Philippine Folk Dance

Physical Education
 What is Dance?
- A form of
expression of
oneself through
rhythmic
movement
 So, 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
e.g. occupations, customs,
festivals, rituals
 So, what is folk
dance?
 It is handed down
from generation to
generation
 It has more or less a
fixed movement in
their pattern, but
may differ in
various areas or
provinces
5 major Classifications of
Philippine Folk Dances
 Cordillera Dances
 Spanish Influenced Dances
 Muslim Dances
 Tribal Dances
 Rural Dances
 Cordillera Dances
 Bontoc, Ifugao,
Apayao, & Kalinga
Tribes
 A people whose way
of life existed long
before any Spaniard
 Dances reflects rituals
which celebrate their
or other foreigners
daily lives – a good stepped foot on the
harvest, health, peace, Philippines
war, and other symbols  Gongs, ganza
of living
Cordillera Dances
Bontoc – “Pattong”

Kalinga – “Banga”
Spanish Influenced Dances
 Philippine Aristocrats
created Filipino
adaptations of
European dances
 Jotas, fandanggos,
mazurkas, waltzes
 Danced by young
 Dances reflects
socialites to the
Christianity, and
stringed music of
European art and
rondalia
culture
Spanish Influenced Dances

JOTA

HABANERA
Muslim Dances
 Influenced by Malay,
Javanese & Middle
Eastern Traders (Islam)
 Mysticism, royalty, and
beauty
 Uses intricate hand &
arm movement
 The fingers express
feelings and emotions
 Uses shimmering
costumes
 Muslim Dances
Singkil

Tausug –
“Pangalay”
 Tribal Dance
 Intricate
craftsmanship in
metal, clothing,
and jewelry
 Reflects rituals &
animals, belief in
“spirits” &
shamans, nature, -
 Also known as ethnic dances; “anito”
Ethnic minorities found  Animals sound,
different parts of the human singing,
Philipinnes (T’boli, Bilaan. indigenous
Manobo, Bagobo, etc materials
 Tribal Dance
T’Boli – “Madal Tahaw

Manobo – “Bangkakaw”
 Rural Dances
 Shows gaiety &
laughter, festivities
 Performed in fiestas to
honor patron saints
 Give homage to the
barrio’s namesake for a
good harvest, health, &
 Reflects the simple life of perseverance
the people in the barrio  Indigenous materials,
 Depicts common work, clapping, rondalla,
daily activities of the percussion, instrumens
peasants
 Rural Dances
Maglalatik

Saut sa Rarug

Oasioas
 Costumes
in
Philippine
Folk Dance
Typical Spanish Elite
Female:
MARIA CLARA
Male:
Barong Tagalog &
Black Pants
Rural (Tagalog)
Female:
BALINTAWAK
with soft panelo &
tapis
Male:
Camisa de
Chino & trousers
of different colors
Rural (Visayan)
Female:
Kimona &
Patadyong with
soft kerchief
Male:
Barong or Camisa
de Chino and
trousers of any
color
Cordillera/Tribal
Female:
-Hinabi na tela (hablon)
-Accessories
(beads)
Male:
-G-string, short jacket &
shoulder band,
feathered head dresses
- bahag
Muslim
“Sigpit” or
“Sablay”
Patadyong
Malong
pants
1. Traditional (folk and ethnic)
2. Modern and contemporary
3. Ballroom (recreational and
competitive)
4. Cheer dance
5. Hip-hop/Street dance
6. Festival dance