Folk Dances

They incorporate influences from immigrants and conquerors and a t the same time, mainting distincly Filipino roots.

Philippine Folk Dances

This is a true reflection of daily life in the past centuries while enchanting modern audiences at the same time

Philippine Folk Dancing

The are acknowledged as the Folk Dance Pioneer

Francisca Reyes Aquino

The various cultures of the different countries in the world have been made more colorful, beautiful, and vibrant because of what that reflect who they are?

Folk dances

How many islands does the philippines consist of?

7641

It is the northernmost region of the Phippines, a rich place with traditions and heritage. It traces its cultural influences from Hindu, Buddhist, Spansih, and amny other ethnic religious tribes

Luzon

It is the collective name or term of fseveral ethnic groups in the Philippines.

Cordillerans or Igorots

Tribes of Cordillerans or Igorots

1. Ifugao

2. Kalinga

3. Bontoc

4. Apayao

5. Ibaloi

6. Kalanguya

7. Kankanaey

A contemporary performance of the kalinga of the mountain province in the Philippines. This dance illustrates the languid grace of at tribe, otherwise known as fierce warriors

Banga Dance or Pot Dance

This dance has many names and different versions. It depicts hunting ritual performed before a tribal war

Idaw

The family is the basic structure of family life among the itneg or Tinggian people. Caring for the children is shared by both the mother and father

Idudu

The kalinnga borrowed the beautiful word _______ from the Ilocano, which means “merriment”. The two biggest occasions for a ragragsakan in a kalinga village are for the homecoming of successful head takers and the culmination of peace pact between warring tribes

Ragragsakan

Ragragsakan was discovered by this person in Lubuagan, Kalinga province among the Kalingga people.

Ramon Obusan

This is an indigenous dance from the Philippines in which coconut shell halves that are secured onto the dancer’s hands and on vests upon which are hung four or six more coconut shell halves.

Maglalatik

This is a dance which originates from pangasinan as researched by Jovita Sison. It is performed by a couple on a narrow bench

Sayaw sa bangko or Sayaw ed Tapew na Bangko

The term is from two tagalog words “subsub” meaning “falling on one’s head” and “bali”, which means “Broken”. This version is originally a ritual dance of the natives of Bauan, Batangas, which is performed during fiestas as a ceremonial worship dance to the town’s icoon, the Holy Cross.

Subli

This became a melting pot for many different tribes and cultural backgrounds. You will see that the dances of the _____are more upbeat and exciting, not so much in drama and tribal meanings as other regions.

Visayas

Known as the national dance of the Philippines, ________ is a flirtatious courtship dance with participants using fans and handkerchiefs as props.

Karinyosa

This is the most popular and best known of the Philippine dances and is honored as the Philippine National Dance. Dancers imitate the tikling bird’s legendary grace and speed by skillfully maneuvering between large bamboo poles. The name _______ means “bamboo dance” in English.

Tinikling

This is the southernmost region of the Philippines. It is the second largest island group and its cultural groupings consists of mostly Muslim or “Moro” people, and other ethnic groups such as the Maranao, Tausug, Banguingui, and indigenous tribes known as Lumad

Mindanao

This dance is performed by a solo maiden, adorned with fine beads make-up, and a long head scarf. The maiden would dance to win the favor of her Sultan master

Asik

It means the Royal Walk. Maranao women perform this dance with scarves. The beauty of the scarves and the talent and grace in which it is displayed shows their elite social upbringing

Kini

This is native to the badjao, who are also known as “Sea Gypsies”. It is a dance that emphasizes the agility of the upperbody

Pangalay

This took its name from the bells worn on the ankles of the Muslim Princess. This recounts the epic legend of the “Darangan” of the Maranao people of Mindanao

Singkil

Is an occupational dance from Paoay, Ilocos Norte. It depicts the beating of cotton pods to separate the seeds from the fibers

Binatbatan Dance

This is a Tiruray dance for Girls, performed in Nuro, Cotabato. According to the natives the word “_____” means “to sow seeds”. The dancers go around the cloth small, heavy steps but with graceful hand and arm movements

Mag-asik

This 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

Dugso

This is a comic dance from Ilocos Sur. It depicts the movement of a person bitten by ants

Kinoton

This is a comic dance which originated in Sta. Maria, Bulacan. A solo performer imitates the movements characteristic of a monkey, its gestures and grimaces

Makonggo

This is a bicolano dance which is a combination of a simple folk and social st eps. It means coconut.

Lubi-lubi

This is a wedding ceremony, a festivity opens with the Pahanda or presentation of dowry

Pagkawin

This is a dance from Jolo, Suli. Literally it means “small orange plant”

Sua-sua

This 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

Pandanggo sa Ilaw or “Fandango”

A philippine war dance performed by both the Maguindanao and Marano 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

Sagayan

This is a way to tell stories, to remember our past and to celebrate life

Dance

Through this, we can bridge the gap between generations and cultures, and create a shared experience of joy and understasnding

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