Philippine Folk Dance with Asian Influences, Addressing Barriers to Dancing and The Physical Injuries Involved in Dancing & Dance-Related Injuries — PE 8 Q4

• Philippine Folk Dance with Asian Influences

  • Different festive performances in the Philippines reflect the culture and traditions of certain places in the country
  • Acculturation - The people have adopted some aspects of the culture of our neighboring SEA countries
  • Before colonization, Spaniards, Malays, and Chinese were already trading their products such as porcelain, mirrors, utensils, paper, silk, and dyes
  • The natives unknowingly took in the traders' ways, which later influenced their traditions, including their dances
• Sua-Ku-Sua


  • Courtship song-and-dance affair
  • Couple waves oversized colored fans, holding it open, to the beat of the kulintang resembling rustling leaves in the wind
  • Men and women come with their faces covered with powdered rice
  • Loosely translated as "My Pomelo Tree"
  • Usually danced by a couple while others can participate
  • Partners stand opposite to each other - Girl on right side, Partner facing audience
• Sakuting


  • Interprets the battles between the mountain attackers and the Christian defenders, highlighting the stick fight called Arnis
  • Ilocanos were using sticks made from bamboo or rattan canes for self defense. When the Spaniards came, some refused to embrace the new religion and moved up to the mountain
  • Dancers tap the floor with the stripped bamboo sticks
  • The dance combines marching sideward and forward moves, whereas others apply ballet-like movements
  • Accompanied by a Rondalla - Ensemble of instruments that include the guitar and the bandurria
  • The dance continues with the beat of the wooden sticks
  • The performers produce war shouts while leaping high in circles to simulate the fighting during the raid
• Pangalay


  • Comes from the Sanskrit word "pang-alay" (offering or temple dance)
  • This traditional fingernail dance is performed by a couple during weddings
  • Originates from Buddhist idea of male and female celestial angels
  • Performers must show dexterity and flexibility of shoulders, elbows, and wrists, resembling that of the kuntaw silat martial art
  • Has several interpretations and is an important part of our culture and tradition
• Umaralorigal hagung


  From Samals and Badjaos of Sulu and Tawi-Tawi, where the man followers his partner while beating an agung
• Bula-Bula


  Use bulaor clappers crafted from bamboo, wood, or shells
• Sambulayang


  Highlights the flickering of the janggay or the fingernail extenders
• Addressing Barriers to Dancing and The Physical Injuries Involved in Dancing

  • Lack of Energy - Physical activities can boost your physical capabilities, try to do some with proper rest and sleep
  • Lack of Motivation - Ask a family member to join you, you would enjoy it together
  • Lack of Time - Make a schedule, do physical activities during days off or weekends
  • Lack of Skill - Learning a new skill is never too late, basic steps could be fun
  • Lack of Facilities - Try doing it at home while watching instructional videos
• Muscle Cramps


  • Caused by tense muscles being contracted for a long time, lack of electrolytes and dehydration
  • WAYS TO TREAT: Ask the victim to relax, slowly extend the cramped muscle, gently keep the muscle stretched
• Sprain


  • Too much stretching causes a tear in the ligament, caused by twisting, falling, or being hit
  • WAYS TO TREAT: Cold compress to affected area, wrap the affected muscle with bandage, bring the person to the nearest clinic or hospital
• Dehydration & Heat Exhuastion


  • Caused when a dancer loses a significant amount of body fluids or too much exposure to heat
  • WAYS TO TREAT: Place the victim in a cool and shady area, ask the victim to drink water, let the person remove tight or heavy clothing to allow them to breathe easily