RHYTHMIC ACTIVITIES

Physical Education 2

SELECTED FOLK DANCES

1. ABARURAY
ORIGIN OF THE DANCE: Originated from Luzon

MEANING/PORTRAY
- Abaruray, separated is “ABA” and “RURAY”. “ABA!” is an equivalent to “HI!” or “HAIL!” Hence this
is an expression. Also, in English, “RURAY” is a nickname for the first name ‘Aurora’. In any social
gathering in the remote “barrios” of the Philippines, it is needed to offer wine to the visitors. The
offering is usually made by a young lady, who goes around with a glass and a bottle of native wine
offering a drink to the visitors. This wine offering is a sign or the signal for the beginning of the folk
dancing and singing.

COSTUME
- Girl is dress in “BALINTAWAK” and the boy in “BARONG TAGALOG” and long red trouser. Both
dancers are bare footed.

COUNTING
- One, two, three to a measure

FORMATION
- Partners stand opposite each other about eight feet apart. The girl stands at her partner right side when
facing the audience. A few boys and girls may take part in this dance to represent the townsfolk
attending a social gathering. The girls are dressed like the dancer. The boys are dressed in "barong
tagalog" or "camisa de chino" and long trousers. They clap hands in time with the music.

2. AETANA

ORIGIN OF THE DANCE: a dance from Sta. Cruz, Marinduque

MEANING/PORTRAY
- The "jaleo" and "la mano" (shaking hands) are the two interesting figures of this dance.

COSTUME
- Girl is dress in “BALINTAWAK” and the boy in “BARONG TAGALOG” and white trouser.

COUNTING
- One, two, three to a measure

FORMATION
- Dancers stand in two parallel lines facing the audience about six feet apart. Girls stand at partner’s right
side. From one to any number of pairs may take apart.

3. ALCAMFOR
ORIGIN OF THE DANCE
 - A couples dance from Tanauan, Leyte, a province of the Philippines located in the Visayas group of
islands

MEANING/PORTRAY
- The word alkamfor comes from the Spanish alcanfor, meaning camphor. Filipinos also spell it
as alcamfor. In the Philippines, it refers to mothballs. In the old days, clothes were kept in wooden
chests with a few naphtalene balls to keep away moths. The camphor gave off what was considered a
pleasant scent that supposedly attracted men.

COSTUME
- The attire of the dancers which are Maria Clara for the ladies and a barong Tagalog for the men

COUNTING
- One, two or three to a measure

4. ANUNCIO
ORIGIN OF THE DANCE
- A dance of popular in the Provinces of Mindoro and Marinduque

MEANING/PORTRAY
- It is usually danced during a marriage celebration although it may be performed in any social gathering.
A young man start dancing, looking for a partner who is seated somewhere in the place where the social
gathering is being held. (if it is a wedding party it is danced by the bride and groom). He makes known
his intention by means of "hapay" an act in which he flourishes his handkerchief before the lady with
whom he wishes to dance.

COSTUME
- Girl wears an old style costume or any native costume which is appropriate for a wedding dress, the boy
wears "barong tagalog" and black trousers.

COUNTING
- One, two, three to a measure.

FORMATION
- The girl is seated. The boy stands on one side, facing the girl.

5. ARINGGINDING-GINDIN
ORIGIN OF THE DANCE: Dance from Mindoro

MEANING/PORTRAY
- A simple courtship dance from Mindoro. The participants sing as they perform easy dance steps.

COSTUME
- This dance requires “balintawak”. The boy wears barong tagalog and white trousers.

6. BAKYA DANCE
ORIGIN OF THE DANCE: Philippines
MEANING/PORTRAY
- Bakya means wooden shoes. They are common footwear of the poor in the “barrios”. During the rainy
season almost all people wear them.

COSTUME
- Girl is dress in “BALINTAWAK” and the boy in “BARONG TAGALOG” and long red trouser. All
have on bakya.

COUNTING
- One,two,three to a measure of ¾ time and one, two to a measure in 2/4 time.

FORMATION
- Partners stand opposite each other about six feet apart. The girl stands at partner’s right when facing the
audience. From two to any number of even pairs may take apart.

