RVA week 14 Dance

Dance

• is the art of expressing ideas,

  emotions and stories in a given space,

  through purposeful movement of the

  body, often in harmony with music, rhythm or silence.

Two definition of Dance

• as a powerful impulse

• as a skillful choreographed art

Aristotle’s Poetics with regards to dance

• to represent men’s characters as well as what they do and suffer

Reasons in performing dance

• Courtship

• Worship/Ritual

• Establish acquitance or contact

• emotional expression

• alternative story telling

• restoration of health

• form of beauty

• communication tool

Components of Dance

• Body

• Action

• Space

• Time

• Energy

Body

• this is the physical instrument used to create movements

• Includes posture, alignment, flexibility, strength, and coordination

Action

• The movements being performed, which can range from simple gesture to complex choreography

Space

• The area where the dance occurs

Time

• refers to rythm, tempo, duration, syncopation, sequencing, and even breathing and rest within the dance

Energy

• The equality of movement and action incluiding force, flow, dynamics, intensity, emotional state, and presence

Expression and Communication

• dance is a medium to convey emotions, stories, or abstract ideas

Rhythm and Musicality

• Understanding and interpreting rythm in relation to music

Balance and Control

• A strong awareness of the body’s movement in space, ensuring stability

Unity and Variety

• Choreography should balance repetition and variation

Improvisation and creativity

• encouriging freedom and personal expression while moving

Ethnological Dance

• indigenous to a certain race or country

• Includes ethnic and folk dance

Social Dance

• example is ballroom dance or club dance

Theatrical Dance

• Also called as Spectacular Dance

• example is ballet, jazz, samba, and belly dancing

Ethnic/Tribal Dances

• dances that originated from indigenous communities

• often reflect rituals, daily activities, or nature
  
  

• Characteristics : Rooted in animism, performed during religious or social rituals, and accompanied by traditional instruments.

• Examples are Tinikling, Sinkil, Kadal-Blelah

Tinikling

• mimics the tikling bird as it dodges bamboo traps

Singkil

• a maranao dance depicting princess avoiding falling trees

Kadal-Blelah

• A T’boli dance imatating birds

Rural/Barrio Dances

• represents lifestyle, work and festivities of rural communities

• often celebrates nature and the harves
  
  
  

• Characteristics: Simple, lively movements reflecting daily activities.

• Examples are Maglalatik, Pandanggo sa ilaw, Subil

Maglalatik

• also known as manlalatik or magbabao

• performed by male dancers with coconut shell halves secured onto the dancers hands and on vests

• dancers are often shirtless and wear red pants

Pandanggo sa ilaw

• one of the most popular and graceful folk dance in Philippines

• showcases balance, grace and poise

• derived from spanish word “fandango”

• A graceful dance balancing oil lamps

Subli

• A religious folk dance performed in Batangas.

• Centers around the holy cross of Alitagtag

Spanish-Influenced Dances

• Also known as “Maria Clara Suite”

• These dances are introduced during spansih colonial period, blending European with Filipino tradition
  
  
  

• Characteristics: Courtly, romantic and formal, often performed with fans, castanets or handkerchiefs.

• Exampes are Cariñosa, Habanera de Jovencita, La Jota Moncadeña

Cariñosa

• A courtship dance symbolizing flirtation

• Resembles hide-and-seek movements

Habanera de Jovencita

• A wedding dance

• Influenced by Habanera

Habanera

• A dance and music style originating in Cuba during the Spanish Colonial Era

La Jota Moncadeña

• Originated from Moncada Tarlac

• Traditional filipino folk dance that showcases the influence of Spain in the Philippines

Muslim Dances

• Dances from muslim communities in Mindanao
  
  
  

• Characteristics: Intricate hand movements, regal postures and elaborate costumes.

• Examples are Pangalay, Kappa Malong-Malong, Asik

Pangalay

• traditional Finger nail dance

• originated from tausug people of sulu

• Known for elegance and Fluidity

• most prominent pre-islamic dances in the Philippines

Kappa Malong-Malong

• originated from People of Maranao in Mindanao

• Showcasess malong

Malong

• A tubular garment commonly used in the Southern Philippines

• Can be worn and utilized in daily life, ceremonial occasions, and as an expression of artistry

Asik

• performed by Maguindanaoans of Mindanao

• Solo dance that is typically performed by a woman

• often part of courtship or ceremonial occasion

• Intricate, fluid hand movements

Festival Dances

• are performed during religous or cultural festivals
  
  
  

• Characteristics: Vibrant, energetic, and performed with elaborate costumes.

• Examples are ati-atihan dance Dinagyang dance, obando fertility dance

Ati-Atihan

• Celebrated in Kalibo, Aklan

• “to be like the Aetas” or “to imitate the Ati”

Dinagyang

• held in Iloilo City

• Honors Santo Niño

Obando Festival

• held in Obando, Bulacan

• Type of festical that seeks blessings, especially for fertility, marriage, and good fortune