pe - folk dance

Dance

is a form of expression of oneself through rhythmic movement

Francisca Reyes-Aquino

Called the “Mother of Philippine Dancing”. She lived a life dedicated to preserving Filipino heritage through studying and teaching folk dances. She’s also the first National Artist for Dance.

Cordillera Dances, Spanish Influenced Dance, Muslim Dance, Tribal Dance, Rural Dance

5 MAJOR CLASSIFICATION OF PHILIPPINE FOLKDANCE

Cordillera Dances

dances reflect rituals which celebrate their daily lives, a good harvest, health, peace. War and other symbols of living people whose way of life existed long before and Spaniard or other foreigners stepped foot on the Philippines.

BIBAKIIG

Cordillera Dances

___________ - acronym for Bontocs, Ifugaos, Benguets, Apayao, Kalinga, Itneg, ilonggot, and Gaddang.

Spanish Influenced Dances

dance reflect Christianity, and European al and culture. Philippine aristocrats created Filipino adaptations of European dances. Danced by young socialites to the stringed music of the rondalla.

habanera botolena
pandango rinconada

examples of Spanish Influenced Dances

Habanera Botolena

is a dance of married couples in Botolan, Zambales

Pandango Rinconada

is a festival dance from the province of Bicol depicting the happy and contented life of the people.

rondalla

Spanish Influenced Dances danced by young socialites to the stringed music of the __________.

Muslim Dance

influenced by Malay, Javanese & Middle Eastern (Islam), Uses intricate hand and arm movement the fingers express feelings and emotions. Uses shimmering costumes.

kinakulangan
sagayan

asik

pang-alay

some of the muslim Dances

Kinakulangan

among Maranao, is danced with the use of beautifully decorated umbrella.

Sagayan

is a war dance which dramatizes the hero-warrior prince.

Asik

is a doll dance for girls

Pang-alay

from Jola Sulu, portrays the vaned life activities of the people

Tribal Dance

reflects rituals & animals, belief in "spirits" & shamans' nature - "anito". Animal sounds, human singing, indigenous materials. Also known as Ethnic dances: Ethnic minorities found in different parts of Philippines (T'boli, Bilaan, manobo, Bagobo, etc.). Intricates craftmanship in metal, clothing, and jewelry

Rural Dance

reflects the simple life of the people in the barrio, depicts common work and daily activities of the peasants. Performed in fiestas to honor patron saints, give tribute to t he barrio's namesake for a good harvest, health, & perseverance.

Tinikling

is a famous Filipino folk dance that imitates the movements of the tikling bird. Dancers step in and out of two bamboo that are clapped together in rhythm.

Banga Dance

is performed by Kalinga women who balance clay on their heads while dancing. It shows their strength and grace as they
fetch water from mountain springs

Pangalay

is a traditional dance known for its smooth and detailed hand and arm movements. Dancers wear long metal fingernail extensions called janggay, giving it the nickname "fingernail dance."

janggay

is a traditional dance known for its smooth and detailed hand and arm movements. Dancers wear long metal fingernail extensions called _________, giving it the nickname "fingernail dance."

fingernail dance

is a traditional dance known for its smooth and detailed hand and arm movements. Dancers wear long metal fingernail extensions called janggay, giving it the nickname ___________

Asik

is a solo dance by a female performer who acts as a sad or thoughtful or princess. She uses a scarf or fan and shows emotions through graceful hand and facial expressions

tikling bird

Tinikling imitates the movements of the

Singkil

is a royal Maranao dance that tells the story of a princess moving gracefully through criss-crossed bamboo. A prince
rescues her as part of the story. The dance features colorful costumes, fans, and umbrellas.

Sayaw sa Bangko

is a Filipino folk dance performed on a narrow bench. Dancers
show balance, skill, and coordination as they do steps and tricky moves. It is fun but also challenging.

Pandanggo sa Ilaw

is a lively folk dance from Lubang Island, Mindoro. Dancers
balance three oil lamps with candles—one on the head and one in each hand. Like Binasuan, it requires skill and balance. The dance is performed to 3 time music.

Binasuan

is a folk dance from Bayambang, Pangasinan, where dancers balance glasses on their heads and hands. The word "___________" means "using drinking glasses," and the dance is known for being very challenging.

Kappa Malong-Malong

is a traditional Filipino dance that shows the different ways of
wearing a malong, a tube-like cloth. Influenced by Muslim culture, both men and women perform the dance, each styling the malong differently

Typical Spanish Elite

female: maria clara

male: barong tagalog & black pants

rural (tagalog)

female: balintawak w/ soft panuelo & tapis

male: camisa de chino & trousers of different colors

rural (visayan)

female: kimona & patadyong w/ soft kerchief

male: barong or camisa de chino & trouser of ny color

cordillera/tribal

female: hinabi na tela (hablon), accessories (beads)

male: g-strings, short jacket & shoulder band, feather head dresses, bahag

muslim

sigpit or sablay, patadyong, malong, pants

arms in lateral position

arms extended to the side at shoulder chest or waist level

kumintang

circular hand movement from the wrist either clockwise or counterclockwise, ilocano term

hayon-hayon

one arm in front waist, the other behind, visayan term

salok

swinging the arm downward and upward in front of the body

masiwak

rotating the wrist halfway and moving up & down, ibanag term

brush

striking the floor w/ the foot and lifting it

hop

springing from one foot and landing on the same foot

jump

springing on one or both feet and landing on both

leap

springing from one foot and landing on the other

gliding the foot smoothly along the floor

slide

stamp

forcefully bringing the foot down to the floor

point

touching the floor lightly w/ the toes

abracete

girl places her left hand on her partner’s right arm, w/ the free hands hanging down at the sides, derived from spanish

do-si-do (dos-a-dos)

partner’s pass each other’s side & return back-to-back without, from french means back to back & anglicized to ____________

saludo

bowing to a partner or the audience

jaleo

partners turn around each other with elbows almost touching

set

group formation, often square or line

1st position

arm: raised arms to a circle in front of the chest

feet: bring heels close to touch, toes apart

2nd position

arm: open up arms sideward, raised below shoulder level with a graceful curve

feet: bring feet apart sideward

3rd position

arm: raised one arm overhead while other one remains sideward

feet: bring the heel of one foot to touch the instep of the other foot

4th position

arm: raised one arm in front of chest in half circle, while one arm remains over head

feet: bring one foot in front of the other foot to walk strike

5th position

arm: raise both arms overhead is graceful curve

feet: bring the heel of one foot to touch of the other