Submitted by: LYNDONN STEPHEN D.

SANTOS
Submitted to: Mr. HERMAN PINEDA

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 DANCE
Dance is masterful movement in a rhythmically coordinated and expressive way.

A. Definition of Philippine Folk Dance

Folkloric dance is the history of the people in movement. In some cultures, pale
fragments of it survive centuries of invasions and diasporas. In the Philippines, folk
dance is a strong and enduring indigenous expression. Filipino has boundless
passion for dance. Traditional dances show influences of the Malay, Spanish, and
Muslim. Native dances depict different moods of the culture and beliefs, tribal rites or
sacrifice, native feast and festivals, seek deliverance from pestilence, flirtation and
courtship, planting and harvesting.

B. Phases of Dances

1. Creative Rhythms

Are sometimes called fundamental rhythms or natural dances. A creative rhythm is

an end product of exploration and improvisation of movements as children learn to
move the parts of their body and to use them as instruments of expression.

2. Folk/ Ethnic dance

Is a cultural art form handed down from generation to generations. It communicates

the customs, beliefs, rituals, and occupations of the people of a region or country.
Folk dancing belongs to the people. It emanates from them. Ethnic tribes have their
specific tribal art forms originated and danced by the people of the tribe.

Examples of folk dances: rural and country dances, jotas, mazurkas, pandanggos,
among others with foreign influence.

Examples of ethnic dances: dances of the mountain peoples of the Cordilleras,

dances of the ethnic groups in the Cagayan Valley Region and the ethnic dances in
the Mindanao Regions.

3. Social and Ballroom Dance

The setting of the social and ballroom dance is a social gathering with the more
formal atmosphere than the simple and informal parties in which the recreational
dances are the usual forms. Social and ballroom dancing are generally held in the
evenings. The participants are usually in formal attire.

4. Recreational Dance

Includes dance mixers, square dance round and couple dances. Many of these
dances have simple patterns and combinations of walking steps, polka step and the
waltz step. The setting is usually informal gatherings and parties, reunions etc.

5. Creative Dance

Is the highest form of dance. It is the end-product of exploration and improvisation of

movements as the dancer or the choreographer expresses his feelings or emotions,
ideas, and interpretations. This is a dance with a definite form, a beginning and an
ending. The principles of art form are all observed in the composition of the dance.

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C. Philippine Folk Dances

Philippine folk dances are a celebration of daily life, health, peace, war, harvest
times and other aspects of life. According to the National Commission for Culture
and the Arts, Philippine folk dances imitate nature and life because they are rituals
for social and spiritual expression.

Objectives of Philippine Folk Dances

1. To commit to the ideals of cultural development as a vital factor in nation-building.

2. To enhance the cultural values demonstrated in various folk dances aesthetically,

morally, and physically.

3. To actively participate in folk dancing for its intellectual, moral, and aesthetic
values.

4. To disseminate Philippine traditional dances in its pure and authentic form.

5. To instill the love for performing the folk dances as a cultural legacy and to show
to other nations the identity of the Filipinos as a people.

Values of Folk Dancing

Folk dancing represents our history, a physical map to the etiquette, taboos, and
interactions felt by our ancestors. A people with no history have no future. Philippine
folk dance helps keep the people connected to their ancestry and their traditions.
Folk dance helps to preserve the cultural unity of the people.

Factors Affecting Folk Dances

1. Geographical location

2. Economic conditions

3. Climatic conditions

4. Customs and traditions

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 Classifications of Philippine Folk Dances

GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN

1. NATIONAL DANCES - found throughout the islands. (e.g. Rigodon, Carinosa, Jota)

Rigodon

- Originated from Spain, this dance is commonly performed at formal affairs like
inaugural balls where prominent members of the government participate and enjoy.

Cariñosa

- Cariñosa is a word that describes an affectionate, friendly and lovable woman. This
dance is performed in flirtatious manner with fans and handkerchiefs to assist the
dancers hide-and-seek movements.

La Jota Manileña

- It is a dance named after the capital city of the Philippines, Manila, where an
adaptation of Castilian Jota afloatswith the clacking of bamboo castanets played
by the dancers themselves. The costume and the graceful movements of the
performers noticeably inspired by Spanish Culture.

