Philippine Folk Dance

Ibigin Mo Ang Inang Pilipinas

 What is Dance
A form of expression of oneself through rhythmic movement.
 What is Folk Dance ?
The oldest form of dance and the earliest form of communication
the traditional dance of a given country which evolved naturally and spontaneously with
everyday activities
It is handed down from generation to generation.
It has more or less fixed pattern movements, but various in different areas and provinces
e.g. occupations, customs, festivals, rituals and it is sometimes interpret animals, trees or
season. It is handed down from generation to generation
Sometimes, their movements imitate animals, plants, season and occupation.
 5 Major Classifications of Philippine Folk
Dances

Cordillera Dances
Spanish Influenced Dances
Muslim Dances
Tribal Dances
Rural Dances
 Cordillera Dance
Most are from Mountain provinces
Reflects rituals which celebrates
their daily lives a good harvest,
peace, life and other symbols of
living.
Bontoc, Ifugao, Benguet, Apayo,
Kalinga tribes.
 Cordillera Dance
People whose way of life existed
long before any Spanish or other
foreigners stepped foot on the
Philippines.
Gongs and Ganza
Cordillera Dance
Banga of Kalinga
Pattong of Bontoc
Spanish Influenced
These are court dances
Reflects Christianity,
European art and
culture.
Spanish Influenced
Philippine aristocrats
created Filipino
adaptations of European
dances.
Jotas, fandango,
Mazurka, Waltz
Spanish Influenced
Jota De Sevillana
Habanera
 Muslim Dances
Originated in southern Mindanao
Influenced by Malay, Javanese and
Middle Eastern Traders
Mysticism, Royalty and Beauty
use fingers expression, feelings
and emotions
Uses shimmering costumes
Singkil
Sua Ku Sua
 Tribal Dances
Known as Ethnic Dances
Tboli, Manobo, bagobo, Bilaan
Craftmanship in Jewelry, metal
and Clothing
Animal sounds and human
singing.
Tboli Madal Tahaw
Manobo- Bangkakaw
 Rural Dances
There are dances which
have managed to steer
clear of European
influences and to this
day without visible
foreign characteristics
 Rural Dances
Reflects the simple life in barrio
Depicts common works and daily
activities
Shows laughter and festivities
Clapping and Rondalla,
Percussion Instruments
Maglalatik, Sayaw sa Bangko
 The Benefits of Basic Position

develop proper posture

develop dancers movement
develop dancers stability
develop dance precision
Singkil of Maranao
 Performance Task
CRITERIA DEPICTION EXPRESSION AUTHENTICITY CHOREO TOTAL
20 % 10 % 40 % 30 % 100%

GROUP 1
(PAGSASAKA)

GROUP 2
(PANGANGASO)

GROUP 3
(KALIKASAN)