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Philippine Folk Dances ❑ Folk dancing is the oldest form of dance probably one of the earliest forms of communication. It is this self –expression that separates folk dancing from the functional aspects of games and gymnastics in the physical education program. ❑ Dance is the expression of...

Philippine Folk Dances ❑ Folk dancing is the oldest form of dance probably one of the earliest forms of communication. It is this self –expression that separates folk dancing from the functional aspects of games and gymnastics in the physical education program. ❑ Dance is the expression of oneself through rhythmic movement. Folk dance, which is also the expression of oneself, is an expression through patterned movements. It is this patterning that traditionally separates folk dance forms from other dance forms. It is probably this characteristic of folk dance that has turned many youngsters off to dance – their inability to perform a set of patterned movements. ❑ Folk dance may be defined as the traditional dance of a given country which evolved naturally and spontaneously with everyday activities, e.g. occupations, customs, festivals, rituals, and innumerable themes common to all people everywhere. Genuine folk dances are handed down form generation to generation and are danced by everyday folk of all ages. They are more or less fixed in their pattern, but may differ in various areas of provinces. The Mother of Philippine Folk dance ⚫ On March 9, 1899, Francisca Reyes-Aquino, the country's pioneer researcher on traditional Philippine folk dances and music and known as the mother Philippine folk dancing, was born in Lolomboy, Bocaue, Bulacan. The Mother of Philippine Folk dance ⚫ Francisca was the eldest of the three children of Felipe Reyes and Juliana Santos. She had her early schooling at the Meisic Elementary School, Tondo Intermediate School and Manila High School in Tondo, Manila. She obtained her High School Teacher's Certificate (HSTC) in 1923, her Bachelor of Science in Education degree in 1924 at the University of the Philippines (UP) and her Master of Arts degree in 1926 also at the UP. The Mother of Philippine Folk dance ⚫ In 1922, while still studying at the university, she worked as student assistant at its department of physical education. After graduating, she served there as instructor of physical education, then assistant physical director and, finally, as director in charge of women. ⚫ In 1927, Dr. Jorge Bocobo; then UP president, sent her to the provinces to research on folk songs and dances. As a result, the university was able to exhibit Philippine dances at the Philippine Carnival Auditorium. The Mother of Philippine Folk dance ⚫ In her researches, Aquino was able to gather about 50 basic steps and 200 folk dances of various modes and colors. ⚫ She discovered that people living near the sea had dances about fishing and rowing, those in the coconut regions performed dances using coconut shells, and those in rice-producing provinces had dances depicting various stages of planting and harvesting rice. The Mother of Philippine Folk dance ⚫ She also observed that the natives in economically self-sufficient areas had gay and livelihood dances, while those in places where livelihood was hard, dances were sad, slow and even mournful. The Mother of Philippine Folk dance ⚫ Aquino organized the Philippine Folk Dance Society, a non-profit cultural organization, and once served as consultantto the world-famous Bayanihan Dance Company. Today, folk dances are performed not only for enriching our cultural heritage but also in promoting tourism and international goodwill. The Mother of Philippine Folk dance ⚫ Francisca Reyes-Aquino died on November 21, 1983. She was given a state funeral and buried at the Libingan ng mgaBayani. She left behind a daughter, Mrs. Cecilia T. Martinez, an only child by her first marriage. (Daily Express 1973, p.1 via the National Historical Commission of the Philippines.) CLASSIFICATION OF PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCES 1. Geography 1. National Dances – These are the traditional dances throughout the Philippines with a common basic movement or pattern but with light variation. Examples are: Carinosa, Kuratsa, Balitaw, Rigodon, Pan- danggo, and Surtido CLASSIFICATION OF PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCES 1.2 Local or Regional Dances – these are dances found in certain localities or regions only. Examples are: Esperanza (Nabua, Cama- rines Sur), Alcampor (Leyte), Rogelia (La Union), Maglalatik (San Pablo, Quezon) and Biniganbigat (Abra). CLASSIFICATION OF PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCES 2. Nature 1. Occupational Dances – depicting action of certain occupation, industry or human labor. Examples: Planting, Harvesting, Pounding, Winnowing, Pabirik, Mananguete,etc. 2. Religious or Ceremonial Dances – performed in connection with religious vows and ceremonies. Examples: Dugsu, Sua-ku-Sua, Putong, Sta Clarang Pinong-pino. 3. Comic Dances – depicting funny movements for entertainment. Examples: Makonggo, Kinoton. CLASSIFICATION OF PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCES 4. Game Dances – with play elements (dance mixers) Examples: Pabo, Sineñalan, and Lubi – Lubi. 5. Courtship Dances – depicting love making. Examples: Hele-Hele, Bago Quire, Maramion, Tadek, Daling-Daling, Rogelia, Lulay. 6. Wedding Dances – performed during wedding feast. Examples: Pandang-Pandang, Soryano and Pantomina. 