The Different Folk Dances in the Philippines.

1. DANCE:
The Dances of the
Philippine Island

2. Dance
- Dance is an art form that generally
refers to movement of the body, usually
rhythmic and to music, used as a form
of expression, social interaction or
presented in
a spiritual or performance setting.

3. Spanish-Influenced Dances
These dances are a reflection of Spanish
culture merged with that of ours. From
the costumes alone, you can really tell
whether it’s a Spanish-influenced Folk
Dance or not. Males swear the barong
tagalog and females wear the maria clara
of different elaborate designs.

4. Rural Dances
 These are dances which reflect the true spirit
and character of the Filipino people. They
wear peasant—occupational costumes but
reflect in their movements activities of fishing,
farming, courtship and merrymaking. Some
others mimic movements of animals like birds,
fish and others.

5. Folkdance
It is a dance genre which is primarily
performed for social functions by
people with little or no training usually
to traditional music which is a product
of inherited tradition which is passed
from one generation to another.

6. Folkdance
 They are dances performed at social functions
by people with little or no professional training,
often to traditional music or music based on
traditional music.
 They are not designed for public performance
or the stage, although traditional folkdances
may be later arranged and set for stage
performances.

7. Philippine Folkdance
- Countries in the world have their own cultures made more
colorful, beautiful and vibrant because of Folk Dances that are
reflection of who they are. In the east, the Chinese have their
symbolic Dragon Dance, the Japanese have the ancestral dance
Bon Odori. In the west the Americans have their Square Dance. On
the other hand, the Philippines will not be left behind. "The Pearl of
The Orient" boast of a varitey of Filipino Folk Dances.

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 Talents from Each Region.... As we explore each of
the regions and styles, please remember a lot of
these Cultural and Folk dances represents hardships
and daily back breaking tasks, that has turned into a
art form. Many of the dances you will read about here
were actual activities or chores that the Filipino
endured to survive the poor economy and state of the
nation.....

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 The Philippines consist of 7107 islands, and is broken
down in three groups of islands. The Luzon, Mindano,
and Visayas. Each of these regions contain different
languages, history, religion, and traditions. With each
region having different influence in their arts, crafts, and
ancestral dances. Let’s take a trip through each region
and explore the different styles, costumes, and dances

10. Different kinds of Folk Dances
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11. Folkdance of Luzon

12. Luzon
 Consisting of the tribes such as Ifugao, Benquet, Kalinga,
Bontoc, Apayo, Kalinga, sometimes these are call Igorot. "
But sometimes that is considered degrading ." Cordillera
name also used for some parts the Luzon
Region...Northern most region of the Philippines, Luzon
gets its Cultural influence from Hindu-Buddist, Spanish and
many ethnic religious tribes. All with differences and beliefs.
But in all the Cultural and Folk Dances from this region
represents all different factions in one way or the other.

13. Cordillera Dances
 These are dances of the Kalingas, Ifugaos and
other ethnolinguistic groups of the Cordillera
mountains. They are known for their distinct
costumes such as G-strings and tapis and
grounded movements which is a reflection of
their daily routine

14. Idaw
 This dance sometimes has many names and different versions.
Most common is this dance depicts the hunting ritual performed
before a tribal war. The tribes men would go out and look up
and watch for the scared Idaw bird. Which is said to lead the
tribe to victory. Also look at the clothing, Philippines being a
very hot climate, plus the use of as little material as possible,
the traditional clothing was not made to cover much of the
body.

15. Idaw

16. Banga
This dance displays the Igorot women on their way to the river to
fetch the daily water supply for their families. It shows the skill and
strength of the women as they would carry heavy laden clay pots
(Banga) full of water. Their grace and agility while balancing the
heavy pots, sometimes stacks 5 high, is a testament of the Filipino
and how hardships become a art form and talent. As a young girl
you would start with only one pot. Of course as you become older
and more experienced, along with the fact that you could provide
more water for your family in one trip. Pots could be stacked as high
as 5 or 6. The more pots you could carry showed your skill and also
you standing among the women of that area. They would all gather
and march to the river each day, singing a native song which is
represented by the flute and banging of bamboo on iron pots in the
dance.

17. Banga

18. Ragsaksakan
 The word means " Merriment". This dance would be
performed after a successful headhunt and also for a
peace pact between warring tribes. The colorful hand
woven blankets " blankets of life" are worn around the
neck while baskets to carry produce or rice are worn
upon the head. Some versions of this dance use the "
Banga " instead of the basket.

19. Ragsaksakan

20. La Jota Moncadena
 People of Moncada, Tarlac, call it rather by a different
name: Jota Florana. The Jota Folrana was danced to the
Ilocano/Yogad bamboo musical instrument ensemble
called tallelet. Dance anthropologist Ramon Obusan said that
the Jota Florana was danced to accompany a bereaved family to
the burial of a loved one. The high pitched clicking of the
bamboo clickers are supposed to represent melancholy wails.
The slow portion of the dance is in fact named patay (death)
or desmayo (fainting) that is performed to a very slow marcha
funebre.

21. La Jota Moncadena

22. Subli
 Subli is the dance portion of a devotion performed in
honor of the Mahal na Poong Santa Cruz, a large
crucifix of anubing wood with the face of the sun in
silver at the center. The icon was discovered in the
early decades of Spanish rule in what is now the town
of Alitagtag, Batangas. It is the patron of many towns in
the area, notably the ancient town of Bauan, Batangas.

