CHAPETR 2: FOLK DANCES

Folk Dance
 These are the dances that tell much about a country and its people.
 These dances portray the customs, mores, and traditions of the people of a certain country.
 They are handed down from generation to generation.

OBJECTIVES OF TEACHING PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCES

1. To foster patriotism and nationalism through the study of our dance.
2. To arouse better appreciation of Philippine music and folk dances.
3. To provide through dancing, a healthful form of relaxation and recreation.
4. To develop a graceful and rhythmic coordination of body movements that will improve posture.
5. To preserve for posterity, folk dances and music indigenous to the different regions of the Philippines.
6. To demonstrate the growth of Filipino culture through the evolution of Philippine dances.

Philippine Folk Dance

Francisca Reyes Aquino is the legendary “Mother of Philippine Folk Dancing”. It

was her dream to promote the teaching of folk dances in the Physical Education
Curriculum of Philippine schools. Dr. Reyes Aquino received the “Philippine Republic
Award of Merit” for her untiring efforts in collecting, compiling, and propagating folk
dances, and for her outstanding contribution to the advancement of Filipino culture in
the field of dance. She wrote several books about Philippine Folk Dance.

She founded the Philippine Folk Dance Society to bring together Physical Education
students, teachers, administrators and individuals interests in folk dancing.

CLASSIFICATION OF PHILIPPINES FOLK DANCE

A. Geographical Classification
1. National Dances- found throughout the islands.
Examples: Rigodon, Carinosa, Jota

2. Local Dances- found in a certain locality.

Examples:
Tinikling- Leyte
Maglalatik- Binyang
Subli- Batngas

B. Nature
1. OCCUPATIONAL DANCES -depict actions of a particular occupation.
Examples: Planting, Punding
2. RELIGIOUS/CEREMONIAL -associated with religion, vows and ceremonies.
Examples: Dugsu, Sua-sua
3. COMIC DANCES- depict funny movements for entertainment.
` Examples: Kinotan, Makonggo
4. GAME DANCES -done with play elements.
Examples: Lubi-lubi, Pavo
5. WEDDING DANCES- performed during wedding feasts.
 Examples: Panasahan
6. COURTSHIP DANCES-depict the art of courtship.
Examples: Hele-hele, Tadek, Pantomina
7. FESTIVAL DANCES -suitable for special occasions.
Examples: Pandanggo, Habanera
8. WAR DANCES -show imagery combat.
Examples: Sagayan, Palu-palo

C. Movement
1. ACTIVE -fast energetic movements. (e.g. Tinikling, Maglalatik, Polkabal)
2. MODERATE (e.g. Carinosa, Tagala)
3. SLOW (e.g. Pasakat, Amorosa)
4. SLOW AND FAST (e.g. Putritos, Habanera)

D. Formation
1. SQUARE (e.g. Rigodon, Los Bailes de Ayer)
2. LONG FORMATION -dancers form 2 or more parallel lines. (e.g. Lulay, Sakuting)
3. SET -consists of 2 or more pairs as a unit. (e.g. Binadyong, Haplik)

POPULAR PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCES:

1. Cariñosa- This is the National Dance of the Philippines of Hispanic origin. The essence of the
dance is the courtship between two sweethearts. This dance is performed in flirtatious manner with
fans and handkerchiefs to assist the dancers’ hide-and-seek movements.
2. Tinikling- It originated from Leyte Province. This dance is a mimic movement of “tikling birds”
hopping over trees, grass stems or over bamboo traps set by farmers. Dancers perform this with
remarkable grace and speed jumping between bamboo poles.
3. Maglalatik- It was originated in Laguna province. It is 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. All dancers are male; with harnesses of coconut shells attached on their chests, back, thighs
and hips and knees.
4. Pandanggo sa Ilaw- It is said to have originated from Mindoro, the seventh-largest island in the
Philippines. This dance of lights simulates fireflies at dusk and at night. Pandanggo requires
excellent balancing skill to maintain the stability of three tinggoy, or oil lamps, placed on head and
at the back of each hand.
5. Kuratsa- The Spanish-influenced was once a very popular dance in different parts of the
Philippines, particularly in the Visayas region. This dance portrays a young playful couple’s attempt
to get each other’s attention.
6. Sayaw sa Bangko- (“dance on a bench”) is a folk dance from the Pangasinan province of the
Philippines. It is performed by a couple on a narrow bench, inching and hopping from one end to
another. Dancer show skill in staying up the bench as they exchange places by moving their way
around or the girl thrown in the air while boy moves to the other end. They do not compete but
rather complement each other so that no one falls. It is usually performed during town fiestas.
7. Binasuan- It originated in Pangasinan Province meaning “with the use of drinking glasses” and it
refers to how the performers balance glasses on their heads and hands while gracefully dancing.
This is especially tricky because the glasses are filled with rice wine or some other form of liquid.
8. Sakuting- is a dance from the province of Abra. It was originally an all-male dance performance
presenting a mock fight between Ilocano Christians and non-Christians using sticks. The dance is
traditionally performed during Christmas at the town plaza or throughout the town, from one house
 to another. The dancers receive aguinaldo (gifts of money) or refreshments especially prepared for
Christmas.
9. Itik-itik- it is popular among the Visayan settlers of the province of Surigao del Norte. Its steps are
similar to the movements of a duck (itik, in Filipino), as it walks with short, choppy steps and
splashes water on its back while attracting its mate.
10. Sublian- The term “Subli” is derived from two Tagalog words subsub (stooped or in a crouching
position) and bali (broken). It is a ceremonial worship dance performed as a tribute to the Holy
Cross referred to in the vernacular as Mahal Na Poong Santa Cruz.

