P.E-12 1st Quarterly Exam Reviewer: Philippine Folk Dance

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and definitions from the Philippine Folk Dance notes.

Philippine Folk Dance

The oldest form of dance and earliest form of communication; traditional dance of the Philippines that evolved naturally from everyday activities and is handed down through generations.

Folk Dance

The traditional dance of a country, evolving naturally with everyday activities; usually has a fixed movement pattern but may vary by region.

Cordillera Dances

A major classification from the Cordillera region; dances reflect rituals for harvest, health, peace, and war, performed by Igorot groups (e.g., Bontoc, Ifugao, Benguet, Apayo, Kalinga) using gongs.

Bontoc Pattong (Pattong War Dance)

A Mountain Igorot war dance from Luzon; part of headhunting and war ceremonies; conveys strength and courage as warriors prepare to stalk enemies.

Kalinga Banga Dance

Dance displaying Igorot women carrying heavy clay pots (banga) to fetch water; shows grace, balance, and strength.

Spanish Influenced Dances

Dances reflecting Christianity and European culture; Filipino aristocrats adapted European dances like jota, fandango, mazurka, and waltz, often danced to rondalla music.

Jota

A courtship dance from northern Spain; partners raise arms, click castanets, and perform lively steps to guitar music.

Fandango

A Spanish-influenced lively partner dance cited among examples of European dances in Filipino repertoire.

Mazurka

A Polish dance adopted into European-influenced Filipino dances; typically a graceful, rhythmical courtship dance.

Waltz

A ballroom dance in 3/4 time; included in the European-influenced dances performed in social settings.

Habanera

A Cuban-origin folk dance (danza habanera) in duple time; a social dance usually performed at weddings in ballroom settings.

Jota (Northern Spain)

Courtship dance from northern Spain accompanying song and guitar; arms raised, castanets clicked, lively steps.

Tausug Pangalay (Fingernail Dance)

Fingernail dance from the Tausug people of Sulu; origin tied to Celestial concepts and ornate hand/arm movements.

Pangalay

Southern Philippine dance (Fingernail Dance) known for elegant finger and hand movements, performed by Tausug and related groups.

Singkil

Maranao Mindanao dance considered a royal dance; dancers weave through crisscrossed bamboo poles to a synchronized rhythm.

Muslim Dances

Dances influenced by Malay, Javanese and Middle Eastern traders; emphasize mysticism, royalty, beauty; feature intricate hand/arm movements and shimmering costumes.

Tausug Pangalay (reiteration)

(See Pangalay above) Fingernail dance of the Tausug from Sulu with elaborate hand and finger movement.

Tribal Dances

Ethnic dances of indigenous groups (e.g., T'boli, Bilaan, Manobo, Bagobo); reflect rituals, animal sounds, spirits (anito), and traditional crafts.

Manobo Bangkakaw

The Manobo log dance; dancers beat a long log (bangkakaw) with pestle-like beaters during merrymaking in Bukidnon.

T'boli – Madal Tahaw

Tribal dance of the Tiboli (T'boli) in South Cotabato; mimics the Tahaw bird and celebrates good harvest.

Rural Dances

Dances reflecting simple barrio life; depict work and daily activities; performed in fiestas to honor patron saints with indigenous materials, clapping, rondalla, and percussion.

Pandango Oasiwas

Spanish Fandango from Lingayen, Pangasinan; fishermen celebrate a good catch with wine and dance.

Maglalatik

Also called Manlalatik or Magbabao; Southeast Asian dance from the Philippines performed mainly by men; means latik maker, a coconut-based product.

Ethnological Dance

Dance indigenous to a particular race or country.

Social Dance

Popular dancing for pleasure, usually performed by pairs or groups following definite steps or patterns.

Ballroom Dance

Dance that originated from square dance and expanded to include waltz, tango, foxtrot, and swing.

Speed

Dance element representing slow, medium, fast, freeze, and suspend.

Rhythm

Dance element representing pulse, beat, pattern, and syncopation.

Space

Dance element representing place, size, level, direction, and pathway.

Energy

Dance element representing light, strong, weak, sharp, and smooth.

Body

Dance element representing shapes and parts of the body.

Movement Concepts

Dance element covering locomotor and non-locomotor movements.

Locomotor Movement

Movement that moves from one place to another.

Non-Locomotor Movement

Movement that stays in one place.

5 Major Classifications of Philippine Folk Dances

Cordillera Dances; Spanish Influenced Dances; Muslim Dances; Tribal Dances; Rural Dances.