board or bamboo, about 30 inches long and 2 inches - a dance from the Tausug people. thick, are placed under the poles, - It is martial arts in dance form, which about 1 foot from the ends mimics a fight between a hawk and cat. Female Costumes for Tinikling Dance SALIP The Balintawak are colorful dresses with - A courtship dance by Kalingas. wide arched sleeves and; TAPIS-TAPIS – A piece of cloth and dancers shows the many ways of wearing tapis. In northern part of the Philippines popularly known as the “Cordilleras” where Ethnic Igorot lives and most still practice their customs and traditions. BANGA - This dance is performed with Kalinga women showing their agility in balancing the bangas on top of their heads while toddling through rice paddies and The Patadyong is a pineapple fiber blouse mountain paths; a daily routine to fetch paired with checkered skirts. They dance water from the mountain springs bare foot. Tinikling - The official national dance of the Philippines and one of the oldest dances in the archipelago which originated during the Spanish colonial period. - This dance is a favorite of the Visayan Islands, especially in the province of Leyte. The “Tikling” is a bird with long legs and a Male Costumes for Tinikling Dance long neck. It is also a term that is commonly used for a whole range of Squacco species. Boys wear an untucked embroidered shirt called the Barong Tagalog and long trousers with one - The “Tinikling” dance therefore, imitates the leg rolled up. movement of the “Tikling” birds as they walk between grass stems or run over tree branches set by farmers. The dance is very playful and upbeat and requires endurance and grace. There are mainly four people taking part in the dance – two male and two female dancers One couple takes the dance position, the other couple takes over the handling of the bamboo sticks.