The Itik-Itik

The best description of the Itik-Itik is that the steps mimic the way a duck walks,
as well as the way it splashes water on its back to attract a mate. According to
popular tradition, the dance was created by a lady named Kanang who
choreographed the steps while dancing at a baptismal party. The other guests
copied her movements, and everyone liked the dance so much that it has been
passed along ever since.

The Tinikling
The Tinikling is considered by many to be the Philippines' national dance. The
dance's movements imitate the movement of the tikling bird as it walks around
through tall grass and between tree branches. People perform the dance using
bamboo poles. The dance is composed of three basic steps which include singles,
doubles and hops. It looks similar to playing jump rope, except that the dancers
perform the steps around and between the bamboo poles, and the dance becomes
faster until someone makes a mistake and the next set of dancers takes a turn.

The Sayaw sa Bangko

The Sayaw sa Bangko is performed on top of a narrow bench. Dancers need good
balance as they go through a series of movements that include some impressive
acrobatics. This dance traces its roots back to the areas of Pangapisan, Lingayen
and Pangasinan.

The Binasuan
The Binasuan is an entertaining dance that is usually performed at festive social
occasions like weddings and birthdays. Dancers carefully balance three half-filled
glasses of rice wine on their heads and hands as they gracefully spin and roll on
the ground. The dance originated in Bayambang in the Pangasinan province, and
though it's usually performed alone, it can also become a competition between
several dancers.

The Pandanggo sa Ilaw

The Pandanggo sa Ilaw is similar to a Spanish Fandango, but the Pandanggo is
performed while balancing three oil lamps - one on the head, and one in each
hand. It's a lively dance that originated on Lubang Island. The music is in 3/4
time and is usually accompanied by castanets.

The Pandanggo Oasiwas

The Pandanggo Oasiwas is similar to the Pandanggo sa Ilaw, and is typically
performed by fishermen to celebrate a good catch. In this version, the lamps are
placed in cloths or nets and swung around as the dancers circle and sway.

The Maglalatik
The Maglalatik is a mock war dance that depicts a fight over coconut meat, a
highly-prized food. The dance is broken into four parts: two devoted to the battle
and two devoted to reconciling. The men of the dance wear coconut shells as part
of their costumes, and they slap them in rhythm with the music. The Maglalatik is
danced in the religious procession during the fiesta of Biñan as an offering to San
Isidro de Labrador, the patron saint of farmers.

The Kuratsa
The Kuratsa is described as a dance of courtship and is often performed at
weddings and other social occasions. The dance has three parts. The couple first
performs a waltz. In the second part, the music sets a faster pace as the man
pursues the woman around the dance floor in a chase. To finish, the music
becomes even faster as the man wins over the woman with his mating dance.

La Jota Moncadeña
The La Jota Moncadeña is adapted by the Filipinos from an old Spanish dance.
It's a combination of Spanish and Ilocano dance steps set to Spanish music and
castanets. A more solemn version of this dance is sometimes used to accompany a
funeral procession, but it is also performed at celebrations.

The Kappa Malong-Malong

The Kappa Malong-Malong is a Muslim-influenced dance. The malong is a
tubular garment, and the dance essentially shows the many ways it can be worn.
There are men's and women's versions of the dance since they wear malongs in
different ways.

The Habanera Botolena

The Habanera Botolena is a strongly flamenco-influenced dance that comes from
Botolan, Zambales. It combines Filipino and Spanish steps, and is a popular
dance at weddings. It is also considered a courting dance in some situations.

The Pantomina
Also known as the Dance of the Doves, the Pantomina mimics the courtship
between doves and is often also a courtship dance between the couples that
perform it. This dance is an important part of the Sorsogon Kasanggayahan
Festival held each October, where it is mainly performed by the elders of the
community.

The Cariñosa
The Cariñosa is a dance made for flirting! Dancers make a number of flirtatious
movements as they hide behind fans or handkerchiefs and peek out at one
another. The essence of the dance is the courtship between two sweethearts.

