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• A form of expression of oneself through rhythmic

  movement.
• the oldest form of dance and the earliest form of

  communication
• Bontoc, Ifugao, Benguet, Apayo, &

  Kalinga tribes “Banga”
• a people whose way of life existed

  long before any
• Dances reflects rituals Spaniard or

  other which celebrate their

  foreigners stepped daily lives
• Philippine aristocrats created Filipino adaptations of European

  dances
• example jotas “Jota” “Habanera”, fandangos, mazurkas, waltzes

  and dances by the young
• Dances reflects socialites to the Christianity, and stringed

  music of European art and the rondalla culture
• Influenced by Malay, Javanese & Middle Eastern Traders

  (Islam)
• mysticism, royalty, and beauty

  • Uses intricate hand & arm movement

  • the fingers express feelings & emotions

  • Uses shimmering costumes
• Maranao – “Singkil”

  • Tausug – “Pangalay”
• intricate craftsmanship in metal, clothing, and jewelry

  • reflects rituals & animals, belief in “spirits” & shamans,

  • Also known as Ethnic nature – “anito” dances;

  • animal sounds, found in Ethnic minorities different parts of human

  singing, the Philippines (T’boli, Bilaan, Manobo, Bagobo, indigenous

  materials etc.)
• T’boli – “Madal Tahaw” ,Manobo – “Bangkakaw”
• Shows gaiety & laughter, festivities

  • Performed in fiestas to honor patron saints give homage to the

  barrios namesake for a good harvest, health,

  • Indigenous materials,
• Depicts common work, clapping, rondalla, daily activities of the

  percussion peasants instruments
• 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 - 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 - A dance named after the capital city of the Philippines, Manila, where an adaptation of Castilian Jota afloat with the clacking of bamboo castanets played by the dancers themselves.

  The costume and the graceful movements of the performers noticeably inspired by Spanish Culture.
• NATIONAL DANCES - found throughout the islands.

  Rigodon,

  Carinosa

  Jota
• LOCAL DANCES - Found in specific locality.

  Tinikling-Leyte

  Subli-Batangas)
• Tinikling -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.
• Tinikling - Originated from Leyte Province, this dance is in fact a mimic

  movement of tiklingbirds 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 - This dance is one of the most popular dances in the

  Philippines and the favorite in Batangas.
• Subli - This dance is simply ceremonial in nature and this is

  performed as homage to the Holy Cross.
• Tribe: Kalinga

  The Banga or pot dance is a contemporary performance of Kalinga

  of the Mountain Province in the Philippines. This dance illustrates the

  languid grace of a tribe otherwise known as fierce warriors.
• Maglalatik - was originally performed in Biñan, Laguna as a

  mock-war dance that demonstrates a fight between the Moros and

  the Christians over the prized latik or coconut meat during the

  Spanish rule, this dance is also shown to pay tribute to the town’s

  patron saint, San Isidro Labrador.
• Pandanggo sa Ilaw - The word pandanggo comes from the Spanish

  dance “fandango”characterized with lively steps and clapping while

  following a varying ¾ beat. Pandanggo requires excellent balancing skill to maintain the stability of three tinggoy, or oil lamps, placed on head and at the back of each hand. This famous dance of grace and balance originated from Lubang Island, Mindoro.
• Balse - was a popular dance in Marikina, Rizal during the Spanish

  times. Balse (valse in Spanish) means waltz. This dance was performed after the lutrina ( a religious procession) and the music that

  accompanied the dancers was played by the musikong bungbong

  (musicians using instruments made of bamboo).
• Jotabal - It is derived from the words Jota and valse. Jota is

  a popular dance introduced in the Philippines by the Spaniards.

  Valse means waltz, a step or a dance in 3/4 time. This lively

  festival dance originated in Camohaguin, Gumaca, Quezon

  (formerly Tayabas).
• Makonggo- It is a comic dance from Santa Maria, Bulacan.

  Makonggo is derived from the Tagalog word chonggo or unggo

  which means monkey. In this dance, the dancer imitates a monkey

  • its characteristic movements, gestures, grimaces, etc. when it is

  in a happy, playful or angry mood, while it is playing, eating, or

  resting. Only one man performs this dance. Most of his

  movements are his own improvisations.
• Tinikling- means "bamboo dance" in English. The dance

  imitates the movement of the tikling birds as they walk

  between grass stems, run over tree branches, or dodge

  bamboo traps set by rice farmers. Dancers imitate the tikling

  bird's legendary grace and speed by skillfully maneuvering

  between large bamboo poles.
• Kuratsa is highly favored by the Waray people of the Eastern

  Visayan region in the Philippines. Strictly speaking, The

  Kuratsa must be done the amenudo; that is, only one couple

  dances it at a time. the Kuratsa is however, very different in

  the manner of execution to the Mexican counterpart.
• Mazurka Boholan - a Spanish-inspired ballroom dance from the Bohol province of the Philippines. Although the mazurka is the Polish national

  dance, it was wildly popular throughout Europe in the 19th

  century and even in colonized lands overseas.
• Escotis- is popularly known in Capiz and is performed in any

  social gathering of the people inhabiting the mountains of

  Capiz in the barrios of Tinpas and Panitan and also in the town

  of Panay.
• Itik-Itik- is a dance from Surigao del Norte, in which the

  movements of a duck are imitated. An itik is a species of duck.
• Singkil - the repertory of all Filipino dance troupes. In 1958 the

  Bayanihan Dance troupe started with a simple version and has since

  developed it into a theatrical and stylized spectacle to the point of

  its becoming the troupe's signature piece.
• Kandingan - Performed at Tausog weddings in Jolo, the

  Kandingan consists of figures and steps based on classical and

  traditional Indian dance forms. Dancers perform with slightly bent

  knees turned outward, fingers held stiffly together with the thumb

  outward and apart.
• OCCUPATIONAL DANCES - depict actions of a particular

  occupation.
• RELIGIOUS/CEREMONIAL- associated with religion, vows and

  ceremonies.
• COMIC DANCES- depict funny movements for entertainment.