7. BA-O
MEANING/PORTRAY
- Ba-o is a Tagalog dance. The dance steps are based on Tagalog and Visayan. Each dancer holds two
half-coconut shells, one in each hand.

COSTUME
- Girls are dressed in balintawak and boys in barong tagalog with white trouser.

COUNT
- one, two, three to a measure of ¾ time and one, two, or one and, two to a measure of 2/4 time

8. BARANGAY
MEANING/PORTRAY
- Originally 'baranggay' meant boats used by the Malays arriving in the shores of the Philippines during
the pre-Spanish times. Later, the name came to connote the unit of government known as the 'Pueblo'.
The word 'baranggay', with it's connotation of friendly association and harmonious living was adopted
by the Philippine Baranggay Folk Dance Troupe (PB) to reflect it's objectives of developing the
physical, mental and social life of the individual through the cooperative effort of the members.

COSTUME
- The girls are dressed in Maria Clara style in boys in barong tagalog and black trousers.

COUNTING
- One, two, three to a measure

FORMATION
- Partners stand side by side with the girl at the right of the partner. Participants stand in square formation.
Eight or sixteen pairs may take part in the dance.

9. BARURAY
ORIGIN OF THE DANCE: This is a simple and interesting dance from the Province of Mindoro. It is made up
of two movements. The first is lively 2/4 times. The second is a moderate 3/4rhythm.
 COUNTING
- It is made up of two movements. The first is a lively two-four and second is a moderate three-four
rhythm.

10. BULAKLAKAN
ORIGIN OF THE DANCE
- Originates from the numerous flowers that grow in the area of Bulacan.

MEANING/PORTRAY
- Bulaklakan is a dance of floral garlands, dedicated to the Virgin Mary during the Roman Catholic
celebration of their holy week. It is performed widely during the month of early May. “Bulaklakan”
refers to green orchids and other flowering plants. Bulaklakan, a lovely and attractive dance, is danced
for this occasion. The girls in this dance each hold a garland of leaves and flowers attached to a wire,
bamboo or rattan so that the garland will arch when held overhead.

COSTUME
- Barong tagalog on top, a brightly coloured silk or cotton skirt on the bottome and a arched garland of
leaves and flowers attached to bamboo.

COUNTING and FORMATION

o Sway right and left 16 counts,boys hand at back, girls flowers up (in place)
o Sway right and left 8 counts,boys hand at back, girls flowers up forward
o Sway right and left 2 counts, after that, turn to your right
o Sway right and left on your place
o Girls kneel down, boys turn left
o Boys kneel down, girls turn left
o Make a circle (create a flower)
o Girls right left, then put down your flowers, and put it up (just your like awarding boys)
o Steady at no.3

FORMATION
- Girls of a Group A stand at the right side and those of Group B at the left side of their partners. From eight to twenty-
four pairs may take part. They are divided into two groups (A, B).
11. BENDIAN
ORIGIN OF THE DANCE: Benguet

MEANING/PORTRAY
- Bendian is a traditional Benguet circle dance symbolizing the unity of the community. While historical
versions of this dance featured entire villages, many modern versions have smaller numbers of
participants. The dancers collectively move their arms in various patterns.

COUNTING
- One and two to a measure

FORMATION : Any desired formations may be used in this dance.

12. CHOTIS
ORIGIN OF THE DANCE: Camarines Sur
MEANING/PORTRAY
- This dance is classified under Maria Clara Dance. Chotis was one of the ballroom dancers introduced by
early European settlers. This dance, from camarines sur, has been adapted by Bicolano people and is
characterized by abrush-step-hop movement.

COUNTING
- 4/4 time, count: one, two, three, four
- 2/4 time, count: one, two

FORMATION
- Partners

13. ESPERANZA
ORIGIN OF THE DANCE: Camarines Sur

MEANING/PORTRAY
- Esperanza is a lively dance. It was supposedly named after a lovely maiden called Esperanza.

COSTUME
- The girl wears "balintawak" or "patadyong" and the boy "barong tagalog" with white trousers.

FORMATION
- Partners stand side by side about three feet from each other, facing the audience. The girl stands at
partner’s right. Any number of couples may take part.

14. GARAMBAL
MEANING/PORTRAY
- Garambal is derived from the Spanish words "gran" and "valse" which means grand waltz. It is
performed by two girls and one boy.

