Dance 

is an expression of the body

a. following rhythmic pattern

b. accompanied by music

c. expression of emotions

TRADITIONAL DANCES

 are dances of indigenous communities that show cultural traits of peoples in specific time
and place.
 these dances are handed down by generation to generation, with fixed sets and patterns.

EXAMPLES OF TRADITIONAL DANCES

1. Itik – itik
2. Tinikling
3. Sayaw sa bangko
4. Pandanggo sa Ilaw
5. Maglalatik

FORMS OF DANCES:

Folk & Ethnic dance

Modern and contemporary dance

Ballroom/social dance

Hip/hop or street dance

FOLK DANCE

 are classified according to geographical locations.

A. National- dances with common basic movements with slight variations.

B. Local/regional – dances that are unique to certain localities only.

CLASSIFICATIONS

 occupational
 religious or ceremonial
 courtship
 wedding
  war dances
 comic dances
 festival

ETHNIC DANCE

 refers to a dance that comes from a specific cultural group, such as polka or flamenco.
Any dance that is connected to any particular ethnic group is considered as ethnic.
 has 2 major categories
1. NON-CHRISTIAN FILIPINOS – are made up of pagan groups and Muslim
groups
2. CHRISTIAN AND LOWLAND FILIPINOS – are comprised of savage and
vigorous or light-hearted.
 other forms have no music nor melodic accompaniment.