The Surtido
Surtido literally means "assortment," and this square dance combines influences
of French, Spanish and Mexican dance. Traditionally the Surtido is performed by
a head couple accompanied by two other couples who lead all the dancers
through various formations that resemble an old-fashioned quadrille.

The Singkil
The Singkil is a dance traditionally performed by single women to attract the
attention of potential suitors. Dancers perform a series of graceful movements as
they step in and out from between bamboo poles which are rhythmically clapped
together. Fans and scarves are often used to enhance the dancers' movements.

The Polkabal
The Polkabal shows some European influence in its steps. The dance is composed
of nine different steps which include various movements such as fluttering,
stepping heel-to-toe, a reenactment of a bull fight, and even a leisurely walk.

The Magkasuyo
The Magkasuyo is a variation of the balse - the one-two-three graceful triple
meter that Filipino traditional dance borrowed from the Spanish waltz. It is a
formal series of close-step-close movements with a couple facing each other in a
courtship configuration. Balse incorporates German and Spanish influence, but
the Magkasuyo is the specific invention of Quezon province, a large farming and
fishing region southeast of Manila with a rich tradition of outside influences,
including Spanish, Malay, and Muslim. A popular song Magkasuyo Buong
Gabi (Lovers for the Night) expands on the romantic nature of the dance.

https://dance.lovetoknow.com/basic-steps-folk-dance
 "Abaruray" is a contraction of the words "Aba" and
"Ruray". "Aba!" is an exclamation which is equivalent to "Hey!",
"Hi!", or "Hail!" in English. "Ruray" is a nickname for Aurora.
This dance is known in the Philippines be several names, such
as "Hapayan", "Tagayan", "Pandango sa Baso", and "Abaroray".
In any social gathering in the remote "barrios" of the Philippines,
it is customary to offer wine to the visitors. The offering is
usually made by a young lady. She goes around with a glass and a
bottle of native wine offering a drink to the visitors. This wine
offering is a signal for the beginning of folk dancing and singing.
The musicians play the introduction of "Abaruray" music.

La Jota Manileña
This is a dance named after Manila, the old capital of the Philippines.
The dance is an adaptation of the Castilian Jota where dancers where where
dancers use bamboo castanets
and clack them to provide music.
The costumes are inspired by Spanish culture.

Palu-palo, is a war dance that shows how the community joins forces as one to defend themselves. It
is a dance showing how the Ivatans defended themselves against the Christian intruders and how they
learned to accept Christianity and live a virtuous life. The dance was a simple one performed by men
who wore simple flesh-colored garments. The tapping of wooden sticks as background music to the
dance produced an echoing sound as the Ivatans reenacted their battle with the Christian invaders.
From batanes

Chotis-FolkDance from Luzon-Camarines Sur

(CHOH-tees)
Chotis (or “Shotis”) was one of the ballroom dances introduced by early European settlers. This dance,
from Camarines Sur, has been adapted by the Bicolano people and is characterized by a brush-step-
hop movement.

Aray
A dance whose words are sung in “Chabacano-ermitense,” a hybrid of Spanish that was only spoken in
the Ermita district before the turn of the century and today is extinct. The dance itself is a flirtatious
one that involves graceful use of the pañuelo, or shawl, and tambourines. Aray means “ouch” in
Tagalog.

BINDIAN
Bindian originated from Northern Luzon. It also falls under Mountain and Igorot Dance.

BIHN-deeh-ahn)

The Ibaloy who inhabit the southernmost mountain regions in Northern Luzon perform victory dances
to extol the bravery of the warriors of yesterday. In this version from the barrio of Kabayan, hand
movements are downward, suggesting the people’s affinity with the earth. The basic step consists of a
stamp by the left foot and a light, forward movement by the right. Instrumentalists lead the line,
followed by male dancers, while the female dancers bring in the rear.

