Instructions: Answer The Following Essay Questions in Three To Five Sentences. (5

Instructions : Answer the following essay questions in three to five sentences.
(5
points each)
1. What is the nature of ethnic dance?
2. What is the nature of dance?
3. What are the differences between folk national and ethnic dance?
4. What is the importance of ethnic dance?
5. What are the three types of ethnic dance?

● Binanog
A typical Dance of the Talaandig tribe mimicking the movement of the bird up in
the air called “bano”.
● Inagong
A dance for entertainment performed during festivals and gatherings.
● Saut
A dance of male Talaanding tribe presenting their expertise in style and arts in
fighting their opponents or enemies with their ritual dances for offering to their
magbabaya (GOD).
6. What are the examples of ethnic dance?
Ritual dance- which connect the material world to the spiritual.
Life-cycle dance- which celebrate an individual’s birth, baptism,
courtship,wedding and demise.
Occupational dance- which transform defense and livelihood activities to
celebratory performances .
7. What is the importance of dance in society?
Dance is a health-promoting physical activity which many people worldwide
incorporate into their lifestyles today. This physical activity appeals to some who
may not typically be active and therefore may be another alternative of exercise.
Dance for health has become an important factor in the prevention, treatment
and management in several health circumstances. It can benefit both physical
and mental health and subsidizes social communication Dance is an art which is
learned in and shared between many cultures. Types of dance can entail body
movements, expression and collaboration. The correlation between dance and
health has been subject of a number of research studies that show dance to be a
largely healthy exercise. However, there are a number of health risks that require
attention.
8. What are the two major categories of ethnic dance?

The ethnic dances of the Philippines are classified into two major categories:
The dances of the Non-Christian Filipinos. Ethnological dances have developed
a distinct traditional style, a technical terminology, and a clearly defined school of
instruction.
9. Is Tinikling an ethnic dance?

Tinikling is a traditional Philippine folk dance which originated during the
Spanish colonial era.[1] The dance involves two people beating, tapping, and
sliding bamboo poles on the ground and against each other in coordination with
one or more dancers who step over and in between the poles in a dance. It is
traditionally danced to rondalla music, a sort of serenade played by an ensemble
of stringed instruments which originated in Spain during the Middle Ages.
10. What are the 3 purposes of dance?

The purposes of dance
Recreational
Ceremonial - dances created or performed for rituals or celebrations
(e.g., dances of Native Americans and West Africans to celebrate life events
such as harvest, ritual dances associated with worship)
Recreational - dancing for entertainment, to support recreational activities, (e.g.,

ballroom, line dancing,
aerobic dance, dance as a hobby, in a studio)
Artistic Expression – dance created with the intent to express or communicate

emotion, feelings, ideas,
(e.g., ballet, tap dance, modern dance, dance created and performed in a concert
and/or theatrical setting for an audience, competitive
11. What is Karatong dance?

Filipino traditional dance - Karatong is a filipino traditional dance using
bamboo tubes. It is an annual dance parade in honor of Saint Augustine. It's a
celebration of the blossoming of mango trees that grow abundantly on the Island
of Cuyo, the former capital of Palawan.
12. What is the purpose of the Tinikling dance?

The Tinikling is the national dance of the Philippines, and is a traditional folk
dance which originates from the Spanish colonial era. The dance imitates the
movement of the tikling birds as they dodge bamboo traps set by rice farmers.
Dancers mimic the tikling bird’s grace and agility by dancing between large
bamboo poles.
The Tinikling is one of the oldest dances from the Philippines, and originated in
the islands of Leyte in the Visayas. According to legend, the Tinikling was started
by people who worked in the paddies and farms of the Philippines.
13. What is the meaning of traditional dance?

Traditional dancing can be another term for folk dance, or sometimes even
for ceremonial dance. The term ‘Traditional’ is more frequently used when the
emphasis is on the cultural roots of the dance. A Traditional dance will therefore
have arisen from a people’s cultural traditions, for example, the folk dances of
indigenous populations of Europe. However, dances that have a ritual origin or
purpose are not usually considered to be Traditional dances. These are known
as ‘Religious dances’ instead.
Traditional dancing is generally more of a social activity rather than competitive,

but it is normally choreographed. Depending on the dance type itself, Traditional
dancing can be either partnered or solo, and are mainly danced in formation.
14. What are the advantages of dance?

*Improved condition of your heart and lungs.
*increased muscular strength, endurance and motor fitness.
*increased aerobic fitness.
*improved muscle tone and strength.
weight management.
*stronger bones and reduced risk of osteoporosis.
*better coordination, agility and flexibility.

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Instructions : Answer the following essay questions in three to five sentences.

1. What is the nature of ethnic dance?

2. What is the nature of dance?

4. What is the importance of ethnic dance?

5. What are the three types of ethnic dance?

8. What are the two major categories of ethnic dance?

9. Is Tinikling an ethnic dance?

10. What are the 3 purposes of dance?

Recreational - dancing for entertainment, to support recreational activities, (e.g.,

aerobic dance, dance as a hobby, in a studio)

Artistic Expression – dance created with the intent to express or communicate

11. What is Karatong dance?

12. What is the purpose of the Tinikling dance?

13. What is the meaning of traditional dance?

Traditional dancing is generally more of a social activity rather than competitive,

14. What are the advantages of dance?

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