MCA MONTESSORI SCHOOL Folk Dance in the Philippines:

AFPOVAI Village, Taguig City 1. Binasuan

Senior High School Originate: Pangasinan Province
Department of Social Studies Meaning: “With the use of drinking glasses", this
Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions vibrant dance shows off the balancing skill of the
performers.
Lesson 5: Theatrical Performance Glasses filled with rice wine are placed on the head
Performance Arts – is where the artwork takes the form of and each hand is carefully maneuvered with graceful
actions performed by the artist/s or approved performers movements.
briefed by the artist. This dance is common in weddings, fiestas, and
Choreography – is the art of making dances, and the person special occasions.
who practices this art is called a choreographer. 2. Rigodon
Originate: Spain
Types of Dances: Commonly performed at formal affairs like inaugural
1. Ballet balls where prominent members of the government
It serves as a backbone for many other styles of participate and enjoy.
dance, as many other dance genres are based on 3. Pandanggo sa Ilaw
ballet. Originate: Lubang Island, Mindoro
It uses music and dance to tell stories. Meaning: “Fandango” characterized by lively steps
2. Jazz and clapping while following a varying / beat.
It is a fun dance style that relies heavily on originality It requires excellent balancing skills to maintain the
& improvisation. stability of three tinggoy, or oil lamps, placed on the
Jazz dancing often uses bold, dramatic body head and at the back of each hand.
movements, isolations, and contractions. 4. Subli
3. Tap Dance Originate: Bauan, Batangas
It is an exciting form of dance in which dancers wear Meaning: "Subli" is from two Tagalog words
special shoes equipped with metal taps. “subsub”, meaning falling on head, and "bali", which
Tap dancers use their feet like drums to create means broken.
rhythmic patterns and timely beats. It is shown during fiestas: as a ceremonial worship
4. Hip-Hop dance to the town's icon, the holy cross.
Hip-hop is a dance style, usually danced to hip-hop 5. Kuratsa
music, that evolved from the hip-hop culture. Originate: Visayan Region
Hip-hop includes various moves such as breaking, This dance portrays a young playful couple's attempt
popping, locking, and krumping, and even house to get each other's attention.
dance. Improvisation and personal interpretation are It is performed in a moderate waltz style.
essential to hip-hop dancing. 6. Itik-itik
5. Modern Dance Originate: Surigao del Norte
It is a dance style that rejects many of the strict rules Meaning: Imitating the movements of an “itik”
of classical ballet, focusing instead on the expression A young woman named Kanang (Cayetana)
of inner feelings. happened to be the best performer in the province.
Modern dance was created as a rebellion against At the baptismal reception, she was asked to dance
classical ballet, emphasizing creativity in the Sibay and began improvising her steps in the
choreography and performance. middle of her performance imitating the movements
6. Swing Dance of an "itik", a duck, as it walks with choppy steps and
It is a lively dance style in which couples swing, spin, splashes water on its back while attracting its mate.
and jump together. 7. Tinikling
It means dancing to music that "swings." Originate: Leyte Province
7. Belly Dance Meaning: Mimic movement of “tikling birds”
It is a unique form of dance characterized by sharp, The national folk dance with a pair of dancers
rolling movements of the hips and abdomen. hopping between two bamboo poles held just above
The true origins of belly dancing are debated among the ground and struck together in time to the music.
enthusiasts. 8. Maglalatik
8. Latin Dance Originate: Biñan, Laguna
It is a fast-paced, often sensual, partner dance Mock war dance that demonstrates a fight between
characterized by sexy hip movements. the Moros and the Christians over the prized latik
9. Folk Dance or coconut meat during the Spanish rule.
It refers to a variety of dances developed by groups Performed to pay tribute to the town's patron saint,
or communities, as opposed to being made up by a San Isidro Labrador.
choreographer.
 It has a four-part performance such as the palipasan
and the baligtaran showing the intense battle, the
paseo, and the escaramusa- the reconciliation.
Moro dancers wear red trousers while the
Christian dancers show up in blue trousers. All
dancers are male; with harnesses of coconut
shells attached to their chests, backs, thighs,
and hips.
9. Cariñosa
Originate: Panay Island
Meaning: An affectionate, friendly, and lovable
woman.
Performed in a flirtatious manner with fans and
handkerchiefs to assist the dancers' hide-and-seek
movements.
10. Sakuting
Originate: Abra
Mock fight between Ilokano Christians and non-
Christians with training sticks as props.
It is traditionally performed during Christmas at the
town plaza or from house to house as a caroling
show.
In return, the dancers receive presents or money
locally known as "aguinaldo".
11. Pantomina
Originate: Bicol/Sorsogon
Meaning: Dance of the Doves
It is the highlight of Sorsogon's Kasanggayahan
Festival every third week of October.
It is a courtship dance that originated from imitating
the courtship and lovemaking of doves.
Lesson 6: Literary Composition – Elements of the Story
1. Characters
The people, animals, or objects that take part in the
story.
Example: Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron
Weasley are the main characters in the Harry Potter
series.
2. Setting
The place and time where the story happens.
Example: The story is set in a magical world, mostly
at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
3. Plot
The sequence of events that make up the story.
Example: The plot involves Harry's struggle against
the evil Lord Voldemort, who killed his parents.
4. Conflict
The problem or challenge that the main character
faces.
Example: The conflict is between Harry and
Voldemort, who wants to destroy him and take over
the world.
5. Resolution
The outcome or solution of the conflict.
Example: The resolution is that Harry defeats
Voldemort and restores peace to the wizarding
world.