Sublian
This is a ritual dance that originated from Bauan, Batangas in Luzon, Philippines. The word sublian
comes from the word subsub which means falling head on and bali which means broken. The word
describes the dancers who pretend to be lame and crooked throughout the dance as a sign of worship
to the town’s Church icon, the Holy Cross during its fiesta celebration.

https://itsmeapipa.wordpress.com/content/folk-dance-in-luzon/
Dance: Idaw
This dance sometimes has many names and different versions. Most common
is this dance depicts the hunting ritual performed before a tribal war. The
tribes men would go out and look up and watch for the scared Idaw bird.
Which is said to lead the tribe to victory. Also look at the clothing, Philippines
being a very hot climate, plus the use of as little material as possible, the
traditional clothing was not made to cover much of the body....
* Dance : Banga
This dance displays the Igorot women on their way to the river to fetch the
daily water supply for thier familys. It shows the skill and strength of the
women as they would carry heavy laiden clay pots (Banga) full of water. Their
grace and agility while balancing the heavy pots, sometimes stacks 5 high, is a
testiment of the Filipino and how hardships become a art form and talent. As a
young girl you would start with only one pot. Of course as you become older
and more experienced, along with the fact that you could provide more water
for your family in one trip. Pots could be stacked as high as 5 or 6. The more
pots you could carry showed your skill and also you standing amoung the
women of that area. They would all gather and march to the river each day,
singing a native song which is represented by the flute and banging of bamboo
on iron pots in the dance......
* Dance : Idudu
The family is the basic structure of family life among the Itneg / Tinggian
poeple. The caring for the Children is shared by both the mother and father.
While the men are clearing the fields, breaking the soil with bamboo and their
feet, the women watch the children. Soon as the men are done, they take care
of the children while the women do back breaking work. You can see in the
dance how the women will take the bamboo baskets in a shaking fashion like
drying the rice, while the men are going in circles in background like they are
toiling the land. Then you will see the women put down the baskets fold the
cloth into a baby while the husband stands aside. Then the women will turn
over the baby to the husband, pick up the bamboo and start toiling the land
while the men hold and cradle the babys.........
* Dance : Ragsaksakan
The word means " Merriment". This dance would be performed after a
successful headhunt and also for a peace pact between waring tribles. The
colorful hand woven blankets " blankets of life" are worn around the neck
while baskets to carry produce or rice are worn upon the head. Some versions
of this dance use the " Banga " instead of the basket.
ance : Singkil

Sinkil dance takes its name from the bells worn on the ankles of the Muslim
princess. Perhaps one of the oldest of truly Filipino dances, the Singkil
recounts the epic legend of the "Darangan" of the Maranao people of
Mindanao. This epic, written sometime in the 14th century, tells the fateful
story of Princess Gandingan, who was caught in the middle of a forest during
an earthquake caused by the diwatas, or fairies or nymph of the forest.

The rhythmic clapping of criss-crossed bamboo poles represent the trees that
were falling, which she gracefully avoids. Her slave loyally accompanies her
throughout her ordeal. Finally, she is saved by the prince. Dancers wearing
solemn faces and maintaining a dignified pose being dancing at a slow pace
which soon progresses to a faster tempo skillfully manipulate apir, or fans
which represent the winds that prove to be auspicious. The dancers weave
expertly through criss-crossed bamboos.

* Dance : Kini Kini

Kini means the Royal Walk. Maranao women performed this dance with
scarves. The beauty of the scarve and the talent and grace in which it is
displayed. Shows their elite social upbringing.
* Dance : Pangalay

A pangalay native to the Badjao, sometimes known as the "Sea Gypsies."

Pangalay is a dance that emphasizes the agility of the upper body. The
rhythmic bounce of the shoulder with simultaneous alternating waving of
arms are the basic movement of this dance. The pangalay is commonly
performed at weddings and other social gatherings. You will also see some
parts of the Sinkgil in this dance also. Another part of this dance is also called
the Muslium four Bamboos.

* Dance : Asik
This is performed by a solo madien, adorned with fine beads and make up,
long head scarf. She would dance to win the favor of her Sultan master. Many
time the girls would dance to win the hearts of her master or to make up for a
wrong she had done. She would give her whole heart and soul into this
performance to soften the heart of her master to accept her...
http://philippinesculturalfolkdances.blogspot.com/

Sagayan is a Muslim Tribal Folk Dance of the Maranao people of Central Mindanao, south of the
Philippines.