COSTUME
- The girls are dressed in Ilocano costume, the boy in barong tagalong with white trousers. The girls have
buri hats on.

COUNTING
- One, two and three to a measure

FORMATION
- The boy stands in between the two girls who are about six feet from each other. All face the audience.

15. HABANERA NARCISENA

ORIGIN OF THE DANCE: Botolan, Zambales

MEANING/PORTRAY
- It is also known as danza or danza habanera. The habanera is a social dance in duple time and
performed in a ballroom or on a stage. It is performed at weddings and includes a procession of the bride
and groom’s parents, the bridesmaids, and groomsmen; and a solo performed by the newlyweds.

COSTUME
 - The female dancers wear a Maria Clara costume while the male dancers wear a Barong Tagalog and
black pants.

COUNTING
- 1, 2 and to a measure in 2/4 time. 1, 2, 3 to a measure in ¾ time.

16. KADAL TAHU

ORIGIN OF THE DANCE: Kadal Tahaw originated in Lake Sebu, South B.Cotabato

MEANING/PORTRAY
- This dance is performed by the T'boli during planting and harvesting which shows the flights and hops
of the tahaw bird.

COSTUME
- Traditional everyday T’boli outfit

COUNTING
- One, two: one, and two and to a measure

FORMATION
- No definite formation. One to any number may participate in the dance.

17. KANDINGAN
ORIGIN OF THE DANCE: Jolo, Sulu

MEANING/PORTRAY
- Kandingan is a Moro wedding dance.

COSTUME
- The barefoot dancers are dressed in typical Joloano costume.

COUNTING AND FORMATION

- When the natives from Jolo perform this dance, no definite number of steps, no sequence of figures, no
lines of directions and no particular feet and arm movements are incorporated.

FORMATION
- Partners stand in side by side facing the audience. They are about eight feet apart. The girl stands at the
right side of the boy.

18. KONAN
ORIGIN OF THE DANCE: Pangasinan

MEANING/PORTRAY
- Konan The name of the dance is derived from the old Spanish-era silver coin the “conant”. It is notable
that Pangasinan folk and traditional dances are fond of dance props. Popular among these props are the
bangko, coconut shells with lighted candles inside, fans, wine glasses, sticks, takuko.

COSTUME
- Moderately elaborate baro’t saya
COUNTING
- One, two or one and two to a measure.

FORMATION
- Partners stand opposite with each other about six feet apart. When facing audience, Girl stands at the
right side of the boy. One to any number of pairs may take part in the dance.

19. LA JOTA
- La Jota Yogad is a jota version of the Yogads from Echague, Isabela. Females are dressed in mascota or
siesgo skirt with camisa pañoleta around the neck and a corcho. On the other hand, the males wear
camisa de chino or barong tagalog and any color of trousers with kerchief around the neck, and chinelas
as their footwear.
- The La Jota Samareña dance was very popular in the province of Samar during the Spanish period. In
Catbalogan, it was originally danced by members of well-to-do families during special occasions such as
the visit of high government officials. Later it was adopted by the common folks with some slight
modifications and has spread throughout the province in different versions with the same music.
- The music of this dance originated in the province of Aragon in Spain and was introduced to the
province of Samar by the Spanish settlers. The dance has retained some of the Spanish influence and is
characterized by stamping and whirling
- At present, La Jota is still danced at social gatherings as an amenudo or couple dance.
- La Jota Cagayana originated from Enrile, Cagayan. This is done with stamping or stepping heavily on
feet of every measure of waltz step. Female wears maskota and camisa with stiff panualo or Maria Clara
dress. Male wears barong tagalog andblack or dark colored trousers.
- La Jota is a version of jota dance from Paoay, Ilocos Norte. Dancers are dressed in typical Ilocano
peasant costume.

20. LANCEROS DE TAYABAS

ORIGIN OF THE DANCE: Tayabas

MEANING/PORTRAY
- Lanceros de Tayabas is a dance from Tayabas that figured in their komedya performances. The name is
a reference to the knights and lanciers of King Arthur's court. The dance was originally performed in
palace ballrooms.

