PED 301 TRADITIONAL DANCE

FOLK DANCE

• The traditional recreational dance of an indigenous society showing the cultural characteristics of a specific people at a given time or place.

• Traditional, social expressions through movements with rhythmic accompaniment which are characteristics of a community life of the people of different nationalities.

• 2 MAJOR CLASSIFICATIONS OF ETHNIC DANCES

• Dances of the Non-Christian Filipinos and Upland Filipinos

• Dances of the Christian and Lowland Filipinos

THE PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCES ARE CLASSIFIED ACCORDING TO

• Geographical Location

• Nature of the Dance

Geographical Location

• National Dances

• Regional Dances

National Dances

dances known throughout the Philippines

Regional Dances

dances found in certain localities or regions only

Nature of the Dance.

• Occupational Dance

• Religious or Ceremonial Dances-

• Courtship Dances

• Wedding Dances

• Festival Dances

• War Dances

• Comic Dance

• Game Dances

Occupational Dance

depict actions, occupations and human labor.

Religious or Ceremonial Dances

performed in connection with religious ceremonies

Courtship Dances

depicting love makinh

Wedding Dances

performed during wedding feasts

Festival Dances

suitable for special occasions or any social gatherings

War Dances

showing imaginary combat or due

Comic Dance

funny and humorous movements, for entertainment

Game Dances

done with play elements

CHARACTERISTICS OF PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCES

1. folk dances begin and end with Philippine a SALUDO.

2. In general, dancers are far apart. A distance of about 6-8 feet from each other is normal.

3. There is very little, if any, body contact although holding hands is common.

4. Most of the dances are done in pairs and hand movements play a very important role.

5. Many of the dances are done in long formation.

6. The dances are performed by both young and old, and by both sexes.

SALUDO

folk dances begin and end with Philippine a ______.

6-8

dancers are far apart. A distance of about _____ feet from each other is normal.

WEIGHT ON BOTH FEET

body weight is equally distributed on both feet while standing.

TRANSFER WEIGHT

shifting of weight from one foot to the other foot when moving.

SUPPORTING FOOT

the foot carrying the weight of the body when there is a shift of weight.

FREE FOOT

the foot not carrying the weight.

FRONT FOOT

a foot that is placed forward.

REAR FOOT

the other foot that remains on a spot when the other is placed in front.

CROSSED FEET

one foot is placed in front and across the rear foot.

OUTSIDE FOOT

if a dancer stands beside another dancer, this is the foot away from that person.

INSIDE FOOT

if a dancer stands beside another dancer, this is the foot closest to the other person.

ON BALLS

to tiptoe or place more weight on the toes.

BALLS

toes

TAP

to tap the dance floor lightly with the ball of the free foot.

STAMP

to bring down the foot forcibly on the floor.

SPRING

to quickly bend and straighten the knees so that there is a bouncing movement of the body.

CUT

a sudden cut or displacement of one foot by the other foot accompanied by shifting of weight.

SWING

to move free foot side to side like a pendulum.

REVERSE "T" POSITION-

arms are side horizontal, elbows bent at right angles, forearms parallel to head, palms forward or facing inward.

FOREARM TURNS

starting with arms in Reverse T, move the arms alternately from the elbow in an outward to inward direction as if tracing imaginary circles.

SALOK

scooping motion with the arms. It starts with bringing the arm 2nd position to downward, inward direction, palm facing the direction of the movement, and bringing it upward as it crosses the chest and then raised to 5th position, and finally outward, sideward.

HAYON-HAYON

swinging of the arms not carrying anything. Starting with arms hanging loosely at the sides, swing the arms alternately forward and backward.

LATERAL POSITION

both arms are at one side, either sideward right or left.

HAPAY

one or both arms raised upward, move one or both sideward right and left. This movement is done while holding offerings like flowers in welcome and courtship dances.

FREE HAND

the hand that is not doing anything

OUTSIDE HAND

the hand awav from the partner. that is when partners stand side by side

INSIDE HAND

the hand closest to the partner, that is when partners stand side by side.

KOMINTANG

moving the hand from the wrist either clockwise or counterclockwise direction.

KIWIT

the thumb sticks out from a closed fist and the hand is moved from the wrist outward-inward.

STIFF FINGERS

fingers are together, held straight and pointed.

Meaning of Cariñosa

Affectionate woman

Dance Culture of Cariñosa

Christian Lowland

Place of origin (CARIÑOSA)

San Joaquin, Ilo-ilo

Ethno Linguistic group(CARIÑOSA)

Ilonggo

Classification of Cariñosa

Courtship Dance

Meaning of Ba-Ingles

English Dance

Dance culture of Ba-Ingles

Christian Lowland

Place of Origin (Ba-Ingles)

Cabugao,Ilocos Sur

Ethno Linguistic Group of Ba-Ingles

Ilocano

Classification of Ba-Ingles

Entertainment

Balle and Ingles

Ba-ingles is derive from the words

Ilocano Peasant Costume

Costume of Ba-ingles

2/4 Composed of 3 parts: A,B, and C.

Music of Ba-ingles

One, two or one, and, two to a measure.

Counting of Ba-ingles

Formation of Ba-ingles

Partners stand opposite each other about six feet apart. When facing the audience, Girl stands at right side of partner. One or more pairs may take part in this dance.

Female costume in Cariñosa

Patadyong and camisa or kimono with soft pañuelo

Male costume in Cariñosa

Barong Tagalog or camisa de Chino and any color of trousers

¾ Composed of two parts: A and B.

Music of Cariñosa

One, two, three to a measure.

Counting in Cariñosa

Formation of Cariñosa

Partners face each other about six feet apart. The Girl is at the right side of the Boy when facing the audience.

Music A

Figure l

Cross Hands

Figure ll

Palms Touching

Figure lll

Combing

Figure lV

Powdering

Figure V

Hide and Seek with Handkerchief

Figure Vl

Kneeling

Figure Vll

Ballroom Waltz

Figure Vlll

Marilyn Mecenario-Manaloto

Presenter of Ba-ingles

Rodel M. Fronda

Presenter of Cariñosa