Rigodon Royale is an elegant dance that is brought into the Philippines by Filipinos when they were
in different countries during the time of Spaniards.  It is a square formation dance.

The Sinakiki dance originates from Rapu-Rapu, Albay, and is performed during the island’s lively
fiestas. In this fun and flirtatious dance,  the couple mimics the actions of a rooster courting his
sweetheart. The Sinakiki dance originates from Rapu-Rapu, Albay, and is performed during the
island’s lively fiestas. In this fun and flirtatious dance,  the couple mimics the actions of a rooster
courting his sweetheart.

JOTA DE CAGAYANA
The Jota brought by the Spaniards from Southern Spain found its way into many places in the
islands. One such jota is named after the valley it adapted. Though Filipinized in many ways that
one, Jota Cagayana still displays the fire and fury of its European origin.
Until the turn of the century the Ibanag of Cagayan Valley perform this fast tempo dance which
Includes familiar European steps, the mazurka, polka, gallop and waltz.
The Kapa Malong Malong is a traditional Maranao dance performed by women wearing a malong,
shawl, mantle or a headpiece. The men wear a sash or waist-band, shorts or bahag, and a headgear or
a turban which is also used while working in the fields.

The Singkil is a famous dance of the Maranoa people of Lake Lanao. This popular dance is
performed during celebrations and other festive entertainment, and has many adaptations. Originally
only women, particularly royalty, danced the Singkíl, which serves as either a conscious or
unconscious advertisement to potential suitors.
The lead dancer, in the role of Putri Gandingan, graciously steps in and out of closing bamboo poles
arranged in either a parallel, rectangular, or criss-cross fashion while manipulating
either apir (fans), mosala (scarves), or even just their bare hands.

The Kinakulangan (Maranao) dance originated from Marawi, Lanao del Norte, and is performed by
the proud Maranao women holding ornamental umbrellas while marching the “Royal Walk” or kini-
kini  to show their high status. Male attendants follow the ladies as they gracefully wave their mosala
scarves, displaying their elite social upbringing.

La Concordiana (Iloilo) is an Ilongo folk dance for couples featuring playful, bird-like gestures with
sweeping arm & leg movements.

Lanceros de Tayabas is a Quezon provincial folk dance that refers its name from the chivalrous
knights and lanciers of King Arthur’s court. The dance was performed in grand ballrooms of majestic
palaces where noble gentlemen escorted graceful ladies.

Pangalay Tausug is the traditional “fingernail” dance of the Tausug people of the Sulu Archipelago
and Sabah. This dance is the most distinctively Asian of all the Southern Philippine dances because
dancers must have dexterity and flexibility of the shoulders, elbows, and wrists – movements that
strongly resemble those of “kontaw silat,” a martial art common in the Malay Archipelago.
The Pangalay is performed mainly during weddings or other festive events.

Pase de Iloilo is a very popular, sophisticated courtship and flirtation dance of the Spanish era. The
gentlemen compete against each other to win the heart and approval of the dalaga, or young lady, by
exemplifying chivalry, grace, and confidence.

Pindulas Yakan refers to the Yakan newlyweds’ dance, originated by the Muslim group in Basilan,
an island south of Zamboanga province in Mindanao. Young couples who are pre-arranged
for marriage dance with “broken arm” movements that depict ocean waves and their colorful
sailboats.

Ragragsakan (Cordillera) portrays the Kalinga tribal women as they balance baskets atop their head
and walk carefully along the mountainous rice terraces to not wander off the path through the
morning fog. Their bright and colorful, handwoven fabrics help to keep them warm.

Sohten is a traditional all-male war dance of the Subanon tribe, originating from the Margo Sa Tubig,
Lupayan District, Zamboanga del Norte. In this pre-battle ritual, the men carry shields and cut dried
palm leaves and perform soaring, combative gestures to appease the gods in order to receive
protection and success in war.

