Philippine Folk Dance
Philippine Folk Dance
Philippine Folk Dance
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
1. Cordillera Dances
2. Spanish Influenced Dances
3. Muslim Dances
4. Tribal Dances
5. Rural Dances
Cordillera Dances
Bontoc, Ifugao,
Benguet, Apayo, &
Kalinga tribes
a people whose
way of life existed
long before any
Dances reflects rituals Spaniard or other
which celebrate their foreigners stepped
daily lives - a good foot on the
harvest, health, Philippines
peace, war, and other Gongs, ganza
symbols 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 the rondalla
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 & emotions
Uses shimmering
costumes
Muslim Dances
Maranao Singkil
Tausug Pangalay
Tribal Dances
intricate
craftsmanship in
metal, clothing, and
jewelry
reflects rituals &
animals, belief in
spirits & shamans,
Also known as Ethnic nature anito
dances; Ethnic minorities animal sounds,
found in different parts of human singing,
the Philippines (Tboli,
Bilaan, Manobo, Bagobo, indigenous materials
etc.)
Tribal Dances
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
peasants instruments
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 panuelo &
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
Male:
- G-string, short
jacket & shoulder
band, feathered
head dresses
- bahag
Females:
- Hinabi na tela
(hablon)
- Accessories (beads)
Muslim
Sigpit or
Sablay
patadyong
Malong
pants
Rural (Ilocano)
Chambra blouse
Siesgo A-line
skirt
REFERENCES
2010. Catacutan, Allen. Fundamentals in Philippine Folk
Dance + Filipino Cultural Communities. 5 October 2010.
http://www.scribd.com/doc/38738236/Fundamentals-in-
Philippine-Folk-Dance-Filipino-Cultural-Communities