COSTUME
- Girls wear baro’t saya of the siete cochillos type and boys wear barong tagalog with dark colored pants.

21. LAPAY BANTIGUE

ORIGIN OF THE DANCE: Masbate

MEANING/PORTRAY
- Lapay Bantigue is a mimetic dance that refers to lapay or sea gulls which are bountiful in Bantigue, a
coastal province of Masbate. Similar to the Kalapati (dove) and Itik-itik (ducks), it copies the
movements of the gulls like overly bending back till the head is near the floor.

COSTUME
- Girls wear a peasant baro’t saya and the boys wear camisa de chino; they dance barefoot

COUNT
- 1,2 or 1, and, 2 to a measure
22. LIKOD-LIKOD
ORIGIN: Leyte, this dance is used at weddings. The exchange of partners is literally translated as likod-likod.

COSTUME
- The girl wears a white blouse with full bell sleeves overlaid with borders of the skirt material, the boy
wears a barong tagalog with dark colored pants.

23. LOS BAILES DE AYER

MEANING/PORTRAY
- LOS BAILES DE AYER (Maria Clara Suite) This suite showcases the Spanish influence in music,
dance, dress, and societal customs introduced by the Spaniards. These dances are named in honor of the
legendary Maria Clara, the main female character of Jose Rizal's book, Noli Me Tangere. Maria Clara
symbolizes the grace and beauty of the Filipina woman. Maria Clara Suite captures the elegance and
charm of the mestiza Filipina as well as the gallantry and boldness of the mestizo Filipino. Courtship,
love.

COSTUME: Panuelo and Paineta

24. LUBI-LUBI
ORIGIN OF THE DANCE: Bicol Regions, Leyte and Samar

MEANING/PORTRAY
- Lubi-Lubi is a bicolano dance which is a combination of a simple folk and social steps. Literally, lubi
means coconut, it is an example of social dance mixer and a ballroom Philippine folk dance.

COUNTING: It uses the ¾ time signature.

25. MANAGUETE
ORIGIN OF THE DANCE: Kolambungan, Lanao

MEANING/PORTRAY
- Manangueta dance is a dance that shows how the people work on tuba or coconut wine. Mananguete
means coconut wine tapper, the person who extracts the coconut to produce a coconut wine. Lanao
works on extracting the juices of the tuba to produce a coconut wine. The dance by the dancers imitating
the movements of the workers, first is by showing how they sharpen the scythe then cleaning bamboo
container then climbing the trees then getting the tuba then pounding and squeezing it then straining the
mangrove bark’s sap then pounding and squeezing it and then final product tasting.

26. MAN-MANOK
MEANING/PORTRAY
- Manmanok, a Bago dance dramatizes two male roosters courting a hen. In feathers, blankets, and wings,
male dancers claw the ground with rooster-like steps.
- Is a mimetic dance with three warriors each showing off tribal blankets representing colorful plumage of
wild cocks chasing around a maiden dressed in resplendent festive outfit. It comes fromVigan, Ilocos
Sur.

COSTUME
- The girl wears a kimono and the boy a white long sleeved button- down shirt of Ilocano weaved.
27. MARAMION
MEANING/PORTRAY
- Maramions is a courtship dance that is popular in the islands of Cebu and Bohol. It is a pantomime of a
courtship story.
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COSTUME
- Females are dressed in Visayan folk costume, in patadyong while males are dressed in barong tagalog
with white trousers.

28. MAZURKA DE JAGNA

MEANING/PORTRAY
- A mazurka named after Jagna town, a dance culture from Lowland Christians. It comes from Jagna,
Bohol and this dance is used in festivals.

COUNTING: The music is in 3/4 or 3/8 time with a forceful accent on the second beat.

29. PAHID
ORIGIN OF THE DANCE: Pahid is to wipe off mud from bare feet. It comes from Capiz. To anticipate muddy
feet entering the house, doormats are literally laid to welcome the guests, each one wiping off his feet as
expected of polite and respectful farmers.

COSTUME
- The girls wear a peasant kimono and patadyong with scarf and boy weara camisa de chino with any
colored peasant pants, and in a barefoot.

30. PAGTATAHIP
MEANING/PORTRAY: PAGTATAHIP (Winnowing) rice growing, planting, winnowing, pounding etc. Boys
are pounding and girls are winnowing.