23. Subli

24. Folk dance of
Visayas

25. Visayas
 Being the Central Island of The Philippines, Visayas is also broken
down into three sections. Central , Eastern, Western. Consisting of
Austronesians, Negritos, these we Animist Tribal Group. Many others
tribes from around surrounding island would come after the downfall
or break up of their tribes. Visayas became a melting pot for many
different Tribes and Cultural backgrounds. You will find Arbian,
Spanish, and some Western influences in the dances of this region.
You will see that the dances of the Visayas are more upbeat and
exciting, not so much in Drama and tribal meanings as other regions.

26. Sayaw Ed Tapew na Bangko
This dance is native to the barrio of
Pangapisan, Lingayen, Pangasinan,
and demands skill from its performers
who must dance on top of a bench
roughly six inches wide.

27. Sayaw Ed Tapew na Bangko

28. Tinikling
 Tinikling is considered the national folkdance with a
pair of dancers hopping between two bamboo poles
held just above the ground and struck together in time
to music. Originated from Leyte Province, this dance is
in fact a mimic movement of “tikling birds” hopping
over trees, grass stems or over bamboo traps set by
farmers. Dancers perform this dance with remarkable
grace and speed jumping between bamboo poles.

29. Tinikling

30. Carinosa
 Cariñosa (Spanish pronunciation: [kaɾiˈɲosa],
meaning the loving or affectionate one) is a
Philippine dance of Hispanic origin from the
Maria Clara suite of Philippine folk dances,
where the fan or handkerchief plays an
instrumental role as it places the couple in
romance scenario.

31. Carinosa

32. Maglalatik
 Originally performed in Binan, Laguna as a mock-war dance that
demonstrates a fight between the Moros and the Christians over
the prized latik or coconut meat during the Spanish rule, this
dance is also shown to pay tribute to the town’s patron saint, San
Isidro Labrador. 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 read trousers while the Christian dancers show up in blue.
All dancers are male; with harnesses of coconut shells attached
on their chests, backs, thighs and hips

33. Maglalatik

34. Binasuan
 is a native dance of Pangasinan. This dance
literally means “dancing with glasses.” The
steps are executed with glasses filled with rice
wine balanced on the head and the hands of
the dancers. Danced to show balance and to
reflect rural gaiety, Binasuan is performed
usually in wedding ceremonies and occasions
in the barangay.

35. Binasuan

36. Itik-itik
 is one of the Philippine folk dances which have an
interesting origin. According to stories, a Filipina
maiden-dancer of Surigao del Norte was asked to
perform a native dance in one special occasion. She
started to improvise new steps and imitate the
courtship movements of a local species of duck known
as “itik.” The spectators began to imitate her and that is
how the dance came to be.

37. Itik-itik

38. Folk dance of
Mindanao

39. MINDANAO
 This is the southern most region of The Philippines.
Being the second largest island in the Philippines, its
Culture consists of mostly Muslim or " Moro " people,
also composed of other ethnic groups such as the
Maranao, Tausug, Banguingui, and indigenous tribes
know as Lumad. You will see alot of Arabian, and
Middle Eastern influence in their costumes and
dances.

40. Muslim Dances
The are dances of the exotic southern part
of the country. They mirror the character
and colorful culture of Muslims as seen in
their discrete expression and brightly
colored silk costumes.

41. Singkil dance
- Singkil dance takes its name from the bells worn on the
ankles of the Muslim princess. Perhaps one of the oldest
of truly Filipino dances, the Singkil recounts the epic
legend of the "Darangan" of the Maranao people of
Mindanao. This epic, written sometime in the 14th century,
tells the fateful story of Princess Gandingan, who was
caught in the middle of a forest during an earthquake
caused by the diwatas, or fairies or nymph of the forest.

42. - The rhythmic clapping of criss-crossed bamboo poles
represent the trees that were falling, which she gracefully
avoids. Her slave loyally accompanies her throughout her
ordeal. Finally, she is saved by the prince. Dancers wearing
solemn faces and maintaining a dignified pose being
dancing at a slow pace which soon progresses to a faster
tempo skillfully manipulate apir, or fans which represent the
winds that prove to be auspicious. The dancers weave
expertly through criss-crossed bamboos.

43. Singkil dance

44. Kini-kini
Kini means the Royal Walk. Maranao
women performed this dance with
scarves. The beauty of the scarve and
the talent and grace in which it is
displayed. Shows their elite social
upbringing.

45. Kini-kini

46. Pangalay
- A pangalay native to the Badjao, sometimes known as
the "Sea Gypsies." Pangalay is a dance that emphasizes
the agility of the upper body. The rhythmic bounce of the
shoulder with simultaneous alternating waving of arms are
the basic movement of this dance. The pangalay is
commonly performed at weddings and other social
gatherings. You will also see some parts of the Sinkil in
this dance also. Another part of this dance is also called
the Muslim four Bamboos.

47. Pangalay

48. Asik
- This is performed by a solo madien, adorned with
fine beads and make up, long head scarf. She would
dance to win the favor of her Sultan master. Many time
the girls would dance to win the hearts of her master
or to make up for a wrong she had done. She would
give her whole heart and soul into this performance to
soften the heart of her master to accept her...

49. Asik

51. Thank You
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