Dinagyang Festival is a world famous religious and cultural festival in Iloilo City, Philippines held
on the fourth Sunday of January, or right after the Sinulog In Cebu and the Ati-Atihan in Aklan. It is
held both to honor the Santo Niño and to celebrate the arrival on Panay of Malay settlers and the
subsequent selling of the island to them by the Atis.

Paseo de Andaluz is one of the most sophisticated courtship and flirtation dances of the Spanish era.
The gentlemen compete among each other to win the heart of the dalaga, or young lady, by
exemplifying chivalry, grace, and confidence. One of the most sophisticated courtship and flirtation
dances of the Spanish era. The gentlemen compete among each other to win the heart of the dalaga,
or young lady, by exemplifying chivalry, grace, and confidence.

Pastores de Belen is a traditional dramatic representation of the shepherds’ adoration of the Christ-
Child. Singing and dancing from one house to another is usually part of the ritual, though in Cavite
and Bulacan the presentation is done on stage or in the churchyard.

Jota de Paragua is named after the old name of Palawan, this jota retains the fiery flavor of the jota,
an input from that once popular Sevilla, once known as the capital city of the world.  This jota is of
the Filipino element that might have crept into the original Flamenco except for the elongated
bamboo castanets and the rondalla music.

Bilaskogay is a Dance imitating the jumping movement of the shrimp. Usually perfumed by young
dancers or children of the fishing village

Sayaw-sa-cuyo dance originated at the St. Augustin festival, celebrated in the small island of Cuyo
— the capital of Palawan. In this Polish folk dance with Spanish influences, girls celebrate in fancy
dresses as they daintily swirl hats to the waltz and other European steps.

The Janggay is a dance of the Badjao people of the southern island of Sulu. The name of this
celebratory dance refers to the set of extended metal fingernails or claws worn by the women on
special occasions. The female dancers perform with elaborate, hyper-articulated form, a quiet elegant
face, and methodical care to finger and hand movements. The fingernails also mimic the claws of the
birds and is considered one of the “bird” dances.

Pandango Oasiwas is a Spanish Fandango dance with its origins coming from the fishing town of
Lingayen in Pangasinan. Following their good catch, the fishermen will usually celebrate by drinking
wine and dancing, and by swinging and circling with the lighted lamps on the hands of the dancers.
The graceful & lively moves of the dancers gave the name ‘Oasiwas‘ which in the local dialect is
known as ‘swinging‘.

Idudu is a tribal dance from the Abra province in Cordillera. This dance depicts a day inthelif- family
life in the Itneg or Tinguian tribe. It tells the story of a father plowing the field as the mother cares
for her children. In time, the father and mother exchange duties as the mother finishes planting and
other chores in the field, and the father tends to the kids.

Binoyugan is a dance from the Ilocano area of Pangasinan Province portraying women balancing the
traditional banga or clay pots on their heads. The women lie on their stomachs and skillfully roll
from side to side while keeping the pots steady.

The Bayluhay is an ancient dance f

rom San Joaquin, Iloilo, and commemorates the historic landing of the 10 Bornean Datus in Panay
and the Barter of Panay Island with the native Negritos ruler. This was the beginning of the Malays
settlement in the Philippines.

Inalimango is a Visayan dance which originated in Capiz that represents the playful  gestures of
crabs. The dancers creatively portray the swinging claws with graceful arm movements.

Kadal Taho is a traditional dance from the T’boli tribe, from Lake Cebu in the South Cotabato
province. This dramatic dance is performed during their planting and harvesting seasons and depicts
the movements of an injured bird among its flock.

Jota San Joaquiña is a welcome dance were the stamping of the feet in cadence with the clicking of
the bamboo castanets is the greeting gesture to guests in special occasions such as weddings or
fiestas.

La Estudiantina is a Spanish-inspired dance where the young female students

(called estudiantina) carry a book or a fan, or other items (flowers) associated with female students.
The ladies wear Maria Clara-style dresses.

