Physical Education

Philippine Folk Dance

What is dance?

A form of expression of oneself through rhythmic movement.

• the oldest form of

dance and the earliest

form of communication

So, what is FOLK DANCE

• the traditional dance of

a given country which

evolved naturally and

spontaneously with

everyday activities

• e.g. occupations,

customs, festivals,

rituals

So, what is FOLK DANCE

• It is handed down

from generation to

generation

• It has more or less

a fixed movement

in their pattern, but

may differ in

various areas or

provinces

• Cordillera Dances

• Spanish Influenced Dances

• Muslim Dances

• Tribal Dances

• Rural Dances

5 Major Classifications of Philippine

Folk Dances

Cordillera Dances

• Bontoc, Ifugao, Benguet, Apayo, & Kalinga tribes

• a people whose way of life existed long before any

• a good foot on the harvest, health, peace, Philippines war, and other

• Gongs, ganza symbols of living

• Dances reflects rituals Spaniard or other which celebrate their foreigners stepped daily lives

Cordillera Dances

• Bontoc – “Pattong”

• Kalinga – “Banga”

Spanish Influenced Dances

• Philippine aristocrats created Filipino adaptations of European dances

• jotas, fandangos, mazurkas, waltzes

• dances by the young

• Dances reflects socialites to the Christianity, and stringed music of European art and the rondalla culture

Spanish Influenced Dances

“Jota”

“Habanera”

Muslim Dances

• Influenced by Malay, Javanese & Middle Eastern Traders (Islam)

• mysticism, royalty, and beauty

• Uses intricate hand & arm movement

• the fingers express feelings & emotions

• Uses shimmering costumes

Muslim Dances

• Maranao – “Singkil”

• Tausug – “Pangalay”

Tribal Dances

• intricate craftsmanship in metal, clothing, and jewelry

• reflects rituals & animals, belief in “spirits” & shamans,

• Also known as Ethnic nature – “anito” dances; Ethnic minorities• animal sounds, found in

different parts of human singing, the Philippines (T’boli, Bilaan, Manobo, Bagobo, indigenous materials etc.)

Tribal Dances

• T’boli – “Madal Tahaw”

• Manobo – “Bangkakaw”

Rural Dances

• Shows gaiety & laughter, festivities

• Performed in fiestas to honor patron saints give homage to the barrios namesake for a good harvest, health, &

• Indigenous materials,

• Reflects the simple life of perseverance the people in the barrio

• Depicts common work, clapping, rondalla, daily activities of the percussion peasants instruments

Rural Dances

• “Maglalatik”

• “Oasioas”

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