7. Festival Dances – suitable for special occasion or any social ga- thering. Examples: Kuratsa, La Jota, Pandanggo, Surtido. 8. War Dances – showing imaginary combat or duel. Examples: Sagayan, Palu-Palo CLASSIFICATION OF PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCES 4. Formation 1. Square or Quadrille – Examples: Rigodon, Los Bailes de Ayer, etc. 2. Long Formation – (two or more parallel lines) Examples: Lulay, Sakuting 3. Set – consisting of two or more pairs as a unit, partners facing each other or standing side by side. Examples: Binadyong, Haplik, Kaka- wati, etc. COMMON DANCE TERMS 1. Arms in Lateral Position – both arms are at one side, either right or left; at shoulder, chest, or waist level. 2. Brush – weight on one foot, hit the floor with the ball or heel of the other foot, and lift that foot from the floor to any direction. 3. Bilao – to turn palms of hands up and down alternately, hands at waist le- vel in front, elbows close to waist. 4. Cabeceras - the couples occupying the width of the hall when the dancers are in square formation (head couple). COMMON DANCE TERMS 5. Clockwise – like the motion of the hands of the clock. R shoulder is toward the center of an imaginary circle. 6. Counterclockwise – the reverse direction of clockwise, L shoulders to- ward the center. Movement is toward right when facing center of circle. 7. Costados – the couple occupying the length of the hall when dancers are in square formation (side pairs). 8. Crossed Arms – Partners facing each other or standing side by side join their L hands together and the R hands together; either R over L or L over R hands. COMMON DANCE TERMS 9. Cut – to displace quickly one foot with the other. 10. Do- si- do (Dos-a-Dos) – Partners advance forward, pass each other’s right (or left) side, step across to the right (or left) move backwards without turning around , pass each other left (or right) side to proper places. 11. Free Foot – the foot not bearing the weight of the body. 12. Free Hand – the hand not placed anywhere, or not doing anything. 13. Hayon – Hayon – to place one forearm in front and the other at the back of the waist. COMMON DANCE TERMS 14. Hop – a spring from one foot landing on the same foot in place or in any direction. 15. Inside Foot – the foot nearer the partner when partners stand side by side. 16. Jaleo – partners turn around clockwise (with R elbows almost touching) or counterclockwise (with L elbows touching) using walking or any kind of dance step. 17. Jump – a spring on one foot or both feet landing on both feet in any direction. COMMON DANCE TERMS 18. Kumintang – moving the hand from the wrist either in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. 19. Leap – a spring from one foot, landing on the other foot in any direction. 20. Outside Foot – the foot away from one’s partner, when partners stand side by side. 21. Outside Hand – the hand away from one’s partner when partners stand side by side. 22. Place – to put foot in a certain position without putting weight on it; the sole of the foot rests on the floor. COMMON DANCE TERMS 23. Pivot – to turn with the ball, heel, or whole foot; on fixed place or point. 24. Point – touch the floor lightly with the toes of one foot, weight of the body on the other foot. 25. Salok – swinging the arm downward – upward passing in front of the body as if scooping; the trunk is bent forward following the movement of the arm doing the salok. 26. Saludo – partners with feet together bow to each other, to the audience, opposite dancers, or the neighbors. COMMON DANCE TERMS 27. Sarok – cross the R (or L) foot in front of the L (or R) bend the body slightly forward and cross the hands down in front with the R (or L) hand over the L (or R). 28. Set – a dance formation like a square or a unit formation composed of two or more pairs. 29. Slide – to glide foot smoothly along the floor. 30. Stamp – to bring the foot forcibly and noisily on the floor. COMMON DANCE TERMS 31. Step – to advance or recede by moving one foot to another resting place with a complete transfer of weight from one foot to another. 32. Supporting Foot – the foot that bears the weight of the body. 33. Tap – to rap slightly with the ball or toe of the free foot keeping weight of the body on the other foot. There is no transfer of weight. 34. Whirl – to make fast turns by executing small steps in place, to right, or to left. Regional Classification of Published Filipino Dance Terms REGION DANCE TERMS Tagalog Bilao Hapay Jaleo Panadyak Salok Visayan Hayon-Hayon Sarok Ilocano Patay Kumintang Ibanag Masiwak The following are examples of popular Philippine folk dances: 1. Rigodon- Originated from Spain, this dance is commonly performed at formal affairs like inaugural balls where prominent members of the government participate and enjoy. 