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
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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

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Cordillera Dances Spanish Influenced Dances Muslim Dances Tribal Dances Rural Dances

Cordillera Dances
Bontoc, Ifugao, Benguet, Apayo, & Kalinga tribes a people whose way of life existed long before any Spaniard or other foreigners stepped foot on the Philippines Gongs, ganza

Dances reflects rituals which celebrate their daily lives - a good harvest, health, peace, war, and other 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 socialites to the stringed music of the rondalla

Dances reflects Christianity, and European art and 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, nature anito animal sounds, human singing, indigenous materials

Also known as Ethnic dances; Ethnic minorities found in different parts of the Philippines (Tboli, Bilaan, Manobo, Bagobo, etc.)

Tribal Dances
Tboli Madal Tahaw

Manobo Bangkakaw

Rural Dances

Reflects the simple life of the people in the barrio Depicts common work, daily activities of the peasants

Shows gaiety & laughter, festivities Performed in fiestas to honor patron saints give homage to the barrio's namesake for a good harvest, health, & perseverance Indigenous materials, clapping, rondalla, percussion 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-inPhilippine-Folk-Dance-Filipino-Cultural-Communities

2008. Philippine Folk Dance Society, Cultural Center of the Philippines. A Classic Collection of Philippine Folk Dances Series III, 28th National Folk Dance Workshop. 19 23 May 2008