Folk Dance with Asian Influence Folk Dance ts a form of dance developed by a group of people that reflects the traditional life of a certain country or region. Usually associated with social activities Are usually danced at social gatherings (which can be formed spontaneously or during yearly celebrations) that can but are not required to have a particular dancing stage and are almost always so simple to dance, that new dancers and amateurs are encouraged to start dancing with everyone else. It is a true reflection of daily life in past centuries while enchanting modern audiences at the same time. The oldest form of dance and the earliest form of communication. Classification of Philippine Folk Dances 1. Occupational Dances • Are performed to depict the work or the day-to-day activities of a community. Some dances may include moves imitating the pulling of rice stalks or catching fish Example: A. Gaway-Gaway - Is a dance depicting the harvesting of crops. B. Bendian This circle dance of the Cordilleran's particularly Benguet, Mountain Province, Kalinga, and Apayao is restaged, keeping true to the dance's context and meaning. It is performed for many reasons. Some of which are to heat a prolonged illness, relieve natural calamities such as famine and drought, and celebrate a bountiful harvest. However, the biggest Bendian is to celebrate a victory in war and a successful headhunt. 2. Courtship or Wedding dances Are usually performed by singles or newlyweds together with the relatives of the bride or groom. Some of the movements may involve flirting or depictions of love. Example: Carinosa 3. Festival dances Are performed during fiestas as a thanksgiving ritual for a bountiful harvest or good fortune. Mostly colorful costumes are used. Example: A. Ati-atihan A dance by the Ati people of Kalibo Aklan is a festive thanksgiving for the lowland people's generosity in helping them from famine. B. Bangus Festival or Gilon-Gilon The festival is held in the beautiful city of Dagupan in the province of Pangasinan. The festival is held in celebration of the city's thriving aquaculture, specializing in bangus or milkfish. 4. Animal or Imitative Dances Dances used for entertainment. The dance movements imitate a specific animal. Example: A. Tinkling bird-tikling It is a famous folk dance for its bird-like movements.

It is the National dance of the Philippines

5. Religious or Ceremonial Dances Dances performed during rituals.

Example:

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Is a religious folk dance originating among the Tagalog ethno-linguistic group in the Philippines.

is an example of a Christian devotional dance honoring the holy cross.

6. War Dance

Are simulations of combat moves or duels

Example:

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It is also called MAGBABAO, where "bao' means a coconut shell used as a props, and embodies the element of a battle.

The indigenous Maglalatik dance of the Philippines mimics the battle between the Christian and the Muslim Moro tribesmen.

Fundamental Position of Arms and Feet

Regional and National Folk Dances with Asian Influence

1. Sua-Ku-Sua

Is a courtship dance, which means "a small pomelo fruit

The Tausugs rely heavily on their income from the POMELO tree, which prompted them to make a dance in honor of the tree.

They began to romanticize their relationship with the tree by comparing it to the features of a fine lady.

The Tausugs of Jolo, Sulu are not only known as fearsome warriors; they are also considered great farmers.

Dance Researcher:

Meaning:

Ramon A. Obusan

My Pomelo Tree

Dance Culture: Lowland Muslim (coastal)

Place of origin:

Jolo, Sulu

Country of influence: Indonesia

China, Malaysia and

Classification:

Courtship dance

2. Recovery

Dance Researcher: Francisca Reyes -Aquino

Meaning: Fingernail

Dance Culture: Lowland Muslim (Coastal)

Country of influence: Thailand, Malaysia, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Indonesia.

Ethnolinguistic Group: Tausug

Classification: Social Dance

Background/Context

Pangalay

- (also known as Daling Daling or Mengalal in Sabah).

Is the traditional "fingernail" dance of the Tausug people of Sulu Archipelago and Sabah.

-It is the most distinctively Asian of all southern Philippine dances because dancers must have dexterity and flexibility of the shoulders, elbows and wrist.is usually performed mainly during weddings or ather festive events.

Two Kinds of Panglay

1. pangasik

The male version of the name. It features more martial arts moves.

2. pangiluk

-Features both male and female dancers.

Costume: Dancer wears a typical Joloana costume.

Suggested Footwear: Dancers are barefooted

Music: Played as many times as necessary. Count one, two, or one, and two and to a measure.

3. sakuting

Dance Researcher: Francisca Reyes -Aquino

Meaning: Refers to rhythmic sticks producing the accompaniment for the dance.

Place of origin: Abra and Ilocos Norte

Country of influence: Nepal

Classification: Recreational and Social Dance

sakuting

- is an ethnic term that refers to the rhythmic sticks producing the accompaniment of the dance.

-This is a dance of the ethnic people living on the western side of the Cordilleras way back before the

coming of the Americans in our country.

Costume:

Girls - wear native llocano Kimono style with sleeves of elbow length; a skirt of bright colored plaids shirred at the waist of ankle length.

Boys-wear a camisa de chino, red trousers and a native hat.

4. Tiklos

Dance Researcher: Francisca Reyes-Aquino

Meaning: Refers to a group of peasants

Place of origin: Panay and Leyte

Country of influence: China, Myanmar and Cambodia

Classification: Recreational Dance

Tiklos has been a very important factor in the social life of the peasants of Leyte.

It refers to the group of peasants who agree to work for each other one day each week to clear the forest, prepare the soil for planting, or do any odd job on the farm.

-Tiklos music is played with a flute accompanied. by a guitar and the guimbal or the tambora (drum).

Costume: Dancers are dressed in working costumes

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