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Kuratsa is however, very different 2. Rural Dance (Luzon) dances illustrate the
fiesta spirit and love of life; best known type of Filipino dance.
in the manner of execution to dance attire: girls - colorful balintawak and patadyong skirts, boys:
camisa de chino and colored trousers.
the Mexican counterpart.
3. Muslim Dance characterized by vivid colors and
rhythmic movements which reflect the influence of Arabian and
SINGKIL the Maranao dance Indo-Malaysian cultures.res.
called Singkil is in the repertory of 4. Tribal Dance tribal dances performed essential
"for the gods" ceremonial and ritual type dances.
all Filipino dance troupes. In 1958
5. Rural Dance (Northern Luzon)
the Bayanihan Dance troupe start- dances to celebrate victories, festivals, religious ritu-
als, thanksgiving, etc; musical instruments include
ed with a simple version and has nose flute, bamboo guitar, drums, gongs and wooden
sticks.
since developed it into a theatrical
and stylized spectacle to the point
of its becoming the troupe's signa-
Monta, Kristina Maria Concepcion P.
ture piece.
HUMSS 11 –1