2-TRADIONAL-DANCES.pptm

Traditional Dances

• Traditional dances are cultural dances passed down through generations.

• Reflect the history, customs, beliefs, and storytelling of a community.

• Serve for religious expression, celebrations, and social interaction.

Types of Traditional Dances

Folk Dances

• Found in specific regions of countries.

National Dances

• Traditional dances popular across a nation with regional variations.

• Example: Philippine dances like CARINOSA, CURACHA, PANDANGO.

Variations of Pandango

• PANDANGO ILOCANO

• PANDANGO VISAYAN

• PANDANGO DUMAGUETENO

• PANDANGO IVATAN

• PANDANGO RINCONADA

• PANDANGO SA ILAW

Characteristics of Folk Dance

• Oldest form of dance and early communication.

• Naturally evolved from daily activities.

• Fixed movement patterns with local variations.

Classification of Philippine Folk Dances

Major Classifications

• Cordillera Dances

• Spanish Influences

• Muslim Dances

• Tribal Dances

• Rural Dances

Cordillera Dances

• Reflect rituals celebrating harvests and health.

Tagalog Folk Dances & Spanish Influence

• Filipino adaptations of European dances like Jotas, Fandangos, Mazurkas, Waltzes.

Muslim Dances

• Influenced by Malay, Javanese, and Middle Eastern traders.

• Emphasis on mysticism, royalty, and intricate movements.

• Use of shimmering costumes to express emotions.

Tribal Dances

• Showcase craftsmanship in clothing and jewelry.

• Reflect rituals tied to animal spirits and shamans.

• Incorporate graceful movements imitating nature.

• Sacred and secular traditional repertoire.

Rural Dances

• Celebrate community festivities and seasons.

• Often use indigenous materials to reflect local life.

• Performed during fiestas to honor patron saints and harvests.