2. Cariñosa-Cariñosa is a word that describes an affectionate, friendly and lovable woman. This dance is performed in flirtatious manner with fans and handkerchiefs to assist the dancer’s hide-and-seek movements. The following are examples of popular Philippine folk dances: 3. La Jota Manileña- It is a dance named after the capital city of the Philippines, Manila, where an adaptation of Castilian Jota afloats with the clacking of bamboo castanets played by the dancers themselves. The costume and the graceful movements of the performers noticeably inspired by Spanish Culture. The following are examples of popular Philippine folk dances: 4. Tinikling- Tinikling is considered the national folkdance with a pair of dancers hopping between two bamboo poles held just above the ground and struck together in time to music. Originated from Leyte Province, this dance is in fact a mimic movement of tikling birds hopping over trees, grass stems or over bamboo traps set by farmers. Dancers perform this dance with remarkable grace and speed jumping between bamboo poles. The following are examples of popular Philippine folk dances: 5. Subli- Batangas- this dance is one of the most popular dance in the Philippines and the favorite in Batangas. This dance is simply ceremonial in nature and this is performed as homage to the Holy Cross. The Holy Cross is known by the locals as the 'Mahal na Poong Santa Krus', and the Holy Cross plays an important role in the development of the dance. In fact, the Holy Cross is considered at the center of the dance and without the Holy Cross the dance will not materialize. The following are examples of popular Philippine folk dances: 6. BINATBATAN DANCE - The Binatbatan dance is an occupational dance from Paoay, Ilocos Norte. It depicts the beating of cotton pods to separate the seeds drom the fibers. Weavers in Paoay often engage themselves in abel-making contests. Dancers maneuver in and out of parallel batbat sticks, each about 18 inches long. Th rhythm and speed of the beating of the sticks make for a lively and colorful display. The following are examples of popular Philippine folk dances: 7. MAG-ASIK- This is a Tiruray dance for Girls, performed in Nuro, Cotabato. According to the natives the word “mag-asik” means “to sow seeds”. The dancers go around the cloth with small, heavy steps but with graceful hand and arm movements. The dance consists of two parts, which the natives call “komaligue” and “mag-asik”. The following are examples of Philippine folk dances: 8. DUGSO- Dugso is a dance which originated from Bukidnon in Northeast Mindanao. Dancers perform this as an entertainment for the dieties, to make them feel more comfortable during the fiesta that was organized for them. It was originally thought that this dance was performed only during harvest time or upon the birth of a male heir. Women would wear colorful feathered head dresses, plaid costumes, and anklets. The following are examples of Philippine folk dances: 9. Pandanggo Santa Clara- More popular as the Sayaw sa Obando, the Pandanggo Santa Clara is among the few fertility dances of the Philippines, particularly among the lowland Christianized Filipinos. The dance is a sort a supplication prayer to Santa Clara (the town’s patroness) for married couple who find it hard bear a child. The supplicants, as we may call the dancers, follow the route of the procession dancing the pandanggo. The prayer ends with the ritualistic offering of duck or chicken eggs to the patroness. The following are examples of Philippine folk dances: 10. KINOTON- Is a comic dance from Ilocos Sur. It depicts the movement of a person bitten by ants. 11. MAKONGGO - A comic dance which originated in Sta. Maria, Bulacan. A solo performer imitates the movements characteristic of a monkey, its gestures and grimaces. The following are examples of Philippine folk dances: 12. LUBI-LUBI- Lubi-Lubi is a bicolano dance which is a combination of a simple folk and social steps. Literally, lubi means coconut. According to the Bikolanos this dance originated in Leyte and Samar where it is still danced like the Balitaw. It is also popular in Albay and Sorsogon. The following are examples of Philippine folk dances: 13. PAGKAWIN - The wedding ceremony is called Pagkawin. The festivity opens with the Pahanda or presentation of dowry. Relatives of the groom present to the relatives of the bride traditional dowries that usually include that Salap-pa, A bras box containing money, jewelry, other valuables, and all important betel nut. The following are examples of Philippine folk dances: 14. MARAMION- Maramions is a courtship dance that is popular in the islands of Cebu and Bohol. It is a pantomime of a courtship story. Females are dressed in Visayan folk costume, in patadyong while males are dressed in barong tagalog with white trousers. The following are examples of Philippine folk dances: 15. DALING-DALING - Daling-daling is a courtship dance from Jolo, Sulu. This is a popular among the young people of that locality. The word daling means my love. The name of the dance, therefore, means "my love, my love". The following are examples of Philippine folk dances: 16. PANDANGGO - Pandangggo sa Ilaw or “Fandango” is a very popular folk dance in the Philippines. It is said to have originated from Mindoro, This dance of lights simulates fireflies at dusk and at night. The phrase “sa ilaw” is Tagalog for “in light” and it refers to the three oil lamps that are dances has to balance. The oil lamp is called tinghoy. The following are examples of Philippine folk dances: 17. HABANERA- is a folk dance that originated from Cuba. It is also known as danza or danza habanera. The habanera is a social dance in duple time and performed in a ballroom or on a stage. This dance first became popular in the town of Botolan, Zambales. It is performed at weddings and includes a procession of the bride and groom’s parents, the bridesmaids, and groomsmen; and a solo performed by the newlyweds. The following are examples of Philippine folk dances: 19. SAGAYAN - A philippine war dance performed by both the Maguindanao and Maranao depicting in dramatic fashion the steps their hero, Prince Bantugan, took upon wearing his armaments, the war he fought in, and his subsequent victory afterwards.