MAPEH DANCE

• Folk Dance is the oldest form of dance and is performed collectively by ordinary people
• Cordillera Groups have unique customs and traditions, and their dances reflect daily living
• Dances of Cordillera Groups:

  • Ganza involves metal gongs
  • Banga (Kalinga) features maidens balancing 7 to 8 pots on their heads
  • Bendayan (Benguet Province) is a circle dance celebrating successful hunters
  • Ragragsakan (Kalinga) imitates the walk of industrious women carrying baskets, resembling the Rice Terraces
• Western-influenced dances/Maria Clara Dances:

  • Rigodon, Virginia, and Lanceros resemble French dances
  • Balse, Jota, Escotis, and Paseo are fashionable among different social classes
  • Jota has variations like La Jota Moncadeña, La Jota Manilena, Jota Bicolana, and Jotabal
  • Pandanggo includes variations like Pandanggo Rincoanada and Pandanggo sa Ilaw
  • Valse/Balse is evident in many Philippine folk dances, including Balse Marikina, Cariñosa, and Sayaw Sta. Isabel
  • Habanera includes dances like Habanera Botolena and Habasinan
• Dances of the Muslim Groups:

  • Maranao dances like Singkil, Kakulangan, Pig Apir, Sagayan, and Kappa Malong Malong
  • Maguindanao dance Asik
  • Badjao dance Tauti
  • Yakan dances Paunjalay and Pindulas
  • Tausug dances Pangalay Ha Patong, Janggay, SUA KU SUA, and Maglanka
• Dances of the Ethnic or Lesser-known Groups reflect rituals, animals, spirits, and shamans:

  • T'boli dances Kadal Taho and Kadal Iwas
  • Bukidnon dance Dugso
  • Manobo dance Binanog
  • Mandaya dance Kinabua
  • Higaonon dance Binaylan
• Dances of the Countryside/Rural Dance:

  • Maglalatik, Kalapati, Inalisan, Pantomina, Sinalampati, Biniganbigat, Tinikling, Pasuguin/Pasigin
  • Additional dances like Kuratsa, Karatong, Kalapati, Tinolabong, Rabong
• Common Philippine Folkdance Dance Steps:

  • Bacui, Brincos Con Puntillas, Conrta Gansa, Habanera, Mazurka, Redoba step
• Mazurka dance:

  • Time signature: ¾
  • Steps: SLIDE, CUT, HOP
  • Duration: 1 measure
• Redoba step dance:

  • Time signature: ¾
  • Steps: SLIDE, CUT, CUT
  • Duration: 1 measure
• • Chinese fan dance: simple but interesting dance, performed by girls
  • Korea:
  • Seungmu dance: danced by monks, uses a long white shawl and drum. Gokkal (white hood), Gasa (Long sleeves)
  • Seungjeonmu dance: honors the god of the earth, includes sword dance and earth dance
  • Hallyangmu dance: depicts the life of the Joseon Dynasty nobility
  • Cheoyongmu dance: mask dance, considered a supreme masterpiece of oral and nonhuman cultural heritage
  • Buchaaechum dance: fan dance, performed by a group of women in a neat circular formation
• Folk Dances in Asia:

  • Burma/Myanmar:
  • Pwe dance: famous theatrical dance, performed outdoors and all nights. Spectators shout out comments, tease, go back stage to watch put on costumes and makeups
  • India:
  • Bharata Natyam dance: oldest dance in the world, performed in the temples of India. Uses mudras (hand gestures with meanings)
  • Nattya: dramatic quality
  • Nritta: rhythmic aspect
  • Nritya: expressive possibilities, including Rasa (sentiment) and Bhava (mood)
  • China:
  • Water sleeve dance: uses long sleeves, technical expressive, part of shamanistic worship
• • Puttjenter (Westphalia province): performed by peasants of Germany
  • Tropanka: Bulgarian stamping dance
  • Varsovienne: delightful German dance for girls
• Folk Dances in Europe:

  • Characterized by a strong emphasis on pattern and formation
  • Types of dances:
  • Ring or Round Dance: venerable and widespread
  • Maypole dances: symbolize a fruitful and protective tree with ribbons representing vestigial branches
  • Bonfire dances: ancient worship of the sun
  • Sword dances: tradition of martial art skill with imitative use of weapons
  • Dutch couple dance (Hotland): boy teasingly asks for a bite from an apple
  • Kalvelis: "Little smith" occupational dance
  • Oyda: round dances
• • La Costilla (Mexico): couple dance expressing affection for wives
  • La Cucaracha: dance named after a little cockroach
  • La vigencita: dance representing a little maiden
  • Irish Lilt: lively dance for girls
  • Barbary bells: dance discovered by Peter Kennedy
  • Sari dance: Bollywood dance
• Latin America Dances:

  • Characterized by religious ceremonies and community celebrations
  • Types of dances:
  • Spanish Zapateado: rhythmic stamping or tapping of the feet, involving shoes
  • Joropo: party dance
  • Jarabe Tapatio (Mexico): hat dance
  • Concheros: involve hunting rites and religious beliefs
  • Other dances:
  • Los moros: performed by four men, leader represents St. James
  • Los Viejetos: young men disguised themselves with masks and lean on sticks
  • Los inditos: maypole dance performed in May, offerings include eggs, necklaces, beads, and flowers
• Common International Folkdance Steps:

  • Chassé:
  • Time signature: 2/4
  • Steps: SLIDE, CLOSE-STEP, SLIDE, CLOSE-STEP or SLIDE, CUT, SLIDE, CUT
  • Duration: 1 measure
  • Minuet Step:
  • Time signature: ¾
  • Steps: STEP, STEP, STEP, POINT
  • Duration: 2 measures
  • Prysiadka:
  • Time signature: 2/4 or 1, 2
  • Steps: FULL-KNEE BEND, SPRING
  • Duration: 1 measure
• Major Latin American Dances:

