Folk Dances Grade 12 PE

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10 Folk Dances
1. Maglalatik - The Maglalatik is a mock war dance that depicts a fight over
coconut meat, a highly-prized food. The dance is broken into four parts: two
devoted to the battle and two devoted to reconciling. The men of the dance
wear coconut shells as part of their costumes, and they slap them in rhythm
with the music. The Maglalatik is danced in the religious procession during
the fiesta of Biñan as an offering to San Isidro de Labrador, the patron saint
of farmers
2. Carinosa - The Cariñosa is a dance made for flirting! Dancers make a
number of flirtatious movements as they hide behind fans or handkerchiefs
and peek out at one another. The essence of the dance is the courtship
between two sweethearts.
3. Itik-Itik - The best description of the Itik-Itik is that the steps mimic the way
a duck walks, as well as the way it splashes water on its back to attract a
mate. According to popular tradition, the dance was created by a lady named
Kanang who choreographed the steps while dancing at a baptismal party.
The other guests copied her movements, and everyone liked the dance so
much that it has been passed along ever since.
4. Singkil - The Singkíl originated from the Maranao people who inhabit the
shores of Lake Lanao. It is derived from a story in the Darangen, the pre-
Islamic Maranao interpretation of the ancient Hindu Indian epic, the
Ramayana. The name of the dance itself means “to entangle the feet with
disturbing objects such as vines or anything in your path”. It is a popular
dance performed during celebrations and other festive entertainment.
Originally only women, particularly royalty, danced the Singkíl, which
serves as either a conscious or unconscious advertisement to potential
suitors.
5. Subli - The Subli, a religious folk dance predominantly observed in
Batangas, Philippines, finds its origins in Bauan and Alitagtag. Widely
practiced across the province’s southwestern region of Luzon, it serves as a
Catholic devotional ritual, often regarded as a “prayer,” venerating the Holy
Cross of Alitagtag. Traditionally performed during the Feast of the Mahal na
Poon on May 3rd, the dance is also performed during secular occasions such
as parties, concerts, etc. Derived from the Tagalog words “subsob” (meaning
“bent,”) and “bali” (also signifying “bent” or “broken”), the name “sublî”
reflects the distinctive posture assumed by male dancers. Both men and
women dancers, known as “manunubli” (meaning “those who subli”),
execute the dance in pairs and diverse formations.
6. Tinikling - The Tinikling is considered by many to be the Philippines’
national dance. The dance’s movements imitate the movement of the tikling
bird as it walks around through tall grass and between tree branches. People
perform the dance using bamboo poles. The dance is composed of three
basic steps which include singles, doubles and hops. It looks similar to
playing jump rope, except that the dancers perform the steps around and
between the bamboo poles, and the dance becomes faster until someone
makes a mistake and the next set of dancers takes a turn.
7. Binasuan - The Binasuan is an entertaining dance that is usually performed
at festive social occasions like weddings and birthdays. Dancers carefully
balance three half-filled glasses of rice wine on their heads and hands as they
gracefully spin and roll on the ground. The dance originated in Bayambang
in the Pangasinan province, and though it’s usually performed alone, it can
also become a competition between several dancers.
8. Pandanngo sa Ilaw - The Pandanggo sa Ilaw is similar to a Spanish
Fandango, but the Pandanggo is performed while balancing three oil lamps –
one on the head, and one in each hand. It’s a lively dance that originated on
Lubang Island. The music is in 3/4 time and is usually accompanied by
castanets.
9. Pandanggo sa Oasiwas - The Pandanggo Oasiwas is similar to the
Pandanggo sa Ilaw, and is typically performed by fishermen to celebrate a
good catch. In this version, the lamps are placed in cloths or nets and swung
around as the dancers circle and sway
10. Sayaw sa Bangko - The Sayaw sa Bangko is performed on top of a narrow
bench. Dancers need good balance as they go through a series of movements
that include some impressive acrobatics. This dance traces its roots back to
the areas of Pangapisan, Lingayen and Pangasinan.

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