31. PALAY DANCE

MEANING/PORTRAY
- Palay literally means either the plant or the grain from which rice is obtained. Husked rice is staple food
of the Oriental people.
- This dance was arranged for the Agricultural Pageant, which the University of the Philippines presented
in 1929 at the Phil. Carnival Auditorium.

32. PAMPILPILALECAM
ORIGIN OF THE DANCE: Is a dance from Pangasinan that emerge during the turn of the century.

MEANING/PORTRAY
- It demonstrates the subtlety of courtship at dance parries of that time, culminating with the couple.
- The amorous touch that may last for even an enchanted moment is what pampilpilalecan is all about.
- Palalecan is danced around the ballroom performing coquettish hide and sick movements.

FORMATION: standing face to face with hands barely touching.

33. PANDANG-PANDANG
ORIGIN OF THE DANCE: This is a very popular wedding dance in the province of Antique. The bride and the
groom perform it only during the wedding feast.

COSTUME
- The Girl wears black skirt and white camisa of Maria Clara style, and Boy, barong tagalog and white or black
trousers. Both may also wear the typical Ilocano costume.

34. PANDANGO (Ilocano)

MEANING: The Fandango or Pandango is very popular. Although it is danced in many different versions,
lively motion is always present. The fandango described below is found in Camiling, Tarlac

35. PANDANGO SA ILAW

MEANING: This version of Pandango sa Ilaw, from Mindoro is the most difficult of all the
Pandanggos. It is quite unusual and colorful.

COSTUME: For men: The attire worn includes a Barong Tagalog and a pant.
For women: The attire worn includes a Mestiza dress.

FORMATION
- Partners stand about six feet apart facing the audience. The three lighted oil lamps are placed on the
floor between them. The girls stand’s at partner’s right. The oil lamps are two sizes, the one to be placed
on the head being larger that the two for the hands.

36. PARU-PARONG BUKID

ORIGIN OF THE DANCE: It originated during the Spanish time here in the Philippines.

MEANING/PORTRAY
- It is said that the song acts as a protest song for the Filipino women.

COSTUME
- Kimono a traditional dress for women that made up with recycled materials such as paper cups, sea
shells, and even rugs.

COUNTING: counts of (2,3………………………..8M)

FORMATION: Girl at the right and Boy at the left while hands doing abrasete.

37. PITIK MINGAW

ORIGIN OF THE DANCE: originated at Roxas city, Capiz.

MEANING/PORTRAY
- Courtship dance of a young woman and young man who fall in love at first sight.

38. PASAKAT
MEANING : This is a French ballroom quadrille which was introduced in the Philippines by the Spaniards and
by the Filipinos who returned from travels during the later part of the late nineteenth century. It was originally
known as “Pas De Quatre” or “Paso de Cuatro” but Filipinos later on corrupted the word to “Pasakat”.
COSTUME
- Ladies wear the Maria Clara; gentlemen wear black trousers with a white embroidered barong tagalog
with black jacket.

39. POLKABAL
MEANING/PORTRAY
- The dance derived from two well known steps, “polka” and “valse”, was corrupted into one word, polka
bal or polkabal by the people of Antimonan, Tayabas, where it is found.
- “Luksong Uak”,”Ensayo”, “Paseo”, “Contra Ganza”, “Punta y Tacon”, “Wagayway” and “Jardin” are
some of the lively steps and figures included in this interesting discovery.

COSTUME: Female wear Maria Clara costumes while male barong tagalog.

40. POLKA SALA

ORIGIN OF THE DANCE: Originated in Calapan, Mindoro

MEANING/PORTRAY
- Considered as the national dance of Bohemia (Czechoslovakia), was among the first dances introduced
by the early European immigrants to the Philippines and by Filipinos who had been to Europe.

COUNTING: 2/4 time

FORMATION: Couples in ballroom position spaced all over area, not circle

41. REDOBA
MEANING: Is an old lively ballroom dance found in Mindoro. According to a story, The foreigners came from
the Old World. Originally introduced in the Philippines around 1860,originally spelled “redowa”, it was later
changed to “redoba” as pronounced by the natives.