  • Cha-cha-cha (Cuba):
  • Time signature: 4/4
  • Three quick steps followed by two slow beats
  • Rumba (Cuba):
  • Time signature: 4/4
  • Quick/2, Quick/3, slow/(4-1)
  • Samba:
  • Characterized by pendulum motion, continuous bending and straightening of the knees with short steps
  • Paso Doble (Spanish dance):
  • Represents Torero or matador, lady represents red cape movements, music in march time
  • Jive:
  • Triple rhythm in 4/4 time, with specific step constructions
• Modern Standard Dances:

  • Waltz:
  • Time signature: 4/4
  • Meaning of "watzen": to turn, to roll, or to glide
  • Tango (Africa):
  • Meaning of "Tango": meeting place or special place
  • Intimate style of dance, expressing unrequited love
  • Foxtrot:
  • Smooth movements with flowing expression
  • Quickstep:
  • Energetic ballroom dance, one of the five standard ballroom dances
• Differences in Costume:

  • Latin American dances:
  • Revealing, tight, fitting, sexy yet sophisticated
  • Modern Standard dances:
  • Formal attire, ankle-length gowns for females, coat and tie for males
• Differences in Movement:

  • Latin American dances:
  • Freer movements can be performed
  • Modern Standard dances:
  • Close ballroom position with partner
• Folk Dance is the oldest form of dance and is performed collectively by ordinary people
• Dances of Cordillera Groups:

  • Cordillera groups have their own unique customs and traditions
  • Dances of Cordillera groups are reflections of daily living
• Dances of Cordillera Groups:

  • Ganza involves metal gongs
  • Banga (Kalinga) involves balancing pots on the heads of maidens
  • Bendayan (Benguet Province) is a circle dance celebrating successful hunters
  • Ragragsakan (Kalinga) involves industrious women carrying baskets, imitating Rice Terraces
• Westerner-influenced dances/Maria Clara Dances:

  • Rigodon, Virginia, and Lanceros resemble French dances
  • Balse, Jota, Escotis, and Paseo are fashionable among different social classes
• Costumes and Props:

  • Castanets are two elongated bamboos
  • Panuelo covers shoulder and back
  • Barong Tagalog is a French tuxedo
• Jota:

  • La Jota Moncadeña (Moncada, Tarlac) is danced during a funeral procession
  • La Jota Manilena (Manila) involves clacking of bamboo castanets
  • Jota Bicolana (Bicol Region) is for social gatherings
  • Jotabal (Camohaguin, Gumaca, Quezon) is a festival dance combining Jota and Balse
• Pandanggo:

  • Pandanggo Rincoanada (Province of Bicol) represents the happy life of the people
  • Pandanggo sa Ilaw (Mindoro) involves using oil lamps on the head and hands
• Valse/Balse:

  • Balse Marikina Lutrina is for religious processions
  • Cariñosa is the National dance of the Philippines
  • Sayaw Sta. Isabel is for thanksgiving feasts
• Habanera:

  • Habanera Botolena is in honor of a departing priest
  • Habasinan is a courtship dance
• Dances of the Muslim Groups:

  • Maranao dances include Singkil, Kakulangan, Pig Apir, Sagayan, and Kappa Malong Malong
  • Maguindanao dances include Asik
  • Badjao dances include Tauti
  • Yakan dances include Paunjalay and Pindulas
  • Tausug dances include Pangalay Ha Patong, Janggay, SUA KU SUA, and Maglanka
• Dances of the Ethnic or Lesser-known Groups:

  • T'boli dances include Kadal Taho and Kadal Iwas
  • Bukidnon dances include Dugso
  • Manobo dances include Binanog
  • Mandaya dances include Kinabua
  • Higaonon dances include Binaylan
• Dances of the Countryside/Rural Dance:

  • Maglalatik is a combat dance
  • Kalapati involves movements of doves
  • Inalisan is a transfer dance
  • Pantomina is a wedding dance
  • Sinalampati involves mother doves
  • Biniganbigat is about a boy in love
  • Tinikling involves bamboo poles
• Additional dances:

  • Kuratsa is a courtship festival dance
  • Karatong involves bamboo instruments
  • Kalapati is a dove dance
  • Tinolabong is about a heron
  • Rabong is a bamboo shoot dance
• Common Philippine Folkdance Dance Steps:

  • Bacui, Brincos Con Puntillas, Conrta Gansa, Habanera, Mazurka, Redoba step
• Folk Dances of Asia:
• Burma/Myanmar:

  • Pwe: famous theatrical dance performed outdoors and at night. Spectators shout out comments, tease, go backstage to watch, put on costumes, and makeups
• India:

  • Bharata Natyam: oldest dance in the world, performed in temples of India, uses mudras (hand gestures with meanings)
  • Mudras: hand gestures with meanings
  • Nattya: dramatic quality
  • Nritta: rhythmic aspect
  • Nritya: expressive possibilities, includes Rasa (sentiment) and Bhava (mood)
• China:

  • Water sleeve: use of long sleeves, technical expressive, part of shamanistic worship
  • Chinese fan dance: simple but interesting dance performed by girls
• Korea:

  • Seungmu dance: danced by monks, uses a long white shawl and drum, includes Gokkal (white hood) and Gasa (long sleeves)
  • Seungjeonmu dance: honors the god of the earth, includes sword dance and earth dance
  • Hallyangmu dance: depicts the life of the Joseon Dynasty nobility
  • Cheoyongmu dance: mask dance, considered a supreme masterpiece of oral and nonhuman cultural heritage
  • Buchaaechum dance: fan dance performed by a group of women in a neat circular formation