ClasslflcaLlon

1naLlonal and 8eglonal uances 2 CccupaLlonal uances 3 8ellglous and Ceremonlal

uances 4 CourLshlp uances and 3 lesLlval uances

CharacLerlsLlcs
Folk dance characteristics:
-differed from place to place.
- give pleasure to dancers and audiences.
-reflects cultures introduced by invaders and conquerors
-provided socialization and a sense of community.
-passed down from generation to generation.
-some groups have a repertory of dances.
-sometimes done on specific occasions, social gatherings, and festivals.







1. n general, dancers stand apart.
2. There is little, if any body contract.
3. Most of the dances are done by pairs or couples.
4. Hand movements play an important part.
5. Most dances are in long formation.
6. Most dances begin and end with "saludo.
7. Dance from low land have more foreign elements than those in upland.
8. War dances are found in non-Christian tribes.
9.
. festival
social
regional