42. RIGODON
MEANING
- A dancing master named Rigaud first introduced this dance to the court of Louis XIII from Marseille.
Introduced in the Philippines , the Rigodon has become the most popular of the Quadrilles. It is usually
performed at the beginning of formal dances, with government officials and people of high social
standing in the community participating.

COSTUME: woman wear flowing dress while men wear a shirt and pants.
FORMATION: facing one another and hop stepping into a series of position.
43. ROGELIA
ORIGIN OF THE DANCE: originated from the province of La Union.

MEANING/PORTRAY: Rogelia is the name of a girl whom a boy loves. Alternate singing by the boys and
girls is a unique feature.

COSTUME: The girl may be dressed in typical Ilocano checkered skirt. A white camisa with white soft panuelo
hangs over one shoulder. The boys wear the barong tagalog of Ilocano material and black white trousers.
44. SAKUTING
ORIGIN OF THE DANCE
- 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.

MEANING/PORTRAY
- Refers to rhythmic sticks producing the accompaniment for the dance. Sakuting is a Philippine folk
dance that interprets a fight between Ilocano Christians and non-Christians. This mock fight between
rival folks is traditionally performed during Christmas at the town plaza or performed house-to-house as
a form of traditional carolling show.

COSTUME
- FEMALE native Ilocano komino style with sleeves of elbow length ankle length skirt of bright colored
plaids shirred at the waist.
MALE Camisa de chino, red trousers, and a native hat.

FORMATION
Audience
X. O
OX
X. O
O. X
One set of dancers

45. SALA TI MAIS

ORIGIN OF THE DANCE
- The Sala ti Mais is a Filipino folk dance. This dance is performed at the Festival of Thanksgiving, where
farmers pay tribute to corn.
MEANING /PORTRAY
- Week-long festival in Echague, Queen Town of Isabela Province. "Bacao” is of Yogad origin, meaning
“corn” Celebrated annually during the third week of March

46. SALAKOT
ORIGIN OF THE DANCE
- The dance's origin in folk music and art makes it a treasured custom in the countryside regions as well as
in modern cities.
MEANING/PORTRAY
- The salakot is a wide brimmed hat which protects the Filipinos from the heat of the sun and rain. In this
dance, the salakot is used to enhance the dance figure and hand movement.

COSTUME
- Girls wear Balintawak costume and a pair of wooden slippers known as bakya. If boys are taking part
they dressed in barong tagalog with long red trousers and bakya
COUNTING
One and two 2/4 time and one two three in 3/4 time.
FORMATION
Audience
X. O
X. O
X. O
Entrance

47. SAYAW SA KUYO

ORIGIN OF THE DANCE
- Sayaw-sa-cuyo dance originated at the St. Augustin festival, celebrated in the small island of Cuyo —
the capital of Palawan.

MEANING/PORTRAY
- Sayaw sa cuyo is mazurka- inspired danced by girls/ladies swaying thier hats to accent twirls and turn.

48. SINUBLIHAN
ORIGIN OF THE DANCE
- Originated as a ball game in which a fish basket was thrown back and forth between players while trying
frantically to retrieve it. In time, the game developed routine steps and formal sequences. With the
addition of rondalla music, the Sinublihan dance was created
MEANING/PORTRAY
- Back and forth

COSTUME
- Peasant barot saya with fish container (bulso) barefoot
Male: long sleeve Camisa de Chino shirt, colored peasant pants
FOOTWEAR: barefoot
COUNTING
One two or one and to measure

49. SUA SUA

ORIGIN OF THE DANCE: Jolo, Sulu

MEANING/PORTRAY
- Sua-sua" means small orange plant and is the name of a courtship dance and its accompanying song, My
Pomelo tree

COSTUME
Female: loose blouse, long sleep with deep, plunging key hole neckline; extra panels attached to the right
and left chest decorated with many tiny brass buttons.
Male : short waist collarless shirt, open front with the right panel overlapping the left
COUNTING
- One, two to a measure in 2/4 time signature; 1, 2, 3, 4 to a measure in 4/4 time signature

50. SURTIDO
ORIGIN OF THE DANCE
- Surtido Cebuano is a square dance said to have originated in Bantayan, Cebu. It used to be a dance of
long duration performed by a big group to the tune of beautiful Visayan folk airs. The modern
arrangement is more lively and suitable for dancing by small groups.

