)EFINITIONS OF FOLK DANCE > Folk dances are traditional dances of our country, which were evolving naturally and spontaneously, in connection with everyday life > Folk dancing is the heartbeat of the people > Folk dances are traditional social expression of ideas, mores, feelings, and thoughts of people of group of people through body movement > A folk dance is the outburst of people’s feeling, /ALUES OF FOLK DANCING. 1, Physiological and neuro-muscular development of the organic system of the body 2. Cultural depict: the culture of the people. 3. Social and recreational ACTORS AFFECTING FOLK DANCES 1. Geographical Location 2. Economic Condition 3. Climatic condition 4. Costume and Tradition CLASSIFICATIONS OF PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCE 1. General Classification A. Geographical extent of origin 1, National Dance — found throughout the islands with little or no modification, Examples igodon de Honor Jota Carifiosa Balitaw 2. Local Dance ~ found in certain locality Examples: Tinikling - Leyte Maglalatik = —-Binan Esperanza - —-Nabua Subli - Batangas Biniganbigat - Abra B. Nature of Dance 1. Occupational Dances ~ are dances that depict actions, characteristics, occupations, industries, and phases of human labor. Examples: Rice Festival ~ has the largest number of dances Pagtatanim Paggapas Paggiik Pabirik ~ depicts the different stages of gold panning Managuete ~ tuba gathererReligious or Ceremonial Dances - are performed in connection with religious vows, practices, and ceremonies, A religious dance may be performed to drive away devil spirits, ask for a favor to have a child, give thanks for having recovered from sickness favors granted and vows fulfilled. Examples: Obando Dugso Sinurog Courtship dances ~ are dances that depict love-making or with a love theme. Examples Rogelia Lulay Hele hele Bago Quiere Wedding dances ~ are performed by newlyweds, by friends and relatives of the bride and groom or by the father and the bride and the mother of the groom Examples. Pantomina (bride and groom) Pandang-Pandang (bride and groom friends or relatives of each other) Festival Dances ~ are performed in connection with celebration, a feast, a barrio fiesta, good harvest and geod fortune. Examples: Kuratsa La Jota Putong, War Dance ~ are intended to show imaginary combat or duel with the use of fighting implement like bolo, kris, or spear Examples: Inabaknon Sagayan Palo — palo Comic Dances- are dances with funny and humorous movements mainly intended for entertainment. Examples: Makonggo (movements of monkey) Kinoton (imitates movements of person bitten by ants) Game Dances — are dances that have some play elements and are for recreational purposes. Examples: Lubi-tubi Gayong-Gayong abo Social dances ~ are dances during social gatherings. Examples: Rigodon LancerosMovements: 1. Active - with fast energetic movement Examples: Tinikling Sakuting, Maglalatik Polkabal 2, Moderate Examples: Carinosa Habanera Tagala Pupuri 3. Slow Examples Pasakat Taliday Amorosa Kundiman 4. Slow and Fast Examples Putritos Habanera Ba — Ingles Alcamfor ‘oration: 1, Square or Quadrille Examples. Rigodon de honor Los Bailes de Ayer Long Formation 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 Kakawati Haplik 3. Special Classification ‘A. Dance with Song Examples: Abaruray Rogelia Manang Biday Lawiswis Kawayan B, Old Ballroom Dance Examples: Polka Chotis Mazurka Balse C. Dance with implements Examples Surtido Los bailes de Ayer Pantomina D. Dance with combined rhythm Examples Surtido Los bailes de Ayer {“haracteristics of Philippine Folk Dance 1 a 3, 4. 5, 6. 3 8 In general, dancers, stand apart There is a little if any, bodily contact. Most of the dancers are done in pairs or couples Hand movements play an important part. Most dances are in long formation. Most dances begin and end with “saludo”, Dances from the lowland have more foreign ele nents than those found in upland. War dances are found among non-Christians Tr bes.