Aila Mae D. Linas Assignment:1. Objectives of Folk Dance.2. Characteristic of Philippine Folk Dance.3. Classification of Philippine Dances. Answer:1. Objectives of Philippine Folk Dance:a. To foster patriotism and nationalism through the study of dance.b. To arouse better appreciation of Philippine music and folk dances.c. To provide, through dancing, a healthful form of relaxation and recreation.d. To develop a graceful and rhythmic coordination of body movements that willimprove posture.e. To preserve for posterity, folk dances and music indigenous to the differentregions of the Philippines.f. To demonstrate the growth of Filipino culture through the evolution of Philippine dances.2. Characteristic of Philippine folk dances:a. In general, dancers stand apart.b. There is little, if any, bodily contact.c. Most of the dances are done by pairs or couples.d. Hand movements play an important part.e. Most dances are in long formation.
f. Most dances begin and end in ³saludo´.g. Dances from the lowlands have more foreign elements than those found inthe uplands.h. War dances are found among non-Christian tribes.3. Classification of Philippine Dances:I. General classification A. Geographical extent of origin1. National dances ± found throughout the islands with little or nomodification.Examples: Rigodon, Carinosa, Jota, Balitaw, Pandanggo.2. Local dances ± found in a certain locality.Example: Tinikling ± LeyteMaglalatik ± BinyangEsperanza ± NabuaSubli ± BatangasBiniganbigat ±AbraB. Nature1. Occupational ± depicting action of certain occupation, industry, or human labor.Examples: Planting, Harvesting, Pounding, Winnowing, Pabirik,Managuete, etc.2. Religious or Ceremonial ±performed in connection with religiousvows and ceremonies.
Examples: Dugsu, Sua-sua, Putong, Sta. ClarangPinong-pino, etc.3. Comic dances ± depicting funny movements for entertainment.Examples: Kimbo-kimbo, Makonggo, Kinoton.4. Game dances ± with play elements (dance mixers)Examples: Lubi-lubi, Pavo.5. Wedding dances ± performed during wedding feast.Example: Panasahan, etc.6. Courtship dances ± depicting love making.Examples: Hele-hele, BagoQuiere, Maramion, Tadek, Daling-daling.7. Festival dances ± suitable for special occasion or any socialgathering.Examples: Pandanggo, Habanera, Jota, Surtido.8. War dances ± showing imaginary combat or duel.Examples: Sagayan, Palu-palo, etc.C. Movements1. Active ± with fast energetic movements.Examples: Tinikling, Maglalatik, Sakuting, Polkabal, etc.2. Moderate ±Examples: Carinosa, Tagala, Habanera, Puripuri, etc.3. Slow ±Examples: Pasakat, Amorosa, Tiliday, Kundiman, etc.4. Slow and Fast ±
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