MEANING/PORTRAY
- Surtido (literally, assortment) is performed by several pairs of dancers, with the head pair called
cabeceras and the side pairs, costados, guiding the other dancers in varied quadrille formations.

51. TINIKLING
ORIGIN OF THE DANCE
- The dance originated in Leyte, an island in the Visayas in the central Philippines. Dancers imitate the
tikling bird's legendary grace and speed by skillfully maneuvering between large bamboo poles.

MEANING/PORTRAY
- The term tinikling literally means "to perform it 'tikling-like.

COSTUME
- Female dancers usually wear a dress called a Balintawak (a colorful dress with arched sleeves) or a
Patadyong (a checkered loose skirt that’s often worn with a thin-fibered blouse)
Males wear an embroidered formal shirt that’s untucked called the Barong Tagalog which is the
country’s national outfit for Filipino men.

COUNTING
Step on L foot (count 1)
– Leap with R foot then L foot to center of poles (counts 2-3)
– Leap to opposite side of poles with R foot (count 1)
– Leap to inside of poles with L,R (counts 2-3)

FORMATION
- Two dancers are the clickers who beat the poles and two to four dancers perform the steps.

52.VALSE VIEJA
ORIGIN OF THE DANCE
- Valse Vieja is a version of the waltz that originated in Pangasinan. It is performed by the members of the
“principalia” or upper class in old Pangasinan during stately occasions and fiestas.

MEANING/PORTRAY
- A distinct feature of this version of the waltz is the movement of the hand in a gesture called kewet,
unique to the people of Pangasinan.
COSTUME
- For girls Maria Clara, accessories of decorative comb, dangling earings, choker with large pendant and
shoes for footwear.
For boys Barong Tagalog paired with black pants and black leather shoes for footwear

53. YANO PANDONINO

MEANING/PORTRAY
- Yano is a Filipino folk/punk rock band formed in 1992. The band members were originally composed of
Dong Abay on vocals and Eric Gancio on guitar.
- The band got their name when Abay looked through an entry in "Talahulugang Pilipino", an old Tagalog
dictionary. "Yano" in Tagalog means "simple", a term often used by Tagalog speakers in the province of
Quezon

POPULAR AND MODERN DANCES

1. Cha-cha: is a form of mambo to a rumba beat, originated by the Cuban Orchestra America (1953),
developed by a group of orchestras called the Charangas or Orquestras Danzoneras, and introduced to
the United States by tourists.
The basic beat consist of slow, slow, quick, slow, the last three beats corresponding to the non-sense
syllable cha-cha-cha.

2. Charleston: a modern social dance of jitterbug variety, originated in Charleston,S.C. and, around 1925,
conquered the dance halls all over the world.

3. Cotillion: a dance popular during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, is named after the
French word for petticoat, found in then popular song.

4. Country-dance or square dance: is an English dance of folk like character originating in the
seventeenth century.

5. Courante: is a dance duple time at first pantomimic, originating in the sixteenth century.

6. Mambo: is an American social dance derived from the rumba.

7. Marengue: is a Latin-American dance of Dominican origin, introduced to the United States.

8. Redowa: is an early njineteenth century Czech dance in moderate triple meter, deriving from the Czech
folk dance, rejdovak.

9. Rigaudon: is a French Provencal dance of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, in quich duple
meter with an eight note upbeat. The rigaudon is probably derived from the rigoletto, an Italian round
dance.

10. Rumba: is a contemporary Cuban dance of Negro origin. The rumba is in square time, the rhythm
frequently varying in every bar, and is characterized by syncopation and indefinite repetitions.
11. Samba: is a Brazilian dance in duple meter; also in a broader sense, a term used for all Brazilian dances.
Two different types of sambas are found; the rural samba, characterize by greatly emphasized
syncopation; and the city samba, which is more monotonous in rhythm.

12. Tango: is a leisurely, measured ballroom dance in duple meter executed by couples and characterized
by the rhythm, against which the melody is often syncopated.

13. Waltz: is a dance in moderate triple time originating in old Austrian and South German folk dances. The
name derived from the German walzen.