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PHILIPPINE DANCE
As varied are the people of the Philippines, so too
are the dances. There are many dances performed in
the Philippine Islands such as the popular "Tinikling",
to the exoticized "Pangalay", to the skill-based
interpretation of the "Bangka" and Spanish-tinged
"Jota". Dance categorizations range from geographic
localization, to socialization functions, to dance
influences, and to time traveling.

ETHNOLOGICAL DANCE
A native to a specific race or ethnic group. It
includes folk dancing because folk dances are
often derived from ethnic dances. These
dances are associated with national and
cultural groups. Religious rituals (ethnic
dances) are designed as hymns of praise to
God, or to bring a good fortune in peace of war.

FOLK DANCING
A form of social dancing
that has become part of
the customs and
traditions of people.

 Well-Known Folk
Dances

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SQUARE DANCE
a dance for four couples
(eight dancers) arranged
in a square, with one
couple on each side, facing
the middle of the square.

IRISH
is a group of
traditional
dance forms
originating in
Ireland which
can broadly
be divided
into social
dances and
performance

POLKA
The polka is a Central European
dance and genre of dance
music familiar throughout
Europe and the Americas. The
name polka possibly comes
from the Czech word "plka"
("half"), referring to the short
half-steps featured in the

TINIKLING

Is a traditional dance.
All attired
In native apparel, the
BALINTAWAK
And BARONG tagalog,
between bamboo
poles, imitating the
lively movements of
the tinikling birds.

ALCAMFOR
Is a dance that
suggests the exotic
aroma of scented
kerchiefs with which
the ladies tease the
gentlemen.

BANGA
Literally means
clay pot, used as
water or food
containers. These clay
pots are balanced on
the head of Igorot
women as they wind
up and down the
mountain trail.

BLAAN

Is a dance that
depicts the
lively, simple
movements of
birds in flight
and as they
preen
themselves.
Beautifully
portrayed by

ITIK-ITIK
Is a Philippine
native dance
interpreting the
playfulness of
ducklings wading
in the river.

JOTA CAVITEA
Is a dance that
shows strong
Spanish influence.
Costume is
elaborately
embroidered MARIA
CLARA and Barong
Tagalog.

PANDANGGO SA SAMBALILO
Is a flirtatious dance from Bulacan. a
Philippine folk dance which has become
popular in the rural areas of the
Philippines. The dance evolved from
Fandango, a Spanish folk dance, which
arrived in the Philippines during the
Hispanic period. This dance, together
with the Jota, became popular among the
illustrados or the upper class and later
adapted among the local communities. In
the early 18th century, any dance that is

SAYAW Ed TAPEW NA BANGKO

Sayaw Sa Banko or Sayaw ed
Tapew na Bangko (dance on top
of a bench), is a dance which
originates from Pangasinan. It is
performed by a couple on a
narrow bench, inching and
hopping from one end to another.
Dancer show skill in staying up
the bench as they exchange
places by moving their way
around or the girl thrown in the
air while boy moves to the other
end. They do not compete but

SINGKIL

A famous dance from Mindanao. The Singkl

originated from the Maranao people who
inhabit the shores of Lake Lanao. It is
derived from a story in the Darangen, the
pre-Islamic Maranao interpretation of the
ancient Hindu Indian epic, the Ramayana.
The name of the dance itself means "to
entangle the feet with disturbing objects
such as vines or anything in your path". It is
a popular dance performed during
celebrations and other festive
entertainment. Originally only women,

Elements of Dance
Are the foundational concepts and vocabulary that help
students develop movement skills and understand dance as an
artistic practice. The acronym BASTE helps students remember
the elements:
Body
Action
Space
Time
Energy
This framework is a way to discuss any kind of movement.
While different dance styles call for specialized skills and
stylization choices, the underlying elements of dance are
visible in all dance experiences.

QUIZ

1.It is a native to a specific race or ethnic

group.
2. A form of social dancing that has become
part of the customs and traditions of
people.
3.A dance for four couples (eight dancers)
arranged in a square, with one couple on
each side, facing the middle of the square.
4.Is a dance that suggests the exotic aroma
of scented kerchiefs with which the ladies

6.Is Philippine Native Dance Interpreting The

Playfulness Of Ducklings Wading In The River.
Dance On Top Of A Bench.
7. A Famous dance from Mindanao. This dance
sas originated from the Maranao People who
inhabit the shores of Lake Lanao.
8-10. Give three(3) elements of dance.