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Philippine Folk Dance

Luzon Folk Dances

Cariñosa: A flirtatious dance from the Maria Clara suite. The fan or handkerchief is key to a "hard-to-get romance" scenario.

Abaruray: A social dance where a young lady offers wine to a guest, signaling her desire to dance with him. Also known as "Hapayan", "Tagayan", or "Pandango sa Baso".

Binasuan: A "glass dance" where dancers balance glasses of rice wine while performing intricate footwork.

La Jota Manileña: An adaptation of the Castilian Jota named after Manila. Dancers use bamboo castanets. Costumes are inspired by Spanish culture.

Salip: A Kalinga wedding dance. The groom offers the bride a blanket, simulating rooster mating behavior.

Maglalatik: A mock war dance from Binan, Laguna, between Muslims and Christians over coconut meat (latik). Dancers are male and wear coconut shells.

Visayan Folk Dances

Mananagat: A mimetic dance depicting fishermen at sea.

Mananguete: Reenacts the stages of making tuba (coconut wine).

Itik-Itik: A mimetic dance imitating the movements of ducks. Originated from a dance called Sibay, which was performed to the tune of Dejado.

Curacha: A lively wedding dance popular in Bohol, accompanied by rondalla music.

A courtship dance often performed at weddings.

Mindanao Folk Dances

Singkil: Also known as the Princess Dance or Royal Maranao Fan Dance. Based on the Maranao interpretation of the Ramayana epic (Darangen). Kasingkil refers to the art of moving one's feet in and out of two clicking bamboo poles.

Karasaguyon: A Tribal dance from Lake Sebu, South Cotabato. Portrays a polygamous male choosing his next wife.

Pangalay: A Muslim/Moro dance popular in Sulu during wedding celebrations. Danced to the music of kulintangan, gabbang, and agongs.

Folk Dance According to Purpose

Occupational Dances: Depict actions, characteristics, occupations, industries, and phases of human labor.

Religious or Ceremonial Dances: Performed in connection with religious vows, practices, and ceremonies. Examples include dances to drive away evil spirits or give thanks.

Courtship Dances: Depict love-making or the love theme.

Wedding Dances: Performed by newlyweds or relatives of the bride and groom.

Festival Dances: Performed during celebrations, feasts, barrio fiestas, good harvests, and good fortune.

War Dances: Show imaginary combat or duels with fighting implements.

Comic Dances: Have funny and humorous movements for entertainment.

Game Dances: Have play elements for recreational purposes.

Social Dances: Performed during social gatherings.

Tinikling

A favorite dance in the Visayan Islands, especially Leyte.

Imitates the movements of the "Tikling" bird.

Dancers step between bamboo poles struck together.

Costume: Girls wear "balintawak" or "patadiong." Boys wear "barong tagalog" and long red trousers. Dancers are barefoot.

Music: Divided into two parts (A and B).

Count: One, two, three to a measure.

Formation: Dancers stand at the left side of the bamboo poles.

Bamboo Rhythms:

B.R.I: Strike bamboo poles together once, then strike them twice against the boards (open a foot apart).

B.R.II: Strike bamboos once, then strike them three times against the boards with alternating hands.

Tinikling Step (Right): Hop on L foot outside the bamboos (ct. 1), hop on R between the poles (ct. 2), then hop on L foot on the same spot (ct. 3).

Tinikling Step (Left): Hop on R foot outside the bamboos (ct. 1), hop on L between the poles (ct. 2), then hop on R foot on the same spot (ct. 3).

Itik-Itik Steps

Step, Ball-Close, Ball-Close: Step L(R) forward (ct. 1), raise heel of L(R) foot and slide R(L) close to L(R) in fifth or third position in rear (ct. 2), small step forward on ball of L(R) foot (ct. and) and slide R(L) close to L(R) in third position in rear (ct. 3).

Heel, Close-Ball, Close: Step L(R) heel forward (ct. 1), slide R(L) close L(R) in fifth or third position in rear (ct. 2), small step forward with ball of L(R) foot (ct. and), slide R(L) close to L(R) in fifth or third position inrear (ct. 3).

Step, Slide-Close, Slide-Close: Small step R(L) forward (ct. 1), twist trunk slightly to right (left) side, bring L(R) foot in fourth in front and slide backward with ball of same foot and simultaneously with a spring slide R(L) forward to close with L(R) in first position (ct. 2), repeat ct. 2 (ct. 3).

Cross-Step, Slide-Close, Slide-Close: Same as "Step, Slide-Close, Slide-Close" except that the step on ct. 1 is done across the other foot in front.

Cross-Step, Slide-Close, Cross-Step,Slide-Close, Cross-Step: Step R (L) across L (R) in front (ct. 1), slide with ball of L (R) foot close to heel of R (L) foot (ct. and), short slide or small step with R (L) foot sideward left (right) across L (R) in front (ct. 2), repeat ct. and, (et. and), short slide or small step with R (L)foot sideward left (right) across L (R) in front (ct. 3).