POPULAR PHILIPPINE ETHNIC DANCES:

1. Kapa Malong-Malong- Cotabato Muslim Dance. This dance is performed with women wearing
malong and shawl, mantle or head piece, whereas men wear sash or waist band, shorts or bahag
and head gear or turban traditionally worn in the fields.
2. Pagapir- Lanao Del Sur. This dance is usually performed to commence an important affair.
Dancers of this dance are usually from the royal court or high society group of Lanao Province.
They use apair of fans to coordinate with their small steps called kini-kini, which symbolizes their
good manners and prominent family background.
3. Singkil- the Singkíl is originated from the Maranao people who inhabit the shores of Lake Lanao. It
is derived from a story in the Darangen, the pre-Islamic Maranao interpretation of the ancient Hindu
Indian epic, the Ramayana. The name of the dance itself means "to entangle the feet with
disturbing objects such as vines or anything in your path". Originally only women, particularly
royalty, danced the Singkíl, which serves as either a conscious or unconscious advertisement to
potential suitors.
4. Pangalay- Zamboanga Del Sur. A Muslim dance originally performed by wealthy families during
wedding celebration. This fingernail dance is now a popular festival dance in Sulu.
5. Ragragsakan- This dance portrays the walk of the industrious Kalinga women, carrying water pots
on their heads and wearing the colorful hand-woven “blankets of life” around their necks. Their walk
imitates the climb up the Rice Terraces in the Mountain Province.
6. Banga- It literally means “pots”. The Banga or pot dance is a contemporary performance of Kalinga
of the Mountain Province in the Philippines. This dance illustrates the languid grace of a tribe
otherwise known as fierce warriors. Heavy earthen pots, as many as seven or eight at a time, are
balanced on the head of maidens as they trudge to the beat of the “gangsa” or wind chimes.
7. Bendayan- Also popularly called “Bendian” is a circle dance of the Benguet of Mountain Province.
Long known, it is a dance to celebrate the arrival of successful head hunters.
8. Lumagen/Tachok- It is performed when Kalinga gather to celebrate a happy occasion like the birth
of a first-born baby boy, a wedding, or a budong (peace pact). The dance imitates birds flying in the
air.
9. Manmanok- Three Bago Tribe roosters compete against each other for the attention of Lady Lien.
They use blankets depicting colorful fumes to attract her.
10. Sua-ku-Sua- from Jolo Sulu. It is also known as “my pomelo tree” is a dance that likens the sua’s
gentle leaves, attractive fruits, its fragrance and slender body to that of a lady. Performed by
couples, the Sua-Ku-Sua dancers make use of two white fans that are swayed, as if to signify the
swaying of the leaves of the sua tree while singing along with the music in their rice powder-
covered faces.
 Guidelines in Getting the Heart Rate

Resting Heart Rate

 The heart beats about 60 to 80 times a minute when we're at rest.

Maximum Heart Rate

 Your true MHR is the highest pulse rate you can attain during all-out effort, so by definition, it is
impossible to exceed this limit.

Formula:

*Male = 220 minus your age

*Female = 226 minus your age

Target Heart Rate

 Target heart rates let you measure your initial fitness level and monitor your progress in a fitness
program.
 This approach requires measuring your pulse periodically as you exercise and staying within 60 to 80
percent of your maximum heart rate.

Sample Heart Rate Formula:

1. Get the Maximum Heart Rate (MHR)

*Male student age 17: 220- [17] = 203 Maximum Heart Rate or MHR

2. Get the Target Heart Rate.

*Target Heart Rate Zone is 60% (.6) and 80% (.8) of one's MHR.

*203 x .6 = 121.8 (122)

*203 x .8 = 162.4 (162)

---Therefore, this student's Target Heart Rate Zone for exercise is 122-162 beats per minute.
 MY HR LOG
Name: _______________________________________________ Grade/Strand/Section: ______________

Instructor: ___________________________________________

DIRECTION: Below is an HR Log a template that allows you to self- assess and report your heart rate before and after you perform a
Physical Activity, and the time you spent you do in a daily basis.

Target Heart Rate Zone:_____________________

DATE ACTIVITY TIME HR REMARKS HR REMARKS STUDENT’S INSTRUCTOR’S

SPENT (Pre) (Post) SIGNATURE SIGNATURE
 ACTIVITY 3

Name: __________________________________________ Score: /

Grade/Section: _________________________________ Date: ________________________

Direction: Choose three (3) Folk dances and two (2) Ethnic dances and write their origin and the
meaning of each dances.

FOLK DANCES ORIGIN MEANING

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3.

ETHNIC DANCES ORIGIN MEANING

1.

2.