This is a dance that is indigenous to a

certain race or country. The term ethnic is

to used to distinguise religious dances , and
designed as hymn of praise to a God, or to
bring on good fortune in peace of war. They
are symbolic in meaning that can’t be
understood easily by persons who don’t
belong to the ethnic group
TYPES OF ETHNIC
DANCES
 Dugso (meaning 'dance') is a ceremonial dance
among the Manobo people in Bukidnon, Agusan and
Misamis Oriental . The Dugso (also Dugsu) is usually
performed during important occasions like kaliga (feasts)
or kaamulan (tribal gatherings). Other occasions that call
for the performance of Dugso are festivities connected to
abundant harvest, the birth of a male heir or victory in war.
Brandeis however, claimed that the dugso has no specific
occasion underpinning aside from that of the kaliga-
on festivities. He said that it is only performed to "entertain
their deities". The Dugso for a kaliga is usually performed
on the third day which is usually the merriest being the
culmination of the whole celebrations.
 Pagdiwata (diwata, "deity") is a dance
originating from the Tagbanua tribe of
Palawan which depicts rituals after a rice
harvest. The rites are held as part thanksgiving
and part an appeal for continued protection by
the diwata or the gods.
 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. There is also a version of
this dance performed with two men competing
for the woman’s favor.
The binasuan is a Filipino folk dance in which
the performer holds full wine glasses in each
hand while performing balancing tricks. Wine
may be used to fill the glasses, but other
liquids may be substituted. The arms are
rotated over and under the shoulder in order
to keep the palms facing up so as not to spill
the liquid while nevertheless allowing
the radius to cross over the ulna via pronation.
Binasuan originated in Pangasinan and is
popular at festive events such as weddings.
Mananagat is occupational dance which
originated from Bogo, Cebu. This dance
imitates the work of a fisherman and his
companions. Maria Neis, a native of Bogo
taught the dance to her friends in Flihan, a
barrio of Fabogon, near Bogo. Performers are
composed of girls wearing kimona (sleeveless
blouse) and boys wearing cotton shirt and
colored pants.