A social dance brought by the Friars from the famous town of Seville, Spain. Localized version of
some Spanish folk dance steps is included in the figures of this particular Jota.

https://www.ecddancecompany.com/folk-dances/

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Alkamfor is a couples dance from Leyte, a province of the Philippines
located in the Visayas group of islands. In this dance, the girl holds a
handkerchief laced with camphor, a substance that is locally thought
to induce romance. She flirts with the man by waving her scented
handkerchief in front of his face.

https://www.tagaloglang.com/alcamfor-alkamfor-filipino-folk-dance/

Alitaptap originated from the province of Batangas. This folk dance is native to the

Tagalogs. The term alitaptap refers to an insect which flies only at night and looks like it
is carrying a lamp.

Originating from the Mountain Province of the Philippines, the Ballangbang is a

celebratory dance for victories in tribal wars and headhunting expeditions. ... It is played
by two male dancers and leads the sound of the gongs and the grace of the dance.

Also popularly called Bendian, this circle dance of the Benguet of Mountain Province is

restaged, keeping true to the dance's context and meaning. ... It involves the village
circling and dancing around the ulul leader while executing various arm movements.

http://nup.org.ph/Lifestyle/Cat/Guide/Article/21

Blit B'laan is a courtship dance of the B'laan people of Davao del Sur in which

the dancers mimic the behavior of forest birds in the mating season. Two
male dancers that represent richly-plumed male birds eye three females. ... Still, the
aggressive males pursue them.

https://www.dancepinoy.com/2009/04/blit-b.html

Habanera botolena is a dance that combines Filipino and Spanish techniques and is

commonly performed at weddings. The participants are usually the wedding party,
consisting of the bride, groom, groomsmen, and bridesmaids.

https://gtactivity.ca/activity/4889

The Janggay or 'Igal Janggay" is one Badjao dance that is performed to the tradition of the

Pangalay. ... Janggay refers to metal fingernails or claws that the dancers wear on their hands
as the sinuous movements of pangalay figures are executed. To the Sama de Laut people it is
called "solengkengkeng".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cS2Rqw0K_-c

KARATONG. This dance is named after the bamboo instrument worn by the

male dancers around their waist. The karatong is struck to a fast rhythm, in the hopes
of attracting good luck and driving away evil spirits. The female dancers dance with
sticks that are representative of bunga mangga, or mango trees.

https://www.pamanacanada.com/whats-new/category/karatong

Kappa Malong-malong, also called Sambi sa Malong, is a dance that originates from

the Maranao tribes of Mindanao in the Philippines. The dance shows the many ways of
wear-ing a 'malong', a simple tubular yet highly-functional piece of cloth. ... Other ways
women wear the malong is as a shawl, a mantle, or a head-piece.

https://filipinoartistsnewzealand.wordpress.com/2010/09/01/solemn-malong-malong/
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The Maglangka (means 'to dance') rehearses young [girls] trainees to the correct posturing or
hand movements and placements which are in turn very basic in learning more elaborate
Tausug dances like the Pangalay. ... The dancers execute all motions of the dance without
getting off the scarf.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOUn-Wq-icA

KASANDUAYAN

This dance came from Marawi City, Lanao del Sur. Maranao women living near the shores
of Lake Lanao walk nobly with their distinctive movements, most particularly their graceful
sway. Beaded and multi-colored umbrellas purposely made for wedding parades are
displayed in this dance.

https://www.dancepinoy.com/2009/04/kasanduayan.html

Background Kinaranza is a Philippine Folkdance originated at Kalibo,

Aklan. Kinaransa, from the term “karansa”, is better described as the reaction of
someone who moves with a body jerk referring to a quick pull as a response of
someone being tickled or poked on the side.

https://www.coursehero.com/file/45337554/Kinaransadocx/

The Kuratsa is a Filipino traditional Dance of Courtship where the male approaches

and courts a lady in a form of a dance. It depicts the courtship between the rooster and
the hen.

https://www.taclobanhotels.com/KURATSA-FESTIVAL.htm

Literally meaning “to dance,” the maglangka is used to mold the adolescent girls into

ladies of good breeding and accomplished dancing skills.

https://welcomemindanao.weebly.com/folk-dances.html

Malagueña is a lively festival dance that was brought by the Spaniards to the

Philippines. Literally, malagueña means 'anything from Malaga' or 'a woman from
Malaga', Malaga being a region in the Iberian peninsula which is a part Spain. ...
The malagueña as a dance form found good "dance floors" in the Philippines.Apr 9,
2009

https://www.dancepinoy.com/2009/04/malaguena.html

https://www.dancepinoy.com/search/label/Folk%20Dance
Paypay de Manila (Manila Folding Fan) is a dance of Spanish influence. It displays the
young ladies with scented fans or paypay and flirt with young men with canes and straw
hats. The dance music is a mixture of a slow habanera alternated with a very fast polka
accentuated with heavy stamping of the men's heel-clicks.