2. LOCAL DANCES - found in specific locality. (e.g. Tinikling-Leyte; Subli-Batangas)

Tinikling

- Tinikling is considered the national folkdance with a pair of dancers hopping

between two bamboo poles held just above the ground and struck together in time to
music. Originated from Leyte Province, this dance is in fact a mimic movement of
tikling birds hopping over trees, grass stems or over bamboo traps set by farmers.
Dancers perform this dance with remarkable grace and speed jumping between
bamboo poles.

Subli-Batangas

- This dance is one of the most popular dance in the Philippines and the favorite in
Batangas. This dance is simply ceremonial in nature and this is performed as
homage to the Holy Cross. The Holy Cross is known by the locals as the 'Mahal na
Poong Santa Krus', and the Holy Cross plays an important role in the development
of the dance. In fact, the Holy Cross is considered at the center of the dance and
without the Holy Cross the dance will not materialize.

NATURE

1. Occupational - depicting action of certain occupation, industry, or human labor.

Examples: Planting, Harvesting, Pounding, Winnowing, Pabirik, Mananguete,

etc.

2. Religious or Ceremonial – performed in connection with religious vows and

ceremonies.

Examples: Dugsu, Sua – sua, Putong, Sta. Clarang Pinong-pino, etc.

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 3. Comic dances – depicting funny movements for entertainment.

Examples: Kimbo – kimbo Makonggo, Kinoton

4. Game dances – with play elements (dance mixers)

Examples: Lubi – lubi, Pavo

5. Wedding dances – performed during wedding feast.

Examples: Panasahan, etc.

6. Courtship dances – depicting love making.

Examples: Hele – hele, Bago Quiere, Maramion, Tadek, Daling – daling.

7. Festival dances – suitable for special occasion or any social gathering.

Examples: Pandanggo, Habanera, Jota, Surtido.

8. War dances: showing imaginary combat or duel.

Examples: Sagayan, Palu-palo, etc.

MOVEMENTS

1. Active – with fast energetic movements.

Examples: Tinikling, Maglalatik, Sakuting, Polkabal, etc.

2. Moderate

Examples: Cariñosa, Tagala,Habanera, Purpuri, etc.

3. Slow

Examples: Pasakat, Amorosa,Tiliday, Kundiman, etc.

4. Slow and Fast

Examples: Putritos, Ba-Ingles ,Habanera Botoleña ,Alcamfor, etc.

FORMATION

1. Square or Quadrille

Examples: Rigodon, Los Bailes de Ayer, etc.

2. Long formation (two or more parallel lines)

Examples: Lulay, Sakuting

3. Set – consisting of two or more pairs as a unit, partners facing each other or standing
side by side.

Examples: Binadyong, Haplik, Kakawati, etc.

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 Characteristics of Philippine Folk Dances

1. In general, dancers stand apart.

2. There is little, if any, bodily contact.

3. Most of the dances are done by pairs or couples.

4. Hand movements play an important part.

BALLROOM DANCE
The term 'ballroom dancing' is derived from the
word ball, which in turn originates from the
Latin word ballare which means 'to dance' (a
ballroom being a large room specially designed
for such dances). In times past, ballroom
dancing was social dancing for the privileged,
leaving folk dancing for the lower classes.
These boundaries have since become blurred,
and it should be noted even in times long gone,
many ballroom dances were really elevated folk
dances. The definition of ballroom dance also
depends on the era: balls have featured
popular dances of the day such as the Minuet,
Quadrille, Polonaise, Polka, Mazurka, and
others, which are now considered to be
historical dances.

Ballroom dance refers to a set of partner

dances, which are enjoyed both socially and competitively around the world. Because of its
performance and entertainment aspects, ballroom dance is also widely enjoyed on stage,
film, and television.

Ballroom dance may refer, at its widest, to almost any type of social dancing as recreation.
However, with the emergence of dance sport in modern times, the term has become
narrower in scope. It usually refers to the International Standard and International Latin
style dances (see dance categories below). These styles were developed in England,[1]
and are now regulated by the World Dance Council (WDC). In the United States, two
additional variations are popular: American Smooth and American Rhythm.

There are also a number of historical dances, and local or national dances, which may be
danced in ballrooms or salons. Sequence dancing, in pairs or other formations, is still a
popular style of ballroom dance.