DANCES

Philippine dance has played a tremendous role in Filipino culture. From one of the oldest dated dances called Tinikling, to
other folkloric dances such as the Pandango, Carinosa, and Subli, and even to more modern-day dances like the ballet, it is no doubt
that dance in the Philippine settings has integrated in culture. Each of these dances originated in a unique way and serve a certain
purpose, showcasing how diverse Philippine dance are.
Types of Filipino dance
a. Cordillera c. Tribal
b. Muslim d. Rural

Cordillera
A name given by the Spaniards when they saw the mountain ranges meaning “knotted rope” the Spanish term refers to the
jumbled rolls in dips of this long- range traversing the northern part Luzon Island.

Banga. “Banga” literally means pots. The banga or pot dance is a

contemporary performance of Kalinga Mountain Province. This
dance illustrates the grace and strength of women in the kalinga
tribe. Women performing the Banga balance heavy pots on their
heads as many as 7 or 8 pots at a time while dancing to beat of
“gangsa” or wind chimes.

Lugamen or Tachok. When the Kalinga gather to celebrate a happy

occasion like the birth of a first born baby boy, a wedding, or a
budong (peace pact), the Kalinga Festival dance (Tachok) is
performed. This danced by the Kalinga maiden. The dance imitates
bird flying in the air. Music is providedby gangsa or gongs.

Bendayan. It is circle dance, popularly called Bendian of Ibaloi. This

is known as a dance to celebrate the arrival of successful hunters.
The circular movements of dance symbolize unity and harmony
among the Ibolis. Now a part of every Benguet festivity with the
circles slowly giving way to their formations and interpretations.

Manmanok. Three bago Tribe rooster compete against each other

for the attention of Lady Lien. They use blankets depicting colorful
plumes to attracter.

Salisid. A courtship dance, performed by a male and a female. The

dance start when each of the dancers are given a piece of cloth
called ayabo or allap. The male simulates a rooster trying to attract
the attention of the hen while the female imitates the movements
of hen being circled by a rooster.

Tribal Dance
Filipino tribal dance includes the repertory of sacred and secular traditional dance notable for its combination of grace and
vigor.
Malakas at Maganda. This dance depicts the birth of the first
man and woman who came out of a bamboo tree. It tells the
story of the origin of the Filipino people on the islands.