Kuradang is a lively festival dance performed during fiestas, wedding, baptismal parties and
other occasions that call for a celebration. The Kuradang could have been derived from the
archaic Waray word kurandang or kudangdang which literally means "overdressed". The
term is probably descriptive to showy dancers of the olden days.
Kapiil sa Munsala is a Maranao scarf dance found by F.R. Aquino in one of her researches
in San Ramon Colony in Lanao province. The Kapiil sa Munsala maybe performed as a solo
or a group dance. The dancer/s are equipped with two big and colorful scarves which
delicately manipulated in numerous patters. The dance is marked with the dancers' static
poses, sudden wrist flicks and graceful hip-sways. This dance is usually performed only by
females but in their absence, males may also dance it.

Bagobo Rice Cycle (also known as Sugod Uno) is a tribal dance performed by the Bagobo
people of Davao del Sur. To the Bagobo, the dance is called Miyamas neng Ommoy.
Ommoy is a Bagobo term for the rice grains without husks. The dance portrays the step-by-
step cycle rice culture; from planting, harvesting to thanksgiving rituals for a bountiful rice
harvest.

Lunsay is a song-dance performed by the Jama Mapun people of Cagayan de Sulu and
Tawi-tawi. Male and female performers hold hands in a single file and go through
serpentine, circular and wavelike patterns following the hand movement and the direction of
an appointed leader. The male dancer next to a female dancer must not hold bare hands
with the female dancer, instead, a handkerchief is used for the female dancer to hold.

Masangkil is a Badjao fight dance. It features the use of a fish-shaped taming (shield) made
of tightly woven rattan. Each of the two dancers carry a sangkil (spear).

The Yakan is a dance of the Mindanao ethnic group of the same name. The Yakan are the
indigenous inhabitants of the island province of Basilan, and their hometown is in Lamitan.
The Yakan women are known to be the finest weavers in the Philippines and entire
Southeast Asia. The significance of the sea in the lives of these sea-faring folk is shown by
the Yakan dancers' mimicry of the ocean's movements with sweeping arm motions.

Valse Vieja is a version of the valse or waltz that originated in Pangasinan. It is performed
by the members of the upper class in old Pangasinan during stately occasions and fiestas.
A distinct feature of this version of the waltz is the movement of the hand in a gesture called
kewet, unique to the people of Pangasinan.

The Uya-uy is an Ifugao wedding festival dance performed to the beat of gongs. It is usually
performed by the affluent people. Those who have performed this dance are entitled to the
use of gongs at their death.

UDSAKA The Uya-uy is an Ifugao wedding festival dance performed to the beat of gongs. It
is usually performed by the affluent people. Those who have performed this dance are
entitled to the use of gongs at their death.

Tulu Kahadi (also called Tulo Kahadi-an, "Three Kings")is the traditional Christmas dance of
the Eastern Visayas recounting the journey of the Magi seeking the newborn Jesus Christ in
Bethlehem.

The Tauti is an occupational dance from Tawi-tawi which depicts the work involved in
catching catfish (tauti). It may be performed solo to show the labors of a lone fisherman
trying to catch the catfish. It may also be performed by a group consisting of a principal
dancer as the fisherman accompanied by dancers who depict the actions of paddling the
canoe and baiting. In both versions the fishermen are shown wrestling with the catfish and
getting pricked by their poisonous spines, netting a few fish only after suffering great pain.

