Cariñosa

What is Cariñosa ?

This is a courtship dance known through out the Philippines with its flirtatious
movements. The word “Cariñosa” means affectionate, amiable, or lovable. There are
many versions of this dance, but hide and seek movements using a fan and a handkerchief
are the most common.

Country of Origin & History of Cariñosa

History: Cariñosa was first originated in Panay Island in the Visayan islands. It was first
introducted by the Spaniards during the colonization of the Philippines in the 16th
century. The dance involves a couple, man and woman, who are being flirtatious with
each other. Aside from Tinikling, Cariñosa is considered one of the national dance of
the Philippines.

COSTUME

Originally, the Cariñosa was danced with Maria Clara dress and Barong Tagalog for it is
a Maria Clara Spanish Dance when it was introduced. In addition, Filipino wore the
patadyong kimona and camisa de chino to reveal nationalism. (a native dress of the
Tagalog regions), camisa (a white sleeve) or patadyong kimona (a dress of the Visayan
of people) and for boys, a barong Tagalog and colored pants. Because it is the national
dance, the dancers may wear any Filipino costumes.

Music involved in the Carinosa

The music of Carinosa shows a great Spanish influence to the Filipinos. It is 3/4 in
rhythm like some of the Spanish dances. The Philippine Rondalla are playing this music
of the dance where it is an ensemble or an orchestra of string instruments in the
Philippines similar to the Spanish musicians in Spain that comprises bandurrias,
mandolins, guitar, basses, drums, and banjos. Mostly men are playing rondalla
instruments but women may also take part.

PREPARED BY: GROUP 1

Dusaran, Jhun Fel M.

Butawan, Algie

Olaivar, Ernie

Buynay, Chin Chin

Daguplo, Sheila Mae

Coysona, Jasiel

Muring, Robelyn