DANCE

• B.E.S Villaruz states that diversity of Philippine dances, "as manifested in different dynamics and forms, grew out of the various contexts and experiences of the people.
• Carinosa is one of the oldest and well-like dance in the country. It derived from the Spanish word that means "the loving of affectionate one"
• Francisca R. Aquino

  • National Artist for dance in 1973
  • One of the pioneers of Filipino folk dances
• Leonor O. Goquiongco

  • National Artist for dance in 1976
  • known as Cristina Luna
  • pioneered the blending of folk dances and ballet, making the latter more variable.
• Ramon Obusan

  • National Artist for dance in 2006
  • established the Ramon Obusan Folkloric group, a dance company that reflects the culture of Filipinos in dance and music
• Lucrecia Reyes-Urtula

  • National Artist for dance in 1988
  • A director of Bayanihan Philippine National Folk Dance Company (Bayanihan dance Company), considered as the oldest dance company in the country.
• Alice Reyes

  • National Artist for Dance in 2014
  • Legendary founder of the Ballet Philippines, the country's premier ballet dance company
  • The choreographer of Cinderella and Romeo and Juliet