Tarektek is a dance from the Cordillera region that originated in Benguet. It is a mimetic
courtship dance in which the mating dance of woodpeckers is imitated, with a colorful
blanket used as a prop.
The Takiling is a Kalinga dance performed as part of a colorful religious ritual to give thanks
for a bountiful harvest. The Kalinga men chant, dance, and leap around as they beat their
gongs.

TAGUNGGUH A Sama di Laut wedding dance rendered by the groom’s parent to set an
example of intimacy to the newlyweds. They use bulah-bulah , handclickers made of
bamboo that predates the entry of the Spanish castanets into the Philippines.

The Salip is a Kalinga dance in which a warrior is depicted claiming his bride by giving her a
matrimonial blanket. The woman then balances several clay pots on her head and follows
the man, an action expressing submission. The man’s actions resemble those of a courting
rooster. 

The Sakpaya is an Ifugao dance of thanksgiving for a good harvest, named after the
sakpaya birds often seen hovering over the terraces. The birds are seen by the Ifugaos as
deities. The movements of the birds are mimicked by farmers in traditional costumes in this
dance.

The Paunjalay is a Yakan pre-nuptial dance. The bride and groom perform this before the
wedding ceremony with their faces dotted with white paint to mask their identities from evil
spirits.

PALIAWA This Kalinga dance is supposed to revive a dead man's spirit. A priestess (mang-
aalisig or mandadawak) dances using a china bowl used to catch imaginary hair floating in
the air (believed to be the spirits of dead relatives) and plants each strand of hair on the
head of each member of a grieving family.

Maramions is a courtship dance that is popular in the islands of Cebu and Bohol. It is a
pantomime of a courtship story. Females are dressed in Visayan folk costume, in patadyong
while males are dressed in barong tagalog with white trousers.

Makonggo is a comic dance which originated in Sta. Maria, Bulacan. A solo performer
imitates the movements characteristics of a monkey, its gestures, and grimaces.

Makatod (also spelled Makatud), a rite of passage of Tagabawa sub-tribe of Davao-

Mandaya focuses on a young prince who is born high by courtiers and given a place of
honor by his people. A notable prop in this dance is a dried palm frond shredded to tiny
separate pieces. The palm leaves give a faint hissing sound when shaken.

Libad is a lively Tagalog dance originated in San Mateo, Rizal. The farmers perform this
after harvest.

Kumakaret is a courtship dance of a person who makes wine, tuba or vinegar from sasa in
Dorungan, Pangasinan.

The Kapit Tendong is a Yakan dance in which a ribbon (tendong) attached to a stick is
manipulated by the dancers into forms like waves, birds, and snakes.

Kalutang is a primitive ceremonial dance. This is an interpretation of the Aetas way of living
particularly in Mt. Sumagang, City of Iriga during the primitive time. Female dancers wear
short tapis and beads of cassava or any small fruit while the male dancers appear on a G-
string or young banana leaves placed around the waist along with the leaves of Legbikay.
Imunan is a courtship dance from San Jacinto, Pangasinan. The dance depicts a love
triangle, two females and one male. The male shows admirable attempt to please both
females by giving attention, flirting and dancing with one after the other.

Huricuti is a lovely traditional dance found in many towns of Quezon Province. It is

customary to perform this dance in order to enliven a social gathering and to introduce the
guests to one another.

Dandansoy is courtship dance from Negros Occidental. In its song, it depicts a story of a
woman who goes home to Payao and tells her sweetheart to follow her in case he misses
her.

Culebra is a popular dance which originated from Meycauyan, Bulacan. In this dance, the
winding in and out of the dancers in the cadena and the serpentine movements in the paseo
resembles the wriggling of the culebra (a snake).

The Binoyugan is a dance from the Ilocano area of Pangasinan that shows women
balancing the traditional banga or clay pots on their heads. At the end of the dance, the
women lie on their stomachs then roll from side to side while balancing the pot.

Banog-banog is a hawk dance is usually performed by the healed patients of the babaylan
(priest) and sometimes on social occasions. The dancers usually move around each other
and sometimes break off to dance in different directions. The distinctive characteristic of this
dance is the slight undulation of the body.

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